About the Stones

Agate — Varied in color and banded, agate enhances courage, self-confidence, and energy. It steadies the emotions and calms the body, mind, and feelings. It brings balance and connection with our higher self.

Amazonite — A soothing blue-green stone which helps us release fears, enabling us to communicate through the heart.

Amber — Though it may look like a stone, amber is actually honey-colored fossilized tree resin. It absorbs negative energy and helps the body heal itself. Amber enhances the beauty of the wearer.

Amethyst — A purple-colored quartz of psychic powers, used for general healing and meditation.

Apatite — This varied-colored stone rids one of guilt and stress, balancing the mind and heart.

Aventurine — This green stone is considered good luck, especially in finance. It protects the heart and balances emotions. The stone inspires creativity; it strengthens intuitive powers and independence.

Carnelian — This orange-gold sacred stone of the Egyptians and Tibetans restores the body's natural energy flows. It activates the lower chakras, enhancing physical energy and inviting joy.

Cinnabar — The black or red substance referred to on this site and throughout the jewelry industry as cinnabar is actually a molded, resin-based polymer. The stone cinnabar is a mercury sulfide and is toxic. The ancient Chinese would lacquer the stone and then carve it with beautiful and intricate designs. The real stone is no longer used in jewelry but the intricate carving techniques are still present.

Coral — A hard substance formed from skeletons of various marine polyps. It wards off bad thoughts and helps in general well-being.

Fluorite — This varied-colored stone quickens enlightenment and brings the spiritual to the material world. It focuses the will and balances the psyche.

Garnet — A highly protective red stone which increases confidence and security. As a gift it symbolizes true and never-ending love. Improving imagination, it helps release creative energy.

Hematite — This blackish-gray metallic stone grounds the wearer. It calms and soothes, reducing stress and blood pressure.

Jade — A green gemstone sacred to both the Chinese and the Mayans. It invokes wisdom, mercy, humility, generosity, peace and harmony. Jade attracts good luck and protection when worn as jewelry.

Jasper — The nurturing energy of this varied-colored striped or spotted stone is both invigorating and stabilizing.

Labradorite — This gray or dark-green stone with iridescent flashes strengthens the will and inner strength. It may slow aging.

Lapis Lazuli — A brilliant blue mineral which aids emotional healing and stability. It cleanses the spirit to bring about inner peace.

Malachite — A green copper carbonate which raises one's spirits, increasing health and happiness. This strong stone releases negative emotions and mental blocks.

Moonstone — An opalescent stone which draws love and peace of mind. It helps soothe and balance emotion, allowing accessibility to the inner self.

Onyx — A black variety of agate which releases old relationships and keeps away negativity. It improves concentration and devotion.

Pearls — A historic symbol of purity and innocence.

Peridot — This yellowish or olive-green stone balances the emotional mind. It can cleanse and heal hurt feelings and helps to make and seal friendships. It clears the heart, releasing ego, jealousy and anger. It encourages assertiveness.

Quartz — This varied-colored crystal attracts the powers of light and energy and is the greatest of all healing stones. It is a powerful aid in opening the psychic centers for deeper meditation and visualization.

Sodalite — This blue stone with white streaks balances the mind and clears rigid thought patterns. It purifies the aura, protecting the wearer from other people's negative energy.

Tanzanite — This blue-violet stone increases psychic abilities and enhances spiritual connectedness. It promotes clear communication.

Tiger's Eye — Tiger's eye releases tension and develops will power. This yellow-brown stone helps wearers gain insight into their own faults. It gives a feeling of courage and encourages flexibility.

Tourmaline — This varied-colored stone promotes self-assurance, goodwill, and friendship. It dispels fear and grief.

Turquoise — A bluish-green healing stone. Releasing shame and guilt, it attracts friendship, luck, and happiness.