Healing Tears
Apache Tear • Hematite sphere • Labradorite
Apache Tears are said to have healing properties that help with grief, loss, depression, and emotional trauma. They are also said to absorb negative energy.
According to Apache tribal legend, Apache tears are the tears of Apache women who mourned their fallen warriors. The Great Father transformed the tears into black stones that were embedded in the earth.
Apache Tears are a form of Black Obsidian, volcanic glass.
The Eskimo Inuit and the Native American Innu of Labrador, Canada tell a legend about the true origin of Labradorite. It is said in the ancient times that the Aurora Borealis is entombed within the rocks on the shoreline of Labrador. When an Inuit warrior found it, he tried to release it with a spear. But he wasn’t able to free all of them. And that’s the play of lights or labradorescence we see now see in Labradorite gems. The native inhabitants used the gemstone for medicinal purposes as they believed that it would increase their energy as well as reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.
Labradorite enhances perseverance and strength, and assists in spiritual healing, transition and staying strong in the face of adversity. This is the perfect piece to wear anytime, and especially during the Mercury Retrograde.
Hematite helps us to logically explore our motivations, and be very honest with ourselves. It is said to help when fighting addiction. It also helps to acknowledge mistakes made, in order to make peace and learn from the experience.
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*Photos taken in natural light to show the truest representation of colors possible.
*comes on hypoallergenic stainless steel with lobster claw closure.
*one of a kind, hand sculpted by me with an epoxy based modeling compound that is extremely durable. Some crystals are far more fragile than others, however, so please care for your pieces as you would any fine jewelry.