Designing with natural elements

I read an article in the September 2013 issue of Architectural Digest that intrigued me very much.  It's about using semi precious stones that are infused with energies and incorporating these elements into interior design by way of tables, wall tiles, flooring and however else your budget would afford.  I know it sound quirky or hippy-ish, but this is not a new movement from the dawning of the age of Aquarius...no these concepts of healing and energies have been around from the beginning of time.  It is only recently that we are seeing some of the most amazing technological advances like infusing semi precious stones with energies manually. 
Even Einstein knew that all things that affect the human body, good or bad, occurs in the energy field around us.
Here is how it works:
earth elements, like quartz, agate, Onyx...already naturally have energy, however, according to Energy Tools International...you can have those materials improved by adding or "infusing" Subtle Subatomic Energy or SSE to a special saline solution.
SSE is too difficult for me to explain and make sense out of but I understand it to be measurable energy. To learn more for yourself you can read "Subtle energy, the universe and us" by Yury Kronn Ph.D
Subtle Subatomic Energy has been proven to help a persons body counter the damaging effects of the radiation and negative energy from all the wonderful technology around us like our computers and cell phones and so on.

On a field trip to Chi Town we visited the Mart, in the Holly Hunt showroom I saw the most amazing little brown agate side table, when I looked at the price tag I was astounded to see $12,500.00!
 I wonder if it was infused with energies?  I know if I owned one of these sweet side tables...my energy would be through the roof!

http://www.hollyhunt.com/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=6883&ManufacturerID=29

 

Agate is a type of quartz that calcifies around a host rock, it shows a beautiful banding of layers that look almost translucent. It is said to bring confidence, health, wealth and long life just to name a few. 

 

 

There is the Onyx.  Like agate, Onyx is another type of quartz stone only it's bands are more like fishers or lines vs. the curved bands on the Agate.  Onyx has been died different colors for centuries and now in recent years has become a popular hard surface option for interior design that can be back lit for an incredibly beautiful and luxurious finish product like the floor tiles and reception counter in the pictures below.

  Onyx energy properties are said to deflect negative energy and encourage self control.

 

 

http://www.daginter.com/backlit-onyx-stone-glass/

 

Another semi precious stone the article talked about was Concetto Puro, which is a collection of handmade cut and bound precious stones by Caesarstone. 

The white Puro stones are calming, balancing and heal emotions. 

 

http://www.stoneholding.com/index.php?mod=MyDB&p=detail&product=387

This is an incredibly beautiful product called Concetto Puro, what a way to bring life to a plain white bathroom...backlight everything! 

So whether it is for residential or commercial applications, I would encourage any designer to incorporate these type of earth elements into their design (if budget allows of course) and consider the positive effects of infusing energies with any of these semi very precious stones.