Black Sunstone: 9.5mm, 8mm Hypersthene: 7.7mm Herkimer Diamond 6mm 14K Gold-Filled (US standard) Black Sunstone features a deep black base with a subtle, shimmering golden luster. This stone is linked to protection and purification, thought to guard against negative energy and outside interference while easing emotional turbulence. It also carries an association with vitality and motivation, said to draw positive opportunities, abundance, and helpful connections. In crystal healing, Black Sunstone connects to the Root and Solar Plexus Chakras, symbolizing grounding in harmony with personal will. Hypersthene features a deep black surface with a dense, metallic sheen that shifts across the stone at different angles. This stone is linked to intuition and mental clarity, believed to sharpen focus and offer quiet protection against negative energy. In crystal healing, Hypersthene connects to the Root Chakra, symbolizing steady resolve and inner will.