Since ancient times, jewelers often use precious and semiprecious stones in their crafts. Aventurine is very loved by them for their original and diverse colors, inner strength and brilliance. This is the so-called quartzite (a type of quartz).
Remarkable and beautiful, it is interspersed with hematite, mica and goethite, iridescent in the sun. Because of this feature, aventurine in ancient times was called the "golden stone", or "spark." In fact, it attracts the eyes, fascinates with its sparks. Like many semiprecious and
ornamental stones, aventurine comes in various colors. So, for example, in the Urals in Russia, minerals are mined in a range of colors from white to orange. Sometimes brown or cherry gems come across. And in China and the United States there are deposits of green aventurine. He is very beautiful, and in his value is close to the best examples of jade. The most rare is blue aventurine, most of the deposits of which are located in India.
The magic of aventurine
The gem is appreciated not only for the variety of colors and unique beauty, because all the stones are attractive in their own way. Aventurine also has special magical properties. It is believed that this is a stone of confident, courageous people who are not afraid of drastic changes. He can bring them luck, help in risky difficult situations. This gem is able to arouse in people a creative, constructive beginning. Aventurine can make its owner more decisive, relaxed, making a pleasant impression on others. Itβs better for people who are gentle, very vulnerable and sensitive to choose other stones as talismans, charms. Aventurine is unlikely to reveal its strength to them and, at best, can serve only as an ornament.
What signs of the zodiac is a gem suitable for?
Aventurine is a stone whose photo is so mesmerizing that it is difficult to take your eyes off. However, not everyone can wear a gem. It fits most signs of water and earth elements. So, it is shown wearing it to the Virgin, Taurus, Capricorn, Pisces, as well as Scorpions and Cancers. But the air signs (Gemini, Aquarius and Libra) are better suited to other stones. Aventurine can be worn only when absolutely necessary.
The use of aventurine in lithotherapy
In the treatment of stones (lithotherapy), their special properties are used. The influence of a particular mineral on people is taken into account. Various stones are used. Aventurine makes it possible to project Yang energy. It helps to get rid of colds, bronchitis, reduces pressure, speeds up the healing process of various kinds of wounds. It is also used to treat heart disease, increasing blood flow. With the help of aventurine, you can improve vision, cleanse the intestines.
What is the cost of this gem?
Aventurine is a stone, the price of which depends on its color, quality, on the skill of the master who made the product, as well as on which deposit the gem was mined. So, the cost of a bead per thread from this mineral ranges from about 9 to 25 US dollars.
Since ancient times, people have loved to wear jewelry that contains beautiful stones. Aventurine is a very popular gem, bright, brilliant and at the same time having a democratic price. Earrings, beads, rings, various crafts ... Among this variety, everyone can choose a product from aventurine to their taste.