Aquamarine: Improves expression, provides clarity of mind and helps calm the nerves. Good for strengthening the kidneys, liver, spleen thyroid and detoxing the body.  Aquamarine can be clear to semi clear and a pale blue/green in color.

Azurite: Known as the Decision Maker, it provides a protective shield against negative energy.

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Bloodstone: Strengthens and oxygenates blood stream. Enhances physical/mental vitality. Strengthens heart, spleen, bone marrow. Aids in balancing vitamin deficiencies. Reduces emotional and mental stress. "The Stone of Courage" - also for renewal of the physical mental and emotional bodies. Bloodstone is a powerful healer.  Bloodstone comes in a variety of colors, but is characterized by runs and flecks of deep red.

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Calcite: Calcite is a very common stone and named from its prime component of calcium carbonate. It predominantly comes in white, but is also found in a wide variety of colors. This is a softer stone and care should be taken when cleaning, avoiding abrasive cleaning and ultrasonic cleaners.  Many consider calcite to be an energy amplifier. It also is supposed to be a balancing agent for the assimilation of calcium in the body, therefore being useful in treating osteoporosis or problems with calcification of organs.

Calcite, Yellow: Yellow Calcite gets its warm honey color due to the presence of iron. It is considered an energizing stone that fosters grounding with courage and confidence. It is also believed to ease depression and facilitate mental clarity.

Carnelian: Carnelian is a form of agate and is typically a deep reddish, orange color and is usually semi transparent. It is thought to be a highly healing stone and aids in the healing of physical wounds and blood disorders.

Chalcedony: Chalcedony is a catch all term for many types of quartz with microscopic crystals. However when used in reference to gemstones, it is typically referring to semitransparent or translucent chalcedony with a solid color (commonly pale bluish-gray) and nearly wax like sheen. The color can also be white, blue, purple, pink, yellow, orange or red (but not orange-red, as that stone is known as carnelian). Blue and purple are the most popular hues.  This large family of stones also includes jasper, agate, carnelian, onyx, bloodstone, aventurine, chrysoprase just to name a few. They can come in solid colors or with patterns, and can be either translucent or totally transparent.  Chalcedony is somewhat more delicate than other types of quartz crystals and therefore can be subject to scratches and harsh chemicals.

Chrysoprase: Chrysoprase is prized for its rarity and opalescent apple-green color. Unlike most other green gemstones, which owe their color to chromium or vanadium, chrysoprase's color is derived from staining by nickel oxide.  Chrysoprase is quite often opaque, but the more translucent the gemstone, the better the quality. Much of the chrysoprase used for beads has a brownish matrix. Chrysoprase is easily worked and takes a fine polish. The stone's cheerful hue can fade in sunlight and when heated. Fading occurs when dehydration robs stones of their coloring agent, and as stones dry out, they lose translucency and luster. To restore these attributes, leave stones in wet cotton or take a bath while wearing your chrysoprase jewelry.  Metaphysical characteristics attributed to the gemstone include soothing heartache and loneliness, and promoting emotional balance.

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Flourite: "Stone of discernment" Clears the fog of illusion. Creates order out of chaos. Concentration, and clarity. Perfect health and order on every level. Purification and harmony. Flourite is a powerful healing stone. Assists the conscious mind and body in analyzing conditions and situations in a rational and non-emotional manner, it enables detachment of the mind from the emotions so that the thought process can utilize the intuitive in achieving a higher level of self understanding.  Flourite comes in a rainbow of colors, from pale blue, green, purple, yellow, clear and any combination of these, a truly beautiful stone.

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Garnet: Garnet is especially useful to help improve self confidence and increase our courage. It also assists in past life recall and is said to attract love.  Garnet typically comes in a deep burgundy color and is slightly transparent.

Gold: Gold acts as a stabilizer, balancer and grounder. It prevents personal and spiritual corrosion. Gold is an all purpose healer. Gold also attracts prosperity, stores and increases thoughts, emotions and energy.  The gold used in our jewelry is called 'gold filled', it is an extremely durable, more affordable alternative to pure gold. Cared for properly it will last the wearer a lifetime.

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Hematite: Hematite is a silvery, shiny opaque gemstone that almost looks like metal and is comprised of iron oxide.  Hematite is thought to inspire inner life and help to keep inward peace. Called the "stone of mental mastery," many believe it to aid clarity, balance, calm and reason, thus making it a grounding stone. It is also said to transform negativity into love. For this reason, it assists in the creation of peaceful, loving relationships. Hematite also is believed to enhance memory and intellect, strengthen the circulatory system and help in the treatment of blood and kidney disorders.

Howlite: Howlite is naturally white, often with a dark gray or black spider-web matrix. Howlite is inexpensive, and because it is so soft and porous it is easily dyed into rich hues to imitate pricier gemstones such as turquoise and lapis lazuli. It should be kept away from acids, solvents, rough handling and prolonged exposure to strong light.  It is known as the stone of memory, knowledge and progress, and is said to encourage reasoning, observation, discernment, patience and tact. It also is believed to eliminate pain, stress and anger, as well as balance calcium levels in the body, by aiding the absorption and distribution of the mineral.

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Jade: Strengthens the heart , kidneys and immune system. Helps cleanse the blood. Strengthens longevity and fertility. Aids in eye disorders and female problems. A powerful emotional balancer. Radiates divine, unconditional love. Clarity, modesty, courage, justice and wisdom. Peaceful and nurturing. Dispels negativity. Healing affinity will correspond to particular color of stone.  (Black & Green) The stone of longevity, offers healing of the body and spirit, used to maintain a health and well-being.  Solid to translucent. Jade may come in a variety of colors, green, blue, black, violet, white, yellow and a reddish and brownish variety. Each with its own slightly different use.

Jasper: Jasper is an extremely varried and versitle stone. The light colors are best for healing and darker colors are more grounding and can be used for protection. Jasper can also be used to further both the development and continuance of business pursuits - to provide for coordination of activities leading to an increase. It is also reported to give you the courage to speak out and the bravery to achieve personal independence.  Jasper is a form of semiprecious chalcedony, or microcrystalline quartz and is usually red, brown or green. Its patterns are usually more irregular and better defined than those of the other chalcedony variety, agate. Another difference between the two is that jaspers are generally opaque, while agates tend to be translucent, or at minimum will contain translucent bands. This distinction stems from the composition of the stones. Jasper contains microscopic "grains" of crystalline quartz and agate has microscopic "fibers" of crystalline quartz. Jasper derives its colorful patterns from other minerals present, and is often named according to its pattern. It has a dull luster but takes a fine polish, and its hardness and other physical properties are those of quartz. Jasper is often sealed with petroleum products. Its polish might wash away in water, so clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Jasper, Brecciated or Fire Jasper: Fire Jasper is a dramatic variation of Jasper, noted for its earthy shades of reds. It can also be permeated by darker bands and mottled red colors.

Jasper, Dalmation: Dalmation jasper aids memory retention and development of psychic ability.

Jasper, Fancy: A beautiful stone in creamy colors of green, beige, gray, lavender, pink or red swirls. It is said to be helpful to bring about tranquility and to help ease depression or if something is bothering you.

Jasper, Green: This stone is considered a great balancer connecting the physical and spiritual sides of a person. Some note green jasper doesn't follow the usual properties of green, such as fertility.

Jasper, Leopard Skin: This jasper is often referred to as rhyolite. It is mottled with red, yellow, brown and pinkish spots resembling a leopard's coat. It is considered a wonderful gemstone for bringing wanted things into your life.

Jasper, Ocean: This gemstone is reminiscent of the ocean with its wavy patterns of green-gray, white, cream, beige, brown, pink and maroon. Ocean jasper is believed to teach responsibility and patience, as well as help regulate breathing for meditation.

Jasper, Paintbrush: This stone takes its name from the dark lines and splashes across a light background, which looks much like paintbrush strokes. The lines are usually black, brown or red and the stone itself white, tan, gray or pink

Jasper, Picture:  Picture Jasper is actually a petrified mud with streaks of color (usually shades of brown) that look like landscapes, anything from desert sand dunes to rocky mountains to a dry riverbed. It is formed by mud that contains high levels of quartz that oozed and dripped into pockets of gas formed by molten lava. The heat from the exposure turns the mud solid almost instantly. Picture jasper is said to help with the re-evaluation of life's issues. It's believed to facilitate development and continuance of business pursuits and activities - it is an excellent aid for a successful business.

Jasper, Poppy: Poppy Jasper is a red, pink and black gemstone, named because it looks like a bunch of pink and red poppies. It is said to bring attunement to animals and heal animal allergies.  

Jasper, Red: With its acorn-red coloring and bark-gray stripes, this gemstone has a decidedly earthy quality. The stripes often seen in red jasper are quartz veins. The stone is used to regulate metabolic energy and promote physical stamina. It also is believed to have the ability to send negative energy back to the sender, the way a mirror reflects light.

Jasper, Yellow: The wonderful buttery color of this stone is extremely soothing, and is often used for problems with the stomach, intestines, liver and spleen. It is also said to offer protection on long journeys.

Jet: This organic material is a type of lignite coal, which is actually carbonized driftwood. Jet is usually warm to the touch and becomes electrically charged when rubbed with wool. It has a low to moderate hardness and is easily burned. It is extremely lightweight, making it ideal for large pieces of jewelry. Only clean jet with warm, soapy water.  Jet has historically been considered protective against illness, the evil eye and personal attacks. Jet is an important gemstone for the first chakra, thought to strengthen psychic awareness. England is the major source of jet, but other suppliers include Canada, France, Germany, Spain and the U.S.A.

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Labis Lazuli: In meditation it is useful in opening the Brow Chakra: higher guidance, intuition, and connection to higher self, overview, and decisions for good of all. Opens Throat/Thyroid Chakra: Self-expression, writing, creativity, dream insight. Lapis Lazuli can have a positive effect on anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, shyness, nervous system; speech, hearing, pituitary, lymph, inflammation, pain (especially head), and protection.  Lapis Lazuli is a medium to dark blue and contains gold pyrite and calcite infusions.

Labradorite: Brings clarity of thought and reveal your spiritual destiny to you. Can stimulate physical activity - kick start the energy to get started. Helps combine intellectual thought with intuitive wisdom. Said to bring forth each person's strengths.  Labradorite is a deceptively beautiful stone, at first glace appears as an opaque gray, however it is loaded with flashes of blue, green and yellow metallic iridescence. The stone is more fragile than many used in jewelry so should be treated with respect and harsh, abrasive cleansers should be avoided.

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Obsidian: Volcanic glass that has a very positive energy and magnifies this energy.

Obsidian, Black: Often called the 'Wizards stone; and much prized for its magical properties.

Obsidian, Golden: For protection and invigorating.

Obsidian, Green: Use with other stones to heal and charge them if they have been misused.

Obsidian, Mahogany: Reduces tension especially if stroked.

Obsidian, Rainbow: Contains the essence of the joy of life in all the colors.

Obsidian, Smoky: Helps with hearing defects.

Obsidian, Snowflake: Use for astral travel and clairaudience, absorbs negative energy and therefore is used to cleanse before crystal healing.

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Quartz: Thought to be the universal conduit. Amplifies, focuses, stores, transforms, energies. Perfect for focusing affirmations and prayers. Stimulates psychic perception. Teaches each person at their own level, and at their own speed. Empowers. Quartz is also said to be the universal healing stone, able to clarify what needs to be healed or balanced and assist in the transformation. The crystals are reputed to promote hope, happiness and optimism while awakening us to the beauty of nature.

Quartz, Amethyst: Guards against excess.

Quartz, Celestite: Calming influence.

Quartz, Citrine: Reinforces self-confidence.

Quartz, Rose: Emotionally, the gemstone is believed to bring gentleness, forgiveness, compassion, kindness and tolerance, to raise self-esteem and to remove fears, resentments and anger. Some also say it can heal and release childhood traumas, neglect and lack of love, in part by enhancing inner awareness. It is attributed the power to help with family reconciliations and ease overwhelming or unreasonable guilt. Physically, the gemstone is used to benefit the heart, circulatory system, fertility, headaches, kidney disease, migraines, sexual dysfunction, sinus problems, throat problems, depression, addictions and ear aches.

Quartz, Smokey: Balance emotions.  A filter and trap for those negative thoughts and emotions that are everywhere present. Keep one nearby where you work, bring one with you when you expect to be around negative people.

Quartz, White: Promotes healing, an energizer.

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Sodalite: Fosters harmony and communication.  Healing of emotions and physical body. An aid to transformation when used in meditation.

Serpentine: Serpentine is a translucent, waxy silicate of magnesium. It is usually some shade of green and is often called jade (ie: Green Jade or New Jade). However, serpentine is softer and less dense than most real jade. Its name is likely due to the fact that many varieties of this stone come in mottled colors and patterns on some types resemble snakeskin.  Many people believe that serpentine can help restore self-confidence, dispel fear and enhance meditation.

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Topaz: The "stone of the sun", allows one to focus their wishes and dreams into it, while it's many facets reflect, and powerfully beam them out to the universe for fulfillment. Intentional creation. Emanates light and warmth, and is a powerfully magnetic healing stone, absorbing tension, pain and disease. Attracts love and prosperity, as well as communication from other realms. Helps to break up stagnation of energy within the body, and assists with the elimination of toxins. 3rd chakra and higher. Stone of Taurus, Scorpio and Sagittarius. #3,#8, and #11 vibrations. Relaxes and balances.  One can focus their desires through this stone, visual images in the mind are transformed into universal messages. Enables communication from other realms in the universe.

Tourmaline: Brings healing power to the user. Excellent for balancing left and right brain, as well as all of the chakras. Gives the user discernment and "sight" into a given situation. Inspires and awakens. Attunes to chakra/s of like color. Stone of Libra. #6 and #7 vibrations.  Integrates and harmonizes left and right brain activity which enhances the person's psychic and medium ship abilities. Aids in balancing the whole person and the psyche.

Turquoise: "The sky is alive in the earth" Attunes the physical to the higher realms. Aligns all chakras, creating a clear channel for the nurturing, and creative energy of this sacred stone. Strengthens and calms the mind and body. A good general healer for all illnesses and excellent conductor (high copper). This gentle, cool, soothing stone is a Native American classic. Like amethyst, it protects and detoxes from alcohol, poison, pollution, x-ray/sun radiation. Ancient absorber of "negativity" and protection from the "evil eye." Brings wisdom. Helps anorexia, headache, fear, etc. Best when used with Silver. Used for healing on every continent! Androgynous, balances yin/yang. Manifests spiritual qualities, healing, friendship & love, luck & money.  Turquoise is found in light blue/blue-green. Turquoise is a sensitive stone and will fade in sunlight, sweat, oil, and dishwater...Avoid harsh chemicals such as bleach/chlorine.

Turquoise, Yellow: While not a true turquoise, it is a beautiful stone none the less. The stone is more likely a jasper or a serpentine. It typically is found in varying degrees of yellow, from bright, to pale to an almost green color. The black grain can also vary highly from being a small portion of the stone, to making up the vast majority of it.

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Unakite: This is a beautiful granite gemstone. The stone is a mix of red/pink feldspar, white/gray quartz and epidote (a pistachio-colored gemstone). Its coloring and compact, hard structure make it a nice stone for jewelry. Unakite is a hardy stone, the use of ultrasonic cleaners, steaming and soapy water are all generally safe methods for cleaning this stone. However, rough handling should be avoided.

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