{"product_id":"schorlsage","title":"Schörl Sage","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA beautiful black tourmaline capped in sterling silver and slinging off a silver rollo chain. This a really solid tormaline, the thin shards found in most tourmalines are minimal on this one. It has a triple faceted bottom (whats not to love) and a really kool reverse bridge mini tourmaline  jutting out - growing in the opposite direction, really mmmmmm satisfying. As autumn settles in, black tourmaline makes a fitting companion, grounding and steady, just as the season turns inward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlack tourmaline is the go-to stone for protection - i often call it a psychic bodyguard. People have carried it for thousands of years, tucked into doorways, worn against the skin, set into rings and pendants, as something solid to hold onto when life feels uncertain. African, Indian, and Roman traditions all point to its protective use, and medieval alchemists believed it warded off evil influence. That reputation has barely changed today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalms anxiety:\u003c\/strong\u003e believed to settle racing thoughts and pull your attention back into your body, making it a popular choice during stressful or overwhelming periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShields against outside energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e thought to stop you absorbing the mood of crowded or emotionally heavy spaces, which is why it's popular with empaths and anyone who works closely with people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEases screen fatigue: \u003c\/strong\u003eoften reached for during long stretches of phone or computer use, it's simply a stone many like to keep close by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports better sleep:\u003c\/strong\u003e its grounding nature is said to help quiet a busy mind, whether worn during the day or kept near the bed at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps hold emotional boundaries:\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with staying centred in yourself even when surrounded by other people's needs and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSchörl\u003cspan\u003e is an old German mining term, dating back to at least the 1400s, originally used for black tourmaline specifically before it became the standard name for the whole mineral family. It's still used today as the mineralogical name for the black variety. And a little nod to my german family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWeight: 40 g\u003cbr\u003eChain length: 29.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eFull length: 35.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Sun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57298039275900,"sku":null,"price":272.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/5645\/0375\/files\/DSC4150.jpg?v=1786791493","url":"https:\/\/www.smithandsun.co.uk\/products\/schorlsage","provider":"Smith \u0026 Sun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}