File #9 simulated stone - mounted stones

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In a message dated 1/25/2008 8:52:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,

briarwoodpups writes:

 

~~For instance, if I run across a gemstone I really like but it is mounted

on a silver background as a pendant, how does that affect its energy? You

mention that some will not work with a stone that is altered in any way. I

don't

know if I can remove the stones from their setting or not. ~~

 

 

Greetings and Salutations Jayne,

 

If the settings are actually sterling silver (an almost pure form of

silver), personally I would not remove them. The only exception would be is if

they

are glued in instead of set in and held in place with prongs or etched

channels that hold the silver into the stone, even wire wrapped that does not

require glue.

 

Silver is afterall a metal/mineral with it's own healing properties (and

conductivity for energy itself!!) and added to those of the crystal that is

mount in silver can be of benefit. Many of my jewelry pieces are sterling silver

with a particular crystal mounted in them. The only metal settings I will are

sterling silver, gold of at least 10K and copper. Then again the body has

let me know that these are the only acceptable metals to date because I will

break out in a rash from costume jewelry that is merely plated (even the

hypoallergenic kind).

 

There is and always will be great debate on the healing properties of

crystals that have been altered in anyway. When you look at the truth of it

though,

a crystal is altered as soon as he or she is taken out of Mother Earth,

since he/she is no longer in his/her true natural state. So, the best rule of

thumb to go by is what your gut/instinct/intuition is telling you. If you pick

up a pendant that catches your eye and get a nice little buzz from it, then

that crystal is perfect for you in the form it is in, setting and all. Tumbled

stones are more comfortable to carry in one's pants pockets but that doesn't

stop me from carrying roughs. I am just reminded occasionally throughout the

day when one shifts in my pocket that it is not in a good spot ... lol

 

Blessings to your weekend all.

ReNau

 

 

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> Greetings and Salutations Jayne,

>

> If the settings are actually sterling silver (an almost pure form

of

> silver), personally I would not remove them. The only exception

would be is if they

> are glued in instead of set in and held in place with prongs or

etched

> channels that hold the silver into the stone, even wire wrapped

that does not

> require glue.

 

Thank you for your detailed response. Here is an example of what I

bought:

http://tinyurl.com/2eha8w

 

I believe that they are glued in. So one of my questions would be if

I choose to remove them, how do I do so? The ones I bought are lapis

and sodalite. But more likely what I'll do is leave them there to

wear as jewelry and get other nuggets for other purposes.

 

I appreciate your taking the time to share this knowledge with me!

 

jayne