Silver Jewelry

Silver has long been thought to destroy evil--hence the legends surrounding silver bullets killing werewolves and vampires. Perhaps our ancestors recognized what we know today--that Silver has natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties and clothing made with Silver fibers is now being used in military clothing.

The ancient Persians believed silver breastplates made them invincible in battle. However, they were defeated by Alexander the Great. So impressed was he with their shields, he went on to outfit his own men and effectively conquer the known world.

Silver is the Moon's metal and very important to Wiccans (Good witches). High Priestesses wear Crescent Moon medallions of Silver and Silver is frequently used in spells and on altars. Silver bells are rung during ceremonies to invoke the Moon Goddess and repel evil spirits.

Silver is a metal in harmony with the Moon and therefore wearing Silver Jewelry is harmonious to the Cancer born.

The traditional gift of the 25th Wedding Anniversary.

Silver is thought to stimulate the upper 5 Chakras.

Silver is the state mineral of Nevada.

Healing Properties: Thought to purge the body of infection. Mentioned as improving eyesight. Mentioned with regards to epilepsy, oozing, festering wounds.

Scientific Properties: Composed of the metallic element, Silver.

Identified by the whiteness and malleability (easily shaped). The specific gravity is 10-11, making it about 1/3 heavier than iron and about 10-11 times heavier than water.

Most commonly found in ore veins, usually as stringers and wires, it is rarely crystalline. Important localities are Mexico, Norway, Canada and Czechoslavakia. 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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