Sterling Silver Amethyst and Diamond Aquarius Pendant (0.005 cttw, I-J Color, I2 Clarity), 18"

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Represent your astrological sign in the most beautiful way possible with this Sterling Silver Amethyst and Diamond Aquarius Pendant. A sterling silver Aquarius symbol pendant with a single round-cut diamond accent hangs at the end of an 18-inch sterling silver box chain. The chain is secured in back with a spring-ring clasp. Built into the bottom of the symbol is a solitary, round-cut amethyst gemstone in a four-prong setting. The clean palette of sterling silver matched with a subtle brush of color from the amethyst makes this pendant a winner with lots of different outfit combinations.

About Birthstone Jewelry

February Birthstone: Amethyst

Because of its regal purple hue, amethyst has long been a favorite of kings, queens, and other nobles. While it signifies wealth and strength, amethyst is also a symbol of soberness, tranquility, and wisdom.

History of Birthstones

Chances are you can name your birthstone, but have you ever wondered how certain stones came to be associated with particular months? Most gem scholars trace the tradition to the Old Testament story of Aaron, whose breastplate was decorated with twelve precious stones, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Over time, these stones were linked with certain powers and tied to particular astrological signs, and later to calendar months.

There are many variations of birthstone lists, including Mystical birthstones, which originate from Tibet and date back over a thousand years, and Ayurvedic birthstones, associated with ancient Indian medicine and beliefs. Birthstones have also been tied to ancient Pagan religions, and even to the collective wisdom of the legendary lost city of Atlantis.

The Modern birthstone list, perhaps the most universally known, was released by the American National Association of Jewelers and officially adopted in 1912. Whether you embrace birthstone lore, or look upon it with a skeptical eye, there is an undeniable appeal to collecting a beautiful gemstone that is reputed to hold special power, meaning, and good fortune just for you.

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SARASWATI PENDANT YANTRA ~ Hindu Goddess Blessing Amulet in Velvet Case 2

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• Powerful Hindu pendant for bestowing the blessings of Sri Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of Knowledge, Creativity, & the Arts
• The frontside of the pendant features Saraswati; Backside displays the Saraswati Yantra
• Pendant measures approximately 1" in diameter w/ a large 7mm hole for cord or neckchain (Cord not included)
• Comes beautifully packaged in a red velvet amulet case
• Made in India

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The Great Liberation

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For the serious reader and practitioner of Tantra this Book forms the fifth of the Core Books on Tantra by the Author,others being "Sakti and Sakta","The Garland of Letters","Serpent Power",and "The Principles of Tantra".

About the Author

Born on December 15th, 1865,Sir John Woodroffe graduated in jurisprudence and the Bachelor of Civil Law examinations at Oxford/U.K.. In 1890, He moved to India and enrolled as an advocate in Calcutta High Court. He was soon made a Fellow of the Calcutta University and appointed Law Professor there.He was appointed Standing Counsel to the Government of India in 1902 and two years later was raised to the High Court Bench.After serving for eighteen years in the bench, he became Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court in 1915.After retiring to England he became Reader in Indian Law at the University of Oxford, and finally moved to France in his retirement, where he died in 1936. Alongside his judicial duties he studied Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy and was especially interested in the esoteric Hindu Tantric Shakti system. He translated some twenty original Sanskrit texts, and under his pseudonym Arthur Avalon.He published and lectured prolifically and authoritatively on Indian philosophy and a wide range of Yoga and Tantra topics. His most popular and influential book, a major contribution to the appreciation of Indian philosophy and spirituality, is The Serpent Power The Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga (a best seller at amazon.com),which is the source of many modern Western appropriations of Kundalini practice. Other writings (published under his own name, as well as Arthur Avalon include: Shakti and Shakta Principles of Tantra (2 vols) Introduction to the Tantra ãstra Hymns to the Goddess and Hymn to Kali The World as Power The Garland of Letters All these books are listed on amazon.com

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Sternwarten in Bildern: Architektur und Geschichte der Sternwarten von den Anfängen bis ca. 1950 (German Edition)

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Seit den alten Hochkulturen vor etwa 4000 Jahren haben die Sterne die Menschen fasziniert und diese sich bemüht, durch den Bau von Sternwarten mehr über den Sternhimmel herauszufinden. In diesem Buch werden erstmals die 82 wichtigsten Sternwarten von Stonehenge bis in unsere Zeit vorgestellt. Einem kurzen Begleittext zu jeder Sternwarte sind jeweils farbige Fotographien sowie - vor allem bei den älteren Observatorien - Grundrißzeichnungen an die Seite gestellt. Somit ist dieser Bildband nicht nur eine Fundgrube für den Berufs- und Hobbyastronomen, sondern auch eine baugeschichtlich und kulturhistorisch höchst interessante Bilddokumentation des mit einem wissenschaftlichen Zweck unmittelbar verbundenen "Gebäudetypus Sternwarte".

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