Taurendhÿr
Forest jewel with dark green Olivine and raw Zanhunde crystal.
5 x 1 cm
Olivine and Zanhunde are minerals that are connected by their deep origin in the Earth's interior and at the same time by the striking contrast of their colors. Olivine is a mineral from the silicate group that is formed at high temperatures deep in the Earth's mantle and is among the first crystals to form when magma cools. Its fresh green shades remind us of the living force of nature and the energy of renewal. Thanks to its occurrence in volcanic rocks and some meteorites, it is a mineral that connects the history of our planet with ancient processes in the universe.
Zanhunde is a variety of quartz that is formed in the cavities of rocks by the action of mineral-rich solutions and natural radiation. Its smoky brown to deep shades carry a calm elegance and remind us of the Earth's stability. Each tawny crystal is the unique result of a long process during which its color, clarity, and character were formed in the silence of the rocks.
In the esoteric tradition, olivine is associated with renewal, joy, and the ability to open up to new possibilities. It is considered a stone of growth that supports the release of the past and the acceptance of positive changes. Tawny, on the other hand, is perceived as a stone of grounding, protection, and inner peace. It is attributed with the ability to bring stability, help cope with difficult times, and strengthen the connection with the earth. Together, they create a balance between moving forward and a solid foundation.
The combination of olivine and tawny symbolizes the harmony between renewal and stability. Green olivine represents growth, life force, and the courage to step into a new direction, while tawny reminds us of the wisdom, patience, and strength of the roots from which a person grows.
Olivine and tawny are minerals that are connected by their deep origin in the depths of the Earth and at the same time by the striking contrast of their colors. Olivine is a mineral from the silicate group that forms at high temperatures deep in the Earth's mantle and is among the first crystals to form when magma cools. Its fresh green hues remind us of the living force of nature and the energy of renewal. Due to its occurrence in volcanic rocks and some meteorites, it is a mineral that connects the history of our planet with ancient processes in the universe.
Dusky quartz is a variety of quartz that is formed in the cavities of rocks by the action of mineral-rich solutions and natural radiation. Its smoky brown to deep shades carry a calm elegance and remind us of the Earth's stability. Each crystal of dusky quartz is the unique result of a long process during which its color, clarity and character were formed in the silence of the rocks.
In the esoteric tradition, olivine is associated with renewal, joy and the ability to open up to new possibilities. It is considered a stone of growth, which supports the release of the past and the acceptance of positive changes. On the other hand, tawny is perceived as a stone of grounding, protection and inner peace. It is attributed with the ability to bring stability, help to cope with difficult times and strengthen the connection with the earth. Together they create a balance between moving forward and a solid foundation.
The combination of olivine and tawny symbolizes the harmony between renewal and stability. Green olivine represents growth, life force and courage to step in a new direction, while tawny reminds of wisdom, patience and the strength of the roots from which a person grows.
The construction of the jewelry is handmade from surgical steel and the connecting material is an alloy of tin and silver. The jewelry is then treated similarly to silver - we polish it once in a while. The more the jewelry is worn, the better, it polishes itself on the clothes, the skin of the wearer, etc. The metal is stable and does not contain nickel or heavy metals. The jewelry can be worn constantly and in water, but then it is good to dry it and treat it more often. The jewelry is hung on a braided, cotton cord and secured with an enlargement knot.