Rose Quartz Meaning, History & Symbolism
Rose quartz has been admired for thousands of years, not only for its delicate pink color but for the emotions it has come to represent. Today, it is commonly associated with love, compassion, and...
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Gemstones
Notes, studies and observations from the Periana archive.
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Labradorite Meaning, History & Symbolism
At first glance, labradorite can appear understated. Gray. Smoky. Almost ordinary. Then you move it. Suddenly flashes of electric blue, emerald green, gold, and violet...
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Moonstone Meaning, History & Symbolism
Long before scientists understood how moonstone interacted with light, people were captivated by the way it seemed to glow from within. Unlike a diamond, which...
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Why We Choose Certain Stones
Walk into a room filled with gemstones and watch what happens. Some people immediately reach for black onyx. Others never notice it. One person cannot...
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Why We Have Always Given Meaning to Stones
Walk through almost any museum in the world and you'll find stones. They appear in burial sites, temples, crowns, rings, tools, talismans, monuments, and places...
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Black Onyx: The Weight of Stillness
A study of black onyxāits formation, history, symbolism, and the quiet qualities that have drawn people to it for centuries.
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