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The idea that some pieces of jewelry can heal and protect its wearer may sound preposterous to some, but this idea is not some notion that New Age practitioners developed. After all, amulets and talismans, have been used by man since the dawn of time. In fact, many of us have been using jewelry for this purpose without knowing it.

For instance, Catholics who wear rosary beads or the crucifix as necklaces believe that they can invoke the divine protection of God by wearing them. Tibetans invoke symbols that have significant meaning in their daily lives. Generally, people wear wedding rings and engagement rings as a reminder of commitment and as a way to keep the love alive.

Prisicilla Rich Collection featuring Staurolite
Staurolite (Fairy Stone, Fairy Cross) is included as one of these divine symbols and perhaps the reason that many famous people before us carried them tucked snugly away about them in their daily journey, including Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, Thomas A. Edison, and Colonel Charles Lindbergh as well as some of the crown heads of Europe. At Divine Designs, the Priscilla Rich Collection highlights the twin crystal staurolite in 18K, .950 Sterling Silver or the combination of the two in bracelets, cufflinks, pendants, and rings.

For Christians, the Staurolite Roman Cross is a symbol of the tears that fell upon the earth and crystallized into form a cross as all heard the sad story of the crucifixion of Christ. These twin crystals of a 90 degree and 60 degree angle form to create a beautiful roman cross of faith.

The Staurolite Maltese Cross forms perfect 90 degree angles in twin crystals to bring harmony and health, a traditional Tibetan medical and astrological symbol, identifying four corners or directions of personal harmony; 1) life energy, 2) health, 3) personal power, and 4) success or wind horse.

The Staurolite St. Andrews Cross forms an X shape in the twin crystals which is held as a reminder that we they should exercise humility. It is believed that the apostle Andrew was crucified on a saltire (X-shaped) cross; hence the name St. Andrew's Cross. He is said to have told his executioners that he was not worthy to be crucified on the same cross style as Jesus, and persuaded them to alter the shape. It is a remarkable example of stoicism displayed by a man, no doubt beaten and starved, yet retaining the mental energy to plead such a thing with his brutal executioners.