Chicken God: magical properties of a stone with a hole

What is a stone

The Chicken God is a pebble that has naturally developed a hole over time. It is believed that the hole is formed as a result of the leaching of harder particles in the mineral. The position and number of holes depends on the size and number of such inclusions.

The chicken god can be any mineral, rock or shell. Dimensions vary from 1 centimeter to several meters. The stone is always smooth, with rounded edges and holes.

Why do they fake it? Does 875 gold exist?

Externally, 875 silver differs little from white gold. The similarity effect can be achieved using a special coating - gilding. Unscrupulous sellers often pass off silver items as gold with an 875 marker. This way they increase the cost of jewelry: silver costs no more than 60 rubles per 1 gram, while the price of white gold starts from 5,000 rubles.

It is important to remember: there is no gold with such a marker.

How to distinguish a fake from a genuine product.

To be able to avoid the tricks of scammers and not pay the price of gold for a silver item, you need to remember the following differences:

1. Price: too low a price for white gold jewelry is the first sign of deception. This is an expensive alloy, special sales and promotions rarely apply to it.
2. Stamp: the borders of the image must be smooth and distinct, of the same depth, without dents or abrasions. It should have both a picture and a number. If there is no sample at all, this is a complete fake.
3. Fastening elements: if there are stones on the jewelry, they must be carefully and securely fastened. Poor quality and negligence indicate falsification. Scratches are not allowed on genuine jewelry.
4. Iodine test: if the purchase is in great doubt, conduct a test: drop a couple of drops of iodine on the surface. On silver the stain will begin to lighten, on gold it will darken.
5. Magnet test: Silver is attracted to a magnet, but gold is not. Simple and fast.
6. Certificate: In a licensed jewelry store, the seller must have documents. Read them carefully to understand which metal is the main one in the product.

Video: How to quickly test silver at home

Legends of the name "chicken god"

There are several legends about the origin of the name of the stone. According to one of them, the name arose as a result of the fact that pebbles with a hole were amulets for livestock against evil spirits. They were hung in chicken coops to ward off disease and predators and to increase the number of offspring.

According to another version, the stone was named after the god Chur, who is the guardian between two worlds - the present and the otherworldly.

The chicken god has other names - boglaz, snake egg, dog god, Perun's arrow, thunder or witch stone.

What is the difference from 925 standard

The main difference between 875 and 925 silver items is the precious component they contain.

Differences in the percentage of the main component determined a number of characteristics:

History of a stone with a hole

The stone was found on the Berdyansk Spit of the Azov Sea.
The Chicken God is considered the most ancient magical artifact among all the minerals on the planet, and every nation has its own legends and beliefs associated with it.

In Rus' they firmly believed that a pebble hung in a barn, chicken coop or house would protect against evil spirits, diseases and troubles. There was also an opinion that the hole in the stone was a trace of lightning released by the god Perun. Therefore, the chicken god was also called Perun’s arrow. The Slavs celebrated the day of the chicken god on July 1 on the holiday of Yarila, the god of the Sun. A stone with a hole found on this day has special magical powers.

In ancient Europe, the chicken god was used as a talisman against evil spirits. The Scots used it to protect babies from damage and the “evil eye.” To do this, the stone was hung on the cradle at the head of the child. The British hung a stone with a hole on a bunch of keys. It was believed that if you hang this bundle over the threshold, then troubles and misfortunes will bypass it.

What kind of metal is this

In the jewelry environment, marking metals using stamps has become widespread. They are based on the metric system of samples, which means the percentage of the base component per 1 g of alloy.

It can be assumed that the most valuable piece of jewelry is the one marked with the “1000” mark. Alloys with absolute purity are practically not found in the world; they are not suitable for industrial and jewelry making: pure metals are very malleable and are not suitable for the practical use of products, while their cost is unreasonably high.

The following sample categories are represented around the world:

• gold: 333, 375, 500, 583, 585, 750, 958, 999;
• silver: 800, 830, 875, 925, 960, 999.

Gold and silver match only in one standard - 999. Accordingly, the mark 875 can be found on silver. The presence of a specific yellowish tint in jewelry with such a hallmark is associated with artificial gilding, made for decorative purposes: it does not contain real gold.

Where can I find the stone?

A real magical talisman is the chicken god, in which the hole is created by nature. It is important to find such a stone yourself, and not receive it as a gift or buy it.

Where can you find chicken god? You can meet it in any corner of the planet where there are bodies of water with running water. The flow of rivers, streams and waterfalls, as well as the waves of the seas and oceans, carry pebbles with holes to the shore. Just take a close look at the pebbles and shell rocks under your feet.

In rare cases, the chicken god is formed in volcanic vents, so it can also be found in the mountains.

Varieties and colors

There is a wide variety of stones called chicken god. They differ in geometric shape, size, mineral group and color.

The mineral can be round, diamond-shaped, oval, triangular and irregular in shape. Depending on the group of minerals they belong to, these can be either expensive precious stones or simple rocks.

The color varieties of Chicken God are as follows:

• Blue is the talisman of creative individuals.
• Green is a symbol of material wealth.
• White – bestows peace and spiritual harmony.
• Yellow, orange – gives confidence, helps in decision making.
• Red is a talisman of love relationships.
• Black is a talisman against negativity.
• Black and white is a symbol of harmony, spiritual unity.
• Black with red splashes - protects against quarrels and betrayals.

Application area

875 silver, especially with a star mark, is a practical and reliable precious alloy. The scope of its use is wide: from tableware to luxury jewelry.

Decorations

Our most popular jewelry made from silver marked with a star is:

• pendants and pendants;
• brooches;
• rings;
• cufflinks;
• earrings.

Bracelets and chains were less commonly made.

Many Soviet products contain precious stones, glass inclusions, and crystals.

Dishes

Tableware is the main area of ​​application for 875 alloys:

• spoons, forks, knives,
• cup holders,
• trays,
• candlesticks and vases,
• bowls and glasses, etc.

Industry

Slaves with a silver content of 0.875 are used in industry:

• production of contacts and relays,
• as an integral component of rechargeable batteries,
• element of capacitors, microwave ovens, etc.

The Magic of the Chicken God

The properties of the chicken god are versatile and effective. The stone is able to give its owner what he lacks, to fulfill his cherished dream:

• lonely people - will find a soul mate;
• married couples - will strengthen relationships, ignite the fire of passion;
• those in need of work will be able to find a decent form of income;
• childless couples will have the opportunity to experience the joy of fatherhood and motherhood;
• people who find themselves in a difficult situation will solve their problems with dignity and minimal losses.

It is believed that the hole in the chicken god is a portal to another world, so the stone is often used by magicians and sorcerers in rites and rituals. With its help, esotericists replenish energy and communicate with the souls of the dead.

Talismans and amulets

The properties of a magical item appear depending on which mineral is the chicken god:

• coral is a talisman for travelers;
• rock crystal - will attract positive changes in the life of its owner;
• turquoise is a talisman of good luck and professional success;
• malachite is a protector of children and adults from diseases, damage and the evil eye.

The power of a talisman or amulet with the chicken god also depends on the number of stones:

• one stone is a symbol of luck and success;
• three stones - will ensure a cloudless life for 10 years;
• five stones - will give you health and prosperity for 20 years;
• seven stones will attract lifelong success and a happy life.

One person cannot carry more than seven chicken god stones in a magic item. All pebbles must be of the same type.

Were there precious stones in Soviet jewelry?

Almost every family has “family jewels”. Often these are grandmother's rings and earrings, usually Soviet-made, made of 14-carat yellow gold and with large precious stones of very good quality: sapphires, rubies, alexandrites. It turns out that almost every Soviet woman could afford something that cost a fortune in capitalist countries?

A typical ring with a Soviet ruby ​​(photo from Etsy)

Soviet jewelry contained natural stones - most often diamonds from deposits discovered after the war, sometimes Ural emeralds. The SoyuzKvartsSamotsvety association worked under the Ministry of Geology of the USSR, which regularly discovered deposits of rock crystal, citrine, and topaz. The most famous of them are located in the Polar Urals, Volyn (now Ukraine), and the Pamirs. True, such stones were usually mined as a by-product, along with piezoelectric and optical raw materials needed for the defense industry. For example, the famous bright amethysts from the Vatikha deposit in the Urals were exported instead of the domestic market.

As experiments, small batches of products with topaz were produced; sometimes ornamental stones were used: amber, malachite, charoite. But most of all in Soviet jewelry there were synthetic corundums: they were “rubies”, “sapphires”, “alexandrites” and even “tourmalines” from gold jewelry. There was not a single industrially significant deposit of these stones in the USSR, and cutting identical bright stones from cheap raw materials turned out to be much easier than searching for, or even more so purchasing, natural gems.

The economics of the issue are fantastic, the cost of stone is 5 Soviet rubles, gold is 10 rubles, the work of a jeweler is 5 rubles, and the price of the finished product in the store is 250-300 rubles, that is, almost 1000% profit! That is, in the USSR, a ring with corundum cost as much as two engineer’s salaries, although in the current market economy with much more expensive gold it can cost up to 15,000 rubles.

Left and center - synthetic alexandrite, right - corundum imitation

The alexandrite used was not even its synthetic analogue, but an imitation - corundum with an admixture of vanadium, which also changed color. It’s funny that now many jewelers working with vintage jewelry are looking for Soviet “Alexandrites”, because in daylight they are more beautiful than modern ones cut from Asian raw materials. A kind of quality mark!

Alas, those who want to sell their grandmother’s ring with a large and incredibly pure ruby ​​at a high price are usually disappointed: the ring is accepted at the price of scrap, and the synthetic ruby ​​is not valued at all, because in most pawn shops entire bags are filled with such stones that have no use.

Were there truly valuable pieces of jewelry from the Soviet era? Yes, and most of them date back to the NEP period, when private owners and small workshops made elegant jewelry, often with natural stones, such as Ural demantoids. True, they are often mistakenly called chrysolites, but that’s another story.

Brooch with natural Ural demantoids (Photo by Sov Art)

How to activate properties?

If you are lucky enough to find the chicken god stone, you should immediately carry out the ritual of “awakening” it. If this is not done, the mineral will not show its magical properties and will remain just a decoration.

It is advisable to activate the stone in the same place where it was found. To do this, the chicken god is washed in the nearest source of water. Afterwards, the magic mineral is raised above the head and the spell is pronounced:

“There are no coincidences in this world, and you were waiting for me. So become a reliable protector and companion for me, bring me good luck in my personal life, business, and endeavors. Protect me from dangers and troubles, give me strength to overcome obstacles and achieve my plans. I thank God the Father and the Blessed Mother Theotokos. Amen!"

The ritual should be performed alone, otherwise it will not work. If the stone begins to emit heat, it means it is activated. A red woolen thread is threaded through its hole and worn as a talisman or amulet.

Properties and meaning of the Chicken God

The stone with the hole, the Chicken God, has several basic meanings:

• The primary meaning of the talisman is protection. It wards off troubles from a person, protects against magical attacks and mirrors the negativity emitted by envious people and ill-wishers.
• Another property of it is that it attracts positivity. It is believed that the Chicken God knows how to attract good luck and transform a person’s life, as if purifying it on a spiritual level. He can also make wishes come true.

The chicken god can both protect from negativity and attract positivity into the life of the owner.
Once upon a time, the Dog God was used for another purpose - witchcraft. Mages believed that the hole inside the stone meant a portal. That is, it opens the entrance to another world from which you can draw energy. Therefore, ancient sorcerers used it in their rituals.

But how will this talisman affect the life of an ordinary person who has nothing to do with the world of magic? Let's try to figure this out.

What a stone with a hole can do:

• improved health;
• developing endurance, maintaining activity throughout the day;
• assistance with career advancement;
• getting rid of insomnia and nightmares;
• relief of contractions during childbirth;
• energy purification in residential and work areas;
• overcoming obstacles on the way to a goal or dream.

What does the color of the stone mean?

Have you been lucky enough to find a pebble with a hole inside? Don't rush to rejoice! It's not a fact that this stone is right for you. But how do you know how good an amulet the Chicken God will be?

First of all, you need to figure out whether you like the mineral itself. If, when you hold it in your hand, pleasant feelings arise inside, and you want to hide the find itself in your pocket and take it with you, the Chicken God is definitely yours!

If the find does not cause much joy, most likely you are incompatible with the stone. In this case, it is better to return it to where it was found or give it to someone you know. Stones with which a person does not develop a special connection cannot become a good talisman, and sometimes even cause harm.

It is important to consider the color of the stone with a hole, since each shade has its own meaning.

In addition, you need to pay attention to the color of the stone. Check out the main colors for the Chicken God to know how this talisman will impact your life:

• White – clears the mind, helps to improve relationships with others, become wiser and calmer.
• Black copes well with negativity - it absorbs it into itself, preventing energy pollution. It also adds confidence to its owner.
• Stones of blue shades contribute to the development of creative talents and set a wave of inspiration.
• Green amulets have a positive effect on health - they improve overall tone and even treat diseases.
• Orange Chicken God is useful to those who need moral support. A talisman with this color will give you strength and help you complete unfinished business.
• Red – provides protection on the energetic level and leads to success in love.

A black stone with white or red splashes will be an excellent amulet for lovers. It will protect the couple from quarrels and help them remain faithful to their chosen one.

Selecting the thread color

Various pendants, including stones, are usually worn on a cord. But often people do not follow this advice, preferring to use a chain. If this is a talisman made of silver, then the silver chain will go well with it energetically.

But for stone, a cord is much better. The power of the Chicken God will be enhanced by a cord made from natural materials. Such as cotton, linen or wool.

You can use red thread. A bright cord will not only add energy to its owner, but will also serve as additional protection from the evil eye. The red thread on the wrist itself is a very strong amulet.

Determine the length of the lace yourself. The main thing is that the amulet can be easily removed from the neck without untying the knots on the thread.

A suddenly untied thread indicates that the amulet needs energetic cleansing. Bury the thread in the ground or burn it, and before tying a new one, perform a purification ritual over the stone.

Conspiracies

Spells will help to strengthen the power of the magical properties of the chicken god. They are easy to perform and require some additional preparation. The main thing to do is to believe in the power of the mineral and follow the sequence of actions.

For good luck

For the chicken god to become a good luck talisman, you need to place it in your palm 3 times a day, squeeze it tightly and say the following words: “Chicken god, bring good luck and luck, help me in my affairs and endeavors, save me from obstacles and hardships.”

When pronouncing a conspiracy, thoughts should be bright and the mood should be good.

To cleanse your thoughts

This conspiracy helps to get rid of the accumulation of negative energy, find spiritual harmony, and gain purity of thoughts. It is read during the ritual:

1. Holy water is chanted, in which the chicken god will subsequently infuse. To do this, a spell is read over the water seven times: “I drive dark thoughts, fears and anger, worries, resentment and envy away from myself. I leave kind, bright and good thoughts. So be it!"
2. The stone is left in the charmed water for three days. The dishes and contents should be kept away from prying eyes.
3. After this time, the chicken god is removed from the water and left in the air until completely dry.

For the amulet to show its properties, you need to wear it with you for 7 days without taking it off.

For the fulfillment of desires

To make your wish come true, you need to do one of the following:

1. Place the chicken god in your palm and make a wish. Peering at the stone, stroke it clockwise with your index finger and read the spell. Any spell that works for good and good luck is suitable for this purpose.
2. Look through the hole in the stone at the rising sun and make a wish.

From pain

When a toothache or headache suddenly arises, a stone is applied to the painful area and they say: “The pain goes away from the tooth (head) and goes into the stone.”

For a headache, two stones are applied to the temples and they say: “A stone with a hole through it, chicken god, take away my headache for good.” After 15-20 minutes, the pain should subside. With this spell you can cure any pain by applying a stone to the diseased organ.

What does the mark mean?

A hallmark is a state guarantor that confirms the presence of a certain proportion of the most valuable metal in an alloy. If you can read the mark on a piece of jewelry, you can learn more about its history and production.

In Russian jewelry production, a branding system with 3 elements is used:

• a three-digit code indicating the letters of the state inspection inspectorate (8 cm): it contains the year of manufacture, the inspection inspection code and the manufacturer’s code;
• hallmark mark: for products of the Soviet period - a five-pointed star, in modern Russia - a female profile with a kokoshnik;
• license plate.

Video: Detailed review of the hallmarks of Tsarist Russia 84, USSR 875, England lion, Sterling America

The information presented in this video will save several months of personal time for those who are beginning to understand the jewelry business, love silver and want to learn more about it. This knowledge will allow you to avoid being deceived when purchasing silver items and jewelry.

Dreaming with the Chicken God

If you find a chicken god in reality - for good luck, then if you see it in a dream - it means upcoming difficulties and hard times. How quickly you can get out of a difficult situation and what needs to be done for this depends on what color the stone is in your dream:

• A white stone means that a person has bright intentions, so he will quickly overcome troubles.
• A yellow stone means that a bright streak of life will come very soon.
• Green stone means that to get out of the current situation a person will need to change his occupation.
• A red stone means that the person who dreamed about it may need the help of professionals to solve problems and provide psychological support.
• Blue stone means that in order for your outlook on life and attitude towards difficulties to change, you need to go on a journey.
• Black stone means that troubles and misfortunes await a person in the near future, but he will be able to overcome them.

How to care

The Chicken God needs constant care and attention. It should be stored separately from other minerals, using a box and a cotton bag. The stone is protected from temperature changes and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Other care rules depend on which group of minerals the chicken god belongs to.

It is not recommended to carry Boglaz with you at all times. When the goal is achieved or the wish has come true, the stone is energetically cleansed and put away in the box.

If cracks appear on the surface of the mineral or it splits, this means that its energy reserve has depleted. Such a stone must be thanked for the help received and buried in the ground.

Price per gram of silver 875 in 2020

In 2022, the cost of 1 gram of 875 silver at the Central Bank exchange rate is 33.24 rubles.

The price for the alloy on the Russian market is dynamic: over the past 3 years it has changed by 10%. Exchange rate fluctuations for the period 2013-2020 are shown in the graph.

In a jewelry boutique, the cost per 1 gram of silver will be higher: it includes the work of the jeweler, the store’s profit, advertising costs, etc. Usually the price is 40-50 rubles.

Energy cleansing

Chicken God needs energetic cleansing more than other minerals. To do this, rituals are performed using the power of one of the four elements:

1. The stone is buried under a tree in the forest for a day, and the ground must be dry.
2. An amulet or talisman of the chicken god is carried three times over the flame of a lit church candle.
3. The mineral is left for 30 minutes under cold running water, after which it is dried and left in the open sun during daylight hours to recharge.
4. For several minutes the boglaz is held on a string under the flow of wind.

With periodic cleaning, storage from the touches and glances of ill-wishers, and careful handling, the chicken god will serve its owner for a long time.

Recommendations for care and cleaning

Since the products contain a high proportion of silver - a soft and elastic metal - their care requires compliance with the following rules:

1. Strong mechanical impact is not allowed: the surface should be wiped with suede or a soft cloth;
2. Jewelry should be removed when doing housework and preparing food;
3. To clean products, use a vinegar solution (2 spoons per 1 liter of water).

Any item made from this alloy must be used carefully and carefully, avoiding impacts or falling.

How to spot a fake

Chicken God
At the stone fair you can often find talismans and amulets made of natural minerals, in which the hole was created not by nature, but by man. Despite the visual similarity, such stones do not possess the magical powers characteristic of a real chicken god.

To verify the authenticity of the chicken god, just carefully examine the hole. In a real stone, the hole cannot have an ideal shape, because the process of its origin can last thousands of years. At the same time, the edges of the hole are always smooth, as they are polished with water and sand, and have smooth boundaries.