Types of pyrope and features of its impact 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 justification. Wearing jewelry with natural stones is not only prestigious, but also useful. Of course, only an individually suitable stone can bring maximum benefit. We understand the features of one of them - pyrope.

Pyrope is a gemstone belonging to the group of pomegranates. The frozen blood of a dragon, a fire stone, a carbuncle, Czech pomegranate, a Bohemian or California ruby ​​- this mineral was called this mineral by different peoples because of its deep red color. Pyrope resembles small grains of pomegranate, and when sunlight hits it, it looks like a coal enclosed in glass. This fiery stone owes its mysterious color to chromium and iron, which are its constituents (if these impurities are absent, then the pyrope will be colorless).

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

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

• blood red and scarlet tones are unconditional favorites;

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

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

• impurity pyrope is colorless;

• the stones pink tint considered the most expensive.

Pyrope is a common mineral, but not all deposits offer gemstones with jewelry value. USA, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania supply minerals necessary for the manufacture of quality jewelry.

The most famous deposit in Europe is located in the Czech Republic (in Northern Bohemia). Currently, the extraction of the famous Czech pyrope is not 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 Trebnitsa where you can see and buy products from Czech pomegranate.

Fascinating exhibits are a huge pigeon-egg-sized pyrope and a luxurious jewelry set that the elderly Goethe presented to her eighteen-year-old sweetheart Ulrika von Levets to express her feelings.

Russia also boasts places where you can find this mineral - Khakassia, Yakutia, Kamchatka, Crimea. In Karelia there is the oldest Ketilsky pomegranate deposit. 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 coagulation;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• contributes to an increase in the permeability of capillary vessels;
• helps digestion;
• promotes faster recovery after surgery or prolonged illness;
• it makes pregnancy easier for pregnant women and helps to recover faster in the postpartum period, for this a month before giving birth, the mineral must be worn on the stomach;
• helps reduce temperature;
• It is an anti-inflammatory agent: wounds heal faster if a pyrope is applied to an abrasion, a burn or a bruise;
• relieves fear, depression and melancholy;
• beneficial effect on memory;
• helps with heart diseases, for this it is worn on the body, massage is carried out with it.

Pink pyrope cures some mental illnesses thanks to its beneficial effects on the nervous system and its calming effect. Healthy people can wear stone only for preventive purposes. It is believed that the pyrope can tell about the owner’s state of health: a shiny and bright stone indicates that the owner is doing fine, dull and cloudy - it’s time to undergo a health diagnosis.

Outwardly, pyrope is 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 people with power, active and strong spirit. He acts depressingly on calm and restrained people.
• Pyrope protects travelers from travel problems.
• Bohemian pomegranate is a strong family amulet. If the stone is placed in a secluded place of the house, then it will protect all households. Also, the stone will protect family relationships, protect from divorce, bring family well-being.
• Czech pomegranate promotes study and business undertakings. Therefore, it can be presented to a child, a schoolboy, a student or a novice businessman.
• People of dangerous professions (military) will be “guarded” by the pyrope, as it will protect against enemies and help a 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 ring with a pyrope 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 negative thoughts.
• A ring with Czech garnet is a symbol of true friendship. He will save from fake friends, betrayal and deception.

Pyrope has a unique quality accumulate information so before buying Find out the history of the stone. If he belonged to a good person, then well-being awaits you. You will inherit negativity from a poor owner. Stolen pyrope can even lead to the death of the owner. After buying a new piece of jewelry, the Bohemian garnet will take time to “get used” to the owner and become a real talisman for him.

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

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

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

• Lions pyrope will help in a career. It will reveal the hidden possibilities of a person, bring self-confidence, energy, strengthen leadership qualities. Also, the mineral will help you choose your narrowed (or narrowed). This 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 to better understand people, as representatives of this sign are very emotional. It is best for Aries to choose a rhodolite that will strengthen their intuition and make their feelings less turbulent.
• Scorpions (the only watermark here) recognizes himself better, pacifies his aggression and finds strength for new achievements with the help of pyrope.
• Virgins Czech stone will bring additional energy and emotionality.
• Libra reveal and realize their talents, will be able to manage other people. And in this they will help pyrope.

Pyrope jewelry looks amazing thanks to:

• luxurious dark color;
• glass shine;
• small sizes of stone (no more than 5 mm);
• transparency
• uniform coloring.

How not to fall for this trick and choose a real pyrope?

• Certificate of authenticity with a hologram. The jewelry store is required to provide this official document at the request of the client.
• The presence of the stigma (G1, G2) and logo.It is best to buy jewelry with Czech garnet in the Granat Turnov company stores. This is why pyrope products must be (and are) expensive.
• Natural pyrope has a small shape and looks like small pomegranate seeds. A large mineral should be suspicious.
• The processed real Czech pomegranate has 56 faces, the fake has 12 faces. This can be seen even with the naked eye.
• Check using a magnet. The chemical composition of pyrope is metal. It is necessary to place a piece of polystyrene in a container with water, on which an ornament with Czech pomegranate is placed on top. Take a magnet. The silver or gold rim will not attract, and the pyrope will react to the magnet by gravity and the foam “swimmer” can be controlled.
• Czech garnet is heavy, unlike fakes (plastic or glass).

In order for Czech garnet jewelry to please as long as possible, you need to carefully care for them.

• The easiest way to clean - A warm soapy solution in which 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 per 1 liter of water). The decoration with pyrope is placed in such a composition for 8-10 hours, then it is 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 alcohol.
• Sun rays help the Czech garnet to preserve its magical properties that protect the owner. It is enough to hold the amulet for several minutes on a windowsill in direct sunlight.
• It is advisable to store pyrope products separate from other jewelry.

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