Staurolite Fairy Cross Pendant Necklace

This unique necklace features an interesting stone called Staurolite, or Fairy Stone. The pendant measures 18mm in width and1 1/2" in length. It's suspended by sterling silver wire with a faceted texture. In this listing you can choose between purchaseing the pendant alone or to add the chain shown in the pictures. The necklace is made up of two different style, sterling silver chains. One is an oxidized, diamond cut, rope chain and the other is a silver, wheat chain. The necklace length is 18" adjustable up to 20". A labradorite bead accents the end of the extension chain.

History and Metaphysical Properties:

This complex mineral gets its name from the Greek words “stauros” (stake or cross) and lithos (stone) due to its cross like formation. It has a hardness of 7-7.5 and contains iron, magnesium, zinc, aluminum, and silicon. Some also refer to Staurolite as “fairy crosses” because of the Appalachian legend that the mineral is formed from the tears of fairies, who wept when Cherokee people were forcibly removed from their land in the Appalachian Mountains.

Metaphysically, Staurolite is believed to help one connect with nature, plant and animal spirits, and fairies due to its Appalachian legends. Staurolite’s cross like pattern guides one inwards to stop bad habits and self-destruction. It is a stone of alignment that promotes physical well-being as well as spiritual protection. Sleeping or meditating with Staurolite may help with lucid dreaming and astral travel.