Gemstone: Abalone

Abalone is the inner shell of a marine mollusk, which comes in a variety of blues, greens, pinks, browns and blacks.

Here in the West Coast abalone was a food source, and the shells were used for necklaces, head dresses, ornamentation and money. Abalone is said to have a calming influence, especially during emotional situations, and upheaval; bringing stability during tides of emotion. Also, it is considered good at boosting intuition and imagination, helping you to come up with new ideas when you are feeling blocked.

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