The Meaning Behind Stones
The healing properties of gemstones, their beauty, and magic have been recognized and harnessed since the Stone Age, guarding the wearer against harm, as well as being a decorative item.
Whether worn or carried, set in amulets and charms, ancient Egyptians' and Chinese rulers have been buried with them, whilst also referred to in Greek mythology, used extensively by Mayans, Aztecs and Native Americans in ceremonies and initiations.
Today, gemstones carry the same power, and when they are incorporated in to jewellery they are worn close to the body, increasing the healing properties.
A brief outline of positive properties:
Attract Wealth
Boost Energy
Increase Mental Abilities
Boost Confidence
Clean Your Space
Enhance Intuition
Attract Love
Bring Abundance
We have a quick guide to these properties below, along with the Birthstones, both Modern and Traditional types.
Opal: Boosts confidence and creativity whilst reflecting negative energy and amplifying your personal energy.
Garnet: Boosts inspiration and passion whilst promoting emotional stability. Its protective properties work well for nightmares and night terrors.
Apatite: A stone of manifestation. Boosting motivation, imagination and restores emotional, mental and spiritual balance.
Emerald: Symbolizes compassion and love, whilst manifesting peace and respect. Also helps balance strong negative emotions.
Zircon: Increases dignity and respect whilst helping calm stress and intense emotions. Often used as a good luck charm.
Ruby: A highly protective and precious stone. Increases enthusiasm, passion and attraction whilst decreasing exhaustion and lethargy. Also great for people who are sensitive or soft-spoken.
Shungite: Known for protection and avoiding bad luck. Good for keeping you focused on your goals.
Clear Quartz: Most powerful healing and energising properties of any crystal. Enhances memory and cognitive ability.
Rose Quartz: Associated with love, romance and relationships. Encourages self-love, compassion and acceptance.
Malachite: Highly protective, grounding and energy absorbent. Helps with feelings of lethargy and emptiness.
Green Calcite: Strengthens your sense of purpose, all over balance and enthusiasm. Promotes calming and soothing energies.
Blue Calcite: Good for gently ridding negative energies. Helps with many spiritual abilities.
Honey Calcite: Holds Strength, confidence and courage. Symbolizes personal power and healing. Known for guiding wearers through difficult situations in life.
Peacock Ore: Enhances perception, understanding and inner security.
Super Seven: Cleanses aura of negative energies that may cloud mental ability. Promotes feelings of self-love and harmony. Perfect for aligning all chakras.
Lapis Lazuli: A stone of protection. Deters harmful energies and promotes peace, serenity and calm. Also a symbol of self-awareness.
Amethyst: Encourages peace, calmness and balance. Associated with nobility. Helps you keep a clear mind and improves judgment.
Moonstone: Great for spiritual guidance, getting in touch with your emotions and providing a nurturing energy.
Obsidian: Known as the stone of truth, it helps uncover lies and keep you on a straight path. It represents strength and self-assurance.
Sapphire: Often used for protection. Promotes peace, discipline and truth.
Pyrite: Very protective and grounding. Associated with optimism and happiness.
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Modern |
Traditional |
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January Birthstone: |
Garnet |
Garnet |
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February Birthstone: |
Amethyst |
Amethyst |
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March Birthstone: |
Aquamarine |
Bloodstone |
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April Birthstone: |
Diamond |
Diamond |
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May Birthstone: |
Emerald |
Emerald |
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June Birthstone: |
Alexandrite |
Pearl |
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July Birthstone: |
Ruby |
Ruby |
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August Birthstone: |
Peridot/ Spinel |
Sardonyx |
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September Birthstone: |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
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October Birthstone: |
Tourmaline |
Opal |
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November Birthstone: |
Golden Topaz/Citrine |
Topaz |
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December Birthstone: |
Zircon/Blue Topaz/Tanzanite |
Lapis Lazuli/Turquoise |