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Bloodstone Meanings & Uses Whoever bears this stone, … will find all doors open, while bonds and stone walls will be rent asunder. — Leyden papyrus Bloodstone was once known as the “Stone of Freedom”. Viewed as a rare gemstone in the ancient world, it was thought...
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Can Your Candles Make You Sick? Are candles toxic? The answer is yes and no, depending on the type of candle you are burning. That new candle might smell great, but is it endangering your health?? Many candles are made from paraffin, a petroleum byproduct. It...
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Is Your Jewelry Box Full of Genuine Turquoise or Fake Turquoise? Which would you rather have if pricing was close to the same, an original Louis Vuitton bag or a knockoff? Crazy question, right? But with gemstones, many people are walking around with imitations,...
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Labradorite, named after the Labrador Peninsula, was believed by natives of Canada to be the result of the northern lights, created by frozen fire, and that some of those lights are still trapped in the stone. Because of the parallel formation of minerals in this...
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Simple, but elegant, the moonlike silvery-white reflection that moves across the surface of a moonstone gives the stone its name. Thought to protect travelers, it has been used for thousands of years. It is a traditional wedding gift in India and is considered a...
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Back in the late 70’s, a sensational tour drew huge crowds across the US. At its New Orleans stop alone, over 870,000 attended the “show”. No, it wasn’t the Stones, although I’m sure they were touring at the same time. This tour was more unique and rare than that. ...