Bit of info here: the "Green Moonstone" is the commercial name of Garnierite, The "White Turquoise" is a Howlite, and Howlite are often dyied in blue to replicate the appearance of Turquoises (and sadly they're often sold under the name of Turquoise, but they're definitively not turquoises) The white parts of Amethyst are indeed Clear Quartz but Amethysts ARE Quartz, they are from the family of quartz, they're basicaly purple quartz. Just like Citrines are also Quartz, yellow quartz The Leopard Jasper is actually a Dalmatian Jasper.. They put the wrong name.. The Magnifying Glass moment was so funny xD
Also, the green moonstone looks a little suspicious to me. It could be the camera, but the green doesn't look natural to me. Not sure why, but my gut is telling me that's something else (probably dyed).
I agree with you, but also it depends on location. I have seen leopard jasper used interchangeably with Dalmatian jasper many times. I also hate howlite being called white turquoise (or being dyed blue and sold as turquoise especially) and calling garnierite "green moonstone" but again I have seen both names used in different sources. And while amethyst and citrine do fall under quartz, they are nearly always sub-defined as their own gemstone.
This is information that is more in line with the expectations the calender gives. It teaches you more about it and what to look out for when buying these things on your own.
I will say the National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar is great for kids and adults who want more of a STEM learning advent. There is also National Geographic Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Advent Calendar which is also great.
I was going to also suggest the Nat/Geo one for more STEM learning. NG can always be depended on having a more scientific leaning purpose. It's one of my favorite channels to watch. I like the more spiritual rock stuff too, so would not be disappointed either way.
I thought about getting that one for my kid. His great great grandfather on his dad’s side made fine jewelry and wrote books on gemstones that are still used today.
this box is very interesting but i really miss the days where people didn't just associate geology with pseudoscience. some people get a bad rep from rock collecting when it has been around for centuries. not everyone who is collecting rocks are doing it for "spiritual growth". should definitely not be advertised as a STEAM item
I don't see why they couldn't have put TWO info sheets in the box for both reasons!!! How Hard would it have been??? Everyone's Happy! The way they did it could be considered false advertising😢
I would MUCH rather have the calendar tell me more about where the rock is found, the process that makes it, and info about it, and then maybe any sort of spiritual thing is fine, but every item I'm like, "Oh where is that rock from?" and then the guide gives me no info about it.
Definitely agree with you that it's bizarre that the spiritual meanings of the crystals are included and not geological facts when it's promoted as a STEAM learning calendar. I'm into crystal meanings, but I'm not on board with this calendar having them without explicitly saying it will. I feel bad especially for any kids who are into geology who get this calendar and don't end up getting to learn about the geology of the rocks
Thank you for noting how this was sold - I was going to get this for a child as a more informational calendar before you reviewed it (so glad I saw your review beforehand!)- I wish they would change the sales description/ packaging to match the theming
I am actually really glad I watched this to learn it's not a geology based calendar. I was initially going to buy two kits for my nephews who are really into rocks right now. But it's a hard pass with the included "fact" card. I'd enjoy it for myself, but not something I'd want to send when they're legitimately trying to learn about gems. So thanks Cherry for doing this calendar!
There is one by Nat geo that has all the geology facts. They also include for one of the days a little dig it item. It's a mix of crystal's and fossils
I agree, being a scientific advent calendar WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE (@SoulMoonsRising) is described where these stones are mined, how they form and how long it takes and what materials sometimes mix to create these. And sometimes if some are easier to tumble than others would be interesting.
I already commented on this pretty advent calendar, but had an idea for next year. You should make an "Advent Calendar Advent Calendar" and fill it with all of the advent calendars you are unboxing and open one each day. You could use a book case as the base and then make doors with cardboard outlines filled in with wrapping paper that you could punch through. Just an idea, lol. Love your content.
Even just using the fabric drawers that can be reused year after year and can be used throughout the year instead of just sitting around gathering dust. More economical and ecologically beneficial.
as an earth scientist in training (= university student) i was really excited for this calendar marketed as "learning" until i realized it's false advertising and it's for people who believe that wearing a tiger's eye gemstone necklace will help with your blood pressure or some schist. what a bummer. but it's still a nice collection. who doesn't like pretty rocks
This one is so me. I love gemstones and crystals. There’s something quite magical about them and the fact such beautiful things came from the Earth is so special ❤
I remember as a kid I had this huge box full of stones and crystals with information about them on there. As the whole spiritual thing wasn't really talked about back then, it had the science-facts on there. So it's definitely do-able and when they advertise it as such, they should add such facts and maybe some little spiritual facts if they really have to...
It definitely felt like the messaging was a bit squiff - there wasn’t much science content. They could have led with more “this rock comes from/is formed by…” type content, and then had a line at the end with the core associations. It felt a bit like they gave some stones ALL the powers too… ☺️ But the stones are fascinating to stare at 🤩 Great video, Cherry - this advent series is truly joyful 💛
I found the box you ordered and read the description (I usually read the entire listing when I buy something) It advertises as everything it can in the title (educational, etc.), but it also clearly mentions “witchy woo” type suggestions in the description. I looked through about a dozen different brands, and most of them get into the mystical in some aspect, so make sure you read every detail in the listings too if you’d rather not have that aspect in the box. Some are pretty blatant about it, with black boxes and chakras, and some are very scientific looking.
geology is just so much fun, I'm with you, I would have wanted to know more about how it was created. the "witchy" aspects are fun and all, but the how the earth created it is so cool
Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Greetings from Michigan, U.S.A.! I don't know how this channel crossed my path... maybe it's because my usual haunts are rock, gem, and lapidary channels. I Love ❤️ This Idea! I'm all for products to inspire young pebble pups to grow in the rockhound hobbies, gemology and geology professions, and the healing arts. 💎🪨 (I remember my first rock collection. Starting at age 3, I collected interesting rocks from a gravel pile... kept on my bedroom dresser. When it got too big, my parents would sneak it back out to the pile. My rock and crystal obsession grew into a lifetime of scientific hobbies and professions. I've experienced a great life, partly because of early exposure to earth's magnificence through rocks and minerals. 😊)
My son had one crystal kalender last year and we absolutely loved it. There were mostly square ⬜ shaped ones, a few hearts and some mushroom 🍄 ones. There are so many different types of stones and they are so pretty. We had a lot of fun opening it every day.
There was a lot of info connected to meditation and meditation is becoming a health activity. Hundreds of millions of people practice meditation. Meditation helps kids with mindfulness which helps them cope with stressful situations, regulate emotions, and sharpen their focus. Those benefits are for adults as well.
Hello Cherry, as an long time practitioner who uses crystals in my practice I have to wonder about the authenticity and source of these crystals. Not everything is as it looks. I've never seen as money authentic crystals of this type for such a low price; especially when you think about how many crystals the company is sending out all over the country/world. I'm not trying to be a party pooper, I just have been using crystals for many, many years and have studied them quite extensively. I have been 'dooped' in the past. After this I decided to take many courses and study with reputable suppliers/teachers. On the fantastic side, I love, love, love your channel and content. You have a very magnetic personality :) I don't often leave a comment but could not pass on it this time. I really enjoy your Advent Calendar series. Happy Holidays! x
One of the reasons my heartgranddaughter got a crystal advent calendar geared towards kids is to help her learn those properties as well as how to look up more information about them. Which in turn teaches how to tell if a source is reliable.
My friend is a metal smith/jeweler. I have a few things she has made- some even uses fossils. She likes to go to rock, gem and crystal shows. We went to one together (because I also like crystals and gems ) and we each have half of a geode. I have some Helenite- formed from my Saint Helen’s ash, amethyst bracelet, lapis lazuli bracelet, polished moonstone. I have some other gems, rocks, fossils in another bag. I bought a book on crystal/gemstone meanings and such. I was also very good a geology in school.
TH-cam must be stalking me cuz I saved tons of crystal advent calenders and my favorite adventure calender unboxing youtuber is doing a crystal advent unboxing, love you cherry ❤
Sodalite is the stone of Sagittarius, which I am, but I can barely work with that stone because it is SO high energy that it feels like chaos to me. It feels like it's vibrating! PS: "witchy woo" = metaphysical. :) PSS - as someone who has collected and worked with crystals for literally decades now, I would say that value-wise this calendar comes out to about current retail pricing. If you buy your rocks at a rock shop (NOT one playing in the metaphysical realm but just straight rocks/fossils) all of these stones are seriously like 25 cents. But not too many real rock shops exist anymore. They have all been replaced with the higher pay out metaphysical stores.
I’m inordinately excited for this! I love crystals, for both the fact based reasons and maybe a bit witchy woo stuff too. I collect rocks, fossils and crystals because how cool is it that nature makes that but I also adore lore and symbolism ascribed to things by humans, I think it’s fascinating. (I view the symbolism attached to crystals in a similar way to how I view floriography, the language of flowers, I just think it’s interesting how people ascribe meaning to things and it’s cool how you can maybe say something or symbolize something with a natural object. I don’t go further than say how a penny found on the ground or a four leaf clover is considered lucky where I am if that makes sense)
I'm very glad you reviewed this box. It is something I would've been tempted to purchase for one of my grandchildren, but the younger ones would've only found it confusing not educational. Thank you!
Good afternoon Cherry!!! I think this would be a great gift for someone who is just starting out collecting rock or stones. Thank you so much for sharing with us, and I hope you have a Blessed week!!!
The proper term you are looking for is metaphysical. Its basically the all encompasing term for tarot, crystals, astrology and things like that. I'm an eccelctic/ chaos witch so I do a little bit of everything and anything. I'm learning about apothocary work and tea leaf readings right now.
I agree with you about the misrepresenting of the calendar. There is a National Geographic Advent calendar, which I think would definitely be a scientific learning calendar. Love your reviews.
As a rock collector myself it was lovely to see you review this calendar deffo worth the money. I would love if you did a video on your crystal collection ❤
I loved the stones that came out of this Advent Calendar - so pretty!!! 😍 But I do agree that it is lacking more information like where they can be found and how they were formed. I'm fine with the spiritual info and I think some children might enjoy that, too, but it's definitely not enough to be scientific and educational. For the price, you are definitely getting a great value out of it. 💖
This is a really nice calendar. Forget the woo and just enjoy these rocks/gemstones for what they are. Extra fun can be got from researching each of these items online. It is hard choosing between the natural and tumbled varieties, they are both desirable.
My god, I love to watch these calendars every evening. Cherry this is the bestbidea you ever had!❤❤🎉🎉 I loved the rocks, the facts wasnt facting indeed.
I love that you take your time with each advent calendar. even if its repetitive like the Parry Hotter advent, you give each item time, energy, and a commentary just as we would if we were opening it ourselves, thankyou for that truly. I really enjoyed seeing the close ups of each rock/crystal, especially the mini geode, obsidian, and the rainbow fluorite
The Solar Plexus chakra is located in your stomach/abdomen region and I like how they corresponded lemon jasper for this one as the Plexus chakra is yellow in colour! This is the energy centre for self confidence, self esteem, motivation, joy and being decisive. I’m a spiritual/psychic development teacher and my clients always want to know more about the chakras. Hope this helps!! ☺️✨
I live in East Tennessee and was a real rockhound as a kid and I have actually been to the Unaka mountains in North Carolina where Unakite gets its name!
Hey Cherry my birthday is in October, Halloween to be exact. The birthstone of October is Opal. But because Opal is so expensive the cheaper stone is Pink Tourmaline. Hope this helps. Love your content!!! Keep up the awesome work!!!❤❤❤
I love crystals I have quite a large collection that was part of the mind body and spirit collection that WHSmith did and a lot I added to it, from various crystal shops where I live. But this calendar is misrepresented if it's saying for educational purposes, I agree with you on this. The company making them should have put in info cards on geology and geography of locations and areas they are found like caves or even and interactive website so you can learn more about them or add a book with it all in attached to the back or being door no 24
Thanks to Cherry I just learned about turquoise and I'm happy, one of my mom's rings is turquoise and I wear it and take care of it for her now so to know it's a protection too is so fitting for my mom and makes my heart swell!!
I really appreciate this review. I was considering this for my nephew, but he would be disappointed to not learn about the physical properties of the rocks.
I love seeing you opening these boxes but I did missed the moment where you show all the items at the end... or maybe it is just me as was really excited about seeing them all out : )
I like that you get the elastic because it can then make it into any size bracelet/anklet that you want and who knows maybe have some to make a ring too! Lol Great calendar and super cute!
I definitely agree with you, was waiting to learn where these rocks were made from and maybe how they were made...I would so get a hold of this company were it was sold to make them change there description...Great video
If you are interested into the science and you happened to be in London go to the Natural History museum. They have a laaaarge mineralogy collection that ks stunning and you will learn a LOT of stuff 👌
I agree...if it was sold as a STEAM activity, then it was misrepresented. I have a small collection of crystals myself. I picked up a set of 8 (I think) a few years ago for five dollars. I put a few of them in a mesh bag to hang around my neck. The bag failed rather quickly. I even sewed up the rip, but it just ripped in another spot.
Well the whole "educational" could be missunderstood but.. I did learn about the healing and energetic properties of the rocks. Did I learn about how the rocks were formed and such.. no so it is educational, maybe not in the sense you expected it to be. Big fan in Mexico, love all your videos and the advent calendar series are my favorites!
The rocks are cool and I like the stuff that they told us about the "witchy" stuff but I thought like you that we would be learning about the crystals and where they come from.
Amethysts come in chevron and Amethysts Sage. The sage has Citrine in it. Wish the box included the African Bloodstone . Bloodstone has variety of green with strong color red mixed in. It's the Aries birthstone.
day 12's rock is actually Pumice. it is a volcanic stone but basalt is what hardened laval becomes and pumice is what happens if lava goes into the ocean. it's pretty light cause it is full of air and it should float. and i'm pretty sure due to the honeycomb of bubbles in it it's actually pretty fragile for a rock i mean.
I love being able to tap on this brand new notification of cherrys' video she's such a pleasure to watch she's so enthusiastic just as I would be opening this interesting educational and beautiful gemstone & quartz advent calendar, thanks so much Cherry and editor for blessing TH-cam with y'all's presence 😊❤❤
9:47 Girlie you gotta put the intention behind it! Without intention and purpose, it's just a pretty rock. Sit with it, meditate, vibe with it, put your energy into it. It's kind of like giving it instructions and your own energy. Weird advent calendar lmao like you said hahah, it's almost like they had two advent calendars, one for STEM learning and one for spiritualism and they printed the wrong sheet on the flap!
I loved this one! I have collected stones since I was small. My parents didn't get a lot of exersice, if they took me with them on a walk, because I always had to stop for a stone. 🤣😂 You were so funny in this video! 🤣😍😘 Lots of love from Iceland.
Bit of info here:
the "Green Moonstone" is the commercial name of Garnierite,
The "White Turquoise" is a Howlite, and Howlite are often dyied in blue to replicate the appearance of Turquoises (and sadly they're often sold under the name of Turquoise, but they're definitively not turquoises)
The white parts of Amethyst are indeed Clear Quartz but Amethysts ARE Quartz, they are from the family of quartz, they're basicaly purple quartz. Just like Citrines are also Quartz, yellow quartz
The Leopard Jasper is actually a Dalmatian Jasper.. They put the wrong name..
The Magnifying Glass moment was so funny xD
Yooo !! THIS INFO IS SO COOL!
Also, the green moonstone looks a little suspicious to me. It could be the camera, but the green doesn't look natural to me. Not sure why, but my gut is telling me that's something else (probably dyed).
I agree with you, but also it depends on location. I have seen leopard jasper used interchangeably with Dalmatian jasper many times. I also hate howlite being called white turquoise (or being dyed blue and sold as turquoise especially) and calling garnierite "green moonstone" but again I have seen both names used in different sources.
And while amethyst and citrine do fall under quartz, they are nearly always sub-defined as their own gemstone.
This is information that is more in line with the expectations the calender gives. It teaches you more about it and what to look out for when buying these things on your own.
As a GIA gemologist: well and accurately stated.
I will say the National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar is great for kids and adults who want more of a STEM learning advent. There is also National Geographic Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Advent Calendar which is also great.
Thank you for this recommendation!
We did this and my girls loved it!
I was going to also suggest the Nat/Geo one for more STEM learning. NG can always be depended on having a more scientific leaning purpose. It's one of my favorite channels to watch. I like the more spiritual rock stuff too, so would not be disappointed either way.
I was gonna suggest NG Gemstone calendar too ! Had a bit more information about the rocks rather than the spiritual side x
I thought about getting that one for my kid. His great great grandfather on his dad’s side made fine jewelry and wrote books on gemstones that are still used today.
"that's a lot of claims for a rock." 😂 This is why I love Cherry 😅
I laughed out loud so hard when she said that 🤣 😂
Timestamp please?
this box is very interesting but i really miss the days where people didn't just associate geology with pseudoscience. some people get a bad rep from rock collecting when it has been around for centuries. not everyone who is collecting rocks are doing it for "spiritual growth". should definitely not be advertised as a STEAM item
I don't see why they couldn't have put TWO info sheets in the box for both reasons!!! How Hard would it have been??? Everyone's Happy! The way they did it could be considered false advertising😢
@@marshawargo7238 Right?!
Yeah the STEAM on the box is definitely false advertising. I would be furious if I bought it for my nephew
They are not rocks, they are minerals!
I would MUCH rather have the calendar tell me more about where the rock is found, the process that makes it, and info about it, and then maybe any sort of spiritual thing is fine, but every item I'm like, "Oh where is that rock from?" and then the guide gives me no info about it.
stop i don't even know what I’m gonna do when this series ends for this year 😭 it’s literally part of my routine now ❤
Same! It's always so exciting to wait for another video!
Same here! I loved Cherry before, but these daily videos have given me a new respect for her.
Definitely agree with you that it's bizarre that the spiritual meanings of the crystals are included and not geological facts when it's promoted as a STEAM learning calendar. I'm into crystal meanings, but I'm not on board with this calendar having them without explicitly saying it will. I feel bad especially for any kids who are into geology who get this calendar and don't end up getting to learn about the geology of the rocks
Thank you for noting how this was sold - I was going to get this for a child as a more informational calendar before you reviewed it (so glad I saw your review beforehand!)- I wish they would change the sales description/ packaging to match the theming
I am actually really glad I watched this to learn it's not a geology based calendar. I was initially going to buy two kits for my nephews who are really into rocks right now. But it's a hard pass with the included "fact" card. I'd enjoy it for myself, but not something I'd want to send when they're legitimately trying to learn about gems. So thanks Cherry for doing this calendar!
There is one by Nat geo that has all the geology facts. They also include for one of the days a little dig it item. It's a mix of crystal's and fossils
"That's a lotta claims for a rock" made me chuckle
If a geologist bought this for their kid, he will be furious 😅
100 percent
Agreed. I wanna see one of these with better facts, and only raw and semi raw. would be awesome.
I agree, being a scientific advent calendar WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE (@SoulMoonsRising) is described where these stones are mined, how they form and how long it takes and what materials sometimes mix to create these. And sometimes if some are easier to tumble than others would be interesting.
This is what I was expecting! I would've been so disappointed haha
The witchy woo woo word you’re looking for is Metaphysical ✨
I would love to see you put together your own Advent Calendar!
I would definitely buy a Cherry advent calendar!!
I already commented on this pretty advent calendar, but had an idea for next year. You should make an "Advent Calendar Advent Calendar" and fill it with all of the advent calendars you are unboxing and open one each day. You could use a book case as the base and then make doors with cardboard outlines filled in with wrapping paper that you could punch through. Just an idea, lol. Love your content.
Even just using the fabric drawers that can be reused year after year and can be used throughout the year instead of just sitting around gathering dust. More economical and ecologically beneficial.
4:50 thank you Cherry, it's been a while since i laugh so hard.. 😂😂
as an earth scientist in training (= university student) i was really excited for this calendar marketed as "learning" until i realized it's false advertising and it's for people who believe that wearing a tiger's eye gemstone necklace will help with your blood pressure or some schist. what a bummer. but it's still a nice collection. who doesn't like pretty rocks
I agree with you that most of the descriptions do not hit the target advertised
Love the schist pun ❤
gneiss schist pun. it was sodalite-ful ;)
This one is so me. I love gemstones and crystals. There’s something quite magical about them and the fact such beautiful things came from the Earth is so special ❤
SAME!!
I remember as a kid I had this huge box full of stones and crystals with information about them on there. As the whole spiritual thing wasn't really talked about back then, it had the science-facts on there. So it's definitely do-able and when they advertise it as such, they should add such facts and maybe some little spiritual facts if they really have to...
It definitely felt like the messaging was a bit squiff - there wasn’t much science content. They could have led with more “this rock comes from/is formed by…” type content, and then had a line at the end with the core associations. It felt a bit like they gave some stones ALL the powers too… ☺️ But the stones are fascinating to stare at 🤩 Great video, Cherry - this advent series is truly joyful 💛
I found the box you ordered and read the description (I usually read the entire listing when I buy something) It advertises as everything it can in the title (educational, etc.), but it also clearly mentions “witchy woo” type suggestions in the description.
I looked through about a dozen different brands, and most of them get into the mystical in some aspect, so make sure you read every detail in the listings too if you’d rather not have that aspect in the box. Some are pretty blatant about it, with black boxes and chakras, and some are very scientific looking.
geology is just so much fun, I'm with you, I would have wanted to know more about how it was created. the "witchy" aspects are fun and all, but the how the earth created it is so cool
Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Greetings from Michigan, U.S.A.! I don't know how this channel crossed my path... maybe it's because my usual haunts are rock, gem, and lapidary channels. I Love ❤️ This Idea! I'm all for products to inspire young pebble pups to grow in the rockhound hobbies, gemology and geology professions, and the healing arts.
💎🪨 (I remember my first rock collection. Starting at age 3, I collected interesting rocks from a gravel pile... kept on my bedroom dresser. When it got too big, my parents would sneak it back out to the pile. My rock and crystal obsession grew into a lifetime of scientific hobbies and professions. I've experienced a great life, partly because of early exposure to earth's magnificence through rocks and minerals. 😊)
"Chatoyance" is that flash effect you mentioned, it means "like a cat's eye" because their eyes react to light in a similar way
As a mugelle, I appreciated the recognition.
My son had one crystal kalender last year and we absolutely loved it. There were mostly square ⬜ shaped ones, a few hearts and some mushroom 🍄 ones. There are so many different types of stones and they are so pretty. We had a lot of fun opening it every day.
There was a lot of info connected to meditation and meditation is becoming a health activity. Hundreds of millions of people practice meditation. Meditation helps kids with mindfulness which helps them cope with stressful situations, regulate emotions, and sharpen their focus. Those benefits are for adults as well.
And even fluorite citrine, too😅😊and clear quartz all uv light I have some
Hello Cherry, as an long time practitioner who uses crystals in my practice I have to wonder about the authenticity and source of these crystals. Not everything is as it looks. I've never seen as money authentic crystals of this type for such a low price; especially when you think about how many crystals the company is sending out all over the country/world. I'm not trying to be a party pooper, I just have been using crystals for many, many years and have studied them quite extensively. I have been 'dooped' in the past. After this I decided to take many courses and study with reputable suppliers/teachers. On the fantastic side, I love, love, love your channel and content. You have a very magnetic personality :) I don't often leave a comment but could not pass on it this time. I really enjoy your Advent Calendar series. Happy Holidays! x
One of the reasons my heartgranddaughter got a crystal advent calendar geared towards kids is to help her learn those properties as well as how to look up more information about them. Which in turn teaches how to tell if a source is reliable.
Lava stone is used as beads that you can put essential oil on, if you're into Aromatherapy
This is a great box for someone STARTING on their Crystal journey. Maybe for someone who's brand new to all things Witchy or Healing.
The flourite you opened glows great in the light but of you put it under a blacklight or uv light it glows! It's super cool!
Now that fun fact should've been at the info paper! And woud've been fun to do too
@grey3414 the sodalite she got also has tendencies to react under uv blacklights as well. Such a shame more info wasn't given on these stones.
I dont ever want this series to end, I am loving it and I find myself looking forward to the next drop.
Can you please do a bookshelf tour,because i would like to see your new stuff😊❤
My partner got me a geode kit last Christmas and we got to break open the different geodes. It was so fun and I got some beautiful geodes!
26:04 lol I did the same thing I licked my daughters salt lamp I was like no way I didn't think it would be salty lol idk
My friend is a metal smith/jeweler. I have a few things she has made- some even uses fossils. She likes to go to rock, gem and crystal shows. We went to one together (because I also like crystals and gems ) and we each have half of a geode. I have some Helenite- formed from my Saint Helen’s ash, amethyst bracelet, lapis lazuli bracelet, polished moonstone. I have some other gems, rocks, fossils in another bag. I bought a book on crystal/gemstone meanings and such. I was also very good a geology in school.
21:16 the green gemstone bracelet was done like that, so it could be a "stem", you are having to string it to the stretch string
Let's get Cherry's Channel to 1 Million subscribers. Who else agrees? 🤩👇🏻
TH-cam must be stalking me cuz I saved tons of crystal advent calenders and my favorite adventure calender unboxing youtuber is doing a crystal advent unboxing, love you cherry ❤
Sodalite is the stone of Sagittarius, which I am, but I can barely work with that stone because it is SO high energy that it feels like chaos to me. It feels like it's vibrating!
PS: "witchy woo" = metaphysical. :)
PSS - as someone who has collected and worked with crystals for literally decades now, I would say that value-wise this calendar comes out to about current retail pricing. If you buy your rocks at a rock shop (NOT one playing in the metaphysical realm but just straight rocks/fossils) all of these stones are seriously like 25 cents. But not too many real rock shops exist anymore. They have all been replaced with the higher pay out metaphysical stores.
I’m inordinately excited for this!
I love crystals, for both the fact based reasons and maybe a bit witchy woo stuff too. I collect rocks, fossils and crystals because how cool is it that nature makes that but I also adore lore and symbolism ascribed to things by humans, I think it’s fascinating.
(I view the symbolism attached to crystals in a similar way to how I view floriography, the language of flowers, I just think it’s interesting how people ascribe meaning to things and it’s cool how you can maybe say something or symbolize something with a natural object. I don’t go further than say how a penny found on the ground or a four leaf clover is considered lucky where I am if that makes sense)
"Can I lick it?" Lmao!!! Things like this are why Cherry is my spirit animal. Lol
I'm very glad you reviewed this box. It is something I would've been tempted to purchase for one of my grandchildren, but the younger ones would've only found it confusing not educational. Thank you!
Good afternoon Cherry!!! I think this would be a great gift for someone who is just starting out collecting rock or stones. Thank you so much for sharing with us, and I hope you have a Blessed week!!!
The proper term you are looking for is metaphysical. Its basically the all encompasing term for tarot, crystals, astrology and things like that. I'm an eccelctic/ chaos witch so I do a little bit of everything and anything. I'm learning about apothocary work and tea leaf readings right now.
Have a barite rose that I picked up at a rock/gemstone show from years and years ago…looks just like a rose
Also the purple in the pink tourmaline is lepidolite
I agree with you about the misrepresenting of the calendar. There is a National Geographic Advent calendar, which I think would definitely be a scientific learning calendar. Love your reviews.
As a rock collector myself it was lovely to see you review this calendar deffo worth the money. I would love if you did a video on your crystal collection ❤
I loved the stones that came out of this Advent Calendar - so pretty!!! 😍 But I do agree that it is lacking more information like where they can be found and how they were formed. I'm fine with the spiritual info and I think some children might enjoy that, too, but it's definitely not enough to be scientific and educational. For the price, you are definitely getting a great value out of it. 💖
Oh my it's so awesome, and I love clear quarts I'm obsessed with clear quarts don't know why it's just so beautiful
A lot of the gem guides at zoos, museums, and such where I picked them up as kids have all that type of information on their cards too.
Feldspar is used in glazes for pottery.This is my kind of advent calender. Love rocks and fossils. We use most of them in ceramics ❤❤
This is a really nice calendar. Forget the woo and just enjoy these rocks/gemstones for what they are. Extra fun can be got from researching each of these items online. It is hard choosing between the natural and tumbled varieties, they are both desirable.
I agree that they should have given more about the physical rock but it was nice to learn about the spiritual meanings behind rocks
My god, I love to watch these calendars every evening. Cherry this is the bestbidea you ever had!❤❤🎉🎉
I loved the rocks, the facts wasnt facting indeed.
I love that you take your time with each advent calendar. even if its repetitive like the Parry Hotter advent, you give each item time, energy, and a commentary just as we would if we were opening it ourselves, thankyou for that truly. I really enjoyed seeing the close ups of each rock/crystal, especially the mini geode, obsidian, and the rainbow fluorite
watching you gives me joy
Adventurine of any color helps prevent bad adventures and promotes good ones.
We appreciate your dedication and hard work. Keep working hard.
The Solar Plexus chakra is located in your stomach/abdomen region and I like how they corresponded lemon jasper for this one as the Plexus chakra is yellow in colour!
This is the energy centre for self confidence, self esteem, motivation, joy and being decisive. I’m a spiritual/psychic development teacher and my clients always want to know more about the chakras. Hope this helps!! ☺️✨
i like collecting crystals and rocks but not of any reasons i just love how beautiful they are. Nature really is the best artist.❤
I agree with you completely.
Thank you for unboxing this. I had thought of getting for my nieces and nephews but after seeing the descriptions I think I will pass.
I live in East Tennessee and was a real rockhound as a kid and I have actually been to the Unaka mountains in North Carolina where Unakite gets its name!
Hey Cherry my birthday is in October, Halloween to be exact. The birthstone of October is Opal. But because Opal is so expensive the cheaper stone is Pink Tourmaline. Hope this helps. Love your content!!! Keep up the awesome work!!!❤❤❤
I collect rocks and gems. It is a nice collection regardless. Great for any beginner.
I'm obsessed that this exists!!!
Rainbow fluorite was my personal favorite. It looked so magical when cherry shone that light on it.
Day 19 is called Dalmation Jasper. Leopard Jasper is red.
What a wild ride
Quote of the video "thats a lotta claims for a rock" 😂 gotta love cherry
Lava stone is also sometimes used to put fragrance oils on, it might be a bit more of a practical use for you
I love crystals I have quite a large collection that was part of the mind body and spirit collection that WHSmith did and a lot I added to it, from various crystal shops where I live.
But this calendar is misrepresented if it's saying for educational purposes, I agree with you on this.
The company making them should have put in info cards on geology and geography of locations and areas they are found like caves or even and interactive website so you can learn more about them or add a book with it all in attached to the back or being door no 24
Thanks to Cherry I just learned about turquoise and I'm happy, one of my mom's rings is turquoise and I wear it and take care of it for her now so to know it's a protection too is so fitting for my mom and makes my heart swell!!
I really appreciate this review. I was considering this for my nephew, but he would be disappointed to not learn about the physical properties of the rocks.
I love seeing you opening these boxes but I did missed the moment where you show all the items at the end... or maybe it is just me as was really excited about seeing them all out : )
This series is literally the best thing that happened to me this year. Thank you so much, Cherry ❤️
I love this! It is beautiful and so creative! I need to beg my mother to get me the advent calendar soon! I love your videos so much!!!
I like that you get the elastic because it can then make it into any size bracelet/anklet that you want and who knows maybe have some to make a ring too! Lol Great calendar and super cute!
I definitely agree with you, was waiting to learn where these rocks were made from and maybe how they were made...I would so get a hold of this company were it was sold to make them change there description...Great video
If you are interested into the science and you happened to be in London go to the Natural History museum. They have a laaaarge mineralogy collection that ks stunning and you will learn a LOT of stuff 👌
The amethyst I once found in nature, still have it. It's beautiful
I agree...if it was sold as a STEAM activity, then it was misrepresented. I have a small collection of crystals myself. I picked up a set of 8 (I think) a few years ago for five dollars. I put a few of them in a mesh bag to hang around my neck. The bag failed rather quickly. I even sewed up the rip, but it just ripped in another spot.
It's the best advent calendar so far.
Well the whole "educational" could be missunderstood but.. I did learn about the healing and energetic properties of the rocks. Did I learn about how the rocks were formed and such.. no so it is educational, maybe not in the sense you expected it to be. Big fan in Mexico, love all your videos and the advent calendar series are my favorites!
The rocks are cool and I like the stuff that they told us about the "witchy" stuff but I thought like you that we would be learning about the crystals and where they come from.
I actually have a Citrine Bud crystal. The one I have is white with a dark-ish amber-orange color and it's absolutely gorgeous.
Amethysts come in chevron and Amethysts Sage. The sage has Citrine in it. Wish the box included the African Bloodstone . Bloodstone has variety of green with strong color red mixed in. It's the Aries birthstone.
I totally agree with you!
Totally agree with you I think the National Geographic advent is more appropriate education wise… but this one does have beautiful stones
day 12's rock is actually Pumice. it is a volcanic stone but basalt is what hardened laval becomes and pumice is what happens if lava goes into the ocean. it's pretty light cause it is full of air and it should float. and i'm pretty sure due to the honeycomb of bubbles in it it's actually pretty fragile for a rock i mean.
Loved this calendar, but you’re right it’s supposed to be educational, and it was more spiritual. Loved the rainbow one and the amethyst.
I enjoyed this, but it was really misrepresented as educational. I agree with you.
You are right
I love being able to tap on this brand new notification of cherrys' video she's such a pleasure to watch she's so enthusiastic just as I would be opening this interesting educational and beautiful gemstone & quartz advent calendar, thanks so much Cherry and editor for blessing TH-cam with y'all's presence 😊❤❤
9:47 Girlie you gotta put the intention behind it! Without intention and purpose, it's just a pretty rock. Sit with it, meditate, vibe with it, put your energy into it. It's kind of like giving it instructions and your own energy.
Weird advent calendar lmao like you said hahah, it's almost like they had two advent calendars, one for STEM learning and one for spiritualism and they printed the wrong sheet on the flap!
I loved this one! I have collected stones since I was small. My parents didn't get a lot of exersice, if they took me with them on a walk, because I always had to stop for a stone. 🤣😂
You were so funny in this video! 🤣😍😘 Lots of love from Iceland.
EARLY!! I love this series so much I look forward to it every day. Love you Cherry!! ❤️
Lava stone is also called pumice. It floats in water until it gets water logged and then it will sink.