A seven chakra bracelet with sunstone brings together the colours of the chakra system with the warm, glittering look of sunstone. Each bead represents one of the seven chakras, which in yoga and meditation traditions are described as wheel-like points along the body. In that tradition, the sunstone chakra link is usually with the sacral chakra. Many people simply enjoy the colours and the symbolism. If you are looking for a chakra bracelet now, our gold plated 7 chakra bracelet set is a colourful place to start.
Sunstone: colour and symbolism
Sunstone is admired for its bright, warm shimmer. It is a feldspar with tiny flat inclusions that catch the light and sparkle, an effect known as aventurescence, in shades from peach and orange to deep red-brown. In folklore it is traditionally associated with sunshine, warmth, optimism and leadership, and in some old stories it was linked with the sun gods. A bright sunstone bead is a pretty reminder of summer days.
A chakra or sunstone bracelet can be selected for its colours and the symbolism attached to its design. Some people use jewellery as a reminder of personal intentions. These meanings are traditional and personal, and we do not claim any physical or emotional effect.
What chakra is sunstone?
In chakra symbolism, sunstone is most often linked with the sacral chakra, the second chakra, which is shown in orange and sits just below the navel. Because of its golden tones, some guides also connect it with the solar plexus chakra (yellow), and a few with the root chakra (red). These links are based on colour: warm orange and gold stones are matched with the warm-coloured chakras.
Sunstone crystal chakra colours at a glance
A 7 chakra bracelet usually follows the rainbow order of the chakras. Here are the colours and the stones often used for each:
- Root (red): red jasper, garnet.
- Sacral (orange): sunstone, carnelian.
- Solar plexus (yellow): citrine, yellow jade, tiger's eye.
- Heart (green): green aventurine, jade.
- Throat (blue): blue lace agate, turquoise.
- Third eye (indigo): lapis lazuli, sodalite.
- Crown (violet or white): amethyst, clear quartz.
For more on what each colour stands for, read our guide to chakra bracelet colours.
How and when to wear a 7 chakra bracelet
A chakra bracelet is easy to wear every day, alone or stacked with other bracelets, and it makes a thoughtful gift for yourself or a loved one. To keep the beads looking good, remove it before washing, swimming or exercise.
- On its own: a fine strand like the chakra crystal cord bracelet adds a small row of colour on a dark cord.
- With a charm: the 7 chakra bracelet with gold plated leaf charm gives the beads a focal point.
- Stacked: a ready-made stack like the gold plated set gives a full, layered wrist.
Our current chakra bracelets use multicoloured beads in the chakra colours rather than a separate sunstone bead, so if sunstone's warm orange is what draws you, look for the orange bead in the row.
What is the crown chakra?
In chakra tradition, the crown chakra is the seventh, at the top of the head, and is associated with spiritual connection and a sense of something larger than ourselves. It is usually shown in violet or white, and it is just one part of the colour story told by a full chakra bracelet.
Questions and answers
What chakra is sunstone associated with?
Mainly the sacral chakra (orange). Some traditions also link it with the solar plexus and root chakras.
What is a sunstone crystal bracelet said to mean?
In folklore, sunstone is traditionally associated with warmth, optimism and leadership. These are symbolic meanings that people enjoy, not proven effects.
Can I wear a chakra bracelet every day?
Yes. Take it off for water, sport and sleep to keep the beads and elastic in good condition.
Which wrist should I wear a 7 chakra bracelet on?
Either. Some traditions favour the left wrist, but the most important thing is that it feels comfortable. Our post 7 chakra bracelets: beliefs, meaning and style covers this in more detail.
How do I tell real sunstone?
Natural sunstone shows tiny sparkling flecks inside the stone that shift as you move it. Evenly glittering glass with copper flakes, sometimes sold as "goldstone", is a man-made imitation.
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