OUR GUIDE TO GEMSTONES

Your gemstone stone choice may simply be down to colour preference, or you may believe that gems have certain qualities that can enhance your life, your health and wellbeing and this alone informs your decision. Every stone is unique depending on how it was formed over millennia, and from ancient times through to today, the belief that they can act as a purposeful shield for daily life remains. Here are the some of the qualities that the stones we use are believed to possess....
AGATE
Perception & Inner Strength
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Positive thinking & optimism
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Clarity
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Harmony
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Soothing & calming
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Security & protection
AQUAMARINE
Courage
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Alleviates fear & anxiety
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Reduces stress and quiets the mind
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Sharpens perception
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Fosters self expression & intuition
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Protective during pregnancy
CHALCEDONY
Harmony
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Absorbs negative energy
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Promotes nurturing & goodwill
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Instils feelings of benevolence
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Revitalises low energy
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Has anti-inflammatory properties
GARNET
Passion & Love
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Increases sexual potency & fertility
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Aids in overcoming depression
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Enhances sexual attraction
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Brings courage & hope
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Stimulates metabolism
LAPIS LAZULI
Self-Knowledge
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Relieves stress & brings inner peace
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Encourages honesty & compassion
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Aids self expression & self knowledge
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Boosts confidence
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Bonds relationships
ROSE QUARTZ
Love
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Promotes nurturing love
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Restores trust & harmony
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Releases anger & addiction
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Strengthens the heart & circulation
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Aids with headaches
SODALITE
Idealism & Truth
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Helps develop intuition
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Stimulates creative abilities
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Increases powers of observation
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Beneficial for meditation
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Improves sleep
AMAZONITE
Courage & Truth
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Aids objectivity
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Dispels negative energy
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Beneficial for calcium deficiency
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Relieves muscles spasms & cramps
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Helpful during childbirth
AVENTURINE
Optimism
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Believed to increase prosperity
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Boosts positive emotions
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Encourages optimism
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Fosters friendships
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Thought to enhance fertility
CITRINE
Prosperity
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Attracts wealth & personal success
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Enhances creativity
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Promotes optimism
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Thought to increase digestion
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Beneficial for detoxification
GOLDSTONE
Ambition & Energy
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Encourages a positive attitude
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Deflects unwanted energies
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Promotes vitality
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Stimulates the nervous system
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Benefits arthritic conditions
MOONSTONE
Abundance
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Balances emotions
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Thought to bring good fortune
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Reflective & calming
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Increases feelings of wellbeing
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Supports fertility & regulates cycles
RUBY
Joy
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Enhances courage, passion & joy
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Improves self esteem
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Brings calmness and relaxation
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Promotes harmony and healing
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Improves circulation
TIGERS EYE
Empowerment
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Increases self-discipline
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Nurtures compassion
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Helps manifest desires
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Brings good luck and prosperity
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Balances the chakras
AMETHYST
Spiritual Growth
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Aids concentration
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Calming
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Creates balance
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Stimulates creativity
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May alleviate migraines
BLACK ONYX
Wisdom
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Protection & defence from negativity
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Stimulaties wise decision making
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Promotes willpower
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Eases grief
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Assists wound healing
CRYSTAL QUARTZ
Healing
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Stimulates the immune system
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Brings the body into balance
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Cleanses and enhances the organs
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Amplifies the properties of other gemstones that surround it
HEMATITE
Confidence
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Helps build self esteem
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Calms stress
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Increases focus
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Balances energies in the body
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Increases blood flow & circulation
PEARL/M.O.P.
Integrity
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Encourages honesty & integrity
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Brings tranquility
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Promotes concentration & focus
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Digestive aid
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Is thought to increase fertility
SAPPHIRE
Protection
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Believed to release mental tension
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Restores balance within the body
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Promotes a sense of serenity
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Thought to open the third eye and deepen insight
TOPAZ
Clarity
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Stimulates creativity
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Enhances empathy & forgiveness
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A symbol of peace & relaxation
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Provides mental clarity
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Can help prevent insomnia
APATITE
Manifestation
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Brings clarity
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Encourages communication
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Supports willpower
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Fosters inspiration
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Satisfaction
CARNELIAN
Creativity
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Promotes creativity & individuality
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Increases memory
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Releases negativity
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Boosts courage & self-esteem
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Stimulates libido & fertility
FLOURITE
Protection
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Neutralises negative energy & stress
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Increases intellect
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Stabilises hormonal changes
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Strengthens bones & tissues
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Reduces inflammation
JASPER
Tranquility
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Aids relaxation
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Encourages quick thinking
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Brings contentment
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Nurturing
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Balances yin & yang energies
PERIDOT
Perception
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Protector against negative emotions
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Decreases anger & jealousy
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Enhance extra sensory perception
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Neutralises toxins on all levels
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Strengthens the metabolism
SMOKY QUARTZ
Serenity
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Promotes positive thinking
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Removes fear, anxiety & negativity
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Calming
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Improves concentration & focus
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Balances sexual energy
TURQUOISE
Friendship
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Brings courage and wisdom
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Promotes serenity
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Removes negativity
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Thought to bring wisdom
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Nurtures love & friendships