aventurine beads

Aventurine Beads

Aventurine beads belong to the quartz family and that is also the largest group of gemstones.
These gemstone beads have been used since time immemorial. In the past, this Aventurine was linked to unexpected events. The name is derived from 'aventura' which means coincidence. It is thought that this name was once chosen due to the various and coincidentally present mineral inclusions. But there is another story that is completely different from this. It could also very well be that this name derives from the accidentally discovered glass in 1700, which was produced by a Venetian glassmaker and given the name 'avanturine'. These aventurine beads strongly resemble this type of glass in terms of shine.

Aventurine beads with magical powers:

it was therefore very common in those days that amulets were made or even that the stone, in the form of an image, was worshipped. The sites of this gemstone include; Brazil, China, India, Urals, Russia, Siberia and Spain.

Aventurine Beads Its Contemporary Uses:

In our time it is a gemstone that, after shaping and polishing, has a beautifully smooth structure, shine and brilliance and is frequently used in or on jewelry. The variation is enormous, often Aventurine beads are green, but they are also available in blue, orange, red/brown, yellow and gray. Minimal mineral inclusions and the somewhat translucent structure make these gemstones seem to sparkle.
These powdered mineral inclusions are even used in some brands of toothpaste and in lipstick and hairspray for their reflective properties.

Aventurine beads what properties do they have?

The hardness of the Aventurine beads is 6.5 - 7
The density is 2.6 –2.7

What is said about the functioning of this type of stone.

Zodiac sign; Gemini & Virgo

The Aventurine beads have a calming and protective effect and promote a feeling of well-being. Moreover, it attracts prosperity and happiness to you.

The care of these beads is very easy, because they can be cleaned in all kinds of ways.