A relatively little known stone Amazonite enjoys a proud history. Articles made from this waxy blue stone were found in ancient Egypt. It’s claimed to be one of the stones worn on the breastplate of ancieant chieftains. It was well known by the Peruvians. Diverse communities venerated it for its associated beliefs. Some reckoned it as the ‘hope’ stone. It is believed to offer luck in realizing your dreams. It helps one attune to spiritual dimensions. Adorning Amazonite jewelry is said to aid those wishing to develop clairvoyant abilities. It may be witnessed as a companion to Tarot and I-Ching readers. The blue-green stone allegedly improves ones ability to laugh heartily. I strongly advocate it to be gifted to husbands tormented from their wife’s credit card bills! Little wonder its strong reverence is deemed in its assistance in making married life more blissful. Amazonite also breaks an ill-fated streak in the games of chance. Wearing amazonite boosts your skin texture. If historical lure fails to indulge you then its current status might facilitate. Charlize Theron ranked as the sexiest woman internationally has one of the Amazonite variety named after her as ‘Star of Charlize’. She is the first South African to win an Oscar for best actress and is amongst the highest paid Hollywood actress’ and flaunts her Amazonite jewelry with enviable elan.

(The writer is a city-based researcher specialising in jewellery art and can be contacted at sameeraahaan02@gmail.com)