Is Crystyal Healing Believable?
Gemstones are amazing, natural wonders! Throughout history, gemstones have been used in jewelry, magic spells (ancient Sumerians), religious meaning (yes, even Christian), and cultural beliefs and ceremonies.
The ancient Greeks thought amethyst would prevent drunkenness. In Burma (now, Myanmar), warriors inserted rubies into their skin to make them invincible in battle. Emerald was once believed to cure cholera and malaria.
It makes perfect sense that human kind has revered these works of nature and applied meaning to them in some form. But, do they really bring healing?
Recent History
In the 1980’s, the idea of crystal healing surfaced again.
Katrina Raphaell wrote Crystal Enlightenment: The Transforming Properties of Crystals and Healing Stones in 1984 which became widely popular. A slew of other authors and experts popped up, as well.
Since crystal healing had fallen out of fashion, to most people, this was a new practice. Old traditions were researched and information was gathered, so that now, there are certain processes and procedures to crystal healing, and a dictionary-like meaning to each crystal. For example:
· Selenite plates are used to charge and/or cleanse the crystal
· Aquamarine is said to help you discover your true self
· Citrine is said to help you with creativity and abundance
· Clear Quartz is said to amplify any energy or intention
· Green Aventurine is said to bring prosperity and confidence
The Science
There are several gemstones that have the piezoelectric effect. The piezoelectric effect is when a material is subjected to a vibration, it will continue that vibration at a very stable pace.
Quartz is the most well-known material, as it is used in watches and various electronic equipment today.
Does It Promote Healing?
That is up to you!
If you believed that it did, you can make the argument that quartz can amplify your energy of intentionally healing, due to the piezoelectric effect, which would bring about a faster healing.
If you did not believe that it did, you can make the argument that there is no proof that the degree of the vibration of healing a person puts out can affect a quartz at all, or even if it did, that it would be directed in the manner we want it to.
But, it is interesting! I may just try it myself!
What Now?
Whether you believe in the power of crystals for healing, or not, I would love to help you with your jewelry! Angela Cisneros Jewelry Concierge brings back the joy and confidence of jewelry shopping so that you can celebrate with ease! My by-appointment approach means:
One-on-one appointments (personal attention and no crowds!)
Discretion and privacy (surprises remain surprises!)
Expert help from a Graduate Gemologist with 29 years of experience (yep, that’s me!)
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