{"product_id":"zawieszka-z-czarnym-turmalinem-mosiadz-pozlacany-octa-terra","title":"Pendant with Black Tourmaline - Gold-plated brass - OCTA TERRA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Tourmaline – a stone of protection, stability, and grounding 🖤\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tourmaline\u003c\/strong\u003e from India is regarded in lithotherapy as one of the strongest protective stones. In the \u003cstrong\u003eOCTA TERRA\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, it is given a form that does not divide it: \u003cstrong\u003eone whole stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-cut into an octagon, with no resin-set chips and no tensor ring. The octagon is the spiritual eight – a sign of infinity, continuity, and endless flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌍 Origin and nature of the stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India (Himalayan region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tourmaline\u003c\/strong\u003e has a deep, matte black color with a subtle, earthy luster. It symbolizes strength, stability, and inner security. For thousands of years, it has been regarded as a stone that absorbs negative energies, protects against emotional tension, and teaches boundary setting. In Eastern cultures, it was used as a protective amulet during meditation and spiritual practices – it was meant to help maintain contact with reality and the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💎 VEL LEES handcrafted geometry – the OCTA TERRA octagon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eOCTA TERRA\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stone is not an insert in a frame. It is a whole: one piece, eight faces, one axis. At this size, the deep black fills the entire surface of the stone, and the eight faces catch the light at different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagon, one whole stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 × 22 mm (± 1 mm – hand-cut stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 × 24 mm, gold-plated brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infinity 8 Protect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5.4 g (frame 1.05 g, stone approx. 4.3 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagon (8):\u003c\/strong\u003e symbol of continuity, wholeness, and harmony of flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe octagon sits between the square and the circle: the square stands for the four directions and the earth, while the circle has no beginning and no end. That is why, for centuries, octagons were used to build thresholds between the one and the other – the Baptistery of St. John in Florence and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem are both octagonal. Here, you wear that same threshold on your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold plating is sealed with \u003cstrong\u003eInfinity 8 Protect\u003c\/strong\u003e – an additional electroplated layer that slows down wear in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🖤 Energetic properties and effects of black tourmaline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn lithotherapy, \u003cstrong\u003eblack tourmaline\u003c\/strong\u003e is regarded as a stone of protection, grounding, and energy cleansing. Its energy is compared to a natural barrier that is said to absorb and neutralize negative influences from the environment. It is believed that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt protects against excess emotions and foreign energies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grounds and stabilizes, helping to maintain balance in stress and tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt strengthens the aura, cleanses personal space, and restores a sense of security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt helps maintain emotional distance, especially for sensitive and empathetic individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt calms the mind, facilitates concentration, and provides a realistic perspective on life situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt supports inner perseverance, providing strength in moments of overload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧵 Black waxed cord included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant comes with a \u003cstrong\u003eblack waxed cord, 105 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e – two Royal Cubits, the same measure you get with the \u003cstrong\u003eROYAL TERRA\u003c\/strong\u003e amulets. You can tie the cord at any length, so the same pendant can sit high at the neck one day and low on the breastbone the next. If you prefer metal, choose a chain from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lancuszki\"\u003echain collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧬 Which Souls it affects most strongly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2-mediator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMediator (2)\u003c\/a\u003e – Protection and Grounding\u003c\/strong\u003e – creates a protective barrier against others' emotions, provides calm in relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/6-uzdrowiciel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHealer (6)\u003c\/a\u003e – Protection and Grounding\u003c\/strong\u003e – cleanses the field after working with people, restores energetic neutrality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/33-mistrz-milosci\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaster of Love (33)\u003c\/a\u003e – Protection and Grounding\u003c\/strong\u003e – protects against emotional burnout, helps maintain healthy boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Check what kind of Soul you are and discover your life number:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapofsoul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e👉 Map of Soul – discover your Soul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ Symbolism of the OCTA TERRA collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOCTA TERRA\u003c\/strong\u003e rests on a single principle: one natural stone, cut into an octagon, in a brass setting. Seventeen stones to choose from, earrings and pendants, and the setting in two finishes: gold plating in a gold tone and palladium plating in a silver tone. This piece is gold-plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight in the name stands for eight sides that close into a circle – a form with no beginning and no end. The spiritual 8 speaks of continuity: intention does not work in bursts, it keeps coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece turns out different. A natural stone has its own shade, pattern, and inclusions, and with hand-cutting the size may vary by a millimeter. For the same reason, the weight may differ by a few tenths of a gram. The photos show the pattern and color; your stone will turn out a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant with \u003cstrong\u003eblack tourmaline\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eOCTA TERRA\u003c\/strong\u003e collection is one whole stone, 22 × 22 mm, enclosed in a gold-plated brass octagon, with a black waxed cord included. An amulet of protection, stability, and grounding – for people sensitive to the energies around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VEL LEES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56475416199553,"sku":"PEN-BRS-GLD-CTUR-OCTA","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5967\/7825\/files\/zawieszka-z-czarnym-turmalinem-mosiadz-pozlacany-octa-terra-1.jpg?v=1793797369","url":"https:\/\/vellees.com\/products\/pendant-with-black-tourmaline-gold-plated-brass-octa-terra","provider":"VEL LEES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}