The Stone That Holds an Aurora｜Labradorite
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What Is Labradorite — The Magic Stone That Holds the Aurora
HISTORY · MEANING · CANCER ZODIAC STONE
Tilt the stone, and a flash of blue or violet suddenly appears. Long called "the magic stone," labradorite has been believed since ancient times to hold the light of the aurora. From the secret behind its signature glow — labradorescence — to the legends it has carried through the centuries.
About the Stone
About the Stone
Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar. Its defining feature is "labradorescence" — the blue and violet flashes that seem to rise from within the stone. Light enters the ultra-thin crystal layers (the lamellar structure) stacked inside, where it reflects and interferes to create this natural optical phenomenon. Tilt the stone and a hidden light appears; even a single piece shows an entirely different face depending on the angle and the direction of the light.
History & Legend
History & Legend
Labradorite takes its name from its 1770 discovery on the Labrador Peninsula in Canada. In a story long told among the Inuit, the aurora that once danced across the night sky descended to earth and became trapped within the rock — and that, it was said, is labradorite. Shamans called it "the magic stone," wearing it during rituals and prayer. The light held within was believed to be a doorway to the unseen world.
Meaning & Symbolism
Meaning & Symbolism
Labradorite has long been cherished as a stone of "magic" and "transformation." It is said to awaken the wearer's intuition and draw out the true power that sleeps within — a companion at life's turning points and first new steps. It has also been loved the world over as a "talisman" that protects its wearer from negative energy.
Zodiac Stone
Zodiac Stone
Labradorite is known as the guardian stone of Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22). Cancer's ruling planet is the Moon, its guardian the moon goddess Artemis. Labradorite's mysterious glow is said to resonate deeply with the Moon-guarded energy of Cancer.
Collection
SMUK's Labradorite Collection
Italian silver 925 with rhodium plating, set with untreated, undyed natural labradorite. Simple designs that draw out the stone's natural labradorescence — mystery, for every day.
Necklace ｜ Five Styles to ChooseIndian natural labradorite set in Italian silver 925 — from the classic to special styles paired with other natural stones.
Stud earrings to match the necklaces. Sets that pair neck and ears in the same stone make a lovely gift.
A stone that wears the mystery and magic of the aurora, as a quiet accent to everyday life. May its light stay close to you, day after day.
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