Faceted Broad Bead Bracelet African Bloodstone tiger eye

Bloodstone Properties & Meaning

Bloodstone is also known as “Heliotrope,” which derives from the ancient Greek word meaning “Sun Turner” due to the belief that it could turn the sun’s rays blood-red. Throughout history, Bloodstone has also been appreciated as a grounding crystal that helps to uncover hidden talents, overcome timidity, dissolve blockages, regain control over your life, and provide determination to achieve your goals. This gem represents integrity, stability, respect, and justice, and is quite useful when struggling with decision-making. It helps to combat loneliness, fatigue, and sadness, while also removing self-imposed limitations. In addition, this gem is ideal for physical activity, as it provides a boost of stamina, endurance, vitality, strength, courage, confidence, and increased energy levels. Due to its dark green hues, Bloodstone is often associated with the natural regenerative powers of the Earth.

Tiger Eye Properties & Meaning

Tiger Eye is a stone of protection and was traditionally carried as a talisman against ill wishes and curses. It is both a grounding and uplifting crystal and can encourage feelings of self-worth and confidence in our own abilities. People who wore tiger eye were feared because they were believed to be able to know and see everything before it happened. Indeed, this crystal helps to increase psychic abilities.

This stone also brings protection, independence, cheerfulness, optimism and clarity of thought.  The tiger eye will also protect your wealth and attract money. It can promote a positive attitude, assists in accomplishing goals and helps to recognize own talents and abilities. Tiger’s Eye is said to enhance our own personal power, release blocked creativity, and to bring good luck, prosperity and success. It can be used to help balance the sacral chakra and Solar Plexus Chakra.