Energetically Cleaning Stone Rings

Question: Hi there - I am new to crystals. I recently purchased a labradorite ring. I was wondering what is the best way to cleanse it. I read that a salt water cleanse would damage the stone's properties. Additionally, when a gemstone is in ring form- is it still effective? Thank you!

Answer: Hi, thanks for writing :) I prefer to clean and charge my jewelry on a crystal cluster. If you don't have a cluster, the second way I prefer is to use dry brown rice. Of course, your preferences may differ, but these are the two I have found most effective for my jewelry. I would avoid the water method for jewelry.

Yes, as long as the stone is in your aura, it will be effective!

Sincerely,
Sheila Satin

I Dig Crystals

idigcrystals@gmail.com

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CRYSTALS: Brown Rice

QUESTION: HI.... WOULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW LONG I SHOULD LEAVE MY HEALING STONES IN 'BROWN RICE' TO CLEAN THEM ? ALSO HOW OFTEN SHOULD THEY BE CHARGED ? THANK YOU SO MUCH.

ANSWER: Hi, the first time you receive the crystals, I would leave them overnight buried in the brown rice. If you want, you can even store them in the brown rice as a permanent home. I do this with some of my crystals!

If you do extensive healing work, I would change the rice out once a week. If not, then about once a month.

The crystals only need to be charged the one time in the beginning. However, if you feel that they are not as energized as in the beginning after you've been using them for a while, it never hurts to charge again at that time.

Sincerely, Sheila Satin
www.satincrystals.com

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CRYSTALS: Brown Rice

QUESTION: Dear Sheila- I have never heard of using Brown rice to cleanse a crystal. How does it work? What is the theory behind it? I've know of running water and salt water, but the brown rice is a new idea to me and I like the idea, but again what is the basis behind it. I enjoy your site and have recommended it to my friends.

ANSWER: Hi, thanks for your email. I personally prefer to use brown rice because it is readily available and easy to use and to store. As for the theory behind it, I don't know where it came from, but my guess is that it has something to do with the fiber coating that white rice does not have. I am not sure about the theory of salt water either other than its connection to the sea, so brown rice may be a connection to the earth. In a sense it would make sense as I am an Earth person and don't prefer the sea. Pure speculation, but may be reality!

I suggest you experiment with the different methods of cleaning crystals (salt water, sage, tap water, brown rice, sea salt, clusters, etc) to find the method that you prefer. You can also watch the video I have on cleaning crystals at: http://satincrystals.ning.com/

Let me know if you have any other thoughts or question on the subject. We are always an email away! Thanks for recommending our site to your friends. It is much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Sheila Satin
Crystal Healer