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Crystals in the Guinness Book of Records

The Guinness Book of Records features many interesting facts and figures about crystals, from the largest ones ever discovered to incredible record-breaking works of art.

World’s Largest Alexandrite

The largest cut alexandrite weighs a whole ounce or 28.38 grams to be precise. That’s 141.92 carats, measuring 34.42 x 27.38 x 15mm. All we know about the owner is that they’re Japanese and obviously rather fond of the rare alexandrite crystal, which is a powerful stone aligned with the Heart Chakra.

Oldest Spider Trapped In Amber

Amber has been used in crystal therapy for thousands of years, being associated with health and pain relief, but due to it starting out as resin from a conifer tree, it’s also been pretty handy at preserving bugs for millions of years. The oldest spider trapped in amber was discovered over a decade ago in Lebanon and has been dated between 125 and 135 million years old.

The World’s Largest Agate Crystal

One of the most popular crystals is agate which comes in various colours each with their own metaphysical qualities. The largest agate crystal was verified by Chinese authorities in 2009 and measures in at a whopping 22.62 cubic metres. That’s a little shy of 3 metres long from top to bottom.

World's Largest Crystal Skull — World’s Largest Crystal Skull

The Biggest Amethyst Geode In The World

Talking of large crystals, how about an amethyst geode that weighs 13 tonnes! The world’s largest amethyst is on display in the Shandong Tianyu Museum of Natural History in China. Amethyst crystals are aligned with the Third Eye Chakra and are believed to be a powerfully spiritual stone, perfect for meditation and expanding consciousness.

Largest Black Opal

Opal crystals occur in a wide range of varieties and each has its own set of crystal healing attributes, all associated with uplifting energy and connected to all the Chakras. A black opal discovered in the wonderfully named Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, Australia, weighs 80 ounces, which is upwards of 11,340 carats. It’s the largest black opal ever discovered.

Most Crystals on a Wedding Dress

How many crystals would it take to make a wedding dress? The answer is an astonishing 45,024. The most crystals on a wedding dress record was achieved in 2011 by Turkish company Özden Gelinlik Moda Tasarim Ltd who took five days to prepare it. It’s an absolute bargain too at £12,900.

World’s Largest Crystal Skull

Carved from a single block of smoky quartz, which is a brown or black variety of quartz associated the Root Chakra and used in crystal healing therapies to relieve stress or anxiety, the world’s largest crystal skull weighs approximately the same as a sumo wrestler (158kg or 348lb). It is named Colossus and was created by renowned Brazilian skull carver Leandro, who is currently offering it for sale for between £70,000 and £105,000.

Largest Crystal In(side) the World

The world’s largest single crystal is, surprisingly, beneath your very feet. Many geologists currently believe the earth’s inner core to be a giant single crystal. A ball of mostly iron residing at a toasty 6000°C, the immense pressures present at the earth’s interior mean the inner core is solid and not liquid. The crystal theory has developed further due to the behaviour of the seismic waves that travel through the earth’s layers. Its mass is about three quarters the size of the moon, a little over 1500 miles across, so it’s probably not entirely suitable for use as a healing crystal.

World's Biggest Amethyst — World’s Biggest Amethyst

The Power of Crystal Domes

Fans of crystals and crystal healing are often faced with the quandary of where to place their crystals. In the home, crystals can be arranged virtually anywhere – especially in Feng Shui areas like the corners of each room. Although some people prefer the random placement of crystals, others prefer a more organized approach to their collection. Crystal Energy Domes are an excellent way of displaying and benefiting from your favourite crystals in a neat and compact way.

For those of you who want to bring the positive effect of crystals to the workplace but are not too comfortable about displaying large clusters of amethyst or black tourmaline in your work area, our energy domes provide a discreet and attractive way of bringing crystal energy to the workplace. Each dome is only 4.5cm (1.8”) in height and so can be positioned near to your work monitor.

Energy Domes for Crystal Healing

An Amethyst Energy Dome not only brightens up your desk but is said to neutralize the electromagnetic field coming from your PC. Amethyst domes are ideal for the home as well, as they are said to offer soothing and cleansing energies, assisting sleep and dispelling headaches.

For anyone recuperating from illness or suffering from depression, a Rubellite Energy Dome is an ideal choice. Rubellite is believed to be a powerful anti-depressant, and has been used to send out healing light that helps relieve the negative, stressful emotions associated with illness.

For a boost of positive emotions, the Oregon Sunstone Energy Domes are a great choice. Believed to help invigorate dulled emotions and promote an uplifting vibration, Oregon sunstone is also used in the healing of sinus problems and damage to bone and soft tissue.

Energy domes are a great choice when you are looking for a special crystal gift. Here at CrystalAge, we have a superb range of crystal gifts for the home that will inspire you!

The World’s Most Amazing Crystals

In whatever shape or form they take, crystals are certainly wonders of the natural world. Most of the crystal forms we see on a daily basis are specimens that can be held in the palm of the hand or that are in the form of jewellery. Natural crystals grow and form all over the world and new discoveries are being made all the time – but rarely do we hear about them. For this reason we have gathered together for you what we consider to be the world’s most spectacular crystal wonders. We’re certain you’ll be amazed!

The Cave of the Crystals, Mexico

Quite possibly the most stunning crystal-related discovery in recent years is a cave in Mexico that has come to be called Cueva de los Cristales or ‘The Cave of the Crystals‘. The cave was discovered in 2000 by miners in the Naica Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. The chamber is practically choked by gigantic selenite crystals, including one 36 feet in length, 13 feet in diameter and 55 tonnes in weight!

The crystals have grown over the centuries as haphazard pillars that criss-cross and interlock. Due to extreme heat within the cave, explorers can only survive for a maximum of ten minutes without breathing equipment. These magnificent crystals grew to these great sizes after a magma chamber below the cave heated groundwater, saturating it with minerals. The steady temperature within the cave allowed the minerals (including gypsum) to grow.

World’s Largest Amethyst Geode

At eleven feet tall and weighing two and a half tonnes, the stunningly beautiful Empress of Uruguay is the world’s biggest Amethyst Geode. Discovered in Uruguay and now to be found in the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Australia, this geode has become a great tourist attraction.

The Empress sees hundreds of fascinated tourists and crystal enthusiasts posing next to it for photographs each month. The geode boasts tens of thousands perfect, deep Purple Amethyst crystals that give off radiant sparkle and a wondrous purple glow.

Biggest Crystal Ever Found

World's Biggest Quartz Crystal — World’s Biggest Quartz Crystal

If this upload on YouTube is to be believed, this is the biggest clear quartz crystal ever found. It is certainly one of the biggest, which can clearly be seen by comparing the size of the specimen to its mesmerized onlookers! At 661 pounds, this crystal, located in Swaziland, has been dated as being 16 million years old.

It features many pointed shafts that thrust in different directions and catch the light in fascinating ways. As impressive as this is, much larger specimens of Quartz crystal have been found in Arkansas that have sold for millions of dollars.

Mount Ida Crystals, Arkansas

Mount Ida in west Arkansas is called the Quartz Crystal Capital of the World. It is within the forty acres of the Wegner Crystal Mines that Clear Quartz crystals can be found in abundance.

The mines are not the deep, dark mines that most people envision but rather open pit surface mines where crystals can be found in clay pockets along Quartz veins. Mount Ida is known for their annual Quartz, Craftz, & Quiltz Festival and World Championship Quartz Crystal Dig in October.

Bismuth Crystals

With a remarkable iridescence and angled geometry, bismuth crystals are rarely seen in nature. When it crystallizes it creates wonderful stepped ‘hopper crystal’ formations that are intricate and unique to every specimen.

The fantastic array of colours on Bismuth crystals occurs in a similar fashion to those on a soap bubble or oil on water, where reflected light creates the myriad of hues. Bismuth has been known since ancient times, and has the atomic number 83 on the Periodic Table.

Crystals for Stress & Anxiety

We live in a stressful society. Work, bills, debts and the economic situation all contribute to a mass of problems which clutter the mind and reduce focus. Even our day-to-day tasks at home can result in over thinking things and one’s health is inevitably affected. CrystalAge has a wide selection of crystals to help you deal with stress and anxiety.

Best Crystals to Combat Stress

Purple crystals are best associated with healing the symptoms of stress. There is Charoite, Fluorite and Amethyst. Amethyst is the most popular of the purple crystals and is widely considered one of the most effective crystals for healing. It is known as a master healer for all systems of the body, very spiritual and aligned with the Third Eye or Brow Chakra. Amethyst is said to help you to think at your highest level and remain focused in all situations. Fans of amethyst say that it is perfect for meditation and recommend keeping an amethyst stone or two in the bedroom as they calm down the pineal gland and help adjust sleep patterns.

Staying grounded and centred is very important when dealing with people and their energies, as you don’t want them to affect you in a negative way. Black Tourmaline – also known as Schorl – is seen as one of the best crystals to protect you from negative energy, and is believed to promote a relaxed outlook and disperse tension. Did you know that many crystal users counter electromagnetic stress from office PCs by placing a piece of Black Tourmaline between themselves and their computer monitor? Try it for yourself and see how it affects your working day and mood.

Tiger Eye, especially Blue Tiger Eye, is known as a fantastic stone for grounding and relieving stress. Also called Falcon’s Eye, Blue Tiger Eye has been used for protection for centuries. Calming Blue Tiger Eye Palm Stones are the perfect shape to hold in the hand or to place on the body as part of your crystal healing regime.

Other de-stressing crystals to consider are Pyrite, Smokey Quartz, Jet, and Obsidian. Blue Chalcedony and Blue Lace Agate are extremely calming stones, and hailed as effective for anyone suffering from insomnia and other sleep disturbances. CrystalAge has everything you need if you are looking to centre and de-stress your life – choose the stone that your own energy leads you to and feel the tension start melting away.

The Secret History of Amethyst

Here’s a tale from Greek mythology that may have slipped past you. Dionysus, god of wine and inebriation, decided one day to pursue the affections of a maiden named Amethystos. Not interested in the drunken deity, Amethystos pulled a clever trick.

She prayed to Artemis to help her stay pure and was promptly transformed into a white stone. A humbled Dionysus splashed some wine over the stone as an offering and the purple amethyst stone was born. However, science tells us that the amethyst stone is actually irradiated quartz. Whether you choose to believe the myth or the reality, it is still one of the most elegant stones you can find.

Amethyst is one of the best stones for healing and the release of negative energy. It helps boost the immune system and can even aid those suffering from addictions. Place one on your bedside table at home for peaceful nights and uncluttered dreams. Or keep a stone or two on your office desk; it will absorb the stress in the room and create a much more relaxed working environment.

Amethyst Jewellery

A great idea is to have peaceful amethyst with you wherever you go – and a great way to do this is with one of our beautiful pendants. Hang the pendant on your headboard at night before you go to sleep to enhance your slumber. Then, when the working day begins, slip it over your neck, either over your shirt or blouse as a decorative piece of jewellery, or secretly tucked inside your top to lie next to your skin.

CrystalAge.com has a beautiful range of amethyst products and crystal jewellery. Have a browse and if you want to discover even more, check out Jewellery World’s own inspiring amethyst collection. However you decide to integrate amethyst into your life, you’ll be glad to have its positive energy smoothening the way on life’s often bumpy ride.

Polished Crystal Points

Have a look at Crystal Age’s range of amazing crystal points. They have all been polished and gently shaped to create beautiful pieces. Choose from Amethyst, Ametrine, Citrine and Quartz. Whether for crystal healing or as a stylish ornament, these crystal points make a wonderful gift.

Burning Candles Season

The clocks go back on Sunday, 30th October 2011 which means darker evenings. Brighten your home with candlelight. Burning tea lights is a very popular past time; they can often look quite dull though, so why not set yours off in a stunning Amethyst Cluster Tea Light Holder. This tea light holder is a great way to lighten up your room and enjoy the crystal energy of Amethyst clusters. Alternatively, the soft pink glow from a tea light burning inside a Natural Rose Quartz Tea Light Holder is said to bring the wonderful properties of love, support and understanding to your home.

Popular Healing Crystals

There are hundreds of different healing crystals so I have decided to focus on two of the most popular types of healing stones: amethyst and quartz. These stones are two of the most important healing crystals and they have a wide range of healing applications. Any stone can be used for healing but here at CrystalAge.com we have a special range of healing stones to help you get started. All the stones in our Healing Crystals Selection are small and relatively inexpensive, so they are ideal for starting your collection or experimenting with new types of crystals.

Amethyst Healing Crystals

Amethyst is a beautiful crystal and it has a powerful range of healing energy. It is known as a very soothing healing crystal that can be used on almost any part of the body and spirit. Amethyst is believed to cleanse the body of ailments and soothe pain, giving your body the chance to heal. It is used to relieve pain and soothe inflammation, fever and infection. The healing power of amethyst also extends to the mind. Its soothing qualities are said to create a tranquil, spiritual environment in which spiritual development and psychic work can take place. It is powerfully aligned with Ajna Chakra and is also believed to relieve stress.

Quartz Healing Crystals

Quartz is without question the most important of all healing crystals. It is used to channel healing energy and can also focus, amplify, store and transmit energy. Clear quartz is considered powerfully healing and cleansing but all the different varieties have their own attributes. Below are some of the most beneficial and our full range of quartz healing crystals includes some very rare and hard to find crystals.

Crystal Jewellery For Christmas

Crystal jewellery makes a wonderful gift for Christmas and here at Crystal Age we have a great choice, ranging from simple bead bracelets to beautiful gemstone rings and rare crystals. Crystal jewellery gives you not only a lovely piece of jewellery but also a great way to give and wear healing crystals. I have picked out some of my favourite pieces of jewellery, with two of our most popular crystals: amethyst and turquoise.

Amethyst Crystal Jewellery

Amethyst is a very popular crystal for jewellery and it is easy to see why. It displays beautiful colour and has a lovely shine, especially when faceted and polished. In crystal healing, amethyst is said to have a very soothing effect and a powerful healing energy. Amethyst crystal jewellery is surprisingly affordable and makes a great gift for Christmas. My personal preference is for amethyst with a deep colour but the paler varieties of amethyst are also very beautiful and give very glamorous sparkle.

Turquoise Crystal Jewellery

Turquoise crystal jewellery is always a great choice for Christmas gifts. Turquoise has been prized but Native American culture for thousands of years for luck and protection. I have to say that turquoise is one of my favourite crystals because it just looks wonderful. It is traditionally paired with silver, which really highlights the colour of the crystal jewellery.

Beautiful Amethyst Jewellery

If you are looking for an extra special Christmas gift for someone special, I recommend you take a look at amethyst jewellery. Amethyst is a beautiful gemstone and here at Crystal Age we have an excellent range of amethyst jewellery to suit any budget. Amethyst is found in a few different colours but in my opinion, purple amethyst will always be the most glamorous. There is something about the depth of colour and shine that you get with fine amethyst that just lights up your whole look. Amethyst is not a very expensive gemstone, so amethyst jewellery often gives you a very stylish, impressive looking piece at a low price.

Healing Power of Amethyst

In crystal healing, amethyst is believed to have a powerful and soothing healing energy. It is said to soothe away stress and clear the mind, allowing us to attain a greater understanding and spirituality. It is believed to heal the entire body, relieving pain and strengthening the immune system. Amethyst is the birthstone for Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius and Capricorn. It is aligned with Ajna, the Third Eye Chakra. This chakra is a seat of learning and spirituality, which reflects the deeply spiritual nature of this gemstone.

Amethyst Jewellery Picks

We have a wide choice of amethyst jewellery but below are three of my favourite pieces. I’m a big fan of gemstone pendants because they let the beauty of the stone shine through. Both these amethyst pendants contains stones with a lovely rich, vibrant purple and they come alive with colour when the light hits them. The amethyst trilogy ring is also a delightful piece, featuring a large purple amethyst flanked by two clear topaz.

Amethyst Jewellery Ring — Amethyst Jewellery Trilogy Ring