Blue Chalcedony Palms

Chalcedony is a nurturing stone that promotes brotherhood and goodwill.  It absorbs negative energy.  It brings the mind, body, emotions, and spirit into harmony.  Chalcedony instills feelings of benevolence and generosity.  It alleviates hostility and transforms melancholy into joy.  Eases self-doubt.  Creates openness and enthusiasm.  Absorbs and dissipates negative thoughts, emotions, and bad dreams. Chalcedony gets its name from the ancient city of Chalcedon in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), where it was first discovered. The mineral has been used in jewelry and decorative objects since ancient times, and was highly valued by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Chalcedony was also used by ancient Egyptians for amulets and talismans, and by Native American tribes for their ceremonial objects. Chalcedony is believed to have many healing properties, both physical and emotional. Some of the most commonly attributed properties include: Calming: Chalcedony is said to have a calming effect on the mind and body, and can help to reduce stress and anxiety. Emotional balance: Chalcedony is believed to help balance emotions and promote feelings of peace and harmony. Communication: Chalcedony is associated with the throat chakra, and is said to promote clear communication and self-expression. Protection: Chalcedony is believed to provide protection against negative energies and to promote feelings of safety and security. Healing: Chalcedony is said to have a general healing effect on the body, and may be particularly useful for healing wounds and skin irritations.