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Jewels, gems, precious stones and symbols

Il nostro Giardino delle Esperidi si trasforma, con questo post in Garden Vanity . Hands up who has never received or donated a jewel, a necklace, ring or other. Could not resist the beauty and rarity of jewels and precious stones. Ben knew and know the powerful of the earth. In particular, emperors, kings, princes, princesses, popes and cardinals, nobles and dignitaries. We are enchanted to Crown Jewels in London, Copenhagen and Vienna with the jewels of the Hapsburg (the famous portrait up here , Elizabeth of Austria and Hungary ', in Sissi century, with astri di diamanti  che tempestano la  sua lunghissima chioma) e nei paesi d'Europa in cui vigevano e sono tuttora in vigore le monarchie.

Si perde nella notte dei tempi la credenza che gioielli e pietre preziose abbiano un'origine sacra e divina, e che quindi siano dotati di misteriosi e prodigiosi poteri, trasformino la vita di chi li porta con sé, dispensando gioie, salute, fortuna, oltre che eleganza e seduzione.

La pietra filosofale (in latino lapis philosophorum o "pietra dei filosofi") è, per eccellenza, the catalyst symbol of alchemy, capable of cleaning up the corruption of materia.pietra philosopher would be equipped with three extraordinary properties:

• provide an elixir of life that can give immortality providing universal panacea for any disease;
• to acquire the 'omniscience "or absolute knowledge of past and future, of good and evil (which would also explain the name" philosopher ")
• confer the ability to transmute into gold base metals (property that has affected most popular greed

Tradition vuole che le gemme e gioielli siano dunque potenti talismani e amuleti: essi contengono la forza della natura, i sentimenti nobili di chi ha voluto farcene dono (l'affetto di un amico-a, il desiderio dell'amante, la riconoscenza di un figlio o di un genitore ) e non ultimo, anche  l'anima dell'artista che ha saputo interpretare e raggiungere l'essenza delle forme e strutture: è l'artista-artigiano orafo che grazie alla sua capacità di abbinare creatività e rigore, ingegno e meticolosità; è in grado di attivare e accrescere i poteri della materia e dei sentimenti, tanto che lo splendido oggetto si trasforma, come per incanto, nella rappresentazione di chi lo indossa, of his soul. Here in Italy we have always had since the age of Commons, a strong tradition of craft shops of goldsmiths, engravers and etchers. Just one for all, remember Benvenuto Cellini salt cellar and the valuable gold, ebony and enamel created and worked for King Francis I of France that the museums of the world are competing.

The jewelry is  rimasti tra i  pochi oggetti magico-rituali della nostra civiltà contemporanea. Per questo e per il fatto d'imprigionare in eterno i meravigliosi colori della natura o di emettere vibrazioni benefiche per l'organismo (la cristalloterapia) sono tra tutti il dono più raro.

Indossato,  scatena le sue virtù, si legherà in maniera indissolubile alla persona che  lo porta con sé,  conferendole grazia e stile. Felicità e fortuna non sono sempre irraggiungibili, ma vanno ricercate con pazienza e conquistate sprigionando la nostra energia, credendo nei valori positivi, coltivando il bello, l'autentico. Amulet prodigious of all time, the symbol of bright sunlight and starlight, facilitates this exciting research. Fascinating myths and legends about the therapeutic properties of precious stones intertwine and overlap. Art, paintings, literature have extolled and celebrated gems and precious stones. Titian portrays his Madonna di Urbino, by the calm sensuality that has a pair of pearl ear; Vermer and its famous "Girl with a Pearl Earring" from which emerges an iridescent pearl earring, Klimt and his precious byzantine "secessionists" in gold and enamel in his famous Judith Moreau and its sumptuous jeweled and Salome and Herodias. Much of the symbolism and decadence celebrated gold, enamel, jewelry, tiaras and mannerisms, but also objets d'arts as mother of pearl boxes, snuff boxes, agate, amethyst etc. gifts. The Art Deco refers us to his charming and ethereal women with long necklaces of pearls ( Portrait of Wally Toscanini Alberto Martini).

tales, myths and legends , novels of adventure stories based unleash sull'inseguimento of jewelry stolen. An example is the box tips of the queen of diamonds to which the Musketeers to chase them back to their rightful owner after many vicissitudes, in "The Three Musketeers" of Dumas. Stevenson tales of pirates and treasure chests, to the accounts of Salgari.

There are many literary references and quotations dedicated to stones and jewels. "The Jewels prying " Diderot, "Les Bijoux" (Baudelaire), of which it is worth to mention at least the incipit
The much loved and she was naked, my heart expert

had not taken the jewelry sound
whose pomp that made her victorious attitude
in that happy days are the slaves of the Moors.

" Enamels and Cameos" is a collection of poems by Théophile Gautier loved by Oscar Wilde, Flaubert Salambo , a princess daughter of the Carthaginian Tanit, the goddess of the moon, which is hieratic moves between veils and precious jewelry.

Today from pagan goddesses, from Madonna, from portraits and large portraits of queens, princesses and noblewomen of the past bejeweled and clad with precious stones, you go to Hollywood divas, sfarzose ma talora anche un po' pacchiane (è il caso delle parure di smeraldi e diamanti di Elizabeth Taylor, comunque preziosissime).

Maria Callas aveva un'autentica passione per i gioelli di cui sono state fatte mostre a Milano con Sotheby's e a Firenze. Celebre l'aria della Tosca   di Puccini più volte da lei cantata, "Vissi d'arte" : Diedi gioielli della Madonna al manto/ e diedi il canto agli Astri, al ciel/ che ne ridean più belli... 

 E non sono poche le star del cinema contemporaneo che act as a testimonial overpaid to valuable brands as Bulgari, Salvini, Damiani, Pomellato, Bucelli.

While Audrey Hepburn, after his famous "Breakfast at Tiffany " Blake Edwards is and will always be the unique spokesperson of the famous jeweler New York, which continues to expose his diademino.

Marilyn Monroe, cited Cartier when he sang that diamonds are the best friends of girls in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" by H. Hawks, wrapped in her hot pink dress and adorned with diamonds.

The splendor and the amazing play of light and purity of old men have suggested the supernatural power of the gemstones make them unsurpassed talismans with magical virtue. The iridescent white pearl of the mysterious splendor of the blue sapphire , the "green fire" of emeralds or the "red fire" in all its shades of ruby \u200b\u200b , the beautiful blue of 'Aquamarine  e gli altri luminescenti colori delle pietre preziose sono stati interpretati come sublimi rappresentazioni dell'Acqua, del Fuoco, della Terra, e dell'Aria, i 4 elementi della natura. Molti sono i tagli delle pietre preziose: il taglio cabochon, quello a facce piene , a navette, il taglio quadrato a gradini ottagonali (tipico dello smeraldo), a goccia, a nido d'ape, a baguette e così via.

Meno pregiate sono le pietre dure e i cristalli, in grado però di figurare se accostate sapientemente agli ori, smalti,  o attorniati da diamanti or pearls: the blue stone lapis lazuli or , the jade with all its shades of green (from clear and translucent suits statuettes, to the more load), the agates, the cornelian , the jasper, turquoise the the chalcedony, quartz the in all its variations and varieties (from pink to the green to violet known as amethyst), the garnets, tourmalines , the extracted from deep sea coral, amber , a glossy resin from yellow to red ocher, which then emitted by conifers over time it is fossilized. And speaking of coral ancient amulet is of value apotropaic for infants, is still widespread. According to pagan tradition twigs sharp spear launched the evil eye of envy, while for Christians its red color reminded the blood of Christ, it was used in the Middle Ages to the shrines of the Cross. The coral thus assumed the value of a symbol of the dual nature of Christ, human and divine. For this is found in numerous Renaissance paintings as the Madonna del tickling di Masaccio , la Madonna di Senigallia e la Pala di Brera di Piero della Francesca .

Ma torniamo alla Cristalloterapia , la teoria secondo cui alcuni cristalli possono aiutarci a stare meglio, fonda i suoi presupposti nel fatto che tutti i corpi possiedono un particolare campo energetico e che ogni fenomeno naturale ha come conseguenza l'emissione o l'assorbimento di energia.

E' un antichissimo sistema di guarigione naturale che mira a riportare l'equilibrio energetico in una persona.

L'essere umano riesce ad assorbire e trasformare le energie attraverso Chakras (wheels, vortices), energy centers, which are the gateways to the current energy and vital part of our mental body.

True or not, it is still intriguing to know what zodiac sign is the stone that is more favorable.

ARIES - prefers the red stones like ruby \u200b\u200b and coral

TORO - is associated with green stones like Emerald and Giada that will bring you love, balance and understanding that will give you courage, justice, wisdom and longevity.

TWINS - ruled by Mercury, all the stones are associated with iridescent and yellow like the Topaz whose function is to control the emotions and stimulate spirituality. Associated with Mercury, you can always choose the 'Agata and Citrine.
CANCER - ruled by the Moon, are associated with white stones and milky. The stone usually credited with your sign is the Pearl that serves to soften, soothe and bring balance and also Moonstone .
LEONE - ruled by the Sun, stones are associated with yellow or bright. The statue, symbol of the sign is normally Diamant e. It also helps in meditation and focus better how to get your desideri.Per stimulate your creativity and increase confidence in yourself is particularly suitable the Amber .
VIRGIN - ruled by Mercury, are associated with the gray stones, iridescent and opalescent. Stone is considered a sign of the Sapphire, that can direct the energies of love and healing to those who need it. The Turquoise, which stimulates feelings of friendship and loyalty and is an antidepressant.
BALANCE - Ruled by Venus, the stones are associated green. To love is recommended Green Tourmaline , perhaps set in a pendant or a ring, which gives you a little 'convenience. In the moments when you feel a little 'subdued choose instead Opal: his actions will instill a bit' in the profession charge the energetica.Utili Malachite and Jade .
SCORPIO - ruled by Pluto, is associated with colored stones rosso.La stone sign is the Ruby, which protects you from all the negativity, by injury or disease or Granato. The Cornelian help the natives to achieve their goals, providing the right drive and ambition
SAGITTARIUS - ruled by Jupiter, are associated with the blue stones or indaco.Tipica of the sign is the Lapis Lazuli which has a protective function and provides vitality to the whole corpo.Come well Turquoise, which Stone is the patron saint of travelers.
CAPRICORN - ruled by Saturn, are associated with black stones and dark. Stone is a typical sign of the 'Onyx black which helps the native to overcome any difficulty, constantly encouraging them to realize their own individuality, the ' Obsidian and black pearls.
AQUARIUS - The stone associated with this sign is il Quarzo , che aiuta a portare ordine nei pensieri e chiarire la mente, o lo Zaffiro Blu particolarmente utile per la salute o l'amore.Il Cristallo di Rocca, particolare tipo quarzo, considerato purificatore e protettore, apporta invece ai nativi energia.
PESCI - Governato da Nettuno, vengono associate le pietre azzurre e luminose. I Pesci sono molto sensibili e quindi devono utilizzare delle pietre per proteggersi, come, ad esempio, l'Ametista e l' Acquamarina ,  che fanno aumentare la loro energia vitale ed austostima.

A ciascuno la sua pietra gioiello, a ciascuno il suo talismano.

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