Beautiful Sunstone Ring handmade in silver 925 sterling

Beautiful, sparkling sunstone in a beautiful design. Ring in silver (925) sterling
The sunstone is a fascinating mineral that is often used in jewelry and is very popular in esotericism.

Emotional meaning and origin
The sunstone is often considered a stone of joy and light. It is said to radiate positive energy and help the wearer embrace the joys of life. Emotionally, the sunstone is often used to promote optimism and zest for life.

Lore and history
Sunstone has historically been associated with the sun, which explains its warm hues and shimmering sheen reminiscent of sunlight.
This stone is often associated with various cultures, including the Nordic and other indigenous peoples of North America, where it was considered a powerful protective stone. It was also revered in ancient Greek and Roman culture as a stone that represented the sun gods.
Yes, there are interesting historical accounts and theories that say that the Scandinavians, particularly the Vikings, may have used something known as a "sunstone" to help with navigation at sea.
The sunstone (or "sólarsteinn" in Icelandic) is mentioned in some medieval texts and is described as a type of crystalline mineral that could help them determine the position of the sun, even when it was obscured by clouds or fog.

Scientific Research
Modern scientific research has hypothesized that certain types of crystals, such as calcite (also known as Iceland spar), could be used to locate the sun in the sky by polarizing sunlight. Calcite has the property of splitting light into two separate rays, and by turning the stone against the light, one can determine the direction of the sun.

Healing effects and psychological effects
In crystal healing, sunstone is said to have a variety of healing properties:
Psychological effects: Sunstone is said to help banish dark thoughts and worries and bring light into difficult emotional situations. It promotes self-esteem, self-confidence and optimism.
Physical healing effects: Although not scientifically proven, followers of crystal healing believe that sunstone can improve general well-being and help with physical ailments such as gastrointestinal problems and chronic pain.

Locations
USA: One of the most famous locations for sunstone in the USA is Oregon. Oregon sunstone is known for its quality and unique variety, which ranges from dazzling pastel shades to bold reds and greens. In fact, sunstone is so important to the state that it has been named the official state gemstone of Oregon.
India and Sri Lanka: Sunstone can also be found in India and Sri Lanka. These deposits are often rich in various shades of color, including orange, brown and red.
Norway and Finland: There are also significant deposits of sunstone in Scandinavia, particularly Norway and Finland. The stones from this region are often rich in traces of copper, which gives them a particularly vibrant shimmer.
Russia: Sunstones are also found in Russia, particularly in the region around Lake Baikal. These stones can be very high quality and are often very clear with strong shimmer.
Tanzania: More recently, sunstone has also been discovered in Tanzania and has been well received in the market due to its quality and variety of colors