Pandora's Locket
For this entirely hand-forged Talisman, I associated three gems, the prehnite in marquise at the top, a small mauve tanzanite at the base and a faceted pink Tourmaline [1.48 cts] whose transparency makes it possible to guess the name of Elpis inside Pandora's box/jar. All these stones are natural, without treatment.
Etching with ancient Greek motifs on the perimeter and the front of the box. This creation is accompanied by its case watercolored by me with the effigy of the divinity.
[50mm high and 30mm wide, weight 15.5g]
It is a Unique Creation that I will not reproduce.
Pandora means -adorned with all gifts- or -she who gives everything-. In Greek mythology, Pandora or Pandora is the first human woman, fashioned in clay by Hephaestus and animated by the goddess Athena. It is associated with the legend of "Pandora's box" — in fact, a jar. According to Hesiod, Pandora was created on the order of Zeus who wanted revenge on men for the theft of fire by Prometheus. It was thus made by Hephaestus, Athena then gave it life, taught it manual skill (including the art of weaving), Aphrodite gave it beauty, Apollo gave it musical talent, Hermes the art of persuasion, lying and curiosity, Hera gave him jealousy and finally "Zeus gave him the word and the name of Pandora, because it is all (pan in Greek) the inhabitants of Olympus who make present (dôron in Greek), misfortune to men who eat the bread.” Epimetheus accepted Pandora's hand, although he had promised Prometheus, his brother, to refuse gifts from Zeus.
Pandora brought with her a mysterious jar that Zeus had forbidden her to open. It contained all the evils of humanity, including Old Age, Illness, War, Famine, Misery, Madness, Vice, Deceit, Passion, Pride and Hope. Yielding to the curiosity that Hermes had given her […] Pandora let escape all the evils from the jar from which they were enclosed; only Hope remained at the bottom, Pandora having replaced the lid by the will of Zeus.
The reason for the presence of Hope among evils is to be found in a better translation of the Greek text. The exact term is Elpís, which is defined as the expectation of something; wrongly translated as -hope-. A better translation would have been apprehension, even irrational fear. By this definition, through Pandora's timely closing of the jar, humanity will only suffer evils, not the expectation of those evils, which is probably the worst of all.
In lithotherapy, the prehnite stone is considered an excellent “healing” stone and provides powerful protection to its wearer. It calms the mind, especially in tense situations and helps to fight against fears and anxieties. Its soothing effect will thus be beneficial to people suffering from chronic sadness and emotional blockages. It brings an optimistic state of mind and encourages living in the present moment. Thanks to the feeling of fullness and serenity it provides, its wearer will more easily face up to their problems by getting rid of the nostalgia accumulated over time. It brings clarity by structuring thoughts and helps you achieve your goals.
History of Tanzanite stone
This Gem is a zoisite from Tanzania with a range of colors from azure to purple. As for the deep blue color so characteristic, it comes from exposure to high temperatures.
Resulting from the volcanic activity of the Kilimanjaro mountain range. A thousand times rarer than diamonds, tanzanite is only mined in one place in the world. And this one measures only 20 km²! An extremely restricted space which condemns the deposit to be exhausted in a few years.
In lithotherapy, laTanzaniteis a stone of creativity and self-expression, while acting directly on the brain and memory.
This natural mineral that istanzaniteis associated with creativity and imagination. Developing sensory perceptions and intuition, it is considered the mineral of spiritual elevation, acting with tact and gentleness to accompany the mind on the path to acquiring wisdom.
Emotionally, it would awaken the noblest feelings and idealistic aspirations.
Highly prized by artists for its stimulating influence on the imagination and creativity, it is known for participating in the manifestation of art in all its forms, be it music, painting or literature. .
Synonymous with renewal, this gem pushes the individual to surpass himself and encourages him to move forward. It is also considered a stone stimulating curiosity, and helping to overcome the sorrows of inspiration and loss of memory. Revealing the noblest characteristics and aspirations of an individual's personality, it is the mineral of self-fulfillment and idealistic and selfless dreams, thus bestowing the strength to fight for one's ideas and speak the truth. in a conflict environment.
It is associated with the upper chakras, which are located at the level of the throat, the eyes and the top of the head.
Tourmaline
It is said that the great magicians of antiquity invoked this gem to protect themselves from demons escaping to Earth. It is undoubtedly these ancient legends that make it still present today, so essential and so famous in the world of protection against evil entities evolving on earth.
India also revered this gem. It was used as a tool of information and help to discover what was good and positive and also what was not, in order to be always vigilant. It was also highly valued by alchemists who, perhaps because of its pyroelectric effect, considered it to be related to the philosopher's stone. They believed that it was this stone that would confer enlightenment, give power over spiritual matters, unite opposites, and transmute base metals into pure gold. Even today, this mineral stone is used by African, Native American and Australian Aboriginal tribes as a protective talisman, protecting against all dangers.
NB: This lithotherapy information is given for information only, by a stone enthusiast. They do not in any way constitute medical information.
