AMBER - A very soft gem that originated as tree resins. Occasionally parts of plants or insects are trapped inside. Colors are light honey to golden red. It's special qualities are: purification, strengthening and soothing of the heart.

 

AMETHYST - A popular member of the quartz family that covers all shades
of lavender and purple. Said to be an excellent meditation stone and nicknamed
the “Bishop’s Stone”, amethyst has been reputed to encourage sobriety,
spirituality, inner peace, and to ease headaches.

 

AVENTURINE - Usually in all shades of green, this is a type of quartz
with mica inclusions. A strong healer for the physical body, alleviates doubt,
anxiety, stress. It’s also believed to be a lucky stone for adventure in that
it stimulates dreaming and making dreams come true.

 

BLACK ONYX - A solid black stone that absorbs negativity, protects from harm, and encourages self-control.

 

CARNELIAN - An orange to peach colored chalcedony. Utilized in many
ancient Middle East civilizations for a direct link between body and spirit,
strength of will, determination, success, and rulership

 

CITRINE - Pale yellow to deep gold, this member of the Quartz family is
useful in steadying the nerves, clearing thoughts, communication, warmth,
cheer, energizing, and realization of one’s Higher Self.

 

CORAL - The most popular colors are red and pink. A truly organic
substance, this fossilized skeleton of a sea creature has been used
extensively world wide for throat and lung ailments, protection from evil, and
as a balancer between the physical and emotional bodies.

 

GARNET - Named from the Latin word for pomegranate, commonly occurring
deep reds to purple red. The stone of fidelity, passion, faith, strength,
determination.
 

HEMATITE -Dark, silvery black on the outside and quite rusty red inside
when drilled. Regarded in ancient Babylon as the Stone of the Warrior, it
represents firmness, strength, sticking to your principles, dedication.
attraction and achievement.

 

HOWLIITE - White with gray inclusions a very soft stone that is easily
dyed to simulate other gems, especially turquoise. Creates and unmasks
delusion and illusion in one's life. Expands conciousness.
 

JADE - It has long been revered as the stone of peace, wisdom and true
love in China. Each color has its own special vibration. Green: long life,
true love, wisdom, serenity, practicality. Red: Especially good for women’s
health and physical stress. Yellow: Eases emotional strain. White: Relaxes
nervous situations. Black: Introspection.

 
JASPER – BROWN - This member of the quartz family is opaque in
all colors. Encourages stability, security.

 

JASPER – FANCY - This member of the quartz family is opaque in
all colors. Reorganizes emotional state, stabilizes shaky nerves.

 
JASPER – GREEN - This member of the quartz family is opaque in
all colors. Increases positive attitude and feelings of well being.

 
JASPER – YELLOW - This member of the quartz family is opaque in
all colors. Balances and tonifies intestinal organs, stomach, digestive tract.

 

LABRADORITE - Also know as spectrolite, it is a soft-hued variety of
feldspar, primarily dark gray with colored lights of golden green, electric
blue and violet. Encourages intuition, inspiration, mental activities.
 

LAPIS LAZULI - Colors from gray blue to deep, rich, cobalt blue. It is a true stone in its molecular structure as opposed to a crystalline mineral growth. There may be white streaks, clouds or gold flecks of pyrite. Powers attributed to lapis include wisdom, spiritual growth,
psychic ability, protection, and truth.


 

MALACHITE - All shades of green with black banding and circular patterns. Malachite is a softer gemstone and is often used for carved objects. It’s especially stimulating for the mind and a good concentration stone to help fix one’s direction for success in practical material matters.
 

MOONSTONE - Soft shimmering lights play over the surface of these white, peach, gray, and clear stones. The moon-like light changes with movement and illumination. Always known as a soul stone, it’s considered to be excellent for expressing and attracting love and kindness.
 

MOTHER-OF-PEARL - A lustrous pearly finish on creamy shell in beige and white, and sometimes in pink. It’s properties are thought to be good for organization, home life, and endurance.
 
OPAL - A very soft gem, opal comes in white, green and black. There often
appears to be shimmering rainbows captured within because it’s a very watery
stone. Useful for dream work, meditation, psychic development and given as a
gift of true love.

 
PEARL - one of the softest gems, coming to us from the living sea. A loving heart, self-acceptance, sensitivity and beauty are among it’s influences. Freshwater pearls are more potent than cultured sea pearls.
 

PERIDOT - Also known as the “Evening Emerald”, peridot, which is a light
yellow green gemstone, is good for confidence, nerves, fighting aggravating
conditions, and strengthening friendships.

 

QUARTZ -It has been called crystallized light , petrified ice, tears of
angels and the teardrops of Isis. Used universally as the emblem of purity,
strength, power and focus of healing forces, it is also utilized in meditation
and prayer. There are dozens of books with details of making tools and
ornaments from the quartz crystal. It is considered the most versatile and
positive of all gemstones.

 

QUARTZ – ROSE - A lovely pink translucent to transparent crystal,
gently permeating one with love for others, attracts love and admiration,
focuses one on self-improvement, enhances beauty awareness and energy.

 

SMOKY QUARTZ - All shades of brown and gray are found in smoky quartz. A very “comfortable” vibration that relaxes and strengthens at the same time. Smoky quartz grounds and clarifies at very basic levels, enabling one to change or remove the “deadwood” of the psyche and assume responsibility when beginning anew.
 

QUARTZ-RUTILATED - When tiny needles of silver or gold are found in
quartz, they are another crystal form called rutile. They convey a very
stepped-up energy that amplifies the quartz. Very positive! Gives new hope,
transmits uprightness, independence and spiritual greatness.

 

RHODOCHROSITE - Peachy to deep-watermelon pink with white swirls, this is a love attracting stone. It assists in dealing with, sorting out, and redirecting emotional energy, lessening trauma, and giving and receiving love.
 

RHODONITE - A heart stone. Rhodonite is usually found near silver when
it’s mined and is cotton candy pink to light rosy red with black, silver or
gold veins running throughout. It repels confusion and doubt, helps to mend a
broken heart, attract a new love, and strengthen one’s self-image.

 
SILVER - A good metal for healing purposes because it is in tune with
the energies of the body. Silver works best as a communicator, benefits
circulation and detoxifies the blood. Mental activity is clarified and you may
notice an increase in your ability to approach intellectual problems. It is
also known to lessen anxiety.

 

SODALITE - Navy blue to indigo with gray or white streaks, this stone is on the rise in popularity. It helps to create steadiness, aids in the regeneration of overly stressed organs and helps to repel fears, doubts, and guilt.
 

SUGILITE - Fairly new to the gemstone world, this lovely purple to sometimes pink stone lightens the spirit and heightens awareness on many levels. It is also good for meditation.
 

TIGER’S EYE - Golden brown with gold, brown and black lines in it. There is also a play of golden light over the surface. This is the most common and popular color, though red and blue are available. Tiger’s eye sorts through the mental levels to separate desires and helps in strengthening concentration.
 

TURQUOISE - Jade green (Chinese & African) to the popular sky blue color (the Americas), this stone has long been used as an amulet for travel, protection, and good luck. Many believe it will help prevent falls.
 

UNAKITE - Salmon pink and light olive or sage green, a compound stone to feldspar and epidote. It attracts new friendships and strengthens old ones.
 
VARISCITE - Green with aluminum colored deposits. Has an enlivening effect and lifts the spirit. Bestows a wakeful attitude, clear and rational thinking. Stimulates energy reserves, especially in the spring when many suffer from chronic tiredness.