This pendulum is made of a purple amethyst piece, a long labradorite point and a silver-tone setting decorated with tiny stones. It hangs from a long metal chain, measures about 25 cm including the chain and was made in India.
A grey stone that flashes blue
At first glance, labradorite is a dark grey stone. Turn it slowly, though, and at certain angles a blue, green or sometimes golden flash appears on its surface. It is named after the Labrador peninsula in Canada, where it was first described.
The deep purple of the amethyst stands out clearly against the grey labradorite. By tradition, amethyst is a stone of stillness, and labradorite a stone of protection and intuition.
When the pendulum stays still
Before asking, stop the pendulum with your other hand, then let go. If the stone does not move within a few seconds, put the question more simply, or set the pendulum aside and try later.
A pendulum needs quiet. With the television off and seated at a table, you will find it easier to notice small swings. Rest your elbow and hold the end of the chain between two fingers. In the evening, under a table lamp, the labradorite’s bluish flash shows as the pendulum swings.
Caring for the accent stones and chain
The stones on the setting are small, so do not keep the pendulum loose among other jewellery. Store it in a small box with the chain loosely coiled. Amethyst can fade in strong, lasting sunlight. Colour and pattern vary from stone to stone, so yours will look a little different from the photo.