Stone of the Month
~ Heliotrope ~
The name heliotrope comes from the Greek words hḗlios meaning "sun" and trépein meaning "to turn". Reflecting ancient beliefs in the stone's ability to reflect sunlight from with in oneself. Heliotrope, also known as bloodstone, associated with the root chakra and is believed to enhance one's connection to the earth. When we are connected to the earth, we are promoting our own spiritual growth and provide alertness and confidence within self. It is about changing / letting go anything that we desire to for the coming year. This stone is used as a tool in spiritual practices related to healing and protection. Wearing heliotrope jewelry is said to give you bravery and fortitude.
Artisit Feature
At Sapphire Center we believe that community is the best support a small business owner can have, so we are proud to carry local artist products. The artist we would like to feature this month is Joodii. Joodii is a local painter, and one of our employees as well! She has been with us for year, and we couldn't be more excited for her work to be in our shop! Along with bigger paintings, Joodii also paints what she calls "Smiling Rocks"; and has spooky ones out now for Halloween. She hand paints each rock, so no two are a like, and she creates a face from the energy that she gets from the stone. All stones are collected by Joodii on her walks on the Oregon Coast!