{"product_id":"ajna-chakra-ii","title":"Ajna Chakra knocker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful delicate cut amethyst capped in sterling silver hanging off a handcarved Georgian-esque hand on a sterling silver rollo chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clenched bronze fist  symbolises strength, loyalty, and friendship. It is something I carved and was rather pleased so I made a silicon mould and I am now able to make a few duplicates, reducing the cost for both you and me  : ) the hand has many many meanings - but for me, ive always resonated witht he idea that t\u003cspan\u003ehe fingers represent the five elements within us: t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003ehe thumb represents the fire, as well as universal consciousness; the index finger represents air and individual consciousness; the middle finger represents akasha, or connection; the ring finger represents earth, and the little finger the element of water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnd then there is the wee Amethyst  - a crystal that works across the emotional, spiritual, and physical body to promote balance, peace, and patience. It can be helpful in relieving anxiety, and is a wonderful crystal if you want to delve deeper during meditation — roaming more levels of consciousness. A great stone for the times. Some might call it a natural tranquiliser, but I prefer to see it as a mind protector: a point of pivot from repetitive thoughts, calming the brain and spirit to clear the path. This particular piece is tumbled, and though that doesn't change its properties as such, I find tumbled stones always carry a softer, more gentle offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe name amethyst comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003eamethustos\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"non-drunk.\" In ancient Greece, cups were carved from the purple stone in the belief that drinking from them could prevent intoxication — we can certainly test that theory, though not with this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe origin of the stone itself is told in myth: Artemis transformed a mortal maiden named Amethystos into white quartz to protect her from the drunken rage of Dionysus. Remorseful, he poured wine over the statue, staining it purple — and so the amethyst was born, a symbol of purity and sobriety ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 16.8 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChain length: 23 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull length: 29 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Sun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57286998458748,"sku":null,"price":141.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/5645\/0375\/files\/DSC4068.jpg?v=1786622855","url":"https:\/\/www.smithandsun.co.uk\/products\/ajna-chakra-ii","provider":"Smith \u0026 Sun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}