Gold Jewelry

Often associated with the Gods, it was formed into Statues, one of the most famous being the Egyptian Calf that was worshipped during the Jews flight from Egypt. Interestingly enough, Gold was thought to be the excrement of the Gods and some dousers claim that the vibrations of Gold and excrement are quite similar.

Somewhere in the southwestern U.S. is thought to be the mythical El Dorado, or City of Gold, as yet undiscovered, and the source of many legends.

Hindus call Gold the Mineral Light and believe it is sunlight that was swallowed by the earth.

Long associated with wealth and success, Gold has been known to drive men mad with greed. The search for this metal caused the destruction of the entire Aztec culture.

In nature, Gold is often attracted to organic materials, i.e., the roots of a tree near a stream, etc. Experts now believe the Golden Fleece may have been a sheeps hide put into a gold bearing stream, which trapped the Gold particles in the coat.

Gold has been attributed magical healing powers for eons. In ancient Hebrew times, drinking powdered gold in water was thought to resurrect even the sickest. An old remedy for infections was lemon juice, white wine and angelica root soaked overnight with gold. Pliny believed that rubbing a sty with gold would cure it. Modern doctors sometimes treat arthritis with injections of gold salts.

World famous Psychic, Edgar Cayce, mentions Gold as being excellent in rebuilding nerve and brain function.

Gold is thought to trap and maintain the power of the stones set in it. Wearing Gold is thought to bring Sun like qualities to the wearer--strength, confidence, courage and a long prosperous life.

Gold is a metal in harmony with the Sun and therefore in harmony with the Leo born.

To natural healers, Gold in minted form is an abomination.

The traditional gift of the 50th Wedding Anniversary. Gold is considered a Master Healer by Natural Healers and associated with the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra).

The State Mineral of Alaska and California.

Healing Properties: Considered a Master Healer, Gold is thought to bring the healing power and life force of the Sun to bear in healing. Most often mentioned as helping with central nervous disorders, heart problems and arthritis.

Scientific Properties: Composed of the metallic element, Gold. It is virtually untarnishable except by a special combination of Nitric and Hydrochloric Acid called Aqua Regia

Identified by its color, malleability (easily shaped), ductility and inertness (i.e., it never tarnishes). The specific gravity is 19.3, meaning a glass of gold weighs about 19.3 times more than a similar glass of water.

Most commonly found in ore veins, often associated with quartzite and called picture stone. Important localities in the US are California, Colorado, Alaska and Nevada. Hardness: 2.5 - 3.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale

Disclaimer: Newage Enterprises makes no claims as to the healing properties of this gemstone. We provide information on legends surrounding this stone's mystical and healing properties which allow the informed user to make their own decision.

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