Dalmation Jasper Healing Gemstone Snake Fetish Necklace

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EXAMPLE OF Dalmation Jasper ONLY! THIS IS NOT THE ITEM FOR SALE!
THIS SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S):
1 BRAND NEW HAND CARVED 1 OF A KIND
Natural Healing Dalmation
Jasper
Crystal Gemstone Snake Fetish Necklace
Aprx. Size: 1" (inch) X 1" (inch)
INCLUDES A BLACK SLIP KNOTED ADJUSTABLE STRING NECKLACE,
Jasper
(jas'p?r)
n.
An opaque cryptocrystalline variety of quartz that may be red, yellow, or brown.
Color: Jasper exhibits various colors, but chiefly brick red to brownish red. It owes its color to admixed
hematite
, but when it occurs with clay admixed, the color is a yellowish white or gray, or with goethite, a brown or yellow. Often jasper is multi-colored.
Types of jasper
Jasper can appear as an opaque rock of shades of red due to mineral impurities. Patterns can arise from the formation process and from flow patterns in the
sediment
or
volcanic ash
that was saturated with silica to form jasper, yielding bands or swirls in the rock.
Jasper may be permeated by
dendritic
minerals providing the appearance of vegetative growths. The jasper may have been fractured and/or distorted after formation, later rebonding into discontinuous patterns or filling with another material. Heat or environmental factors may have created surface rinds (such as varnish) or interior stresses leading to fracturing.
A brown jasper that occurs as nodules in the Libyan desert and in the Nile valley is known as Egyptian jasper or Egyptian pebble.
Picture jaspers simultaneously exhibit several of these variations (such as banding, flow patterns, dendrites or color variations) resulting in what appear to be scenes or images in a cut section. Spherical flow patterns produce a distinctive orbicular appearance. Complex mixes of impurities produce color variations. Healed fractures produce
brecciated
jasper. Examples of this can be seen at
Llanddwyn Island
.
Orbicular jasper
or
leopard jasper
is usually an opaque combination of tan, gray, black or reddish-brown circles or 'spots' of color, hence its name.
Bruneau jasper
is a local variety from the region near the
Bruneau River
in western
Idaho
, United
States. It exhibits deep maroon and gold colors that occur in orb-like patterns on the polished material.
Red Jasper Gemstone meaning
A strong protection gemstone, red jasper is known to protect against hazards of the night. Red jasper is very lucky for actors. Jasper is one of the oldest known gemstones. It is mentioned in the Bible several times. Jasper is a strong securing gemstone. It is a stability gemstone. It is a powerful protection against things that are not good for you and it eases emotional stresses, making it a wonderful gemstone to have in your home.
Jasper gives one the courage to speak out and have personal independence. It also protects from fears in the night. Red jasper is thought to help balance the energy in the body. All jaspers help balance the emotional energy in the body.
Healing properties of Jasper
Jasper comes in many colors. All colors of Jasper will help balance the vibrations of the body. Jasper is slow to show a change to the person, but is such a basic "good" stone that one should always have it on hand.
Red Jasper helps with the sense of smell. It also promotes physical energy.
From the stone history: In ancient writings the term jasper was chiefly applied to translucent and brightly colored stones, particularly
chalcedony
, but also was applied to the opaque jasper.
Jasper was known as the great "rain-bringer" in the fourth century.
For thousands of years, black jasper was used to test gold-silver alloys for their gold content. Rubbing the alloys on the stone, called a touchstone, produces a streak the color of which determines the gold content within one part in one hundred.
Jasper is one of the gemstones, that used in
commesso
, also called florentine mosaic. Commesso is a technique of fashioning pictures with thin, cut-to-shape pieces of brightly colored, semiprecious stones, developed in Florence in the late 16th century. The stones most commonly used are
agates
,
quartzes
,
chalcedonies
,
jaspers
, granites, porphyries, petrified woods, and
lapis lazuli
. Commesso pictures, used mainly for tabletops and small wall panels, range from emblematic and floral subjects to landscapes.
Healing ability: Medicinal values were long attributed to jasper, including a belief that wearing it strengthened the stomach. Jasper was also believed to cure gynecological problems.
Mystical power:
Leopard skin Jasper
is said to bring one what they need.
Poppy Jasper is said to help bring joy into life. Opalite Jasper is said to help one sleep.
Jasper was thought to drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites.
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fet·ish
[
fet-ish, fee-tish
]
–noun
1.
An object regarded with awe as being the embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit or as having magical potency.
2.
Any object, idea, etc., eliciting unquestioning reverence, respect, or devotion:
to make a fetish of high grades.
—Related forms
fet·ish·like,
adjective
—Synonyms
1
.
talisman, amulet.
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
fet·ish also fet·ich
(fet'ish, fe'tish)
n.
1.
An object that is believed to have magical or spiritual powers, especially such an object associated with animistic or shamanistic religious practices.
2.
An object of unreasonably excessive attention or reverence:
made a fetish of punctuality.
3.
Something, such as a material object or a nonsexual part of the body, which arouses sexual desire and may become necessary for sexual gratification.
4.
An abnormally obsessive preoccupation or attachment; a fixation.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
fetish
2
[
'
feti
?
]
noun
Something which is regarded with too much reverence or given too much attention
Example:
It is good to dress well, but there is no need to make a fetish of it.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary, © 2000-2006 K Dictionaries Ltd.
Fetish
An object believed to carry a magical or spiritual force. Some so-called primitive tribes practice
cult
worship of fetishes.
Note
: Figuratively, a “fetish” is any object that arouses excessive devotion: “Lucille made a fetish of her Porsche.”
The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Zuni fetishes
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Not to be confused with sexual fetishes,
Zuni fetishes
are small (several
inches
long at most)
carvings
from various stones, made by the
Zuni Indians
. These carvings serve a
ceremonial
purpose for their creators, or they can be sold, with non-religious intentions, to collectors worldwide. Typically they depict animals such as the wolf, badger, bear, mountain lion, eagle, mole, frog, and others. According to the book Zuni Fetish Carvings by Dr. Harold Finklelstein, the Zuni world is made up of six regions or directions. Each direction has a guardian animal, where are as follows: North - the Mountain Lion, West – the Black Bear, South – the Badger, East – the Wolf, the Sky or Upper – The Eagle, and the Underground or Lower – the Mole. More contemporary subjects may include insects, reptiles, or dinosaurs, but these would be considered non-traditional.
Traditionally, the essential materials used by carvers were often
turquoise
,
jet
,
shell
(primarily
mother-of-pearl
), and
coral
. These four materials and their associated colors are principle in the Zuni sunface, a cultural symbol which is present in Zuni jewelry and fetishes. Other materials used are
Zuni rock
, fishrock,
jasper
,
pipestone
,
marble
, or organic items such as
bone
and deer or elk
antler
. Even
artificial
substances such as
slag
glass
are used. In recent years Zuni carvings, or fetishes, have become popular
collectibles
and the Zuni artisan has familiarized their self with materials available from all parts of the world in order to serve the aesthetic tastes of collectors.
The artists’ styles are as unique as the artists themselves, and there are many whose works are highly sought after by collectors. Some collectors prefer a figure that is more realistic in appearance, while others prefer the more traditional styles that are intrinsic to Zuni belief. The traditional belief of the Zuni is that the least modification of the original material maintains, or heightens, the power of the fetish as a "natural concretion". Realism in carving style is a matter relative to the beliefs of its owner, and the
realism
in contemporary carving is a product of collector request and demand and the intent of Zuni carvers to raise the level of their art form through participation in the world of contemporary art. The
enigma
, or apparent paradox relevant to Zuni belief and realism in art is resolved in the notion that carvings for sale and collection are produced without religious intent. For this reason some carvers prefer the term "carvings" rather than the term "fetishes" when referring to offerings for collectors.
In tradition, each animal is believed to have inherent powers or qualities that may aid the owner. The wolf for example, provides guidance through life's journeys, while the
raven
and the horse are thought to have the power to provide healing. A
fetish
in the shape of a horse might also be carried during travel in hopes of a safe, swift journey.
A fetish may be signed by the carver, or not. Personalization by signing a piece of art traditionally violates the Zuni notion of community purpose, and the signing of artwork is a concept introduced to the Zuni by
Anglo
collectors at the beginning of the
twentieth century
(c. 1915). Often, though, a Zuni carver feels that their own unique style is readily identifiable and the fetish's style will be enough to identify the carver as surely as would any other mark. Most carvers are the recipients of a family tradition and have learned their skill from parents, grandparents, or siblings, and have passed the art to their own children as well.
Besides being made from various stones and other materials, (each material has unique properties) the fetish can be embellished with an offering, or prayer bundle of small
beads
of bright red
coral
,
shell
, or
turquoise
, for example. They may carry a miniature arrowhead typically made from shiny
abalone
shell or mother of pearl, but carvers have been known to use a wide variety of other materials as well. These small items, although colorful to the eye, are intended to protect and feed the fetish itself.
On the subject of feeding, it is believed that the fetishes require a meal of
cornmeal
and ground turquoise periodically. Fetishes may be kept in a
clay
pot as it is the tradition, although collectors usually like to keep theirs somewhere where they can be admired. Any but the very delicate fetishes could be carried by the owner in a pocket, pouch or bag.
The first and original publication on traditional Zuni fetishes is
Zuni Fetishes
by
Frank Hamilton Cushing
, a pamphlet printed from Cushing's original work for the
Bureau of American Ethnology
during his tenure as an anthropologist in Zuni 1879-1883.
A series of contemporary guides to Zuni fetishes and carvings was published by Kent McManis and Robin Stancliff (photographer)
Gemstone
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A gemstone or gem, also called a precious or semi-precious stone, is a piece of attractive
mineral
, which — when cut and polished — is used to make
jewelry
or other adornments.
[1]
However certain
rocks
, (such as
lapis-lazuli
) and
organic
materials (such as
amber
or
jet
) are not minerals, but are still used for jewelry, and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals are used in jewelry because of their
luster
or other physical properties that have aesthetic value. Rarity is another characteristic that lends value to a gemstone.
Crystal
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In
chemistry
,
mineralogy
, and
materials science
, a crystal is a
solid
in which the constituent
atoms
,
molecules
, or
ions
are packed in a regularly ordered, repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions.
The word
crystal
is a loan from the
ancient Greek
word κρ?σταλλος (
krustallos
), which had the same meaning, but according to the ancient understanding of crystal. At root it means anything congealed by freezing, such as
ice
.
[1]
The word once referred particularly to
quartz
, or "rock crystal".
ZODIACAL SIGNS
,
GEMS & BIRTHSTONES
All gems are related to planetary forces and anyone wearing jewels from their natal planets will be in harmony with his or her stellar rays.
This is a chart of the gemstones related to each zodiacal sign and recommended Maha Lakshmi birthstone necklaces:
Sign
Birthstone Gems
Taurus
Golden Topaz,Yellow Coral, Emerald
Gemini
Pearl
Cancer
Red coral
Leo
Emerald & Green Jade
Virgo
Yellow Sapphire
Libra
Diamond
Scorpio
Blue Sapphire
Sagittarius
Amethyst
Capricorn
Smoky Quartz, Beryl
Aquarius
Blue Sapphire
Pisces
Diamond, Jade, Aquamarine
Aries
Ruby, Bloodstone Red, Jasper
Many people prefer to use stones that relate to their astrological sun sign. Your sun sign is the sign that most people identify with when looking up their horoscope. These sun signs are as follows:
Aries
The symbol of this sign is activity – initiative, ambition or creativity. Arians always rise from the lowest to the highest form – from red to white.
Gems: All red stones, like garnet, ruby, red jasper
Taurus
the symbols of this sign are love and wisdom. Taurus are closely attuned to products of the earth. They need to transform the love of personal to that of selfless service.
Gems: All yellow stones like topaz, citrine, amber
Gemini
This is the sign of duality. It symbolizes life and death, joy and sorrow, health and sickness, abundance and poverty.
Gems: All purple stones, like amethyst or fluorite
Cancer
This symbolizes love and life. The magic power of love is the message and quest of this sign.
Gems: All green stones – emerald, jade, peridot, agate, green jasper
Leo
This is the sign of wisdom and activity. Divinity and humility are keynotes for meditation for the native of this sign.
Gems: All gold and orange stones – amber, orange jasper, carnelian, fire opal, topaz
Virgo
This sign symbolizes reason transformed into wisdom. Knowledge and understanding produce wisdom.
Gems: Amethyst and fluorite
Libra
It symbolizes the balance that must be weighed with the deeds of the year. It symbolizes the unfolding of love leading to unity.
Gem: Yellow stones – topaz, amber, citrine
Scorpio
This is one of the most powerful signs. Its force being dual in aspect, it moves from the lowest depths to the greatest heights. It purifies the animal nature and lifts forces to a higher plane of expression.
Gems: Red and clear crimson stones – ruby, garnet, coral, red jasper, bloodstone
Sagittarius
This sign symbolizes high idealism and noble aspirations. Its highest expression is a spiritualized mind.
Gems: Blue Stones – Sapphire, lapis-lazuli, blue topaz, sodalite
Capricorn
This sign denotes the mystery of the darkest night and the glory of the light. This sign symbolizes the crossing of the bridge of darkness before reaching the radiation of the great white light. The goal for a Capricorn is to conquer one’s ego.
Gems: Black and white stones – black tourmaline, jet, moonstone, opal, pearl
Aquarius
This sign symbolizes promotion of communication and group work. The goal of an Aquarian is to achieve oneness of the whole, or wholeness of the one.
Gems: Clear blue stones – blue topaz, lapis-lazuli, sapphire
Pisces
This sign symbolizes selfless service, the ideal way to achieve success. It denotes the spirit struggling to rescue humanity from greed.
Gems: Soft blue and indigo stones – blue topaz, indigo sapphire, azurite
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BIRTHSTONES BY MONTH
The origin of modern western “birthstones” can be traced to the days of Moses when he gave instructions about the “breastplate of judgment.” This is corroborated by the academic texts of the Gemological Institute of America. In the Bible, the breastplate is described as being set with 12 gemstones, each with an engraving of the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel.
In the book of revelations, gems in the breastplate were described as being the foundation stones of the temple of the “New Jerusalem.” The order that the 12 gems were given was used as the order for birthstones for the months. For no seemingly relevant reason the first of the birthstones was assigned to the month of March. Together the two lists are as follows:
Month
Gems
January
Garnet
February
Amethyst
March
Bloodstone
or
Jasper
April
Sapphire
or
Diamond
May
Emerald
June
Agate
July
Turquoise
August
Carnelian
September
Chrysolite
October
Beryl
November
Topaz
December
Ruby
These stones were used as birthstones until August 12, 1912 when the American National Retail Jewelers Association (ANRJA) changed the list of stones which would be more advantageous commercially for the jewelry industry. Then, in 1938, the American Gem Society (AGS) adopted the new list, adding one additional stone, citrine, to the list. In 1952, the list was once more changed and gained the approval of ANRJA, AGS, NJA (National Jewelers Association) and ASIA (American Stone Importers Association). This then, established the official list of birthstones that is still used today.
This list has absolutely no correlation to the astronomical/astrological signs of the zodiac. Its purpose is purely commercial. Since the sun changes signs every month around the third week, it is not possible to assign any stone to an entire month. It is the sign of the zodiac that is the determining factor at birth, not the month in which one is born.
Month
Gems
January
Garnet
February
Amethyst
March
Aquamarine
or
Bloodstone
April
Diamond
May
Emerald
June
Pearl
,
Moonstone
, or
Alexandrite
July
Ruby
August
Peridot
or Sardonyx
September
Blue Sapphire
October
Opal or Pink Tourmaline
November
Topaz
or
Citrine
December
Turquoise
or
Zircon
The signs of the zodiac each have a planet that is the Lord, or ruler, of that particular sign. Each of the planets also has a gemstone that vibrates and transmits cosmic energy. Therefore the only meaningful system of birthstones is according to the sign which the sun, or moon, tenants at the time of birth, although it is more practiced in Asia to choose a stone according to the moon sign.
The list of birthstones accepted throughout Asia since ancient times is according to the position of sun, or moon, as follows:
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GEMS & PLANETS
Different gemstones are said to receive their potencies from the cosmic energies of various planets. Vedic astrology and the Ayurvedic system of medicine tell us that certain planets can have effects on bodily organs and parts of the body. The planets are also said to have effects on our minds and subtle parts of our consciousness. In addition, their specific positions in the horoscope indicate the path of destiny.
The medical and astrological uses validate each other. Different planets have influence on different parts of our bodies. A weak planet in the chart often manifests physically as a weakness in the part of the body affected by that planet’s cosmic energy. Gems have the power to harmonize planetary influences. The birthstone gemstones for each planet are as follows:
Celestial Body
Primary Gemstone
Secondary Gemstone
Sun
Ruby
Red tourmaline
, red spinal,
red garnet
,
red zircon
, sunstone
Moon
Pearl
Moonstone
Mars
Red coral
Red jasper
,
carnelian
,
pink coral
Mercury
Emerald
&
Green Jade
Peridot
,
green tourmaline
,
green zircon
Jupiter
Yellow Sapphire
Yellow topaz
,
citrine quartz
Venus
Diamond
Colorless sapphire
,
zircon
, or
quartz
,
turquoise
,
white coral
Saturn
Blue Sapphire
Lapis Lazuli
,
amethyst
Secondary Gemstones
: (for financial purposes, these can be used instead of primary gemstones)
Secondary gemstones may be worn as rings, bracelets or earrings. Either primary or secondary gems may be worn as necklaces. The jewelry should be fashioned in such a way that light will pass through the stone to the body. This means that the piece must be open-backed and the stone must be mounted so that it comes into physical contact with the skin.
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GEMS FOR EVERYDAY
you may wish to wear a certain stone on a particular day, or wear one that represents the day of the week on which you were born.
Day of the Week
Ruling Planet
Gems to Wear
Sunday
Sun
Amber
,
Gold
,
Topaz
Monday
Moon
Pearl
,
Moonstone
Tuesday
Mars
Ruby
,
Garnet
,
Coral
Wednesday
Mercury
Turquoise
,
Sapphire
,
Lapis-Lazuli
Thursday
Jupiter
Amethyst
Friday
Venus
Emerald
,
Malachite
,
Jade
Saturday
Saturn
Diamond
,
Smoky Quartz
,
Opal
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