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Suzanne Bettonville, owner and operator of Ephemerala Natural Stone Jewelry & Gifts, has written a book. Rock Roles: Facts, Properties, and Lore of Gemstones
is a comprehensive guide to the physical properties, lore, history,
healing properties, and mythology of over 100 gemstones. Suzanne, a
former geology student, has collected a vast mine of information on
gemstones for the casual reader. This book will inform you, surprise
you, and entertain you. Rock Roles is a great resource for the casual gemstone collector,
the curious reader, or jewelry makers who want to know the healing
properties of their pieces.
Rock Roles is not a typical identification book, and it does not include pictures, like identifications books do. Instead of telling you how to
identify gemstones, Suzanne assumes that you already know
the stones, and takes you a step ahead of the other books on the market.
Much more than color, streak, specific gravity and other typical facts
that you can find anywhere, she includes information that you
honestly didn't know before. The tone is conversational and easy to
understand, she speaks to all ages and all levels of geological
expertise. The trivia is sometimes fascinating, and the legends and
myths about some stones are told in the voice of a truly gifted
storyteller. The
healing and chakra sections have just enough information to get you
started without taking over the rest of the book. Suzanne outlines the
basics of gemstone healing, setting you in the right direction and
giving you the primary tools. It's a good beginner's guide to crystal
healing, without having to invest in a more expensive book.
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
** Alphabetical listing of facts and lore for 110 stones, woods, shells, metals, and other jewelry-making components
** Introduction to crystal healing
** Index of healing properties and the stones applicable to them
** Explanation of the Mohs scale of hardness
** List of traditional and Ayurvedic birthstones
** List of Zodiac stones
** List of anniversary stones
** Introduction to chakras, with a list of chakra stones
** Full index, including alternate names for stones
REVIEWS:
"It's been over a year since I left my first comment, and I just want to
say that "Rock Roles" remains among my most treasured and useful
references. Most of the tales are familiar old friends by now, but once
in awhile I still stumble upon a fact I'd forgotten or not fully
absorbed. It's funny how I'll sometimes grasp some new facet (pun
intended) of a fable that relates to my own life or provides a
fascinating, much-needed diversion at just the right moment. It's been
said that myths are the shared dreams of a culture, and this is a book
of dreams in more ways than one. I turn to it when I'm dreaming up new
jewelry designs, I've had dreams incorporating some of its legends, and
most of all, I'm glad the author was able to fulfill her dream of
creating it and passing it on to those of us who are richer for her
vision."
--Lynn C.
"BEST BOOK EVER! I am a jewelry maker who uses this book constantly to
get the best balance of healing energy in my creations. This book is
the bomb. There's a huge index of healing properties and the stones
that go with them. Even if you don't need that info, it's still a great
read. Every time I read it, I learn something new!"
--Brittany L.
"This is a fascinating book, chock-full of interesting, little-known
information. As a jewelry designer with many customers who ask about
the various gemstones I use, I am personally delighted to have this book
at my disposal. I especially love the legends and lore of the stones,
as well as the healing properties."
--Roxanne B.
