Graceful black stones - what properties they have, photos of gems, main varieties
Precious black stones are graceful and strict. They have found their application not only in jewelry, but also in decorative elements of the design of the room (for example, in designer figurines, even as a pendant, etc.). You can talk a lot about these jewelry about their properties, use in life and meaning.
Black mineral properties
First, let's discuss its properties. Some believe that this color attracts earth energy. People who want to draw the attention of others to their inner world and character traits often choose just such a dark color.
But this is today.
But earlier, black jewelry was often worn by widows, witches and sorcerers.
There was such a negative belief about this in the characteristics of the stone. Moreover, if the witches used the stone for magic, then the black color was attributed to widows as a mourning sign and even a label for the rest of their lives.
It's good that things have changed today. Black stones are actively used by designers from all over the world and are considered the “highlight” of jewelry. They are worn by representatives of any gender and race.
Black stones are divided into three types:
- Decorative or they are also called ornamental
- Semi-precious
- Precious.
Each type will now be discussed in detail.Usually, in the production of jewelry, black minerals are set with silver, platinum or gold.
decorative stones
Gems have thoroughly entered our lives in trinkets, jewelry boxes and, of course, jewelry.
charcoal agate
Monochromatic black color. Upon receipt, you can find excellently beautiful specimens.
In women, it actively affects the emotional background. If the fair sex is very annoyed, then it is recommended that she wear a black pendant or an agate ring.
Women will be delighted when they learn that agate promotes weight loss, and also strengthens the nail plate, skin, hair and has a positive effect on overall female beauty.
Obsidian
Obsidian is a stone of volcanic origin, which is formed after the hardening of lava. It is quite solid, as it scores a 7 on Mohs.
Obsidian is advised to be worn by people with high blood pressure, low immunity, arthrosis, and gout. For the stomach and intestines, the stone also serves as a help. It is impossible not to notice the bactericidal property of this gem and a beneficial effect on the normalization of sleep.
Amber
Amber (or it is also popularly called jet) is a fairly common stone. But not everyone chooses black amber. The thing is that such a dark color is considered an expensive nugget and is very fragile (it has 3 points in hardness). But it is very flexible.
Gagat is most in demand in medicine and massage. A plate or round balls are applied to the sore spot. The stone is worn like a normal pendant. He is capable of:
- normalize the work of the stomach;
- increase immunity;
- reduce acute pain;
- relieve the patient's convulsions.
Onyx
It is also not solid, but it is beautiful and serves the benefit of the body.They say that he allegedly "pulls" sores out of a person. For example, it fights a genitourinary problem, strengthens nails, hair, improves kidney and memory function. It is recommended for people who are actively dependent on weather conditions to dull depressing symptoms.
Semiprecious stones
Although they are not precious, they have significance.
Morion
Black quartz (aka morion) is a rare black gemstone. Many jewelers are able to recreate it on their own. It is insanely unusual because, through it, you can see objects standing nearby.
According to medical opinion, morion copes with joint pain, improves sleep quality, removes toxins from the body, and improves the health of people who have recently had a stroke or heart attack. It would also be useful for alcoholics and drug addicts to take note of this stone.
Gems
They are of special value and very expensive.
Sapphire
Black-colored sapphire jewels are rare in nature (and its real shade is close to dark purple), but today people have learned how to process the stone. Such a pebble scores 9 points according to Mohs.
Sapphire helps a person with problems:
- Lungs
- Dream
- immune system
- CNS.
There is an opinion that if you peer into the blue-black sapphire (you need to get into those 5% out of 100), you will see the night sky. So try it!
From the facts, a sapphire called "Black Star of Queensland" was accidentally found in 1938 in Australia (it was 1000 carats). After processing (after 10 years), he lost 400 carats. The cut renewed it and it gained worldwide popularity. In 1949, it was estimated at 1 million dollars, and in the 21st century already at 100 million dollars.
Diamond
The name itself speaks of expensive pleasure and luxury.Diamond is the hardest stone. The highest quality is found only in Israel, Belgium and Italy. It is clear that only rich people can afford to buy it.
The owner of the diamond experiences an improvement in hearing, sleep, and neutralization from nervous disorders. Brilliant black stone helps to cope with bad habits and fights the inflammatory process in the body.
Spinel
Spinel is a rather rare and peculiar stone. It has a therapeutic effect on the musculoskeletal system. If you grind the rock to a powder state, then you can use it in this form as an anti-inflammatory agent and use it to heal wounds. Hypertensive patients should be wary of spinel, because it can raise the pressure.
Opal
The luxury and value of this mineral is that some of its types come with incredibly beautiful tints and bright radiance. It is clear that the stronger the overflow, the more expensive the stone. Jewelers love him, even though he is soft.
If you wear opal every day, then depression will go away, nervous diseases and stress will go away. It may improve vision.
Diamond
Black diamonds are rare in nature. And if there is, then they are divided into 2 types:
- carbonado
- pique diamonds.
Carbonados are characterized by a holistic structure with many tiny diamonds. Not every jeweler (even an experienced one) will agree to work with such a “problematic” diamond, as it is very fragile and difficult to polish. It scores 10 out of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Piqué diamonds are whole minerals containing inclusions of various impurities inside. Masters can still agree to work with them. They are harder in composition and it is not so difficult to achieve shine from them.Only here, only uniformly colored stones are cut.
Interestingly, the most expensive self-degenerate black diamond costs 490 carats and 1.7 million dollars.
Stone selection and use in life
By itself, black is the color of denial. This means that by choosing such a shade, a person wants to show his conservative (strict) attitude or wants to draw attention to the very essence. The color expresses flashiness and elegance.
In nature, black jewelry stones are distinguished by depth and saturation. Some varieties of gems (onyx, jasper) are used in wall mosaics and panels.
For women
Black gems in any frame will adorn any female person. They will emphasize the individuality and zest of any young lady, girl, woman of respectable age and stately business woman. More elegant models of jewelry should be looked after by sophisticated and young ladies.
Older women can pick up massive jewelry in the form of earrings, rings, bracelets. When choosing crystals, it is still important to think about where, when, with what and at what time it is worth wearing jewelry.
For men
Stylists recommend that young men use rings, tie clips, cufflinks, bracelets in their everyday look. Black shades are chosen by people prone to informal subculture or people holding high positions.
The cost of jewelry with gems varies in different ways. It depends on the rarity, properties and other details. Sometimes nothing even depends on weight, as on value. Rings and earrings with black sapphire or pearls are not available to every citizen.
Black stones (as in the photo) are a great option for insecure people. In any case, they will be a great addition to any look (be it evening or daytime).Don't believe? Try it!
Photo of black stones
