History of friendship bracelets Friendship bracelets are special bracelets. As a symbol of friendship these bracelets are given from one friend to another. The knot-craft and hand weaving used to create traditional patterns stems from Native American handcrafts, particularly from Central American tradition. According to indigenous tradition, the recipient of a friendship bracelet must wear it until the cords wear out and fall off naturally.The idea is that the friend paid for it with the hard work and love that made it and the recipient repays the friend by honoring the work. Removing the bracelet before it naturally falls off is a sign that the friendship has gone sour. Another variation of this tradition is that the recipient of a bracelet is entitled to a wish. After the bracelet wears out and falls off naturally, the wish will come true. Do Gemstones Have Power to Boost Men's Sexual Energy? Green tourmaline is believed to have the power to help balance men's mental, emotional, and physical attributes as well. It is that man that you see walking down the street that has all the confidence in the world about himself but not to the extent that he seems snobby or all about himself.How could it be that a particular gemstone, green tourmaline, has the power to improve a man's sexual energy? Green tourmaline is said to be the perfect type of gem to balance out a man's masculine and feminine aspects. Taking care of gemstones Steam cleaning is quite effective but can result in thermal shock because of the often-quick temperature change. It can result in cracking because parts of the stone are forced to expand at different times. Most gemstones can be immersed in a solution of mild detergent and warm water.Likewise with pearls; although soaking can result in discoloration, so this should always be avoided. After soaking for a few minutes, gently clean the stone with a soft brush. Pearls should be dried after cleaning, using a soft towel, and air-blown dry. Extra care should be taken to remove dirt from the bottom of the setting, a common place for build-up to occur.
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