Black Tourmaline Ruby Earrings

Adorn yourself with a pair of Black Tourmaline Ruby Earrings. These earrings feature natural raw crystals set in a .925 sterling silver setting. Black Tourmaline is believed to be a grounding stone while Ruby is thought to be uplifting and revitalising.

Black Tourmaline Meanings

Purification, Protection

Chakra: Base

Birthstone: October

Element: Earth

Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Sagittarius

Wedding Anniversary: 8th year, 38th year

Number: 3

Black Tourmaline Crystal Healing Properties

Black Tourmaline is best known for its believed ability to transmute and purify negative energy. This crystal is thought to protect one’s energy field against attachments, entities, and energetic debris. Similarly, it is grounding, supportive and assists one to overcome chronic stress or worry. Also, Black Tourmaline helps to purify the body of toxins and wastes. Moreover, it provides protection from electromagnetic energy and is useful to place near computers. As such, this is a wonderful crystal to keep on a work desk in an office where you are likely to pick up on coworkers negative energy and be exposed to multiple tech devices.

History and Uses

Tourmaline has been known since ancient times. A statue with the likeness of Alexander the Great has been found. It was believed to be carved in India in the 2nd or 3rd century BC. This is the only gemstone which has such a wide variety of colours including red, pink, green, black, blue, violet, yellow and brown. Also, this amazing crystal is pyroelectric and piezoelectric. Due to this, Dutch traders would rub them and use them to pull the ashes from their meerschaum pipes, hence their name aschentrekkers or ash pullers.

Geological Description

Black Tourmaline is a complex borosilicate with a hardness of 7 to 7.5. Its crystal pattern is hexagonal (trigonal) with prismatic crystals and striations running parallel to the main axis. The major areas that Tourmaline is found include Brazil, USA, Africa, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Russia.

Affirmation

When I am grounded, I feel protected and safe.

Ruby Meanings

Life force, courage, passion, strength, enthusiasm, adventurousness, protectiveness

Chakra: Base

Element: Earth

Zodiac Signs: Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius

Birthstone: July, August, December

Wedding Anniversary: 15th,  40th & 52nd year.  60th year – Star Ruby

Number: 3

Ruby Crystal Healing Properties

The Ruby meanings speak of the sensual pleasures of life and teach us to enjoy being in the physical world. Similarly, it is thought to help with recovery from past emotional or physical trauma, supporting healing and promoting vitality. Also, Ruby instils courage and passion. As such, this crystal is a good ally for manifestation and reaching goals. Finally, it is very supportive of the base and sacral chakra and is thought to assist with infertility.

 History and Uses

Ruby is one of the four precious gemstones, along with Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald. It has been revered since ancient times in many cultures as a talisman of protection, passion and prosperity. Ruby represents the irrepressible energy of the sun. It was worn to ward off plague, banish unwanted thoughts, warn of danger, banish bad dreams and resolve disputes. Legend has it that Kublai Khan exchanged one of his cities for a large Ruby. Similarly, Burmese legend states that a Ruby under the skin will make the wearer invincible.

Geological Description

Ruby is a red variety of corundum, an aluminium oxide with a hardness of 9. The intense red colour comes from Chromium. Rubies have been found in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, India, Brazil and the United States.

Affirmation

I embrace my life with joy and passion.