Gifts idea for Songkran

Songkran is an annual event that takes place between the 13th - the 15th of April. The festival is one of Thailand’s most famous festivals and an important event in the Buddhist calendar. The national holiday is an occasion for residents to enjoy time with their loved ones and for communities to come together to mark the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. 

Thai people celebrate Song Kran vibrantly by having parades, performances, pageants and parties, yet it’s the festival’s connections to water that are most well-known that’s why we see a lot of people splashing water and using scented water to pay respect to Buddha statues and elderly. Since Thai people believe that water is spiritually purifying it cleanses you of any negativity or grievances from the past year and blesses you with fortune and happiness for the year ahead.

Many will also visit a Buddhist temple at this time to take part in various rituals thought to help cleanse the soul and provide good karma.

As for the gemstone gift recommendations we have for you this Songkran or special inspiration for your new collection with water elements gemstones see below to read more about these beautiful blues.

Turquoise is said to be the oldest gemstone known to man in human history and was considered a sacred stone of power, luck and protection. 

Many also believe that this gemstone has a calm and cleansing energy which resonates well with Thai belief on how water cleanse away negativity. Isn't it a nice choice of gemstone to give for someone?

The blue-green hues of the stone and its light weight also make it a versatile stone for carved figures, jewelry pendants and other accessories. While it is a more common stone, it is still treasured by many cultures today.

Aquaprase is an attractive blue-green gem that is only recently discovered, it has an ocean-like hue that’s easily spotted. However, the stone sometimes has dark brown and black inclusions, which only accentuates its uniqueness. 

This newly discovered gemstone is a unique gift to give this new year and it is said by Yianni Melas , the discoverer that the stone would make a nice pair of earrings. 

It is said to be the stone with an explorer spirit so get one of these and its energy would get you geared up to explore life in a broader aspect this New Year.

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Tsavorite also known as the world’s rarest Garnet, is only found in relatively small sizes. It holds its place as the world’s finest colored gemstones thanks to the high refractive index and dispersion levels which gives it wonderful brilliance.

Although it looks similar to Emerald, Tsavorite is more brilliant and durable, rating 6.5 - 7.5 on the Moh’s scale. So, it is very suitable for all forms of jewelry and with the energy that is believed to heal the heart chakra, increasing zest and vitality and inducing feelings of charity and benevolence, it would be hard not to say that Tsavorite is what you are looking for to give to your elder on the elderly’s day this Song Kran.

Lapis Lazuli is a beautiful blue stone that has been prized throughout history. The deeper the blue, the higher quality the stone is and this vibrant color would resonate very well with how Thai people vibrantly celebrates Song Kran festival. 

This gemstone bonds relationships, aiding in expression of feelings and emotions so it would be a really ideal gift to give during the family day of Song Kran festival since the gemstone can be made into beautiful bracelets or necklaces. The stone also encourage you to align with your true self and boost self-confidence perfect for manifesting your true self for New Year. The jewelry piece would be just right for the occasion.

Paula

Blog writer at GemTrust.io

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