Gemstone Information
Visit here often to learn more about the gemstones used in our jewelry designs. We will add more information as we use more gemstones in our designs.
Amethyst
Amethyst Gemstone meaning:
Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally
worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind. The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness" and amethyst is beleived to protect one from poison.
Power Stone:
It is used as a dream stone and to help insomnia. Put an amethyst under your pillow to bring about pleasant dreams, or rub it across your forehead to offer relief from a headache.
Protection Stone:
Ancient Egyptians used the amethyst guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It has been worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has long
been used to open the spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It is also
used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.
Wisdom Stone:
The amethyst is known as the Bishop's Stone and is still worn by Catholic Bishops. The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom. It is thought the amethyst is the perfect
stone to symbolize The Age of Aquarius.
Healing properties of Amethyst:
Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy. A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace.
The person to be healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing is being done. The healer
will place another piece of Amethyst on the area of the body in need of healing, the heart or lungs
usually.
Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in breathing problems. Amethyst crystal clusters
are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.
Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts placed in a window that receives sun most of the day are very beneficial to use in healing and to heal negativity in the home. Place Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts in moonlight and everyone in the home will be feeling calmer. Using an Amethyst as a meditation focus will increase the positive spiritual feelings. Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings. It also helps relieve headaches.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine Gemstone meaning:
March birthstone is aquamarine. Aquamarine gemstone enhances eyesight, perception,
creativity, inspiration, courage, reduces fears, sharpens intuition, a protection stone.
Ancient traditions say that wearing Aquamarine, will bring happiness to a marriage, for a
woman, it will bring joy and wealth. It will protect from seasickness and dangers at sea.
The meaning for Aquamarine comes from the Latin words for sea and water.
Power:
Aquamarine is a meditation stone, which encourages peace and harmony.
Aquamarine will allow one to recieve wisdom and to know truth. Aquamarine aids deep
courage through a heightened knowledge of oneself.
Aquamarine:
is a part of the Beryl family, and is closely related to the Emerald gemstone. Its colors range from a pale blue green to a bolder sea blue. Aquamarine subdues the throat chakra
for those whose throat chakra is overpowering them and causing them problems
(i.e. dominance in conversations, etc).
Aventurine
Aventurine Gemstone meaning:
You should never buy a lottery ticket without an aventurine in your left pocket. Lady Luck will be
in your left pocket. This is the stone of opportunity. Aventurine is known as the stone of chance or luck. If you gamble or play the lotto, keep this stone in your left pocket. Aventurine is mainly quartz, a quartzite, usually containing mica. It occurs in several colors including green, red and blue.
Green Aventurine:
is the stone of luck and chance. It is said to increase perception and creative insight. It is a heart chakra stone.
Blue Aventurine:
is an Aries stone that opens the third eye chakra. It is a powerful mental healer that
increases vitality and a positive outlook. This stone assists in self-discipline and developing inner strength.
Healing properties of Aventurine:
It is used to aid nearsightedness. Aventurine has a stabilizing effect on the emotions. It is
excellent for teenagers.
Carnelian
Carnelian Gemstone meaning:
Carnelian (also sometimes referred to as cornelian) is found primarily in India, as well as various
sites in South America. It is a variety of chalcedony. The most favorable pieces are a deep red to
red-orange hue. Carnelian has a long and storied past, and was once considered strictly the property of the noble class. People holding a high social status were often buried with this gem stone. Want more pep in your life? Keep a carnelian with you and feel the energy flow to you. Carnelian is used for these benefits:
gives energy
protects from bad vibrations
guards against poverty
helps give a sense of humor
calms the temper
Healing properties of Carnelian:
Carnelian is an energy booster. It helps the insecure person to find strength within them so they can come into their own. It is said to increase the appetite.
Citrine
Citrine Gemstone meaning:
Citrine is a yellow-to-golden member of the quartz mineral group. A deep golden variety from
Madiera Spain can resemble the costly imperial topaz gem stone, which is one reason that citrine
is a popular birthstone alternative to those born in November.Citrine has been called the "stone of the mind". Ancient cultures believed that placing a citrine on the forehead of an elder would increase his psychic power.
Money energies of citrine:
Citrine is known as the lucky "Merchants Stone". If you are in any type of sales, just put a citrine in the cash drawer and watch what happens. Also used by healers to:
increase self esteem
protect from the negative energy from someone else's abuse
open the mind to new thoughts
promote clarity of thought
Healing properties of citrine:
Citrine can help with digestion. It is beneficial to the endocrine and digestive system - cleansing, purifying and eliminating poisons that have built up. Citrine has the power to calm and soothe
distressed conditions. It offers help with depression, digestive problems (including constipation
and diabetes). It will give joy and love to the owner.
Sources of citrine:
Sources of citrine include Brazil, Bolivia, several African countries and parts of the Soviet Union.
Coral Red
Red Coral meaning:
Coral has been called the 'garden of the sea'. It was once believed to be a plant, but is now known
to actually contain living animals called polyps. Coral is the result of accumulated skeletal masses
from these polyps. Red is considered the most sought after color but coral also can be found in pink, white, yellow and black. Records dating back thousands of years confirm that coral was used in decorative art objects. It was believed to prevent ill fortune and offer protection from skin disease when worn as a necklace. Dreams about coral are believed to foretell recovery from a long illness. Ancients believed that Mars was composed of red coral. Coral is a good aid for meditation or visualization.
Healing properties of coral:
Coral symbolizes life and blood force energy. Dark red coral is used for heating and stimulating the
bloodstream. Pink shades restore harmony to the heart. It is used as an aid to depression, lethargy or deficient nutrition.
Sources of coral:
Locations where coral can be found include the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Australia, the
South Pacific, the waters of Japan, and Africa.
Diamond
Diamond is the hardest known natural material and the third-hardest known material after aggregated diamond nanorods and ultrahard fullerite. Its hardness and high dispersion of
light make it useful for industrial applications and jewelry.
Diamonds are specifically renowned as a material with superlative physical qualities —
they make excellent abrasives because they can be scratched only by other diamonds,
Borazon, ultrahard fullerite, or aggregated diamond nanorods, which also means they hold
a polish extremely well and retain their lustre. About 130 million carats (26,000 kg) are
mined annually, with a total value of nearly USD $9 billion. About 100,000 kg are synthesized annually. The name diamond derives from the ancient Greek adamas (αδάμας; “invincible”).
They have been treasured as gemstones since their use as religious icons in ancient India
and usage in engraving tools also dates to early human history. Popularity of diamonds has
risen since the 19th century because of increased supply, improved cutting and polishing techniques, growth in the world economy, and innovative and successful advertising
campaigns. They are commonly judged by the “four Cs”: carat, clarity, color, and cut.
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Garnet
Garnet:
The Garnet is known as the stone for a successful business. If your business is not as good as it should be, just put 3 or more garnets on your desk. It is believed that if a garnet is put under a pillow it will cure depression. Garnets can be used to make a person popular and have self-esteem when worn as jewelry. It helps protect one on trips. Garnets bring constancy to friendships. Garnets are also known for stimulatingsuccess in business.
Types of Garnet:
Garnets are a related group of minerals. Members of this group include: almandine (red to violet red);spessartite (yellow, rose, or orange to reddish-brown); pyrope (deep red); grossular (white, yellow, yellow-green, brownish-red, orange or black); andradite (colorless, yellow-green, or brown to black). The most prized garnet is an emerald green variety called demantoid and is a member of the adradite group.
Healing properties of Garnet:
Garnet comes in many colors, but now we will speak only about red Garnet. The Garnet is
associated with the thyroid and spleen. It helps cleanse and purify both when held over the area.
The Garnet is usually held in the hand or placed on top of the head when searching or meditating
on past lives. Information that is beneficial and helpful will usually be released for the searcher.
The Garnet is a stone of purity and truth as well as a symbol of love and compassion. The
information released in a search may be painful, but it will always be what the searcher needs.
The Garnet will help everyone's security level and spiritual awareness.It can help increase the
sex drive.
Sources of Garnet:
Currently, the world's largest supply of garnets is the continent of Africa. In December 1996,
a student in Central Australia discovered what is thought to be the largest single garnet ever
found - measuring nearly one hundred feet across! Other sources of garnet include India,
Soviet Union, Brazil and the United States.
Goldstone
Red Goldstone Gemstone meaning:
Goldstone is a man made gemstone that has been around since the European Rennaissance.
Early monks working at a glass factory near Venice, Italy were practicing alchemy when molten copperaccidentally tipped into a molten glass container. This crystallized into thousands of tiny crystals and formed a melt with golden light sparkles. This is how the first goldstone came about. Though it is not technically a gemstone, it is often referred to as one.
Red goldstone is associated with vitality and energy. Goldstone is an energy stone.
Hemetite
Hematite meaning and properties:
Hematite is used to improve relationships. If you need your personal relationship to be better,
carry a hematite with you always. The name comes from the Greek word for blood. It has been
used as an amulet against bleeding, and so is known as the "blood stone". When arranged like
the petals of a flower, it is referred to as the "iron rose". Native American folklore states that war
paint made from hematite will make one invincible in battle. People in the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries wore hematite jewelry during mourning. Scientists of the Mars Exploration
Rover Project believe that deposits of hematite on Mars may help prove whether large amounts of liquid water ever flowed on Mars' surface. They say that where water was, life may have had a
chance to thrive as well. Hematite is good for increasing intuition. In jewelry it is best in a ring
worn on the left hand.
Healing properties of Hematite:
Hematite stimulates iron absorption in the small intestine, which in turn improves oxygen supply to the body. It can be in direct contact with the skin, but results in inflammation for some people,
so test it carefully on yourself before use.
Sources of Hematite:
Brazil is the most important source of hematite. Other sources include: China, Canada, England, and Germany.
Red Jasper
Red Jasper Gemstone meaning:
A strong protection gemstone, red jasper is known to protect against hazards of the night.
Red jasper is very lucky for actors. Jasper is one of the oldest known gemstones.
It is mentioned in the Bible several times. Jasper is a strong securing gemstone.
It is a stability gemstone. It is a powerful protection against things that are not good
for you and it eases emotional stresses, making it a wonderful gemstone to have in your home.
Jasper gives one the courage to speak out and have personal independence.
It also protects from fears in the night. Red jasper is thought to help balance the energy in the body. All jaspers help balance the emotional energy in the body.
Healing properties of Jasper:
Jasper comes in many colors. All colors of Jasper will help balance the vibrations of the body.
Jasper is slow to show a change to the person, but is such a basic "good" stone that one should
always have it on hand. Red Jasper helps with the sense of smell. It also promotes physical energy.
Malachite
Malachite Gemstone meaning
Malachite is believed to be a strong protector of children. It is said to protect the wearer from accidents and protects travelers. Malachite has been used to aid success in business and
protect against undesirable business associations. It is a stone of balance in relationships.
Malachite is always green, usually in banded tones varying from very dark green to a mellow green.
Most malachite comes from Zaire, Chile and Australia. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans
used malachite for jewelry and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was used to protect children from witches and other dangers.
Healing properties of Malachite:
Malachite is a stone that should not be used for physical healing. Malachite has been called the "mirror of the soul". It is variable in its condition. It reaches the inner feelings of the person and
reflects what is there, negative or positive. It is so beautiful that one would like to wear it in jewelry,
but caution must be used when wearing Malachite. It will always reflect how you feel, if you feel negative don't wear Malachite. It reminds us that we have a dual nature and it is up to each person
to know and rule his own person. To help get rid of nightmares, keep a piece of Malachite in your bedroom. Use with copper to increase the power of malachite.
Rose Quartz
As seen here in our Trinity Rose Bracelet: Rose Quartz, Citrine, Amethyst are the gemstones used.
Rose Quartz Gemstone meaning:
Your marriage can have more sparkle and fire when you keep a rose quartz under your pillow.
You will look younger too. Rose quartz is known as the love stone. It helps the user feel a
strong sense of self-worth, therefore being worth love. Rose quartz is the stone of universal love.
It is also the stone of love in marriage. When worn in jewelry the wearer feels a sense of self-worth.
Healing properties of Rose Quartz:
Rose Quartz has a gentle vibration of love for the owner. It gives inner peace and helps in all matters pertaining to love in all its forms. Rose Quartz opens the heart to love. It also helps as a rejuvenator to the skin. It is a lovely stone for a young person. It is said washing the face in water charged by rose quartz will help fade winkles and keep the skin young.
Sodalite
Sodalite Gemstone meaning:
Sodalite brings inner peace. Keep sodalite in your pockets and in every room of your house,
so its peaceful properties will flow all around you.
Sodalite is a dark blue stone with white calcite interspersed. It is sometimes confused with
lapis lazuli as it also has small specks of pyrite in it. The largest deposit of sodalite is in Brazil.
Sodalite is the stone of athletics, as it stimulates endurance. It is said sodalite will harmonize the
inner being or the conscious and subconscious mind. Sodalite promotes peace and harmony.
Sodalite is extra lucky for writers.
Healing properties of Sodalite:
Sodalite is associated with the thyroid. It is perfect in a necklace. Wear it when you want to loose
a few pounds. It helps in communicating and will give confidence to speak more.
Smoky Quartz
Smokey Quartz Gemstone meaning:
Smokey quartz is nature's stone of endurance. If you need a extra boost, carry a smokey quartz
gemstone with you. It promotes:
Personal pride and joy in living
Creativity in business
Opens the path for perception and learning
Smokey Quartz is a protection stone that cleanses and clears negative energy.
Smokey Quartz is a grounding stone that transmutes negative energies and facilitates your ability to get things done in the practical world. It enhances organizational skills and is good to have around in the workplace or home office.
Healing properties of Smokey Quartz:
Smokey Quartz is connected with the sounds of the universe. It makes you more aware of sounds including telepathic sounds. Smokey Quartz helps relieve depression.
Tigers Eye
Cat's Eye (Tiger's Eye, Falcon's Eye or Hawk's Eye) gemstone meaning:
Cat's eye lets you see everything. Use the cat's eye for insight and you can be a very lucky person.
When used in jewelry the cat's eye may bring good luck and protection from the evil eye to the wearer. It also known to bring clear thinking and insight.
Healing properties of Cat's Eye:
Tiger's-eye or Cat's-Eye is a stone for the mind, not the body. This is a powerful stone and must be used carefully. Tiger's-eye has the power to focus the mind. It will cause the mind to have feeling
of oneness and feel more direct in all thoughts. It makes one aware of one's own needs related to
the needs of others. This is a very deep process and not all are capable of using the energy of the
Tiger's-eye correctly. It should be worn as a bracelet or ring set in silver and worn on the right side
of the body. A personal symbol carved in Tiger's-eye is excellent for the spiritually advanced to
use in meditation.
Turquoise
Turquoise Gemstone meaning:
Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets, and was also known as a symbol of wealth
in many ancient cultures. Strength, protection from harm, psychic sensitivity and connection
to the spirit world. If given a turquoise by a loving friend, that stone would protect the wearer
from negative energy and bring good fortune. The turquoise is the symbol of friendship. It also
brings peace to the home.This stone is a very personal and meaningful stone to one who wears it. Turquoise takes on the characteristics of the owner. Turquoise carries great wisdom of basic truth within it. It is one of the oldest stones known. This is a stone that a person must learn to attune to instead of the stone attuning to the person. It is important that the owner of a Turquoise give it the proper attention.
Healing properties of Turquoise:
Neutralizes overacidity
Alleviates rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, viral infections
Increases growth, muscular strength
Alleviates pain, relaxes cramps
Contains anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects
Application: should be worn on the solar plexus
Use with copper to increase the power of turquoise.
History of Turquoise:
Turquoise is a stone that has been prized for many years. The ancient Egyptians used turquoise in jewelry. Turquoise is greenish-blue or pale sky blue. The name means "Turkish stone" as it came
to Europe by way of Turkey. Turquoise was mined more than 6,000 years ago in Sinai. The best
turquoise comes from Iran, but not much is exported now. Much turquoise comes from Mexico and
the United States today.