Faceted Sunstone Necklace

WELL-BEING

In ancient times, the Greeks wore sunstone as a bracelet or pendant to attract luck and prosperity.

In Viking legends, sunstone was revered. It was said that those who wore a sunstone would gain access to Valhalla.

Sunstone would have also helped the Vikings navigate at sea. It would have allowed them to locate the sun in cloudy weather or when there was fog.

It has a specific optical property called birefringence. All light passing through the stone is split in two, somewhat like prisms that break down color.

Despite this optical property, it’s difficult to physically verify its use for navigation. Researchers have run thousands of computer simulations where mathematical algorithms play the role of Viking ships. The simulation assumes overcast weather and the use of sunstone. In 92 to 100% of cases, crews reach their destination using the sunstone every three hours to navigate.

Sunstone symbolizes joy of living and optimism. It radiates good mood, cheerfulness and stimulates vital energy. It’s the stone of action, ideal if you have a tendency to procrastinate.

It will be your best ally during periods of major life changes and transformation.

Purification and recharging

Cleansing:

Sunstone can be purified by soaking it for a few hours in demineralized water. No salt. You can also purify it by fumigation with a palo santo stick or with white sage. Burn the palo santo or sage and pass the stone over the smoke released. Don’t forget to ventilate the room well after fumigation.

Recharging:

Sunstone recharges in sunlight. You can leave it for a few hours in a room bathed in light.

It can also be placed in a quartz geode, on a quartz cluster or a selenite plate.