Gemstone Guide

The descriptions listed below have been complied from various books and descriptions on the healing and spiritual powers of the stones. Various styles of the stones are available as well.


Agate
Strength - Agates are said to strengthen the body and mind and impart a sense of strength and courage. They create an appreciation of nature, provide abundance, soothe emotions and foster love. They are grounding but energetic. The agate is a powerful healer.

Amazonite
Truth - The amazonite can help one speak truth, communicate clearly and open the door to creativity. It strengthens the ability to bring order out of chaos and bestows integrity and honor on its wearer.

Amber
Calm - The amber is a calming stone. It is a stress reliever and helps to achieve mental clarity and balance of mood. It assists the body in letting go of the past and creating anew.

Amethyst
Spiritual Awareness - The stone of spiritual awareness, the amethyst enhances mental activity and lends strength and will power to control passions and break undesirable habits.

Aragonite
Understanding - Aragonite is said to foster understanding, truth, stability and clear perception.

Aventurine
Good Luck - The good luck stone, aventurine can cleanse the ethereal emotional and mental body. It is believed to help with decision making, boost creativity and help heal the heart and emotions.

Black Onyx
Stress Relief - The black onyx is a stress and grief relieving stone. It enhances self-control and mental clarity. It has been believed for centuries that black onyx repels and deflects negativity, thus keeping one safe from harm.

Bloodstone
Balance - The bloodstone helps to create balance. It heals the body by assisting in balancing energy to overcome stress and anxiety and helps to neutralize and eliminate toxins.

Blue Lace Agate

Optimism - This stone is believed to instill optimism, hope, harmony, positive thinking, joy, truth, and promptness. It is especially valued for its ability to calm the mind in a manner that helps to open the heart.


Botswana Agate
Creativity - The botswana agate enhances creativity and abstract thinking. It allows one to look objectively at him/herself and helps to alleviate depression and lethargy.

Carnelian
Protection - Said to be a stone of protection, the carnelian shields one from anger, jealously and fear.

Coral
Protection - Another protective stone, the coral guards against violence, accidents and theft. It helps to calm emotions and restore harmony. It is also believed to help fever, colds, asthma and digestive problems.

Fluorite
Focus - Called the genius stone, the fluorite helps one with focusing and centering. It allows one to remain calm and centered in ones own spirituality while dealing with the everyday world. It has long been associated with psychic energy.

Garnet
Devotion - The garnet is considered to be the stone of devotion and commitment both to others and to oneself.

Howlite
Howlite - Is believed that howlite allows one to express emotions calmly, allowing oneself to say what is necessary in a manner that is not offensive to the listener.

Jade
Prosperity - The chinese believe jade not only brings prosperity, but also allows you to hold onto your wealth.  It is the health, wealth and longevity stone.

Lapis Lazuli
Awareness - A stone of total awareness, lapis lazuli helps with emotional balance, and has traditionally been a stone of royalty.

Jasper
Tranquility - Jasper is believed to be a stone of gentleness and relaxation. It may enhance one's ability to relax by bringing tranquility, comfort and wholeness. It is sometimes called the nurturing stone.

Moonstone
Femininity - The moonstone has been honored as the sacred stone of the moon goddess and as an aid to the traveler It creates joy and peace in our homes and is believed to calm responses, avoid over reactions and enhance femininity, intuition and psychic abilities.

Mother of Pearl
Sincerity - Known as the stone of sincerity, the mother of pearl signifies faith, charity and innocence.

Pearl
Integrity - The pearl enhances personal integrity and promotes sincerity, truth and loyalty. It is calming and soothing, yet focuses attention.

Quartz Crystal
Harmony - Recognized for harmony, the quartz crystal is a stone of power and brings the energy of the stars into the soul.

Rhodonite
Peace - The rhodonite is sometimes referred to as the 'stone of peace' and may help resolve conflicts. It is said to dispel tension and anxiety and to help one establish inner balance.

Rose Quartz
Love - The stone of gentle love, peace, calming, nurturing. Balances emotions. Those who wear it experience the joy of each new day and each new experience.

Smoky Quartz
Cooperation - The stone of cooperation, the smoky quartz collects scattered energies, dissolves negative energies and alleviates stress.

Snowflake Obsidian
Balance - Stone of purity. The snowflake obsidian is grounding and balancing to the body, mind and spirit.

Sodalite
Stability - Sodalite stabilizes mental and emotional processes.

Tiger Eye
Clarity - The tiger eye sharpens clarity, perception, and focus.

Turquoise
Intuition - A sacred stone of Native Americans, the turquoise enhances intuition, absorbs negative energies and give its wearer vibrance.

Unakite
Balance - The unakite balances the emotional body, and brings unconditional love of humanity.