Amethyst    Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. Because of it widespread availability, amethyst is not very expensive. The name amethyst comes from the Greek and means not drunken. This was maybe due to a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, but most likely the Greeks were referring the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered. It is one of the most popular metaphysical stones. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst has the power to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. Amethyst is a great stone to use if you are trying to increase your psychic abilities and enhance your intuition. Amethyst has been a symbol of peace, purity and unification and can aid in bringing serenity and calmness. Use amethyst to treat insomnia and promote peaceful and healing sleep. It is also commonly used to relieve headaches, sugar imbalances and general edginess, bringing an overall sense of spiritual balance Amethyst are long prismatic crystals that have a six sided pyramid at either end or can form as druzes that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations. As a mineral specimen, amethyst is generally more popular because of its color and nice crystal shapes that produce a beautiful, purple and sparkling cluster.
Malachite    Malachite is a stone that should not be used for physical healing. Malachite has been called the "mirror of the soul". It is variable in its condition. It reaches the inner feelings of the person and reflects what is there, negative or positive. It is so beautiful that one would like to wear it in jewelry, but caution must be used when wearing Malachite. It will always reflect how you feel, if you feel negative don't wear Malachite. It reminds us that we have a dual nature and it is up to each person to know and rule his own person. To help get rid of nightmares, keep a piece of Malachite in your bedroom.
Peridot    The peridot was believed to be a stone of springtime by ancients who considered it a gift from Mother Nature. Napoleon once made a gift of peridot to Josephine as a symbol of undying love and admiration. In ancient times, it was said that a dream about peridot foretold impending danger. Healing qualities of peridot Peridot is a stone of lightness and beauty. Only spiritual or clear-minded persons should use peridot. The person with too many earthly problems will not be able to understand the beauty of the Peridot. The very spiritual can wear peridot in a necklace with the stone at the base of the throat to feel its soothing effect. Used in a necklace, peridot is a protector against negative emotions. Sources of peridot -Peridot is a gem variety from the olivine mineral group. The bottle green color is called peridot. Yellowish green is chrysolite. Olive green is olivine. Sources of peridot include: St. John's Island (Egypt), United States (Arizona and Hawaii), Myanmar, Burma, Australia, Norway, South Africa and Brazil.
Coral    Modern believers lend its reputation to calm and improve life. In many countries, it is used to protect children. Some countries observe the practice of giving coral to children for their protection.Coral is known to be beneficial in taming tempers, rages and compulsive disorders. Also, coral removes depression. Consequently, coral is good for spiritual balance. Coral, worn by Chinese Kings and Queens, has an interesting history as a symbol of wealth and status in Ancient China. Coral Trivia - Coral was long thought to be a powerful talisman that could stop bleeding, protect from evil spirits, and ward off hurricanes. The ancient belief in the protective and invigorating powers of coral lives on in the traditional present of red coral necklaces for small children.
Turquoise    Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets, and was also known as a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures. History: Turquoise is a stone that has been prized for many years. The ancient Egyptians used turquoise in jewelry. Turquoise is greenish-blue or pale sky blue. The name means "Turkish stone" as it came to Europe by way of Turkey. Turquoise was mined more than 6,000 years ago in Sinai. The best turquoise comes from Iran, but not much is exported now. Much turquoise comes from Mexico and the United States today.Strength, protection from harm, psychic sensitivity and connection to the spirit world: If given a turquoise by a loving friend, that stone would protect the wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. The turquoise is the symbol of friendship. It also brings peace to the home.This stone is a very personal and meaningful stone to one who wears it. Turquoise takes on the characteristics of the owner.Turquoise carries great wisdom of basic truth within it. It is one of the oldest stones known. This is a stone that a person must learn to attune to instead of the stone attuning to the person. It is important that the owner of a Turquoise give it the proper attention.
Citrine    Citrine is a yellow-to-golden member of the quartz mineral group. A deep golden variety from Madiera Spain can resemble the costly imperial topaz gem stone, which is one reason that citrine is a popular birthstone alternative to those born in November. Citrine has been called the "stone of the mind". Ancient cultures believed that placing a citrine on the forehead of an elder would increase his psychic power.Money energies of citrine: Citrine is known as the lucky "Merchants Stone". If you are in any type of sales, just put a citrine in the cash drawer and watch what happens. Also used by healers to: *increase self esteem * protect from the negative energy from someone else's abuse *open the mind to new thoughts* promote clarity of thought
Black Onyx    A semi precious variety of chalcedony quartz that is a used often in jewelry. OVERVIEW: The name comes from the Greek word, onux, which means fingernail. Black onyx reveals dark and deep opaque qualities. Black onyx is uniformly black chalcedony. It's one of the first grounding stones; as such, it encourages connection to material goals and to determination in realizing them. Black onyx is available as a tumbled stone, and totems. USAGE:- It is said to encourage the growth of fingernails, hair and skin.Onyx is soothing and helps in focus, to banish grief and old habits.Onyx is an extremely potent protective stone, and is widely known for its ability to protect against psychic attacks and hexes. It prevents the draining away of personal energy. Used to enhance self-control and aid in wise decision-making. Helps overcome feelings of loneliness and alienation. LEGEND: In Greek times, almost all colors of chalcedony, from fingernail white to black and everything in-between, were referred to as Onyx. Romans eventually applied the term to describe black and dark brown colors only. Black Onyx was used in the memorial jewelry of England’s Victoria’s mourning period. The Romans associated it with courage and it is thought to be useful when one is defending him/her against unfair criticism. OCCURRENCE: Black Onyx is found in Brazil, Madagascar and India.
Garnet    Garnet stone is said to the stone of passion and vitality. It is a symbol of fire, truth, courage, faith, grace and compassion. It is said to be the most common gemstone among all of the stones. Garnet comes in many colors like orange, yellow, pink, purple, green, red, brown, black and many more. The most popular and common color is the Reddish brown in garnet. Garnet is one of the biggest families in gemstone. They are found in a large variety regarding colors, and clarities. Garnets are made of different mixtures of pure species like pyrope, almandine, spessartine, uvarovite, grossular and andradite. The word garnet is derived from Latin word called ‘granatus’ which means grain (pomegranate seeds). Its hardness is 6.5- 7.5 on Mohs scale. Garnet is one of the ancient gemstone used since thousands year. Garnet stone supports problems like blood deficiency disease. It provokes Pituitary glands and blood flow. Garnet fights against depression, and protect against negative thoughts. Garnet helps to maintain a good health. It stimulates sexual drive. Garnet is to be kept near to the body as its energy is balancing and peaceful. It works as a protection to the travelers. Garnet is birthstone of the month January, and it is anniversary gemstone for the 2nd year of marriage.