Themis

Black Tourmaline Sterling Silver Ring. 

Themis is the goddess and personification of justice, divine order, law, and custom. With the scales of justice, she stands for balance in all things.

Alternative October Birthstone! Fully adjustable! 

Black Tourmaline keywords: Earth and root chakra; Scorpio, Capricorn; protection, detoxification. Hardness: 7-7.5. Composition: complex silicate.

"Tourmaline comes from the Singhalese term turamali. This stone is piezoelectric, meaning that it generates electricity under pressure, and pyroelectric, generating electricity with heat. The Dutch called Tourmaline aschentrekker, “ash remover,” as when heated it attracted ashes from a pipe. Tourmaline has a strong affinity with devic energies and is extremely beneficial for plants, keeping pests at bay, and, buried in soil, encourages growth of all crops.

"A powerful mental healer, balancing right and left hemispheres of the brain and transmuting negative thought patterns into positive ones, Tourmaline assists in understanding oneself and others, taking you deep into your inner being, promoting self-confidence, and diminishing fear. Banishing any feeling of victimization, it attracts inspiration, compassion, tolerance, and prosperity."

Hall, Judy. The Encyclopedia of Crystals, New Edition (p. 210). Octopus. Kindle Edition.

Silver, specifically sterling silver, will tarnish from oxidation. To prolong the shine and life of your silver jewelry:

• Avoid Wearing Silver in the Shower, Avoid Pools, and Avoid Hot Tubs or Springs. 
• Remove Jewelry When Doing Household Chores, Working Outside, or Exercising. 
• Remove Jewelry Before Going to Bed. 
  
• Avoid Contact with Lotions, Oils, and Perfumes; put your jewelry on last! 
• Clean periodically with water and mild soap, and polish with microfiber or polishing cloth. 
• Store in a cool, dry place. Pro tip: save those silica packs from a shoe purchase and add them to your jewelry storage!

Although gemstones have been used throughout recorded history, they are not to be used as a prescription, diagnosis or treatment.