#Gemstones – Jan Sikes

May 18, 2022

#WednesdayWonders – Lapis Lazuli

Time sure has a way of flying by, and it's been WAY too long since I did a gemstone post. Created in Canva I've had a couple of small pieces of Lapis Lazuli for years, but on my recent trip to Missouri, I picked up two new ones, and I'm just loving them! Photo by …

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March 16, 2022

#WednesdayWonders – Citrine

I am excited to share this gorgeous stone with you. I purchased it on our Spring Break trip last week and am completely in love with it. It is sitting on my altar. Photo by Jan Sikes Citrine has so many amazing properties. I believe there is always a reason you are drawn to a …

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February 16, 2022

#WednesdayWonders – #gemstones – #Aventurine

Photo by Jan Sikes One of the first stones I bought as I began collecting was an Aventurine. I bought it at a rock shop in Arkansas, drawn to the properties they had written on the small card attached to the bin. When combined with Tiger's Eye and Jade, it helps draw prosperity to you …

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January 26, 2022

#WednesdayWonders – #gemstones #PinkTourmalineinQuartz

Hi, everyone. I love sharing these gemstone posts with you so much and the piece I'm highlighting today is one of my favorites! My piece of Pink Tourmaline in Quartz is about 3" long and 2" wide and is just absolutely gorgeous! I photographed both sides of the stone because each is equally beautiful. Photo …

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January 12, 2022

#WednesdayWonders – #Gemstones #Shungite

Welcome to a Wednesday Wonder! I am going to reduce these posts to every other week, for some time management, but I will continue to share the amazing world of minerals that come from our Mother Earth. Today, I'm sharing a fairly new piece I acquired — Shungite. I wanted to get more than one …

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December 29, 2021

#WednesdayWonders – #BlackTourmaline

This will be my last Wednesday Wonders post for 2021 and I wanted to share a super special stone with you that I spent several years searching out to find the right one. My piece is about 6" long and maybe 3" in diameter. Black Tourmaline is most known for its protective properties. Black Tourmaline …

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December 22, 2021

#WednesdayWonders – #Gemstones – #Seraphinite #Celestite

The two stones I want to feature today are appropriate for the beautiful Christmas season, as they are both referred to as Angel Stones. Seraphinite Photo taken by Jan Sikes 12-21-21 Seraphinite was named after Seraphim, the highest order of angels, due to the feather-like appearance of the chatoyant fibers in the stone. Seraphinite is also …

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December 15, 2021

#WednesdayWonders – Amazonite #Gemstones

Welcome back to another gemstone post! Today, I want to share with you a common gemstone that packs quite a powerful punch. Amazonite is a feel-better stone. Photo by Jan Sikes 12-13-21 These are just a few Amazonite pieces I have scattered throughout the house. My favorite is the gorgeous bracelets that I wear often. …

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November 17, 2021

#WednesdayWonders – #Gemstones – #Malachite

Welcome to another stroll through the amazing world of gemstones! Photo by Jan Sikes I only have a very small piece of the gemstone I am going to share with you today, but my sister, Linda Broday, sent me photos of her beautiful Malachite heart to show more of this stone's beauty. Thank you, sister! …

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November 10, 2021

#WednesdayWonders – #Gemstones #Sodalite

Welcome to another stroll through the world of Gemstones! Today's spotlight is on a beautiful blue stone, Sodalite. Photo by Jan Sikes 11-7-21 I absolutely love this stone and have the three shown above. I keep one by my bedside and often will slip one under my pillow. I also keep one next to my …

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