Hi ya!
The weeks are slipping by. I can hardly believe it will be August next week! The past week I have been diligently working on finishing my malachite “Green With Envy” collection.
It can be found in my new Etsy Shop www.CKSartistry.etsy.com and also on my website www.CKSventures.com. Along with working on the collection I have been working to get my second Etsy shop open, which it now is and my other Etsy shop www.MAEartistry.etsy.com and my website revamped at bit. More about all that another time! I am so busy I barely notice we are experiencing a pandemic that continues to get worse. YEAH RIGHT!!
I think I promised some information on drusies. Whether you spell drusy, druzy, drusie, or druse, they are all referring to the same stone! A druzy (my preferred spelling), is comprised of tiny quartz crystals that form on or on the inside of other stones. The shimmering clear crystals mimic tiny diamonds that sparkle reflecting sunlight. They can appear naturally in a rainbow of colors.
Druzy was formed some 2.5 million years ago and was discovered in the Omo valley in Ethiopia. Today druzy can be found all over the world, with a large number in Brazil and mostly mined in Mexico, Africa, South America, Europe and the United States. Druzy went unnoticed for years in the jewelry world and it hasn’t been until recent years that they have become extremely popular by both jewelry designers as well as wearers!
Natural druzies are beautiful in their own right but many are chemically enhanced in a chemical process called Chemical Vapor Deposition in which druzies are exposed in a gaseous environment that contains a metal like titanium. During the process the metal bonds on the molecules resulting in a spectacular rainbow of colors. By varying the metals and process a slew of colors and shades can be created. The most common compound used is titanium, but others like cobalt blue, gold, silver and platinum are also used.
Other than making really pretty jewelry what else are druzies used for?
The metaphysical properties are very similar to crystal clusters. Druzy can help to boost ones imagination and creativity. Druzies can also help you to relax!
Druzy is said to help with your body’s natural healing abilities. They are said to be great for promoting healing on all levels, physically, mentally and spiritually!
Drusy is also known to help one keep from worrying about the future while bring prosperity into one’s life. Sounds like some drusy may be quite beneficial during these troubling times!
Until next time, stay safe, stay well!
ENJOY!!