The 12 powerful gems have interesting histories
This beautiful image is from Pixabay Amethyst Amethyst has been treasured since ancient Greece, where it was believed to prevent intoxication and encourage clear thinking. Long linked to spirituality and royalty, it is now most commonly mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, and Madagascar . Most of the amethyst I use in my bracelets comes form Brazil and Uruguay. It is natural and undyed. Green Aventurine Green Aventurine has a long history as a stone of opportunity, carried by merchants and gamblers in many cultures. Its connection to growth and luck continues today, with major sources in India, Brazil, Russia, and Tanzania . My Green aventurine comes from Brazil, Chile and Spain. It is natural and undyed Black Tourmaline Black Tourmaline has been used for centuries as a protective talisman, especially in African and Indigenous traditions. Known for grounding and energy cleansing, it is primarily mined in Brazil, Africa (notably Namibia), Sri Lanka...