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In addition to their fascinating appearance, gemstones have amazing powers that have been tried and tested for thousands of years.
This time we take you to Asia Minor, where the story of chalcedony began: that of a stone of speech and serenity.
Color
Blue, bluish milky gray, pale mauve
Crystal system
Trigonal
Composition
Silicon dioxide
Symbol
Serenity
Price
From around $5
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Chalcedony takes its name from Chalcedon, an ancient Greek city on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, today the Kadıköy district of Istanbul. It is a variety of quartz whose crystals are so fine they are invisible to the naked eye, which gives it its soft, milky look. Agate, carnelian and onyx are in fact varieties of chalcedony.
Today it is still mined in many deposits around the world, but the main ones are in Asia and supply the jewelry trade.
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From the moment it was discovered, chalcedony was used by humankind. The Babylonians and Assyrians shaped it into tools and cylinder seals that protected their documents. The Romans wore it to gain the gift of speech and eloquence: the orator Cicero is said to have worn one at every speech. For the Greeks, it was the stone of Gaia, Mother Earth.
In the Middle Ages, it was recommended to calm touchiness and irritation. It appears in Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions, as well as in Buddhism, in the form of statues and sacred objects. It even made it to the movies: at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Belloq, dressed as the high priest, wears twelve sacred stones on his robe.
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Chalcedony is a gentle stone that suits sociable people, or those who want to be. It is often associated with singers and speakers, as it is said to have an affinity with the throat and voice, and it soothes scattered minds.
It helps you open up to others, fights shyness and strengthens diplomacy.
It absorbs negative feelings and eases sorrow.
It strengthens self-confidence.
It curbs excessive behavior and encourages letting go.
Combined with aquamarine, chalcedony is the ideal pair for an oral exam or public speaking: one sharpens the mind, the other frees the voice. Slip them into your pocket on the big day.
⚠️ The virtues attributed to stones come from traditions and beliefs. They are not a treatment and do not replace medical advice.
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It is the stone you need to develop your communication skills. For the rest, discover for example amethyst, its origin, virtues and meaning.
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Madison's insights: a stone that frees your voice
To find the crystals that suit your needs and restore your inner harmony, a spiritual advisor can help you choose chalcedony, and the stones that go with it. The future is mine.
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