Unleashing the Power of Dragon's Blood Jasper At 2 ODD BIRDS, I am inspired by the stories and energies that lie within every stone. One of the most powerful and intriguing stones I have worked with is Dragon's Blood Jasper, a stone that embodies strength, courage, and self-expression. Let's explore the meaning behind this captivation gem and how it can enhance your life. The Origin of Dragon's Blood Jasper Dragon’s Blood Jasper is as mythical and enchanting as its name. Found primarily in Western Australia and South Africa, this stone is a unique combination of green Epidote and red Piemontite. Its green tones symbolize growth, vitality, and optimism, while the red represents passion, courage, and inner fire. Together, they form a...
Tourmalinated Quartz is a captivating gemstone that blends the powerful properties of two crystals: Clear Quartz and Black Tourmaline. Its striking appearance, with dark, needle-like inclusions of Black Tourmaline suspended within Clear Quartz, has made it a favorite among crystal enthusiasts and jewelry lovers alike.
Gem-lovers may come across the term “dendritic” in a few gemstone varieties. One such gemstone is dendritic opal, a type of opal with a milky, opalescent sheen and dark inclusions that form stunning fern-like patterns across the stone’s surface. These inclusion patterns have also led to the alternate names “moss opal” or “mossy opal.” What is a dendritic gemstone? Biologists know dendrites as the branching ends of nerve cells that communicate with other dendrites along synapses to pass messages through the body. Gemologists use the word “dendrites” to refer to tree-like markings on a gemstone or rock. When an opal or any gemstone displays tree-like inclusion patterns, gemologists call it a “dendritic” variety of that stone. In the spiritual community, dendritic opals hold...
Rose quartz Due to its calming rosy pink color, rose quartz has enjoyed enduring popularity throughout the centuries. Often referred to as a ‘love stone’, rose quartz is said to bring unconditional love, in any form, to those who own it; whether that be through family, friends or romance. Similarly, it is a centrepiece of feng shui as a healing stone for rocky romances or bad breakups. Rose quartz is also renowned as a stone of peace, and consequently it is reputed by many users to ease worry and stress. The soft, dream-like haze of this gem’s translucent surface reflects its soothing nature, which enables it to alleviate negative feelings. Its dreamy aesthetic also hints at another of its many powers; the...
Cherry Blossom Agate Chakra: Heart In the world of agates, the cherry blossom variety occupies a central place. Fascinating and potent, this stone is found in Madagascar. Cherry Blossom agate is a plume agate that features elaborate inclusions that give the stone its outstanding aesthetics. Like all other flower agates, cherry blossoms too feature 3 dimensional plumes, as opposed to other plume agates that only have 2D ones. Cherry Blossom agates in particular feature floral plumes that closely resemble the gorgeous cherry blossom flower which is what this stone is named after. The Stunning Aesthetics of a Cherry Blossom Agate Cherry Blossom Agate is the kind of stone you see and fall in love with instantly. A relatively new discovery and addition...
