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Sunstone Jewelry

Rare and difficult to find, Sunstone is a naturally occurring sparkly and flashing orange to reddish-orange semi-precious gemstone. Sometimes called Aventurine Orthoclase or Heliolite. The first time you see Sunstone, you might think the sparkle cannot be natural--but it is. A really interesting gemstone. See a nice write up on the Mystical Properities, Legends and Science on this Gemstone.

# 6112 4-6mm Sunstone (Grade B+) Polished Nugget Earrings - Gold Plate Price: $19	# 2272 4x6mm Faceted Sunstone Earrings with 6x8mm Quartz, Etched Bali Thai Silver and Leverback Settings Price: $36	# 4067 8mm Sunstone (Grade C) Rounded Triangle Drop Earrings - Silver Price: $20
# 6944 Classic 8x10mm Sunstone Teardrop Earrings - Silver Price: $24	# 6356 8x10mm Sunstone (Grade B+) Teardrop Chandelier Earrings - Gold Fill Price: $79	# 2871 Designer 3x5mm Faceted Sunstone Chandeleir Earrings with 8x12mm Sunstone Ovals - Silver Price: $249
# 4749 3x5mm Sunstone (Grade B+) Rondelle Earrings with Swarvoski Crystal Teardrop Briolettes - Silver Price: $25	# 4065 4-6mm Sunstone Cube Bracelet with 4mm Clear Swarovski, Etched Bali Thai Silver -Silver Price: $79	# 6946 About 3x5mm Faceted Sunstone Bracelet - Silver Price: $79
# 2271 4x6mm Faceted Sunstone Bracelet with 6x8mm Quartz, Etched Bali Thai Silver and Sterling Silver Hook Clasp Price:	# 6395 About 8x20mm Sunstone (Grade B) Teardrop Bracelet - Gold Plate Price: $65	# 6947 About 3x5mm Faceted Sunstone Necklace- Silver Price: $179
# 6943 Graduated 8-12mm Sunstone Necklace SET with Matching Bracelet and Earrings - Silver Price:	# 6240 14mm Faceted Sunstone (Grade B+) Teardrop Necklace - Silver Price: $69	# 6147 Designer 30mm Faceted Freeform Slab Sunstone Necklace with 14mm Faceted Peach Moonstone and Etched Silver with Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp-Silver Price: $425
# 2184 8x10mm Sunstone Cabochon Pendant in Sterling Silver Setting (Pendant only) Price: $30	# 6945 About 35mm Faceted Sunstone Pendant with 8mm Swarovski Crystal-Silver Price: $35	# 6124 4-6mm Sunstone (Grade B+) Polished Nugget Elastic Bracelet - Silver Price: $25
# 4415 6mm Sunstone Elastic Bracelet with 5mm Sterling Silver Price: $46	# 6152 About 8x10mm Sunstone (Grade C-) Elastic Bracelet - Gold Plate Price: $15

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** Information on this Gemstone **

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Mystical Properties: Wearing Sunstone Jewelry is thought to strengthen the life force, bring luck, instill optimism and increase strength and vitality.

Used by the Canadian Indians in Medicine rituals to help the spirit guides access the healing power of the Sun. When contact with the spirit guides was successful, the stone was said to glow a bright gold.

The Greeks adored goblets with Sunstone to prevent poisoning. They believed Sunstone improved the life force, increased vitality and brought plenty.

In India, the stone was used to protect the wearer from destructive forces.

In Astrology, the Sun is called the Lesser Beneficent and rules the 5th house of Love and Romance and Luck. Sunstone, ruled by the Sun and a gemstone of Leo, is thought to bring luck and love to the wearer.

Sunstone is said to work well with the 3rd (Naval) and 4th (Heart) Chakras.

The State gemstone of Oregon.

Healing Properties: Said to be helpful to the liver and kidneys, to aid digestion and reduce acid. Also thought beneficial for cartliage problems and rheumatism.

Scientific Properties: Composed of oligioclase feldspar. The reflections of light are caused by inclusions of hematite or goethite within the stone.

Famous localities include Plush, Oregon. A supply of nice Sunstone is coming onto the market from India. Hardness is 6-7 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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