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Gemstone Meanings
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Agate: Harnessing a fortress of healing powers, the agate stone embodies all that is power and strength. Common soothing agents for upset stomachs and depleted energy levels, agate's medicinal properties make the stone something to be revered.
Aventurine: As a creative and communicative stimulant, the aventurine quartz stone tends to ignite a uniquely expressive attitude within its owner. Aventurine is often referred to as green quartz.
Amber: Fossilized from ancient tree resin, amber has a uniquely rich back story. Alleviating feelings of depression, extracting diseases, and depleting negativity are just a few of the traits that make this wise old stone a fast-acting healing agent.
Amethyst: As the official birthstone of February, amethyst's multi-faceted crystalline quartz pallett is something to be admired. But as aesthetically divine as the stone may be, the true value of amethyst lies in its calming demeanor, eliminating the urge for its owner to indulge in harmful vices.
Azurite (Lapis Linguis): Of all the various gems, no stone yields more meditative zen than the azurite stone. Nurturing an intuitive psychic ability within its owner, as well as keener sense of vision, the stunning malachite stone embodies a much higher level of awareness.
Blue Lace: Calming, innocent and ethereal, the blue lace agate stone is the true emodiment of joy, peace and serenity.
Calcite, Clear: Defined by its stunning levels of energy and intellect. Clear, crisp and dazzling to the eye, calcite cleanses and expands your energy field, leading to spiritual enlightenment.
Carnelian: As one of the defining gems of highly intelligent Virgos, the carnelian stone is a beacon of positive energy. Believed to still the blood, calm tempers and increase endurance with its gentle gradiation from orange to reddish-brown, carnelian is one of the most dependably durable stones.
Charoite: Defined by its dazzling array of swirling lavender, violet, white and grey, trademarking the stone with a uniquely youthful beauty. Charoite is believed to enhance confidence, accelerate spiritual growth, and increase the ability to love. Many believe the stone received its title from the "chary", Russian for "charming" and "magical", impression the stone instills within its owner.
Citrine: One of the birthstones of November and tenacious Scorpios, citrine known for improving mental powers, aiding in self-discipline, and countering self-destructive tendencies within its owner.
Coral: Originating from the skeletal remains of marine life beneath the depths of the ocean, coral is a stone renowned for its soothing, healing and protective properties. Staying true to its organic, energetic properties, coral instills a certain level of passion, zest and strength within its owner, making the stone something to be revered.
Garnet: The birthstone of January and quietly inquisitive Aquarius, garnet is the most patient of stones. Healing damaged relationships and instilling energy within its owner, garnet is a gem with tremendous balance and stability.
Goldstone: A man-made stone that originated in Italy. Goldstone has a glittering appearance that enhances the look of handcrafted jewelry.
Hematite: A powerfully meditative stone, hematite is believed to "open" its owners to a more self-guided, strong-willed and inventive life path.
Howlite: Named after its discoverer Henry How, it is known for its rich luster and exquisite polish. Howlite is a combination of pure white with black veins; highlighting the beauty and balance of opposite color. Howlite has high calcium content for strong, healthy bones and teeth.
Jade: An enticingly mystical gem, it is the stone of dreams. Jade allows its owner to extract wisdom through dreams, and funnel that wisdom into making some of life's biggest decisions.
Jasper: An immensely powerful healing agent. As a true spiritual warrior, jasper grounds, strengthens and protects its owner from negative energy.
Lapis Lazuli: The stone of wisdom and fortitude. Believed to enhance its owner's decision making and diplomatic skills, the lapis lazuli embodies a more analytical, inquisitive demeanor. The stone is also believed to increase psychic abilities.
Malachite: Famous for its radial banding and vibrant green exterior. Popular for its use in Southwestern-style jewelry, malachite was also popular in the past with the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It was worn as a good luck charm to keep away danger and illness. It is believed to balance and stabilize ones emotions.
Moonstone: A uniquely expressive stone, known for its emotional attunement and balance. On top of its incredibly expressive qualities, moonstone is said to enhance psychic development and dream recognition.
Moss Agate: A gem known for its unique blend of mossy greens and browns, it is a distinctly earthy stone. Used by midwives to soothe women in labor, moss agate is abundant in healing and cleansing properties. The stone also allows its owner the unique ability to reduce weather sensitivity.
Obsidian: A stone with an incredibly bold hue, possesses the ability to awaken dormant potential within its owner. Obsidian further helps its owner to manifest it through a meditative understanding of self.
Onyx: Known to be a stone of superior serenity, onyx harnesses the potential to wick away negative emotions and energy from its owner.
Opal: It has most commonly been revered for its incredibly colorful array. Opal is a semi-transparent, solidified mineral composed of silicon and water. Opal derived its title from the Latin word "Oplus", meaning precious stone. As the primary birthstone for October, Opal is said to release self-consciousness, allow spontaneous action, and awaken mystical qualities within its owner.
Pearl: Renowned for its unique ability to instill serenity and deliver emotional balance to its owner, pearl is a stone of purity and integrity. The treasured marine gems are also said to aid in the body's calcium and nutrient development.
Peridot: As one of the birthstones of August, peridot believed to help purify the body and aid in physical regeneration. The stone is also said to emit clarity and focus within its owner's thoughts, making peridot a truly cleansing gem.
Picasso: A kind of marble, encompasses a wide variety of earthy, bold hues. With colors ranging from black, tan, yellow and white, this beautiful stone embodies a miraculously strong - and healing - spirit. Synonymous with the passionate Sagittarius, the stone helps to stimulate the circulatory system, reduce anxiety and stress, and assist in digestion, regulation, and metabolism. The picasso stone has also been used in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, and to promote weight loss.
Pietersite: A variety of tiger eye, pietersite emits an incredible iridescent quality. The mineral can be used to stimulate the pituitary gland and various other endocrine glands, as well as help to reduce blood pressure, invigorate sex drive, and regulate internal body temperature.
Pink Mussel Shell: A freshwater material originating in the warm waters of the Mississippi Basin, pink mussel shell has a refreshingly feminine feel. Known for its soft pink hue and iridescent shimmer, the stone exudes an incredibly warm, pleasant demeanor.
Quartz: Believed to boost healing of the body, mind, and spirit, quartz is a beacon of psychic energy. Known for its transluscent gleam and sturdy build, the stone posesses an abundance of mystical qualities.
Rhodochrosite: Known for its angelic rosey hue, rhodochrosite is believed to strengthen self-identity within its owner. The stone is also said to help heal deep emotional trauma and balances with a loving vibration.
Rhodonite: Famous for its sweet pale-pink color, rhodonite is said to help assist its owner in realizing full potential, as well as increase self-confidence. The stone is also said to aid in the formation of lasting friendships, as well as instill a certain level of compassion for humanity.
Rose Quartz: Another softly colored crystal, rose quartz is said to help its owner love themselves and those around them. The stone is also known for being an extremely sturdy healing agent.
Ruby: A powerful energizer, ruby is said to improve creativity and stimulate loving and nurturing emotions within its owner. Defined by its bold rouge hue, the ruby stone is as eye-catching as it is invigorating.
Sapphire: With its piercingly confident hue, sapphire increases intuition and communication abilities, as well as instills peace of mind and zen within its owner.
Smokey Quartz: A dazzling bold array of earthy golds, browns and coppers, smokey quartz strengthens the body, dispels fears and dissolves negative energy and emotional blockages.
Sugilite: Known for its alluring violet hue, sugilite is believed to help its owner understand his or her ultimate destiny and maintain an internal spiritual balance. Sugilite is also known for being a powerful meditation stone.
Tiger Eye: Known for its golden highlight on a brown canvas, tiger eye is extracted from the crevices of the South African mountain landscape (but can also be found in Australia, India and California). The tiger eye stone is believed to instill courage and a level head within its owner.
Topaz: The mystical birthstone for November, topaz is said to increase wisdom, self-confidence and creativity within its owner.
Turquoise: The birthstone of December, turquoise is one of the most revered stones in the gem kingdom. Believed to bear good fortune, strength and defense against illness to its owner, the stone has originations in ancient Europe. Over the course of hundreds of years, the stone migrated with some of the first European settlers into the hands of Native Americans, who have transformed the piercingly blue stone into some of the most prized, and admired, pieces of jewelry.
Unakite: A soft-hued stone, unakite is known for its incredibly balanced qualities. The stone is said to aid in mainifesting love, creativity and emotional awareness within its owner.
Metals
Sterling Silver: A metal comprised of a unique blend of 92.5% silver, and other minerals. Although any metal can make up the 7.5% of the non-silver component, years of study have shown that copper is the most compatible. It aids in the solidity and durability of the metal without harming its gleam or shine. Due to its durability, sterling silver is used not only for jewelry, but for various household accessories as well. Sterling silver is known to last a lifetime with proper care.
Gold: One of the most traditionally prized gems on the planet, has no shortage of history on earth. Countless plots of earth have been dug, wars fought, and hearts won with the help of gleaming gold. Gold is rumored to have a bounty of mystical and healing properties.
12 Karat Gold Filled: A metal with no shortage of awe. The color will never fade, change, or wear off. Built off brass and various other minerals, the stone emits an incredibly lustrous, shimmery finish. 12 Karat Gold Filled behaves the same way as gold, as both have an aggressive masculine vibration. Gold is said to "lift" its owner from feelings of depression or futile emotions, clearing the body of negative angst.
