Gemstone Properties

These are the healing properties of various gemstones. 

Abalone is a natural sea shell, which strengthens the structure of the body and the functions of the heart chakra. 

Agates are said to be power stones. They foster love, harmony, courage and wealth; are very grounding and contain excellent protective and healing energy.

Amethyst is the stone of spirituality.  It is said to bring calmness and clarity where there is anxiety. It will get you in touch with your intuition, your feelings, and your values. It will also assist by lending the wearer strength and will to overcome and break undesirable habits, as well as control passions.

Apatite is said to be an inspirational stone. It enhances one’s spirituality, self-confidence, creativity, communication and learning abilities.  Apatite initiates a willingness to let go of dysfunctional aspects of life, people and objects. It is very useful when you are having difficulty letting go of something or someone that no longer has a place in your life.

As a power stone Aventurine is excellent for attracting abundance & wealth.  This is the stone of opportunity. Aventurine is known as the stone of chance or luck. It is the healer of the heart, mind and soul.

It is also considered an all-purpose healing stone.  A potent stone for relieving stress, anxiety, and emotional discomfort.   It helps us to see alternatives and  potentials.  Heals emotional pain, fear and imbalance by dissolving blocks in the heart Chakra.

Carnelian is said to help with confidence; it energizes the body and mind; gives a sense of humor; and calms the emotions.  It is also a stone of action giving one a clear mind when it comes to making decisions and taking the necessary steps; making it an excellent career stone.

Chrysocolla is said to stimulate the mind while calming the emotions, providing great inner peace and strength. It is associated with unconditional love, acceptance, tranquility, serenity and peace.

Coral is said to calm and protect life. It tames tempers, compulsive disorders and helps with depression. It aids in balancing the soul during meditation.

Garnet is the stone of passionate devotion: To your family, your friends, yourself, and your purpose or goals. Garnett will stimulate the senses, and increase your vitality and stamina.

Howlite is known for its strong associations with self-awareness, creativity and improving ones emotional attitudes. Stimulates the desire for knowledge and invigorates memory.  This is a good stone for those who need an extra boost of patience and less procrastination.

Jade generates divine unconditional love, assists in being in touch with ones desires and building the bridges to make dreams into reality.  Provides for a healthy expression of self-confidence, self-reliance and self-sufficiency.

Blue Jade is a peaceful stone. It is helpful in aiding to reach a deeper level during meditation and relaxation exercises. It is a steady energy and is given to people who feel overwhelmed or under tremendous stress in their lives.

Yellow Jade conveys the gift of inner peace, joy and happiness. It teaches the interconnectedness of all Life and all Beings.

Jasper is a grounding stone.  It knows of loyalty and inner strength. It gives protection from others and oneself. It keeps you focused and from being diverted from your goals. And it helps to give you courage in preparation for conflict.

Labradorite is a protective and grounding crystal.  It helps to see more clearly during meditation and promotes a quick relief from worries and tensions; Replacing these feeling with enthusiasm, inspiration and self-confidence.

Lapis lazuli is said to be a stone of unrestricted truth and friendship.  The blue of this stone is deemed to help its wearer bring out an authentic personality who may openly express themselves and bring about harmony in relationships.  It is a powerful stone for those seeking spiritual development; it opens the mind and allows free and clear thinking.

Onyx cures ailments of the heart, insomnia, repel melancholy, pervasive dark thoughts and restores desire to live. Turquoise is basically a super-stone and combined with onyx does a lot to alleviate negative energy.

Quartz is said to be the most powerful and versatile healing stone especially when it comes to self-esteem. It will not allow you to immerse in self-pity.  It intensifies the energy of all other stones and boosts your emotional energy.

Rudrakshas are divine and auspicious seeds grown in a few remote areas in the world such as Nepal, Bali and India. They have been worn for thousands of years and are said to aid in self-empowerment and self-enlightenment. They also contain a lot of positive mental and physical healing qualities.

Rudrakshas are known to be the tears of Shiva. Shiva meditated on the welfare of mankind, crying tears of compassion which crystallized upon hitting the earth to form the Rudraksha tree.

In Tibet, the use of skulls is common. It is meant to help users contemplate the meaning of life and death.

Turquoise is said to have the power to prevent panic attacks, as well as align all of the chakras. 

Unakite is a uniting stone; it will help you maintain a balance between your spiritual and physical beings. Granting them to join forces in assisting you to create the life you need.  It is also said to aid in letting go of anger and pain that you are holding onto; giving you courage to transform anger and fear into positive energies.

The Yak is an important animal in Tibet because they are used as packing animals for the nomadic tribes. To honor their passing their bones are used as prayer beads in malas.

OM Mantra: Repetition of “OM” enables us to maintain mental and emotional calmness, overcome obstacles and enable understanding.