The stone of seafarers, capable of calming the storm; “Siberian heavyweight”, “imperial stone” - all this is about it, about royal topaz, the most common jewelry gem.
Their popularity is due to their rich color range, large number of deposits, and, as a result, relatively low cost. Deposits of “heavy” stone are scattered throughout the globe, from the Altai Mountains to Sri Lanka. Topazes are mined in the Alps, the Urals, Brazil, India and Pakistan.
Varieties of topaz
It is the coloring that is considered a distinctive feature of each specimen and allows it to be assigned one or another trade name. Six natural types of topaz are used in jewelry:
- Colorless, transparent. It is similar to diamond, but inferior in hardness (the jewelry name is Silver Topaz, that is, “silver”).
- Yellow (from golden to cognac). The original Russian stone can be called “tea topaz”, since it is mined only in our country. The light variety is called Champagne.
- Blue. It also comes in varying degrees of coloring. The most common in nature. Jewelers gave a bright blue, rare variety the name Swiss blue topaz (a deposit in the Alps), and another specimen was called Sky blue topaz (for its resemblance to the color of the sky).
- Pink. Rarely seen. They are considered the most valuable among their “brothers” and are called Cherry Topaz (rich cherry) and Pink Topaz (reminiscent of rose quartz).
- Green. It is also very rare. They were discovered in Germany, so the unusual gems were called “Saxon peridots.” Interestingly, they owe their color to the natural radiation background, which is elevated in the places where stones were found.
- Cognac or imperial. A unique stone, two-colored Imperial Topaz (yellow-brown or yellow-orange).
- In addition to natural varieties, there are jewelry topazes that have received an elegant color after special processing. These are the popular London blue (blue or gray-blue) and “Mystic Topaz” (rainbow).
Important! The brown rauchtopaz, mistakenly misnamed, is actually smoky quartz, and the black variety is morion. They have nothing to do with the “heavyweight” among gems.
Mineralogy about garnets
Garnets are complex silicates. The variability of the chemical composition, physical properties, conditions of origin and gemological parameters of garnets is unsurpassed!
Modern science suggests that pyropes - red garnets found in diamond-bearing rocks - are formed at depths of many tens of kilometers. Dark red, the hardest and most durable almandines are born in slightly shallower depths and are carried upward by tectonic processes.
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The appearance of multi-colored garnets - purple rubellites, brownish-yellow spessartines, emerald-green tsavorites, golden-green grossulars, brilliantly sparkling demantoids, pink-red rhodolites - is associated with the peculiarities of metamorphic processes occurring in the earth's crust.
A common feature of all varieties of garnet is the absence of large crystals. Pyrope, weighing just over 12 carats, is considered worthy of a museum display case. Three-millimeter uvarovite is recognized as unique, since the normal size of a bright green uvarovite crystal is one millimeter.
Almandine clusters sometimes reach half a meter in length. A high-quality almandine crystal rarely exceeds five centimeters in diameter. Crimson almandine is an exception to the small size rule, but every exception only emphasizes a proven pattern.
Medicinal properties
The ability to heal depends on the color characteristics of the stone:
- Blue: considered a talisman during epidemics. A man of the Middle Ages began his prayer with the words: “Deliver us, Lord, from war, famine and plague,” and it was the blue stone that he carried with him so as not to contract a fatal disease. In addition, it protects against wounds, injuries and accidents, which is also important for health.
- Transparent: strengthens the immune system and protects the heart, purifies the blood and becomes cloudy if the owner is poisoned. In the Middle Ages, it was inserted into goblets to test wine for poison.
- Yellow: invigorates, relieves melancholy and apathy, treats depression and nervous disorders, improves digestion.
- Pink: treats insomnia and “female” diseases, relieves the effects of stress, strengthens the nervous system.
Pomegranate magic
Garnets, the color spectrum of which extends from red and crimson to reddish-black, are recognized by esotericists as the most powerful in their magical manifestations.
Pomegranate has two key properties. The first is the ability to kindle a fire in the human soul, and it doesn’t matter what the outcome will be. The second is the desire to conquer, even if there is no need for conquest and mastery.
Eastern sages discovered the third property of garnet: a stone that has known a generous and kind-hearted owner will forever remain a person’s peace-loving helper. Such a garnet becomes the embodiment of fidelity, a symbol of constancy, an amulet of devotion and a source of spiritual strength. Garnets, “raised” by a wise and highly moral owner, are a wonderful gift for young people starting their life’s journey.
Bright red garnets produce sexual energy and arouse attraction to the opposite sex. Important effects of owning scarlet garnets are strengthening stamina, increasing courage, and developing endurance. Brave, strong-willed, purposeful men and strong, decisive women often decorate themselves with bracelets made of crimson garnets.
In the past, garnet jewelry was given to travelers preparing for a long journey. The stone protects a person separated from home, warning him not to visit dangerous places, and leading him away from traumatic sections of the path. At the same time, pomegranate helps to maintain a good mood, drives away sad memories, and evokes bright dreams. That is why garnets are considered suitable gems for representatives of creative professions.
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Mineral: rhodonite, garnet
Price: 16,000 rub.
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To public people - speakers, actors, politicians - grenades give the ability to dominate the crowd. Hot, passionate performances inspired by pomegranates evoke a powerful response in the souls of the audience. Is this why many famous ballet, opera and drama artists never part with garnet bracelets?
“Garnet is able to enhance both the good sides of the human personality and the dark manifestations of character,” says Natalia, jewelry designer at My lovely Spirit. – Almost everyone can wear grenades, but not in a single version - such products require complete balance and impeccable self-control from the owner.
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Mineral: agate, garnet
Price: 12,000 rub.
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Garnet is perfect for increasing the spiritual power of a particular stone in a bracelet. For example, in combination with rose quartz, garnet becomes a love talisman for a girl or a powerful amulet for an already established family.”
Topaz for women and men
Men value this stone because it strengthens fortitude, grants financial well-being and protects against accidents.
He is valued by servants of the law for his ability to distinguish truth from lies, by businessmen for his success, and by politicians for his gift of oratory. The Indians considered the heavy, imposing topaz to be the stone of leaders, and its hardness symbolized courage.
Topaz makes women faithful, noble and attractive in men's eyes. The stone helps to restrain emotions, not to give in to feelings, but to make decisions guided by reason. In the old days, girls believed that placing topaz under the pillow would help them see their future husband in a dream.
Topaz and the signs of the Zodiac
You can find out which zodiac signs the properties of the topaz stone are suitable for in the table.
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| Zodiac sign | Variety of topaz | Properties |
| Scorpion | Blue topaz (natural and London Blue) | The stone of the water element, to which Scorpio belongs, is capable of calming storms not only at sea, but also in the soul of representatives of this rebellious sign. Being a stone of justice, topaz frees Scorpios from vindictiveness and teaches them to rely on reason rather than feelings. |
| Sagittarius | Blue topaz (the color of Jupiter, the planetary patron of Sagittarius) | A stone of optimism and fidelity that will appeal to a cheerful Sagittarius with an excellent sense of humor. Since this sign has earned a reputation as an avid traveler, he needs blue topaz as a talisman against natural disasters. |
| Fish | Blue topaz (water element) | “Paired” signs (Pisces, Gemini, Libra) are characterized by uncertainty and duality of nature. Solid topaz will help you find your inner core and believe in yourself. |
| Aries | Yellow, orange topaz (element of Fire) | The impulsive Aries, prone to aggression, needs a stone that calms the nervous system and protects against rash actions. Topaz is just like that. In addition, it develops the owner’s natural sense of purpose. |
| Scales | Green topaz | A symbol of justice, hope, faith, it will help Libra in moments of doubt and strengthen their innate honesty |
FAMOUS CAPRICORN
Many respected and famous people were born in this Constellation.
No wonder: social success is very important for representatives of the earth element.
Only a small part of CAPRICORNES who have gone down in history:
- Michel Nostradamus,
- Joan of Arc,
- Isaac Newton,
- Jeanne Pompadour,
- Ivan Shishkin,
- Jack London,
- John Kepler,
- Charles Perrault,
- Elvis Presley,
- Marlene Dietrich,
- Al Capone
Agate
Among modern world-famous stars there are also many CAPRICORN:
- Gerard Depardieu,
- Muhammad Ali,
- Kate Moss,
- Mel Gibson,
- Marilyn Manson,
- Ricky Martin,
- Vanessa Paradis,
- Sienna Miller
and etc.
There are many CAPRICORNs among modern Russian celebrities.
Here is a small list of CAPRICORNES recognized in Russia and abroad:
- Renata Litvinova,
- Anastasia Volochkova,
- Dmitry Bilan,
- Irina Allegrova,
- Konstantin Khabensky,
- Valery Kharlamov,
- Olga Buzova,
- Mikhail Boyarsky,
- Igor Lifanov,
- Andrei Malakhov,
- Tamara Gverdtsiteli
Rhinestone
Who suits the name
Stones have a vibration that is felt on a subtle level, just like the sound of our voice pronouncing a name. If the vibration frequency matches, the amulet enhances the best character traits of its owner.
Male names whose energy harmoniously combines with topaz: Arkady, Nestor, Elisha, Vsevolod.
Female names: Ada, Diana, Bella, Ksenia, Regina, Stella.
Stones suitable for a specific occasion
Some minerals help improve health, others attract money, and others save you from failures in love. Therefore, it is important to know what exactly each Capricorn stone is suitable for and how to use the mineral so that it brings as much benefit as possible to its owner.
Interested in learning more about stones for Capricorn that have magical properties? Below we reveal all the secrets of financial well-being, love and longevity.
Health promotion
If you often suffer from respiratory diseases, low immunity and exacerbation of certain diseases, you are recommended to wear stones that promote health.
Capricorn will be helped by such healing stones as:
- agate;
- emerald;
- aventurine;
- malachite.
Among all these minerals, malachite is especially beneficial - it has powerful healing properties. Although the rest also help cure many diseases. The main thing is not to neglect the doctor’s instructions and use minerals in combination with medical prescriptions.
Attracting good luck and money
There are stones that are a real magnet for money. It is believed that their energy has a beneficial effect on the financial condition and career of its owner. Therefore, they will definitely help those who have long dreamed of gaining financial independence.
What talisman stones will allow Capricorn to attract a lot of money into his life:
- emerald;
- opal;
- ruby.
These stones, which are the patrons of Capricorn, act in a complex manner: they not only attract money, but also develop perseverance, determination and purposefulness in their owner. It is these character traits that will help a person succeed in his career and become a magnet for money.
Establishing your personal life
To improve your personal life and return passion to relationships, stones such as:
- pomegranate;
- ruby;
- cornelian;
- Tiger's Eye.
They make their owner relaxed, increase libido and sexuality. Your loved one will definitely not be able to pass you by.
For a Capricorn woman, it is recommended to take a closer look at pomegranate and carnelian, as they are a little softer and have more feminine energy. Especially a stone like garnet. But a Capricorn man is better off choosing a ruby and a tiger’s eye - they will make their owner not only charismatic, but also more persistent, decisive and impulsive.
Protection from negative energy
Some stones have such powerful energy that they are recommended to be used as a talisman and special magical protection against evil spells: the evil eye, damage and other external acts of secret enemies.
The following minerals are considered amulets:
- emerald;
- aventurine;
- nephritis;
- opal.
Emerald and jade are best for the evil eye and damage. Emerald is a universal stone that can save its owner from many troubles and misfortunes. But the effect of jade is aimed only at protection from evil forces.
Talismans and amulets
The best talisman will be topaz inherited from a blood relative, but the donated stone will not have magical powers. To subjugate the royal topaz, you need to choose it and buy it yourself.
The “Siberian heavyweight” is called the amulet of travelers, sailors (to protect against natural disasters), married couples (protects marital fidelity), philosophers, writers and people of mental work (relieves nervous tension and awakens imagination).
Jewelry with mineral
Mostly red varieties of garnet, especially almandine, are used to make jewelry. This stone is used to decorate women's clothing, but dark pyrope is also sometimes used to make men's accessories, such as silver or gold cufflinks and rings.
The cost of the mineral is not very high compared to other semi-precious stones; its price depends on the metal used, as well as on accompanying inclusions:
Stones used for jewelry are cut into cabochons or polished. There are also products that have undergone minimal processing, for example, beads made of polished stones that cannot be cut and look as natural and beautiful as possible.
How to wear
There is an opinion that you should not wear a single stone on yourself, as it can make a woman a widow or leave her an old maid. But modern magicians claim that this is not so.
- Topaz can be worn in any jewelry you like, and for the frame it is better to use light metals: silver and white gold.
- “Heavyweight” is not jealous, unlike a diamond, and can be combined with any other stones. The stone is friendly; The only rule that esotericists advise you to remember is that talismans with precious stones are not worn below the waist (for example, in a trouser pocket).
Topaz is the royal stone of Scorpio and a talisman for the traveler - Sagittarius. The variety of its colors and relatively low cost allow you to choose an amulet to suit every taste. Remember: only the gem to which you have a soul will become a real talisman.
History of pomegranate
According to legend, Noah, when equipping the ark with oil lamps, placed grenades around the flames - it’s more fun to look at, and the night doesn’t seem so cold... The Scythians did the same with grenades - the people are as enterprising as they are warlike.
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Mineral: agate, garnet
Price: 11,000 rub.
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Roman legionaries decorated their armor with garnets and conquered half the world. The Persians discovered the ability of the pomegranate to fill with color on days when its owner is overwhelmed by passion. Then they began to carve portraits of their monarch on polished gems, making him the symbolic owner of the stone. So grenades helped ordinary citizens protect themselves from the tsar’s wrath...
Red garnet was also considered the royal stone in England. A golden fibula (brooch, clasp for a cloak) with garnets was a mandatory accessory of the highest European nobility in the first centuries of the New Era.
Medieval alchemists noted the similarity of small garnet crystals with grains of fruits brought from Syria. But only at the end of the 18th century, garnet received the attention of mineralogists and was described and understood. Replenishment of the body of knowledge about garnets continues to this day: the variety of gems of the garnet group is endless!
