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Gemstone Information

*This is NOT a complete list, but some of the most popular and well known natural gemstones*

AGATE is considered a protective stone. It is believed to attract strength and offer protection from bad dreams, stress and the draining of energy. Agate is said to balance energies and awaken talents.

AMAZONITE is believed to have a soothing and calming effect. It accomplishes this by dispelling negative energy and allowing us to let go of sadness and grief.

AMETHYST calms the emotions, encourages clarity of thought, and assists in attaining wisdom. Amethyst is a stone of the mind that brings calmness and clarity. Amethyst is said to attune its wearer with intuition, feelings and values. It has long been regarded as an aid to sobriety and is useful for combating alcohol, food and other addictions. It is also thought to ease obsessive-compulsive behavior.

APATITE is a gemstone of communication. It is believed to help stuttering, hypertension and to assist its wearer in overcoming sadness and grief. Apatite is said to help fight viruses and promote the blending of old with new in one's life.

AVENTURINE is a stone of opportunity that is believed to attract prosperity. Some advise keeping an aventurine in your left pocket when you are buying a lottery ticket or playing any game of chance.

BLUE TOPAZ is associated with courage and overcoming fears and obstacles. It is a traditional stone for writers, scholars, artists, and intellectuals since it is used to encourage higher thinking. It is said to ease mental anguish and promote fidelity, friendship, gentleness, and integrity.

CALCITE  is associated with all of the elements: Fire, earth, wind, and water. It is also believed to enhance all metaphysical energies and is known as both a grounding and protective stone. Calcite can help release energy and aid in balancing all of the chakras. Calcite can increase creativity in its wearer and it is also known as a stone of spirituality and wisdom.

CARNELIAN is an energizing gemstone, boosting your enthusiasm and bringing positivity and optimism to any plans you may have. It will encourage you to stop hesitating and get on with achieving your dreams and ambitions. If used as mediation or manifestation aid it can help create a desired new situation especially with relationships or change of lifestyle.

CHALCEDONY is considered a sacred stone by Native Americans, chalcedony nurtures and promotes brotherhood and goodwill. Chalcedony is said to alleviate hostility, irritability, and melancholy.

CITRINE is said to open the mind to new thoughts and balance impatience and restlessness. Citrine is thought to promote optimism. It also attracts abundance and is known as the "merchant's stone"; it is often placed where the business is conducted, not only to acquire wealth but to maintain it. It is also good for mental focus, endurance, and self-esteem.

DIOPSIDE is thought to be a cathartic stone that is believed by crystal healers to heal trauma by bringing forth cleansing tears. Diopside is believed to foster creativity, love, and commitment.

EMERALD is a traditional stone, and it is stated that emerald aids fertility, improves eyesight, and gives the wearer psychic powers. It is also believed to lift depression and relieve insomnia. Promotes self-knowledge, peaceful dreams, and encourages balance and patience.

FLUORITE is thought to balance and stabilize intuition. Regarded as an aid for learning and lateral thinking. Fluorite is believed to improve the ability to concentrate.

GARNET is regarded as the stone of passionate devotion; toward family, friends, the self, and purpose in life. Believed to stimulate the senses, and increase vitality and stamina. Garnet is thought to attract good luck in business ventures.

HEMATITE is known to calm a troubled mind and puts your spirit at ease so you can release any feelings of stress, tension, worry, or nervousness.

IOLITE is said to be the stone of inner vision. Believed to assist one in achieving a higher awareness level. Also thought to be useful for the elimination of debt and to increase financial responsibility.

JADE is a stone of serenity thought to alleviate anxiety, fear, and to promote good luck. Jade not only brings prosperity but encourages its wearer to hold on to money. A traditional charm for gardeners, jade is said to ensure bountiful harvests.

JASPER is a gemstone associated with relaxation, contentment, compassion, nurturing, and consolation. Jasper is said to relieve mental stress and help to achieve balance in life.

KYANITE is a calming stone; it helps to quiet the mind, dissolving emotional or spiritual confusion. Kyanite is said to be particularly good at dissolving anger and frustration.

LAPIS LAZULI is an ancient stone said to represent friendship and truth. Blue lapis lazuli gems are believed to help bring about harmony in relationships. It is a stone of wisdom and awareness.

MOONSTONE encourages communication by promoting clear thinking, inspiration, and receptivity. It also assists in the fulfillment of one's destiny. Long regarded as the gemstone for psychic abilities, wish-fulfillment, and balancing the emotions, moonstone is thought to work better on things that are needed rather than things that are just wanted.

OBSIDIAN is thought to be a powerful stone that can offer protection against negativity. It is sometimes called "the stone of truth" because it encourages the surfacing of secrets and hidden emotions. Additionally, obsidian is also thought to be a balancing and grounding stone. Traditional Indian belief systems associate obsidian with the root chakra, which governs sexuality and stability. Obsidian is also considered to be particularly useful for those suffering from depression or addiction.

ONYX is thought to have protective properties and to bring inner strength, self-confidence, and mental discipline to its wearer. Additionally, onyx is said to help to release negative emotions and alleviate fear and anxiety. Physically, onyx is believed to help in wound healing, childbirth, eye, and ear problems, and to benefit the skin, hair, teeth, and nails.

PERIDOT is thought to strengthen life, bring about prosperity, growth, and increase openness. Peridot is also believed to help one understand relationships and to alleviate depression, anger, fear, jealousy, and anxiety.

PREHNITE is a gem with a mystical aura. Prehnite is said to be the stone of remembered dreams, meditation, and prophecy.

ROSE QUARTZ is known as the stone of "gentle love", rose quartz brings peace and calm to relationships. Excellent for healing emotional wounds, removing negativity, and restoring harmony after conflict. Promotes appreciation of the arts.

SERPENTINE was thought to protect against disease and evil sorcery. Serpentine is a strong stone of meditation and it is believed to help its wearers find inner-peace.

SODALITE is said to bring logic, inner peace, and calming energy. It is also believed to protect its wearer from negative energy and to help those who wear it to see the positive sides of others.

SPINEL it is said that spinel is helpful for relaxation and releasing worry. Since spinel is one of the very few singly refractive gems, it has a purity of color that may be the basis for its symbolic meaning.

TANZANITE is a recently discovered gemstone, said to be connected with the traditions of the Masai tribe, who believe that it has healing properties. The Masai give tanzanite to newborn children since it is thought to represent life.

TIGER EYE is said to help convert anxiety and fear into practical logic and action. It is also believed to promote balance and strength in difficult times and to relieve doubt.

TOURMALINE is said to strengthen both body and spirit. It is believed to attract inspiration, aid concentration, encourage balance, and promote understanding. It is also thought to calm nerves, soothe grief, promote balance, and build self-confidence.

TURQUOISE is believed to attract money, success, and love. Turquoise is a stone of friendship in many cultures. Native Americans associated the colors of turquoise with the blue sky and the green earth. It is still seen by many today as being symbolic of our roots in nature.

ZIRCON has been believed to encourage spiritual growth and the promotion of wisdom. It is said that those who wear zircon will find beauty and peace.

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