Home  Information Jewelry The Properties of Semi-Precious Stones
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The Properties of Semi-Precious Stones |
Like Charms, some stones are attributed wtih particular qualities. Following stones are believed to have powers to help the wearer achieve speciic goals or avert misfortune.
Agate (blue lace): Calming. A type of chalcedony quartz. If is found in many hues and often has layers of varying colors. Agate is believed to quench thirst and divert storms. It neutralizes anger and mental stress.
Amber: A protective stone. It deflects electricity and balances emotions.
Amazonite: It despels worries and fears and has a filtering action to absorb microwave and cellphone emissions.
Amethyst: A very protective stone and a natural tranquilizer. It balances the emotions, promotes love, and blocks geopathic stress.
Aventurine: It calms anger and irritation and aids prosperity and creativity.
Black Onyx:
This striking gem of varying colors is a member of the chalcedony group of gems
and can appear opaque or translucent. Although it occurs naturally in black, it
is generally dyed black to improve its color. In India, onyx necklaces are thought to cool feelings of love.
Citrine: It brings inner calm, aids concentration, and overcomes depression.
Crysoprase: Calming. It aids meditation and insight and helps you find positive solutions.
Fluorite: Good protection against computer stresses. It dispels electromagnetic stress.
Garnet (red and green): An energizing stone. It regenerates the body and stimulates the metabolism.
Jade: A symbol of purity and serenity (some say love and virtue). In the East, this opaque gem has had magical and spiritual qualities since ancient times. The royal stone of ancient China. The most common colors are shades of green, lavender and rose.
Kyanite: It aids in communication and dispels confusion.
Malachite: The stone of transformation. It absorbs pollutants, guards against radiation, and encourages positive risk taking.
Pearl: This gem attracts love and soothes the heart chakra.
Rhodonite: A first-aid stone. It heals emotional shock and panic.
Rose Quartz: Calming. The most important stone for the heart. A stone of unconditional love and peace. An emotional healer.
Turquoise: A healing stone. It protects against pollutants, helps with problem solving, and stabilizes mood swings.
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(pictures above: left to right: rose quartz, blue lace agate, amethyst, citrine, green aventurine, freshwater pearl)
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