Sunday, 29 January 2012

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Peridot

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Peridot is such a brilliant green stone, bringing thoughts of spring and Mother Nature to our imagination. This lovely, bright stone is sacred in many cultures and has long been associated with joy and close friendships.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Peridot gemstone include:
✩ Respect
✩ Joy
✩ Honesty
✩ Cleansing
✩ Releasing negativity
✩ Friendship
✩ Purifying
✩ Protective
✩ New beginnings
✩ Nature
✩ Self-responsibility

Being a green stone, Peridot is associated with the Heart Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stones for the month of August.

This gemstone may be featured in items available from The Dragon's Hoard, gifts you love to give and receive. Visit the webstore to find out: Peridot at The Dragon's Hoard.



Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.

Sunday, 22 January 2012

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Garnet

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Garnet comes in many forms, though the most common is a deep, dark red gemstone. Other colours seen range from orange, to soft yellows, and the rare bright green variation.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Garnet gemstone include:
✩ Passionate love
✩ Consistency
✩ Past lives
✩ Business success
✩ Balance
✩ Courage
✩ Protection
✩ Confidence
✩ Creativity
✩ Sensuality
✩ Truth

Being a red stone, Garnet is associated with the Root Chakra, and is the traditional birth stone for the month of January.

This gemstone may be featured in items available from The Dragon's Hoard, gifts you love to give and receive. Visit the webstore to find out: Garnet at The Dragon's Hoard.



Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.

Sunday, 15 January 2012

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Amethyst

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Amethyst is such a well-loved stone, and it's not difficult to understand why. Vivid purple hues look gorgeous in the natural crystal formations, as well as cut and polished stones which often catch remarkable inclusions. This variety of quartz can be pale and clear, or exceptionally dark, and is sometimes found in combination with other gemstones.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Amethyst gemstone include:
✩ Psychic protection
✩ Happiness
✩ Contentment
✩ Sobriety
✩ Healing
✩ Focus
✩ Truth
✩ Spiritual wisdom
✩ Insight
✩ Meditation
✩ Tranquillity

Being a violet stone, Amethyst is associated with the Crown Chakra, and is the traditional birth stone for the month of January.

This gemstone may be featured in items available from The Dragon's Hoard, gifts you love to give and receive. Visit the webstore to find out: Amethyst at The Dragon's Hoard.



Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief. The information provided by The Dragon's Hoard is for educational purposes only.