Gemstones
Amongst many of my creations you will find semi-precious gemstones, some hidden little gems even contain a precious gem or two.
Below is a list of those I use and some details about them and their alleged healing properties. To see jewellery made with these lovely stones, please click on the image
Agate
AGATE stones are banded in stripes or layers and part of the Chalcedony family. It displays a wide range of colors. Agate has qualities that will calm, elevate and uplift you. Agate will also make sure that positive energies flow through you non-stop. It will keep you energized and empowered. It will keep you feeling positive and uplifted
Apatite
APATITE is the name for a mineral group as well as the generic term for many phosphates, but gem-quality apatite is a special gemstone found in a beautiful variety of colours. Apatite's various colours are often due to the presence of rare earth elements or natural irradiation. Because of its wide colour range, apatite has often been mistaken for many other gemstones.
Amethyst
AMETHYST is a purple variant of quartz, it comes in variable intensity, the colour of amethyst is often laid out in stripes parallel to the final faces of the crystal. Amethyst is thought to be a meditative and calming stone which works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to promote calm, balance, and peace. It is also used to eliminate impatience
Aventurine
AVENTURINE is a variety of Quartz characterised by bright inclusions of Mica or other minerals that give a shimmering or glistening effect to the stone. The stone alleges to provide a better understanding and appreciation of nature and its soothing vibrations upon the mind and body
Ametrine
AMETRINE is a mixture of Amethyst and Citrine, both varieties of quartz crystal. As it is a type of quartz it will amplify the energy of the vibration of both of the stones that it is made up of. Its healing energy releases negativity from within the aura, and it aids weight loss and helps you to release your addictions.If are studying, the Citrine energy within this stone helps you to stay focused.
Carnelian
CARNELIAN is a colourful quartz of the Chalcedony variety. It usually comes in red orange, pink, and brown colour, and it’s often a translucent stone. Carnelian is a stabilizing stone, it also provides motivation and more physical energy.
Chrysocolla
CHRYSOCOLLA is a blue and green stone made of a unique type of copper ore. Its colour comes from the oxidation process of the copper ore, which takes on a cyan colour with extended exposure to oxygen, but the stone also contains various quantities of other minerals, which create its soft texture and porous appearance. Chrysocolla crystal healing properties help to purify energy fields, which increase your capacity to love, the best medicine for healing
Jasper
JASPER is a variety of Chalcedony. It’s an opaque stone that’s usually brown in colour, but it also comes in grey, blue, white, purple, green, pink, red, orange, and yellow. The Jasper Stone is known as the Nurturing Stone. Having it in your life will feel like having a best friend by your side because it will sustain you during times of stress. It will bring you peacefulness, happiness, and completeness. boost your confidence and it will get rid of all your irrational fears. The Jasper Stone is a stone of gentleness, comfort, and relaxation.
Malachite
MALACHITE with its beautiful, rich green color, leaves no doubt of its importance as a jewel. It was also popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans, for jewelry, ornaments, and in powdered form, for eye shadow. In the Middle Ages, Malachite was believed to protect against the "Evil Eye" and to cure various stomach ailments. Russian czars used Malachite for ornaments and paneling for their castles, and intricate inlay work.
Druzy
DRUZY Crystal is a composition of tiny sparkling crystals on the surface of a rather bulky crystalline body. Minerals like Agate and Garnet, Dolomite, Malachite, and Calcite are also found in Druzy Crystals.This crystal will boost your imagination and creativity and induce relaxation. This crystal will also help with your emotional problems.
Labradorite
LABRADORITE is a Feldspar mineral, which is the most abundant group of minerals that can be found in the earth’s crust. Someone once described this stone as a storm in a gemstone. Labradorite is usually blue or blue green, lavender blue, or even yellow in colour. The crystals display a mix of all these colours, which make them look really mesmerising. Labradorite can also strengthen your willpower and spiritual focus. Its energies can give you a sense of purposefulness, and it will help you develop new ideas or find joy and enthusiasm in what you are doing.
Moonstone
MOONSTONE is prized for it's adularescence, an optical phenomenon that creates the appearance of billowy clouds of blue to white light with a moonlight sheen. These feldspar gems have varying compositions and are found all over the world. Adularescence is caused by the diffraction of light as it hits thin, alternating layers of orthoclase and albite within the gem
Garnet
GARNET is not a single mineral, but describes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours and have many different varieties. However, the most widely-known colour of Garnet gemstones is dark red. One of the most notable characteristics of this stone is its ability to heal and purify. It has the power to purify the energies in your body by getting rid of the toxins and restoring your body to its revitalized and re-energized state. Garnet can cleanse your body, mind, and spirit.
Lapis Lazuli
LAPIS LAZULI is the most beautiful blue stone, there are also gold flecks on the surface that add to its charm, making it look very powerful and mysterious. Ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli as cosmetics. It was even said that Michelangelo used lapis lazuli in powder form to colour the frescoes in his Sistine Chapel! Lapis Lazuli empowers your thoughts, it can also protect you from both psychic and physical attacks in both your personal or professional life.
Onyx
ONYX is the birthstone for Leos and the anniversary gemstone for the 7th year of marriage. Black Onyx is the anniversary gemstone for the 10th year of marriage. Onyx is a variety of the microcrystalline quartz, called chalcedony.Throughout history, onyx has been thought to bring powers of protection, defensive magic, and the reduction of sexual desires. Not quite sure why this is used in so many men's signet rings
Opal
OPAL is the birthstone for the month of October, along with pink tourmaline. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage. The name opal is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit upala, meaning “precious stone,” and later the Greek derivative “Opallios,” meaning “to see a change of color.” Wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness. Opals have been said to be extremely beneficial in many physical realms as well, such as in treating infections and fevers. It is also said to help strengthen the memory.
Prehnite
PREHNITE is found in basaltic volcanic rocks, in veins and cavities in igneous rocks, in some very low-grade metamorphic rocks, and as a product of the decomposition of plagioclase feldspar. Prehnite is a stone that is extremely helpful for those who have trouble letting go of material possessions. It helps the wearer throw things away, and organize what is kept and helps with stress.
Pyrite
PYRITE is one of the most widely used and distributed sulfide minerals. The name pyrite comes from the Greek word pyr meaning fire, because pyrite actually emits sparks when it’s struck by iron. In fact, it has been used to start fires since prehistoric times. Pyrite has also been used in jewelry for thousands of year. Pyrite is highly reflective so the Incas used pyrite tablets as mirrors. Although lighter than gold, prospectors used to mistake pyrite for gold, earning it the synonym, fools gold.
Quartz
QUARTZ is one of the most well-known minerals on earth. It occurs in basically all mineral environments, and is the important constituent of many rocks. Quartz is also the most varied of all minerals, occurring in all different forms, habits, and colours. There are more variety names given to Quartz than any other mineral. The crystalline varieties are those that occur in distinct, visible crystals: amethyst, smoky quartz, citrine, rose quartz, and milky quartz
Sunstone
SUNSTONE is a member of the Feldspar family, and is named for its warm shades of gold, orange, reds and browns that sparkle like the sun. Sunstone may be clear and transparent, or opaque, and is readily available on the market. Clean red specimens, however, are rare.
Rose Quartz
ROSE QUARTZ is the most popular variety of quartz. It has been used since ancient times for jewellery. The most valuable and rare variety of rose quartz is transparent and so pale, it is almost colourless. Psychologically, rose quartz has always been believed to be a stone of unconditional love and infinite peace. Medically, it said to be extremely helpful in treating those who suffer from Alzheimers, Parkinsons and senile dementia. The stone is also said to strengthen the physical heart and circulatory system.
Tigers Eye
TIGERS EYE chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock with a golden to red-brown colour and a silky lustre. With the Tiger's Eye stone as your personal life coach, harness the strength of a Bengal tiger and face the world with a mighty roar. The Tiger’s Eye stone meaning gives you the strength to stop dreaming and the courage to start living
Sodalite
SODALITE is a rich blue ornamental mineral originally discovered in Greenland in 1806. Sodalite is found in all shades of blue. It is a major constituent of the rock lapis lazuli, so the two are easily confused. However, unlike lapis azuli, sodalite very rarely contains brassy pyrite specks. Sometimes called the wisdom stone, sodalite is said to enhance concentration and bolster courage. Sodalite is said to help the body maintain a healthy and stable metabolism, ease sleep disorders, strengthen immune responses of the body and the lymph system, and aid the thyroid.