Leo Jewelry

Before starting to identify the jewelry for Leo lets know about Leo as well. This sun sign has symbol as Lion and all people who are born with in July 23 to August 22 are having this sign. Lion epitomizes, grandness and the same is true for people born with this sun sign. They are confident and generous as well. They have an exceptional talent of being the entertainer and love the lime light. They have strong desire to love life and attempt to see others happy. This also makes them enthusiastic and ambitious. On the shadow side, Lions become egocentric, Lazy and try to find an easy solution of the problem. Details are not their cup of tea and they easily lose interest on the same. Leos are hurt incase they are ignored or if credit is not given to them. Their ruling planet is Sun and elemental sign is Fire. They are of fixed nature meaning they don't like to travel more.

Once we know the sign completely we can relate the jewelry we select for them. The gemstone for Leo is Onyx (Sardonyx). There is no official gemstone as such but this the most widely accepted and used gemstone. The other set of gemstones used are carnelian, citrine, amber, chrysoberyl, diamond, garnet, jasper, marcasite, peridot, ruby, sapphire, and golden topa. At the end of the day it also depends on each person as well because apart from the sun sign the other environmental aspects play a pivotal role. The stones which gel well with the month of July are Ruby and Peridot. So Also for people are born in these month but not belong to the Leo sign can use it as well.

Color: Let's dwell on the qualities of the major stone Sardonyx. The layers of the stone can be anywhere from translucent or opaque. Their color can be found anywhere from gray to any colorful types as well. The peculiar thing about it is that the stone will have alternate bands of dark and light color on it. It is made up of a semiprecious variety of silica mineral agate. The properties are almost on the same lines of Quartz.

Origin of the name: The name Sardonyx is a Greek word and means "veined gem".

Narration: These stones are fragile so it cannot sustain the wear and tear. Also don't create any jewelry where these stones will rub against each other. They will spoil each other. Sardonyx in past had been considered precious than gold, silver or sapphire. It is always used in cameos and intaglios. Cameos are cut from stones having different colors in layers. The background stone which is used is cut away which leaves the design in relief. The reason of using them in intaglios is because its layer can be cut such that the visibility between the design and background is prevalent. There are different varieties of onyx available with white and red band combination. Also the white and brown combination is quite popular. Onyx looks very rich and affordable as well. As far as usage goes it is mixed with pearls to create a splendid jewelry. The stone is found in India and South America. It is also used as a healing stone for heart, nerve, eye and nail. It is also used to sharpen the intellectual level and holding zeal and emotions.

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