Types of pyrope and features of its effect on people

Since ancient times, people have known the valuable and even magical properties of stones. They were used for treatment, in everyday life, for rituals and ceremonies. Today, this ancient knowledge in most cases has scientific substantiation. Wearing jewelry with natural stones is not only prestigious, but also useful. Of course, only an individually suitable stone can bring the maximum benefit. We understand the features of one of them - pyrope.

Pyrope is a gemstone belonging to the group of garnets. Frozen dragon blood, fire stone, carbuncle, Czech garnet, Bohemian or Californian ruby ​​- this is what different peoples called this mineral because of its deep red color. Pyrope resembles small pomegranate seeds, and when sunlight hits it, it looks like an ember enclosed in glass. This fiery stone owes its mysterious color to chromium and iron, which are included in its composition (if these impurities are not present, then the pyrope will be colorless).

This stone is easy to work with, after grinding it has a glass luster. Pyrope is often confused with almandine, as both are dark red garnets.

The color of pyrope is one of the main qualities that affect its cost:

• blood red and scarlet tones are the undisputed favorites;

• due to impurities, pyrope has a different color - cherry, black-brown, fiery red, violet, lilac, red-violet, pink (then the stone is called rhodolite), crimson, blue, blue;

• sometimes there are chameleon stones with alexandrite effect - blue, blue-violet or light blue during the day, and under electric lighting - violet-red; green - during the day and red under artificial lighting;

• pyrope without impurities is colorless;

• stones pink shade are considered the most expensive.

Pyrope is a common mineral, but not all deposits offer gem-quality stones. The USA, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania supply minerals of the quality required for the manufacture of jewelry.

The most famous deposit in Europe is located in the Czech Republic (in North Bohemia). At this time, the extraction of the famous Czech pyrope is no longer so active, but products from it are still appreciated (therefore, not only beer and Bohemian crystal can be brought from the Czech Republic). There are museums in Prague and Trebnica where you can see and buy Czech garnets.

The mesmerizing exhibits are a huge pyrope the size of a pigeon's egg and a luxurious jewelry set that elderly Goethe presented to his eighteen-year-old lover Ulrike von Levetzow to express his feelings.

Russia also boasts places where you can find this mineral - Khakassia, Yakutia, Kamchatka, Crimea. The oldest pomegranate deposit in Karelia is located in Karelia. But on an industrial scale, pyrope is not mined in Russia.

Since ancient times, the fiery mineral has been used to treat heart and blood diseases. According to lithotherapists, pyrope:

• activates blood circulation and blood clotting;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• helps to increase the permeability of capillary vessels;
• helps digestion;
• promotes faster recovery from surgery or prolonged illness;
• facilitates childbirth for pregnant women and helps to recover faster in the postpartum period, for this, a month before childbirth, the mineral must be started to be worn on the stomach;
• helps to lower the temperature;
• is an anti-inflammatory agent: wounds heal faster if you apply pyrope to an abrasion, burn or bruise;
• relieves fear, depression and melancholy;
• has a beneficial effect on memory;
• helps with heart diseases, for this it is worn on the body, massage is performed with it.

Pink pyropes treat some mental illnesses through their beneficial effects on the nervous system and calming effects. Healthy people can wear the stone only for preventive purposes. It is believed that pyrope can tell about the state of health of the owner: a shiny and bright stone indicates that everything is fine with the owner, dull and cloudy - it's time to undergo a health diagnosis.

Outwardly, pyrope looks like fire and blood, and this has always had a magical meaning for mediums, sorcerers, magicians.

• Czech pomegranate has powerful energy, therefore it is suitable for powerful, active and strong-minded people. He acts depressingly on calm and reserved people.
• Pyrope protects travelers from problems on the road.
• Bohemian pomegranate is a strong family amulet. If the stone is placed in a secluded place at home, then it will protect all household members. Also, the stone will protect family relationships, save you from divorce, and bring family well-being.
• Czech garnet promotes learning and business start-ups. Therefore, it can be presented as a gift to a child, schoolchild, student or a novice businessman.
• People of dangerous professions (military) will be "guarded" by pyrope, as it will protect against enemies and help speedy recovery in case of injury.
• If you are single, then the stone will help you find your soul mate. To do this, women need to wear a pyrope ring on their left hand, and men on their right. The stone will save lovers from quarrels and parting (rings with a stone will help in this), will bring them happiness. This is a real love talisman.
• The mineral will bring a positive attitude, relieve negativity in thoughts.
• A ring with a Czech garnet is a symbol of true friendship. He will save you from fake friends, betrayal and deception.

Pyrope has a unique quality accumulate information, so before buying learn the history of the stone. If it belonged to a good person, then prosperity awaits you. You will inherit negativity from a bad owner. A stolen pyrope can even lead to the death of the owner. After purchasing a new jewelry, the Bohemian pomegranate will take time to "get used" to the owner and become a real talisman for him.

Jewelers love this mineral, especially bright, transparent, without impurities stones (they are called noble garnets). Silver, platinum and gold complement pyrope perfectly.

• A bracelet with a Bohemian garnet will help a woman in her love life.
• A pyrope ring will suit both young and mature ladies. In order to preserve her beauty longer, a woman needs to wear it on her left hand.
• Czech garnet beads are ideal for women who have respiratory problems, as the mineral helps to treat lung diseases. Even the most ordinary clothes will look luxurious if you wear this jewelry.
• These pyrope earrings will help a lady in her career.
• A ring with a Czech stone is ideal for a business man, emphasizing his status and financial situation. When worn on the right hand, the person will never have financial problems.

In astrology, pyrope is ruled by Mars and Jupiter, so it helps the signs of the fire element. This stone is not suitable for water signs, since the properties of the mineral cannot fully unfold due to water. Representatives of other signs can occasionally wear pyrope, in this case the stone should be in a frame made of metal - the protector of this element.

• Pyrope will help lions in their careers... It will reveal the hidden capabilities of a person, bring self-confidence, energy, and strengthen leadership qualities. Also, the mineral will help you choose your betrothed (or betrothed). It is the perfect stone for Leo.
• Sagittarius will be able to reveal their talents and gain additional strength and tranquility.
• Aries Czech pomegranate will help you better understand people, since the representatives of this sign are very emotional. It is best for Aries to choose rhodolite, which will strengthen their intuition and make their feelings less violent.
• Scorpions (the only watermark here) he gets to know himself better, pacifies his aggression and finds strength for new achievements with the help of pyrope.
• Virgo Czech stone will bring additional energy and emotion.
• scales discover and realize their talents, be able to manage other people. And pyrope will help them in this.

Pyrope jewelry looks amazing thanks to:

• luxurious dark color;
• glass luster;
• small stone size (no more than 5 mm);
• transparency;
• uniform coloring.

How can you avoid falling for this trick and choose a real pyrope?

• Certificate of Authenticity, which has a hologram. The jewelry store is obliged to provide this official document at the request of the client.
• The presence of a hallmark (G1, G2) and a logo.It is best to buy jewelry with Czech pomegranate in the Granat Turnov brand stores. This is why pyrope products have to be (and are) expensive.
• Natural pyrope is small in shape and looks like small pomegranate seeds. A large mineral should raise suspicion.
• A processed real Czech garnet has 56 faces, a fake has 12 faces. It can be seen even with the naked eye.
• Checking using a magnet. There is a metal in the chemical composition of pyrope. In a container with water, you must place a piece of polystyrene, on which a decoration with a Czech pomegranate is placed on top. We take the magnet. The silver or gold frame will not attract, but the pyrope will react to the magnet by attraction and the foam “flotation device” can be controlled.
• Czech garnet is heavy, unlike fakes (plastic or glass).

In order for jewelry made from Czech pomegranate to please as long as possible, they need to be carefully looked after.

• The easiest way to clean - warm soapy solution, in which the pyrope is placed for 30 minutes. Then they take a soft toothbrush and clean the stone from dirt. After that, the stone is washed with cool running water and polished with a dry soft cloth.
• Saline solution (1 teaspoon of salt in 1 liter of water). The decoration with pyrope is placed in such a composition for 8-10 hours, then washed under running water and wiped dry. From a magical point of view, salt removes negative energy from the stone.
• Has the stone lost its luster? Wipe it off alcohol.
• Sun rays will help the Czech garnet retain its magical properties, which protect the owner. It is enough to hold the amulet on the windowsill for a few minutes in direct sunlight.
• It is advisable to store pyrope products separate from other decorations.

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