Pearl - Abalone
Both pearl and abalone she are organic gemstones derived from shellfish.
Pearl is a very soft gemstone with little resistance to impact, chemicals or drying conditions, but it has always been regarded as one of the most precious of jewels for its rarity and beauty. Traditionally, perfectly clear, unblemished, round pearls were the primary gemstone of the moon in India. When set in silver, they were thought to remove problems caused by an inauspicious placement of the moon in one's natal chart. In both India and China, the pearl is the epitome and symbol of purity, excellence, longevity, immortality, enlightenment and wisdom.
Pearl is thought to be the finest stabilizer of the emotions. It increases tolerance and flexibility and brings relaxation where there has been tension and frustration. Digestive functions are eased and there ir an increase in self-assuredness. All functions of a watery nature or involving a flow of some sort within the body are regulated by pearl.
Abalone shell is much more robust than pearl and has been used in many cultures as a decoration for inlays into carvings and for jewelry. A disc of abalone shell is worn on the forehead of Apache girls as they greet the sun on the morning of their initiation into womanhood.
Abalone strengthens the structure of the body and the functions of the heart chakra. Increased emotional expression and a strengthening of the immune system can also be expected. As well, abalone encourages individuality and expansion.
Pearl is a very soft gemstone with little resistance to impact, chemicals or drying conditions, but it has always been regarded as one of the most precious of jewels for its rarity and beauty. Traditionally, perfectly clear, unblemished, round pearls were the primary gemstone of the moon in India. When set in silver, they were thought to remove problems caused by an inauspicious placement of the moon in one's natal chart. In both India and China, the pearl is the epitome and symbol of purity, excellence, longevity, immortality, enlightenment and wisdom.
Pearl is thought to be the finest stabilizer of the emotions. It increases tolerance and flexibility and brings relaxation where there has been tension and frustration. Digestive functions are eased and there ir an increase in self-assuredness. All functions of a watery nature or involving a flow of some sort within the body are regulated by pearl.
Abalone shell is much more robust than pearl and has been used in many cultures as a decoration for inlays into carvings and for jewelry. A disc of abalone shell is worn on the forehead of Apache girls as they greet the sun on the morning of their initiation into womanhood.
Abalone strengthens the structure of the body and the functions of the heart chakra. Increased emotional expression and a strengthening of the immune system can also be expected. As well, abalone encourages individuality and expansion.