Healing taste in different ways

Chalcedony is a compact type of Quartz that is also a microcrystalline. It can be found in geodes as well as in a variety of different colors. Chalcedony can be colored with lavender, greens, blues and even reds. Chalcedony can be semi-transparent or translucent.

Brightlings Beads' blue chalcedony beads

When it comes to gemstones, the most popular chalcedony comes in gray, white or blue and is often translucent. But whatever your taste, there is usually a chalcedony that can match your style.

Chalcedony takes to dyes rather easily and is rarely used in its rough natural form. It is found all over the world as chalcedony is a common type of Quartz. The United States has a great abundance of chalcedony and it is also found in countries such as Mexico, Britain, New Zealand, Iceland and the Czech Republic to name a few.

Chalcedony has been around for centuries and has played a tasteful part in different generations all over the world. In Tibet, chalcedony is known as the ‘stone of purity.’ Their belief is that it helps promote concentration.

But it was not in Tibet where chalcedony acquired its name. It was named after the ancient city of Chalcedon, located in what is present-day Istanbul. The Chalcedonic era stretched from 5500-3500 B.C. and although that era came to an end, the popularity of chalcedony lived on.

More recently in world history, Native American Indians revered chalcedony stones as sacred and even used them in tribal ceremonies. They believed chalcedony promoted good will and brotherhood. Needless to say, chalcedony appeased the taste of their Gods.

The legend of chalcedony live on today as modern-day spiritualists value it for a variety of reasons. The different colors of chalcedony have also taken on a variety of purposes.
Blue, gray and purple chalcedony assists people in removing unwanted things from their lives. It also helps avoid situations that bring on emotional stress.

Chalcedony beads also come in light green

Green chalcedony is said to teach people how to relate to others in a loving manner.

White chalcedony is also known as the ‘mother stone’ and is aimed to shield people from negativity.

All of those colors of chalcedony are available now at Brightlings Beads. Regardless of which color chalcedony you choose, many believe there are healing powers within all of them.

It is used most often to help with problems in the neck area. That includes the tonsils as well as the vocal chords. One remedy is to boil chalcedony in water with a pinch of salt and then gargle to cure a sore throat or harsh voice.

Chalcedony beads is also be used by some for the purpose of  healing an unhealthy taste of fashion. The addition of chalcedony beads can brighten up any outfit and make your ensemble a little more tasteful.