Silver necklace with citrine and smoky quartz gems

Description

Citrine

Citrine is a type of quartz that can be found in the color range of yellow to orange-brown or red, and each of these colors are available in different degrees of lightness and darkness. In fact, this mineral is known as yellow quartz and its name was chosen for this reason. The name citrine is derived from the word “citron” which is a French word meaning “lemon”, although the color of this stone is more like golden yellow instead of lemon yellow. In the past, merchants carried it with them as a “wealth stone” and people used its properties for stomach problems and stress relief.

Citrine care

Citrine is a gem that does not need special care because it is a durable and resistant crystal, but it is better to avoid falling, hitting yourself, or being exposed to heat because there is a possibility of cracking, breaking, or changing its color. Citrine, like all quartz, is durable, but there are some types of gemstones that can scratch and line citrine, including topaz, spinel, ruby, and diamond, so be careful not to place citrine near these. Especially when performing intense physical activities such as sports or even housework. It can be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, and it can also be wiped with a cloth. As with all colored stones, the use of chemicals, especially bleaches and acids, is not recommended.

The properties of citrine in chakra therapy

Citrine gem is of interest to those interested in gem therapy and energy therapy. Citrine is effective for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd chakras and has helped a person to change direction towards the flow of future time and open their existence beyond the realm of possibilities. Its properties are used to promote creative imagination, expression of existence through will. This gem, in two natural and heated states, stimulates the imagination through the three gates of the second, third and sixth chakras.

The properties of citrine on the soul

Based on beliefs and experiences, this gem is very effective for treating depression, anger and worries. It also relieves the complications of diabetes well. Abu Ali Sina used this stone as a lemon stone in the treatment of depression. Citrine relieves the action of the immune system of the intestines and the digestion of the digestive system and increases the metabolism in the body. This gem was used in the past to remove toxins from the body. Since citrine is a relaxing gem, after being charged, it destroys the disturbing and negative environmental and internal forces. Also, due to the reduction of stress and anxiety, this gem It strengthens the will and increases self-confidence. Stimulating optimism, wit and determination in difficult situations are other properties of citrine stone.

smoky quartz

Smoky Quartz belongs to the big quartz family and contrary to its name, it is not always smoky in color; Rather, depending on the time it is exposed to the radiation of the surrounding granite, it can be seen in a spectrum of colors such as beige, dark brown, reddish-brown, yellowish gray to black. On the other hand, its color can be caused by the natural radiation of aluminum salts in it.

Smoky quartz is a spiritual gem for the Indians, and North American tribes used smoky quartz in their spiritual ceremonies to improve, preserve and stabilize their spiritual spirit from any harmful force. Some believed that this stone after death shows the way for the soul to pass outside the body in the passage to the other world. Smoky quartz was considered as a sacred stone for prehistoric people, and they believe that this gem is a symbol of the power of the earth god and is related to Hecate in Greek mythology. Ancient findings show that in Chinese courts, it was used as smoke glasses for witnesses so that their faces could not be seen during the trial.

Properties of smoky quartz

Smoky quartz is useful in the treatment of diseases related to the lower half of the body. It removes the poison from the body and helps the adrenal glands to work better. It helps the better circulation of body fluids and their easier elimination. It strengthens the spine and improves the functioning of the abdomen, pancreas, kidneys, sexual organs and fertility issues in general. It reduces body pains by absorbing positive energies and helps to reduce periodic headaches by strengthening the nerves. Smoky quartz is very effective against tobacco and acts as a good remedy for respiratory problems. This stone can relieve cramps and be effective in dealing with hip and leg pain

Chakra therapy with smoky quartz

Smoky quartz belongs to the first chakra and its element is earth. This stone raises the level of meditation and makes it easy to communicate with inner energies. When a person wears or adorns smoky quartz, he will naturally be more interested in seeing unusual phenomena. This quartz is able to receive negative emotions and transform them into positive energies; It frees a person from fear, jealousy, anger and stress and brings the comfort of security, sobriety and peace along with earthly focus. Smoky Quartz teaches us how to let go of what no longer serves us and makes a remarkable contribution to alleviating one’s grief. By strengthening the survival instincts, this gem helps a person not only in daily life but also in achieving work goals, receiving cooperation from others, prioritizing desires, needs and even achieving dreams. Quartz brings prosperity, abundance and generally good fortune. In the field of psychology, this stone is recommended for people who lack self-confidence and trust in others and helps focus. Smoky quartz can be used for spiritual protection. The clearest and most powerful smoky quartz opens the crown chakra, the seventh chakra, and brings light down to the root chakra, the first chakra..

Cleansing smoky quartz

To clean this gem, you can put it in salt water and use this method to keep the stone in a clear and clean condition. You can also use very mild detergents for cleaning, and after washing, gently clean it with a towel or soft cloth to make sure that there are no traces of soap and detergent left on it. But it should be noted that we should not use chemical and acidic detergents in quartz washing. Also note that if you expose it to direct sunlight or heat or temperature changes for a long time, it will be seriously damaged.