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This listing Thumb Stone/Worry Stone piece measures approximately 4.5cm x 3.5cm and weighs approximately 20g.

Worry/Thumb Stones are smooth, polished gemstones, usually in the shape of an oval with a thumb-sized indentation, used for relaxation or anxiety relief. They are used by holding the stone between the index finger and thumb and gently moving one's thumb back and forth across the stone. This action of moving one's thumb back and forth across the stone can reduce stress. Other names that worry stones may be called are: thumb stones, fidget stones, soothing stones, or sensory stones.

As a folk practise implement, worry stones have many origins. Variations on the concept originate in Ancient Greece, Ireland, Tibet and multiple Native American Tribes. The concept of a worry stone began by the simple action of picking a smooth stone and fiddling with the stone. Native American tribes would continuously give them to younger generations, creating a sense of connection from previous family members.They also believed these worry stones were considered a sacred item and they were extra special if they were made out of quartz.

From the perspective of cognitive behaviour therapy the use of worry stones is one of many folk practises that can function as psychologically healthy self-soothing exercises. Such techniques are imparted at an early stage of treatment, displacing any familiar but destructive coping methods (nail-biting, scratching, lip-biting, etc.) that the patient may have developed. Worry stones are simple and intuitive enough to be useful in therapeutic contexts where complexity and unfamiliarity are paramount concerns, such as when offering short-term treatment to refugees or people with post-traumatic stress conditions. After a patient has mastered a more sophisticated relaxation script for anxiety management, the worry stone itself can serve as a physical 'relaxation script reminder' - the patient may notice an impulse to use the object, and thereby become aware of their own anxiety. The rubbing of the stone can create a sense of relaxation making the mind more relaxed and generating a sense of calmness. There are also people that may use them during meditation practises, this is known to centre a persons concentration benefiting the meditation.

Aventurine:-

Aventurine is a variety of Quartz characterised by bright inclusions of Mica or other minerals that give a shimmering or glistening effect to the stone, referred to as aventurescence, especially notable when tumbled or polished. Its name is derived from the Italian a ventura or all’avventura, meaning “by chance,” and refers to the Italian glass from the 1700s, produced when a worker accidentally dropped metal filings into a vat of melting glass. Once cooled, the result was pleasing with its randomly spaced iridescent sparkles, and it was used to make jewellery and other items. The name Aventurine was later given to the natural stone which looked like the industrial product.

Aventurine is most commonly green, though it also forms in blue, red to reddish-brown, dusty purple, orange or peach, yellow, and silver grey. It is mostly translucent and often banded, but an overabundance of an included mineral may render it opaque. The colour of Green Aventurine comes from Fushite particles within the Quartz. Shades of red, brown and orange are attributed to Hematite or Goethite inclusions. Peach and yellow Aventurine include Pyrite with their Mica crystals. Blue Aventurine contains inclusions of Dumortierite, the purple variety is coloured by Lepidolite and the combination of Muscovite and ilminite produce Grey or Silver Aventurine.

The early Tibetans used Aventurine in decorating and designing buildings, statues, and other art forms. They loved this stone's glimmer so much that they believed the statues they crafted gained a heightened power of vision. The more the stones shine, the more powerful their statues turn out to be.

Aventurine is also called the Amazons’ Stone because a significant amount of this stone's deposits were made as pieces of jewellery for the renowned fighting queens of Amazon. They believed that the shining effect of Aventurine elevated their royalty. The stone also served as their guide in all their undertakings, such as battles.

Aventurine has many monikers. The most heard of its name variety are Adventurine, Adventure Stone, Adventure Quartz, Indian Jade, and Venetian Stone.

The majority of people who hear this stone's name immediately think about adventure. It is true, though - Aventurine is an adventurous stone. It lets anyone who holds it embrace the thrill of life. The sparkles seen on this gem signifies the highlights of life.\n\nBlue Aventurine is a gentle stone that resonates from the mind to the heart, working calmly, rationally, and steadily. It enhances the masculine energy, and is a stone of self-discipline and inner strength.

Thus stone may assist us in making clear decisions and sticking by them. It helps calm fiery emotions and allows us to be less affected by external influences, be more in control and at peace within ourselves. It asks us to take full responsibility for our lives, relationships, and experiences while empowering us to change when the current reality is not working.

By clearing the Throat and Third Eye Chakras, Blue Aventurine allows us to perceive our spiritual gifts and attune to guidance from the higher realms. It increases our psychic and intuitive abilities, allows us to empathetically read others, and offers potential for receiving information from the Akashic record.

Whether it is used in meditation, dreamwork, or simply kept in close proximity, Blue Aventurine provides the inner strength to explore these possibilities and the patience to see it through.

In the workplace, Blue Aventurine a stone of leadership and helps us earn respect. It assists in approaching new projects calmly and confidently, and supports focused performance in competitions, musical events, or public speaking. It is an ideal ally for teachers or managers, as it encourages vision, inspiration, and effective communication.

Blue Aventurine can be used to help overcome selfishness, childishness, and passive-aggression. It is helpful to those who find themselves stuck in an immature state of development by clearing stagnant energies, and opening us up to inner growth and spiritual work.