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The Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Copper Goldstone)

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The Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Copper Goldstone)

All that glitters is not gold... but that doesn't mean it isn’t pretty!    Such is the case with Copper Goldstone. A man-made glass, this gem has been used to create beautiful jewelry since the 12th or 13th century. Although the earliest evidence of its existence is an ancient amulet from Iran dating back to that time, the modern production of this gem is credited to the Miotti family in the 17th century when they were granted an exclusive license to manufacture it in Venice.    It is easy to see why they sought the license. Although it is not...

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Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Howlite)

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Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Howlite)

Howl-i-ta describe this stone? Let me count the ways... 🤣Yep, I crack myself up!  Admit it, you're laughing too.    Which is a great way to begin a discussion about Howlite. After all it is considered a stone of emotional healing, and what better way to heal (especially from emotional stress) than through laughter?     Once laughter settles down, a person is generally left with a peaceful sense of calm, perhaps the strongest of the spiritual properties attributed to this stone. The calming effect of Howlite is thought to provide a person with self awareness through which they can better...

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