Black Tourmaline necklace, 4 mm

Chakra: root and heart chakras
Star sign: Aries and Taurus

The name ‘Heliotrope’ comes from Ancient Greek and literally means ‘sun-turning’ (helios = sun, trepein = to turn), which refers to the spiritual belief that this stone could influence the sun or possess its power. The name ‘bloodstone’ refers to the distinctive red inclusions on the stone’s dark green surface.

Heliotrope is found all over the world, including in India, Brazil, Australia, China and the United States. The Indian variety is often the best known due to its deep colours and beautiful patterns.

General operation

Heliotrope, also known as bloodstone, is a powerful protective and grounding gemstone that helps you find peace when tension and emotions have become trapped within you. This stone is particularly suitable for people who quickly feel irritated, tired or restless inside, often without knowing exactly why. This may be because your energy field is too open and you are unwittingly letting in other people’s emotions, causing you to lose your balance. Heliotrope helps you ward off those negative influences and restore your own energy.

Heliotrope has both an energising and a calming effect, depending on what you need. If you are exhausted or feeling unmotivated, the stone gives you a powerful boost. It reconnects you with your inner strength, helping you to rediscover your courage and vitality. At the same time, the stone helps you to release tension, calm your thoughts and transform negative feelings such as frustration and anger. This creates more space for inner peace, clarity and balance.

Heliotrope has traditionally been regarded as a sacred stone. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that the blood of Christ was visible in the stone in the form of red speckles, and for this reason it was often worn as a talisman for protection and healing.
This earth stone helps you keep both feet firmly on the ground whilst you rediscover your inner peace. It helps you distinguish between what belongs to you and what belongs to others, so that you can reclaim your energy. Ideal for people who feel they are losing themselves whilst caring for others, or who struggle to set and maintain their boundaries. Heliotrope helps you remember that strength and peace can go hand in hand.

Care

Heliotrope can be cleansed and recharged in all sorts of ways. Read here more information on cleaning and charging.

The photo is an example of the pendant you will receive. We take great care to find the most beautiful pendants and are therefore confident that you will receive one that suits you.