Physical Characteristics: Small Fertility Goddess (approximately 1") carved from assorted Gemstones. Many cultures carved Fertility Goddesses of some sort to help with reproduction and crop production.
Goldstone (Option 1): Made from glass (usually containing high quartz content) with copper crystals in a special process.
Amethyst (Option 2): Amethyst belongs to the quartz family, a silicon dioxide. Hardness of 7. Color is derived from iron and aluminum in trace amounts, as well as some form of natural or man-made irradiation
Aventurine (Option 3): A variety of Quartz/Feldspar (silicon dioxide) with inclusions of mica, hematite, and other minerals. Hardness of 7. Usually green, but varies according to the mixture of other minerals.
Onyx (Option 4): A member of the Quartz family (Chalcedony). Hardness of 7. Onyx is black, and often has parallel banding. It can be found in Uruguay, Argentina, Australia, Yemen, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, and the U.S.
Tiger Eye (Option 5): Tiger Eye is a metamorphic member of the Quartz family, a silicone dioxide mineral. Hardness of 7. Found in South Africa, India, Burma, Western Australia and the U.S.
Metaphysical Properties:
Goldstone (Option 1): Many do not believe that a manmade stone can contain metaphysical properties. But according to various sites on the internet, Goldstone can help with grounding, as well as with dispelling negative energy. It can help create a space of calmness in the midst of chaos. It can also help to create harmony for mind, body, and spirit. It will balance the sacral chakra, and aids with creativity. It can also help to connect with Mother Earth.
Amethyst (Option 2): Amethyst is a stone of protection and cleansing. It is a stone of royalty and therefore has been used as a prosperity stone. It is said to have been one of the stones of the breastplate of the High Priest of the Israelites.
Aventurine (Option 3): Balances emotional, physical, and auric beings, and/or male/female energies. Activates, clears, and protects the heart chakra. Often used as a prosperity stone.
Onyx (Option 4): Onyx is a stone of strength, protection, and grounding. It can aid in self-mastery and determination when it is required. When used with other stones, it can help to bring their energies to Earth.
Tiger Eye (Option 5): Tiger Eye represents the energies of both the Sun and the Earth. It is a good grounding stone, and helps to bring a peaceful energy. When used by an "earthy" person it can enhance psychic abilities. It promotes intuition originating from the solar plexus chakra. It can help relieve the "blues", and can help one to become more practical. It helps to balance yin/yang energies. It can bring awareness of personal needs as well as the needs of others.
Please Note: The measurements, price, and weight are the same for all of these pieces. The option pictures will show various views of the same sample piece for that option.
