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This piece weighs 124g and measures 5cm x 3.5cm x 3cm.

Garnet:-

Garnet is a powerful energizing and regenerative stone. It balances, strengthens and protects. While it is one of the most plentiful stones, it has several forms according to its mineral base.

Garnet is also known for its utilisation of creative energy. It grounds spirit forces within the body and helps in the ability to work lovingly on the physical plane. Yet Garnet is a sensual stone. It represents primordial fire, the creation of the world out of chaos, purification and love. It is a stone of strong, intense feelings.

The distinctive title Garnet is derived from the Latin name Granatum, a pomegranate, because of the resemblance the granular varieties of Garnet bears to the seeds of that fruit. Garnets vary in size from a grain of sand to the size of an apple. According to the Roman historian Pliny, the large dull-coloured "Carbunculus of India" (a variety of Garnet) used to be hollowed out into vessels which would hold as much as a pint.

Garnets were used in the former Czechoslovakia as far back as the Bronze Age, and in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. They were used in Sumeria around 2100 B.C. and in Sweden between 1000 and 2000 B.C. They were also popular in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. According to the Talmud, the only light on Noah's ark was provided by a large Garnet. In Europe during the Middle Ages, Garnet was used to enhance truth, faith and constancy, and to dispel melancholy. As a Warrior's Stone, Garnet served as a talisman in the Crusades for both the Christians and their Muslim enemies.

Emotionally Garnet may provide a protective and calming influence during use and is thought to heal melancholy and depression, strengthening the survival instinct, and bringing courage and hope into critical situations.

Garnet balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate, and can inspire love and balance the sex drive. Garnet is considered a lucky stone, for love, success, and for business relationships. It helps you let go of old behaviour patterns and boosts self-confidence.

All Garnets honour Sekhmet, the Egyptian Goddess of War, and is the traditional birthstone of those born in January. It is the stone of those born under the zodiac sign of Aquarius, and as an Enhancer Strengthener crystal, it has been worn for centuries as a protective and powerful talisman.

Crystal Skulls:

It is said that crystal skulls have been around for over 2000 years and have caught the attention of firm believers of their mystical qualities and those who are new to the crystal world.

In ancient times, crystal skulls were carved with stone tools by very skilled craftsmen. These days contemporary skulls are available from a few centimetres to a life size human skull and are used for various purposes. Some skulls have been carved by a stone worker from a single piece of crystal starting from Clear Quartz (the most popular) to a wide variety of crystal including Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Aventurine, etc. Quartz is generally the most common stone for skulls as it can be used as a transceiver to store information or even have a higher consciousness contained within it.

It is not just the human form that skulls are carved into. You can also find skulls that represent animals (present and mythological), different human shapes and extra terrestrial beings all carrying a unique vibration.

Some say a skull represents disaster and devastation and others say the skulls bring about feelings of positive change and healing. The most important thing when using a crystal skull is to follow your intuition as each skull will contain knowledge and enlightenment. The type of crystal used for carving carries its own energy but once carved into a skull, can change to something more specific and inhabit a consciousness. A useful way to discover the energy of a skull is to meditate with it in your hands.

Crystal healers believe that as they grew deep within the earth, natural stones already have innate healing powers as well as the wisdom of the ages. But when they are extracted, their powers get diminished or become dormant.

Fashioning the stones into skulls is said to reawaken their energies. This is due to the principles of sacred geometry which are applied in the process of sculpting and polishing the stones. Sacred Geometry rejuvenates the natural powers that the stone possesses.

Crystal skulls are also known for enhancing psychic powers. The vibrational energy that skulls release are believed to be similar to the electromagnetic waves of the brain which are responsible for thought processing.

As a result, people who meditate with crystal skulls derive insight and knowledge. Some people even report experiencing premonitions and psychic visions in the presence of the skulls.