Stone Various Pendant, 3/4 Inch Assorted Tumbled Crystal

Random tumbled stone. Each pendant is drawn at random from a mixed batch of tumbled crystals, so every order is a small surprise. Practitioners who work with sortilege or simply trust the draw find that the stone that shows up is usually the one they needed.

Silver-toned hardware with a sturdy bail. The stone is capped with silver-toned metal and a loop that fits most chains and cords. No drilling through the stone, no fragile glue joint.

Priced for handing out. At this price you can buy a handful for a workshop, a coven gift table, a birthday bowl, or a shop counter. It is the easy first crystal for someone just starting out.

• Size: approximately 3/4 inch
• Stone: assorted tumbled crystals, chosen at random; type cannot be selected
• Hardware: silver-toned cap and bail
• Sold individually
• Chain: not included; fits most chains and cords
• Weight: about 0.8 oz

A crystal pendant is used as a wearable talisman for protection, grounding, and intention in Wiccan and eclectic practice, and this one adds a layer of chance. Drawing a stone at random is a form of sortilege, the old practice of letting lots decide, and many practitioners read the stone that arrives as a message about what their practice needs now. Once you know which stone you have, its traditional correspondences apply: look it up in Cunningham or Judy Hall and work with it accordingly.

You can dedicate the pendant to a single purpose the day it arrives, wear it as a general protective charm, or keep several in a bowl for guests and students to choose from. Teachers often use them to introduce stone identification: hand one out, ask what it is, and go from there.

There is no wrong stone here. There is only the one that came.

1. Open the package before you decide anything. Identify the stone if you can, or bring it to a shop or a good reference book to name it.
2. Cleanse it with incense smoke or a night in moonlight. Skip water and salt until you know the stone; some crystals do not like either.
3. Look up the stone's traditional correspondences and choose one intention that matches it, or let it serve as a general protection charm if you would rather keep it simple.
4. Hold the pendant, state the intention aloud, and wear it on a chain or cord, or keep it on your altar.
5. If you bought several, set them in a dish and let visitors or students draw one; the draw itself is the ritual.

Trust the stone that showed up. It has a way of being right.

• Sterling Silver Curb Chain, 18 Inches: a simple chain so the pendant can be worn the day it arrives.
• Net Necklace for Tumbled Stone: a macrame cage that holds any tumbled stone, handy if you want to swap stones out.
• 7 Chakra Tumbled Stones, Set of 7: a labeled set that helps a beginner learn to identify the stone that came in the pendant.
• Selenite Mini Sticks, Set of 5, 4 Inches: lay the pendant on selenite overnight to cleanse it without water or salt.
• Black Velveteen Bag, 3 x 4 Inches: a pouch for gifting the pendant or carrying it when it is not being worn.

Can I choose which stone I get?

No, you cannot choose the stone; each crystal pendant is drawn at random from a mixed batch of tumbled stones, and that is part of the design. If you need a specific stone, look for the named pendants in the shop instead. If you enjoy letting chance decide, this is the one for you.

What stones might be included?

The batch includes a mix of common tumbled crystals, and the assortment changes as stock is replenished, so no list is guaranteed. Expect familiar stones of the kind found in tumbled-stone bins. Once yours arrives, identify it by color and pattern, or ask Plentiful Earth for help naming it.

How do I find out what my crystal pendant is?

Find out what your crystal pendant is by comparing its color, pattern, and weight with a reference such as Judy Hall's Crystal Bible or a labeled chakra stone set. Metaphysical shop staff can usually name a common tumbled stone on sight. Once named, its traditional correspondences tell you how to work with it.

Is this a good first crystal for a beginner?

Yes, this is a good first crystal for a beginner. It is inexpensive, ready to wear, and comes with a small mystery attached, which makes learning to identify stones a game rather than homework. Wear it as a general protection charm until you learn the stone, then work with its specific correspondences.

How do I cleanse a crystal pendant if I do not know the stone?

Cleanse a crystal pendant of unknown stone with incense smoke, a night in moonlight, or a rest on selenite. Those methods are safe for every crystal. Avoid water and salt until the stone is identified, because some minerals such as selenite and malachite react badly to one or both.