These earrings feature heishi cut turquoise accented with heishi cut lapis
Turquoise has been a sacred stone for hundreds of years. Turquoise is a stone of peace, serenity and tranquility. A stone of the heart chakra, turquoise connects the three upper and three lower chakras. Turquoise is a traditional gift stone for friendship and is always more powerful when gifted than when purchased. Turquoise is recommended by crystal healers for detoxification of alcohol or poisons. It makes a perfect talisman for a friend recovering from substance abuse. Turquoise is also a healing amulet for anyone going through chemotherapy or radiation. Turquoise is said to make lying impossible and is a great companion stone for public speakers, as long as they are telling the truth. Blue Turquoise expands and opens the mind. It instantly brings a feeling of peace and calm that washes throughout the body. It draws one to the center of the being initiating balance and alignment. Blue Turquoise reinstates within one the values which the "modern world" have pushed aside : the love of Earth, loyalty to fellow men and a peaceful nature to all. It initiates a simpler approach to living that is in attunement with one's inner being. Green Turquoise instantly brings a freshness to all aspects of the being. It's energies saturate the field, drawing into alignment the being with the inner being. Through this alignment, heavier energies are made lighter while others are simply removed and renewal is inspired throughout.
For many people all over the world Lapis is considered a stone of universal truth and friendship. Lapis is reputed to bring about harmony in relationships and to help its wearer being an authentic individual who may openly state his or her opinion. Lapis is a powerful stone for those who seek spiritual development. Lapis brings mental clarity & emotional healing, and enhances judgment and wisdom. Lapis is also considered strengthening to mind and body. Lapis allows us to tap our own inner power while purifying the soul and the thoughts. Lapis helps us contact our spirit guardians. Lapis energizes the throat chakra. Lapis augments strength, vitality, virility, mental clarity, illumination. Lapis enhances psychic abilities and communication with higher self and spirit guides. Lapis has also been used as a protective stone, sheltering the wearer/carrier from physical danger and psychic attacks. Lapis is a "stone of total awareness", helping to expand awareness and intellectual capacity, and allowing for conscious attunement to the intuitive and psychic aspects of ones nature. Lapis is a stone of truth to be open in all ways. Lapis was used by ancient Egyptians to access sacred knowledge. Lapis cleanses the mind body and spirit of toxins and negativity. Lapis stimulates psychic awareness.
