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Silver History and Uses
In the chakra system, silver is linked to the sixth
chakra or "third eye", associated with self awareness, insight, truth
and wisdom.
Amber
Once upon a time there were pine forests that made so much resin huge pools of it lay in puddles on the forest floor. Sometimes insects and small creatures got trapped in it and lay there over millions of years and became fossilised. Amber is a relatively soft stone, named by the Greeks after the sun, whose colours it shares. Amber comes from the Baltic and also Russia. The colour of amber reminds us of the sun and its warmth and comfort and as such is helpful for those who are invalids or recovering from illness and injury. It is as if it focuses the suns energy in a positive, healing way. Good for those who are depressed and lacking in energy. Copal is an imature form of amber that isn't fossilised, it's beautiful but not as expensive or hard wearing as real amber. Beware of really cheap "ambers" because it is highly likely they are copal. To see my amber jewellery click here.
Amethyst
Amethyst jewellery can be found here. Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a type of Beryl, it's name basically means sea water and it has that lovely blue/green colour. Aquamarine is said to help communication and intellectual undertakings. It's calming influence is useful in times of stress and challenge, such as exams and driving tests! The soothing, calming qualities of it make it helpful in meditation in stilling the mind. The Romans believed it was helpful for people with stomach, liver and throat problems. To have a look at some aquamarine jewellery click here.
Blue Lace Agate
History and Uses It is a banded, blue form of Agate, found mainly in Southern Africa. All agates are actually made up of very, very,small quartz crystals. Mystical and Healing properties A very gentle, loving and soothing stone, good for nerousness and agitation. It is associated with the throat chakra and is therefore useful as an aid to communication, for teachers, politicians, police and others whose jobs require the use of tact and persuasion. Because of its helpfulness in communication is it also used for those with speech difficulties, especially those linked with nervousness, such as stammering. Said also to help with arthritis. Blue Lace Agate isn't too common, when I do have some in though it will be in the general sections.
Blue Chalcedony
Blue Goldstone
Technically speaking this "stone" really shouldn't be listed here as it's entirely a man made creation BUT I'm taking the liberty of including it because it's just so beautiful and I love handling and looking at it. It also goes with silver just superbly! It is made by adding copper salts to molten glass. The molten glass melts the copper back to a sparkling metal form and the stone ends up looking like the most fabulous starry night you have ever seen. I personally find it very inspirational and uplifiting to look at and wear it as much as I can. There is also a "goldstone" which is a orangey, gold colour and made in the same way but for me it doesn't have the beauty or power of the blue variety. The story is that goldstone was first discovered by alchemists (people looking for ways to create gold from base metals and other elements). Because of this association is was once known as the Sorcerers Stone. It's been known to man since the 1500s and prized as an ornament ever since. It's properties are those of lifting depression, reducing tension and anxiety. It is a very strong and positive stone to wear. On the physical level it is said to help with stomach tension and the copper in the stone is said to help with pain and inflammation. When I have blue goldstone items in they are in the general sections.
Carnelian
History and Uses Another stone from the quartz family, usually bright orange to reddish orange, and is translucent to clear. Sometimes called the "actors stone" as it is said to help memory. Mystical and Healing Properties Known to help increase confidence, especially helpful when starting out in new ventures or a new job, it gives you the energy and motivation to see the challenges through. A stone often given to give "good luck". Physically, it has been used to heal sores, rejuvenate tissues and cells, rheumatism, kidney problems, gall stones, colds, pollen allergies, and neuralgia. Associated with the spleen or saccral (2nd) chakra it is believed to help with fertility and potency, also with the problems of menopause and the menstrual cycle. Carnelian items can be found in the general items sections.
Citrine
Emerald
Beautiful stone from the Beryl group. Highly prized and expensive. A stone said to promote mental balance and well being as well as being good for physical healing. Historic beliefs said it could cure blood disorders and act against poisoning. A general talisman for wealth and good fortune as well as insight into issues of the heart and love, leading to happiness and harmony in marriage. You can see my emerald jewellery here.
Garnet  History and Uses The name garnet is from the latin word granatus which originated when garnet grains in rock were compared to the dark red seeds of the pomegranate fruit. Used to be called carbuncles in ancients times and mentioned in both the Bible and Koran. In 1892, the Hunzas used bullets made of garnet against the British troops in Kashmir, believing them to be more deadly than lead. Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January and the symbolic gemstone for the 18th wedding anniversity. Garnets come in all colours apart from blue, although the most popular and well known colours are in the red spectrum. Magical and Healing Properties The different types of garnet are supposed to have different healing properties but the general uses of garnet are for building self confidence and increasing courage and creativity. Physically it is believed to help with the bones and spine, heart lungs and blood system. Because of it's red colour garnet is also believed to aid passion and help love and friendships develop. Linked to the first chakra. believed to extract negative energies from the chakras and change the negativity into positivity. You can find my stock of garnet jewellery here.
Gaspeite
Gaspeite is a newly recognised (1966, first named and described in Canada, where it was named after the Gaspe Penninsular) stone. It is also fairly rare and a very distinctive, almost neon green colour. The earliest uses of it are documented in Australian Aborginals, who used the stones for good luck when going on "walkabout" at the time of puberty. So might be good stone for a young person leaving home for the first time or for those going on a life changing journey. Because of it's newly discovered status there is little folklore associated with its use but most writers say it helful to the heart chakra and for circulatory problems, gallbladder and respiratory problems. Psychologically it is said to help with self confidence, emotional intuition and the development of friendships.I don't often have gaspetite in but when I do it will be in the general items sections.
Haematite or Hematite
The association of haematite with the blood is obvious. The colour of blood is mirrored by the deep red colour of iron ore, both colours of course coming from the presence of iron. Consequently, it is said to be helpful in the treatment of blood related disorders ranging from anaemia to nose bleeds and menstrual problems to heart disorders. On a psychological level it is said to help with mental clarification and problem solving, a good stone for scientists and mathematicians. It is also said to help diffuse stress and anxiety, bringing clarity of thought to a confused and muddled mind. Many people suggest carrying a small heamatite tumblestone in your pocket when going into stressful or challenging situations to help keep you calm and alert, also for journeys to help overcome travel sickness. Hematite items can be found in the general items sections.
Hawks Eye
Jade
History and Uses Alternative birthstone for March and for the 12th, 30th and 35th wedding anniversary. The most valuable Jade comes from Burma and is an intense emerald green colour. Ancient people thought that wearing jade would increase body strength and add longevity for them Jade was also a symbol of love and virtue. Used for decorative purposes from well before 5000BC and particularly associated with China which has large deposits. Although most people think of jade as being green it in fact comes in a huge variety of colours, greens, white, black, blue red, russet and lavender too. Confusingly two different stones are sold as Jade, Jadeite and Nephrite, although they are both silica based Jadeite has Aluninium in it and Nephrite Magnesium. Jadeite is the rarer and consequently most expensive of the two. However both types are very tough and withstand use very well. Mystical and Healing Properties Said to be a very good stone for helping to empathise and "tune in" to others, so consequently of great use to the healing professions and parents! The Chinese believe jade items bring the owner a long and prosperous life. As jade comes in many colours it is used on various chakras and it's properties depend on it's colour. Said to be good for the heart both physically and emotionally (particularly relating to loneliness) and to help with toxin elimination from the body. Aids restlessness, insomnia and the recall of dreams. Jade items can be found in the general items sections.
Jasper
Jasper comes in many colours. The two types I have on the site at the moment are Zebra Jasper and Pink Jasper, each have slightly different properties but the general properties of Jasper are it's ability to help people relax and feel calmer and more tranquil. For physical complaints, jasper is said to be useful for complaints of the spleen, liver, gallbladder and stomach. Zebra Jasper has lovely black and white zebra like markings. It is said to help specifically with anxiety and depression and with the initiation of action, "just get on and do it and don't fret!"!! Pink Jasper is said to be good for initiating new romances and giving the wearer the courage to approach someone they like. Jaspers can be found in the general items sections.
Lapis Lazuli
History and Uses The name Lapis Lazuli comes from a Persian word meaning blue. It's a stone that has been valued for thousands of years and has been associated with religious and occult rites. It is mentioned in the Egyptian Book of the Dead and in the Bible. Traditionally it was believed to lift the spirits and to cure fevers. Before the 19th century Lapis was ground up and used as a blue pigment in painting, it was then called ultramarine. The best lapis comes from Afghanistan. Mystical and Healing Properties Associated with the throat chakra and said to be helpful with communication, particularly in close realtionships such as marriage and therefore in marital counselling where it is believed to help the partners say what they really think and feel. Many people believe it also helps in communication between the living and the dead though spirits. Physically it is believed to help aid rapid healing after surgery. Because of its association with the throat chakra and communication Lapis is also said to be helpful in meditation and in developing self awareness. You can find lapis jewellery here. 
Moonstone
History and Uses Birthstone for June. There are two main types of moonstone, both plain and rainbow. As the name suggests rainbow moonstone reflects a full spectrum of light. By virtue of it's name and associations with the moon it is connected with femininity. Known also as the "Travellers stone" and given as a gift before long journeys. Magical and Healing Properties As a very female stone it is said to help with the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, PMS and menopause. Moonstone is said to have the power to grant wishes. A stone of the emotions not of the intellect so enhances intuition and empathy. Believed to help with insomnia and for headaches and elimination of toxins. Said to be a particularly good stone for water signs of the zodiac. Good for periods of movement and transition for example moving house. You can find a good selection of moonstone jewellery here.
Onyx
Opal
The name opal comes from the Latin, Opalus (to see a change in colour). For the Romans Opal was the most prized of all precious stones, they believed the wearer would have great good fortune. Opals are formed from balls of silica and are volcanic in origin, the beautiful rainbow like colours in opals come from water which is part of the opals make up. They are not a physically strong stone and need gentle handing and care. They need to be kept away from other jewellery and away from heat and light and bathed in cold clean water to maintain their fire. It has lots of magical and mystical properties, linked to the moon and the feminine and emotional it is said to help you blend into the background if you don't want to be noticed. The flashes of fire and colour in the opal are said to help creativity and inspirational thought. You will find opal jewellery here. Physically opals are said to help a woman relax into childbirth and to help the body digest protiens. It also reputed to be good for the lungs and respiratory tract and believed to protect eyesight and vision both physical and spiritual.
Pearls (and Mother of Pearl)
Rose Quartz
Ruby
As with all red gemstones ruby is associated with sexuality, fertility and stamina. A stone of love and caring as well as strength and protection in times of danger. Because red is the colour of vitality and energy it can help those who need to channel energy into new endeavours when others have come to an end. To seem my ruby jewellery look here.
Sapphire
Sapphire known best for being blue, in fact comes in many colours but not red as red is Ruby! As with all blue stones there is a belief that it is a stone with spiritual properties, enchancing mental abilities and latent psychic powers. It is said to have healing effects for those with blood disorder, colic and rheumatism and was believed to be an antidote to poisons in the Dark Ages. To have a look at my sapphire jewellery click here.
Sardonyx
Red sardonyx is a complicated stone, a combination of layers of Carnelian, Chalcedony and Onyx, it is beautifully banded and looks like no other stone. It has a long history of being used in jewellery, sardonyx was used in both Ancient Egypt and Rome. It's red colour was associated with Mars the God of War and it was worn to make soldiers brave and strong, hence it is a good stone to wear if you think you are going to be in a situation where you will need extra strength, determination and courage. Most red stones have the ability to help increase self confidence and attractiveness to the opposite sex. Sardonyx is said to be useful in maintaining a good, long term, realtionships between life partners. Physical ailments that Sardonyx has been used for are, as an antidote to poisonous bites and stings and for the relief of stomach pain. You will find Sardonyx jewellery in the general sections.
Serpentine
Strawberry Quartz
As with all the other colours of quartz, strawberry quartz has the ability to energise and electrify, shocking someone into change! The pink form of quartz (along with the pink form of other gems) has a specific use with the heart chakra or 4th chakra. Blockage of the heart chakra is indicated by the symptoms of anxiety, frustration and depression and strawberry quartz is used to promote feelings of self acceptance and love in the wearers mind. It enables someone to show compassion both to themselves and to others. Often when the blockages are removed the wearer can then think more rationally about their problems, in addition to that the emotional release of the blockage can lead to physical healing of stress related illnesses. Where someone is grieving for a lost love and making no progress in moving on, wearing strawberry quartz can help the person liberate themselves from the past and accept that the relationship is over and the possibility that they can love and be loved again. You will find strawberry quartz in the general sections.
Topaz (Blue)
History and Uses The word Topaz used to refer to any yellow stone, the name is thought to come from the Sanskrit word for fire "tapas". Topaz is the birthstone for November and for the 16th wedding anniversary. Magical and Healing Properties As with other blue stones, blue topaz is said to help one communicate better with others. Blue Topaz is also said to help people become inspirational leaders. It also used for meditation, for self awareness, stimulation of creatvity and psychic insight. Helpful for writers to remove writers block. You will find blue topaz here.
Tourmaline
No other mineral in the world has such a vast range of colours as Tourmaline. It was first discovered in the early 1700s, so it's a fairly recent stone to be used. Physically it is an electrostatic stone, if you rub it it will produce an electric charge and attract hairs and bits of paper! Tourmaline is a stone that is linked to artistic endeavours and is often worn by musicians, artists and writers. Because there are so many colours of Tourmaline I am just going to concentrate on the two types that I use in my jewellery, Pink/Red and Green. Pink/Red (Rubellite) is thought to bring love and friendship to the wearer and to stimulate the Crown and Heart Chakras. A stone with feminine energy as with most pink/red gems. Red forms bring strength and courage and are protective. Green: (Verdite) Also known as a Brazilian Emerald. This stone is thought to bring money, success and to help promote general healing after illness or operations. Thought to help with indigestion and digestive dirorders as well as reportedly for helping with weight loss. When it is in stock this stone will be in the general sections.
Turquoise
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