SANDALWOOD, LAVA and DZI AGATE

This men’s bracelet consists of three different types of bead – Sandalwood, lava and Dzi bead.

Sandalwood is cultivated from the sacred wood of a tree in Indian and frequently is used in Mala beads (prayer beads).  It is known for its scent and is commonly used for incense.  Sandalwood is thought to have protective energies and when worn, it is used for anxiety, stress and depression.  It promotes spiritual awareness and is an excellent meditation tool.  Sandalwood is associated with the root chakra

Lava is known to bring strength and courage to those that wear it. It is said that the energies of Lava help to curb our anger.  Like most black stones, it is grounding and offers protection.  Lava is also a high energy stone and is associates with fertility and is considered to help raise libito.  Lava is a powerful stone for those born under the element of Fire in Astrology. It is also beneficial for those that lack fire and are timid or lack drive.  Lava is also associates with the root chakra.

Briefly, the Tibetan Dzi Agate (sometimes called Tibetan Onyx) is said to have positive spiritual benefits.  The Dzi agate is a protective stone and is also sometimes associated with wealth and prosperity. 

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SANDALWOOD, LAVA AND TIBETAN DZI BEAD 

MEN’S BRACELET 

IOLITE

Iolite is a form of cordierite and is a 7 to 7.5 in hardness. Ios in Greek means "Violet" and this stone can vary from a Sapphire blue to a dark violet.

Iolite is used for inner work. It assists us in finding solutions to overwhelming issues. It provides us with self-assurance and endurance.

Iolite can provide a conduit between our conscious and unconscious self which is invaluable when carrying out self-work.

It is a wonderful tool for psychic and clair senses development.

This is a recommended talisman for those experience debt issues and those wanting to be responsible.

Iolite is associated with the Third Eye Chakra

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IOLITE WRAPPED PENDANT

CRYSTALS EXPLAINED TO CHILDREN

"Look Nana I Found A Stone" takes a simple look at eleven popular crystals and explains the energies of each so that children can comprehend.

This book is also a great reference guide for the beginning crystal enthusiast.

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LOOK NANA I FOUND A STONE

RED JASPER

Jasper is from the quartz family and is a 6.5 to 7 in hardness.

Jasper, in ancient times, was worn by shamans and kings as it is a powerful protection stone and helps to ground.

Jasper is known as the supreme nurturer and its energy is slow and continual.

Jasper is said to give us courage to speak our truth.  Jasper is said to enhance tranquility and helps us to eliminate or ease stress.

Red (sometimes called Brown) Jasper has been used to assist when quitting smoking or other addictions as it strengthens the emotional body.

Jasper aligns the chakras. 

As mentioned earlier this week, the tree of life is very symbolic from its grounding roots, stable trunk, medicinal leaves, ability to filter and clean air, bearing of fruit and the list goes on. 

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JASPER TREE PENDANT

BALTIC AMBER BEADS

Baltic Amber is a fossilized tree resin but it is used as any other crystal or stone in jewellery. 

When amber is worn against the skin, the nugget or bead is warmed and releases small amounts of healing oils (succinic acid). The oils are absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. The oils from Baltic Amber boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and are an analgesic used for pain. Baltic Amber also assists with varicose vein and increases blood circulation.

It is well known for its healing energies and has been worn by children for their protection since ancient times.

Amber is also associated with desire, sensuality and romantic tenderness. Amber is a perfect “stone” to keep in mind for a Valentine gifting.

Amber is said to release negativity and stress.

Baltic Amber is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra but is used to clear all chakras.

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BALTIC AMBER NECKLACE

FRESHWATER PEARL

A pearl is a growth formed within the shell of a pearl oyster or other types of mollusk. 

In Astrology, it is said that we should wear jewellery made of pearls to assist those who are born with a misaligned moon.  By doing so, it is said that love with be enhanced and trust with spouse or partner will be built.

Pearls have been traditionally used to assist with sex drive.

Freshwater pearls enable us to accept love and to see the good within us and within others. 

Pearls are the stone of choice for brides due to their association with partnerships and love.

Pearls are linked to heart chakra.

The tree of life is very symbolic from its grounding roots, stable trunk, medicinal leaves, filtration of the air, bearing of fruit, etc. 

The Pearl full moon radiates its emotionally energies over the life giving tree.

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Full Moon Tree of Life 

PERPETUAL CYCLE OF LIFE

Today, we are not looking at a specific stone and its energies.  We are focusing on the perpetual cycle of our energies.

This set was created to remind us of our cycles of life and how each of us is intertwined together to create the whole.  The rings represent the perpetual cycle.  As energy we are never ending.  Birth is not a beginning.  We existed long before we took are first breath just as death is not the end.  Birth and death are but changes in the form of our energy.

The pendant and earrings are finished off with simple seed beads of black and grey.  Throughout our cycles, we are forever planting seeds.

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PERPETUALLY INTERTWINED

YELLOW JASPER

Jasper is a form of chalcedony in the quartz family with a hardness of 6.5 to 7. 

Yellow Jasper in particular has been worn by shamans and priest for protection.  It provides insight for spiritual and psychic work as well as meditation. 

Jasper helps us to overcome self-consciousness and is perfect when living in small communities to build friendships.

Yellow Jasper assists the intellect and is a perfect partner in learning.

All Jasper is associated with grounding and the base chakra.  In addition to this, Yellow Jasper is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra.  

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YELLOW JASPER PENDANT

AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine is from the Beryl family and it come by its greeny or sea blue colour from iron impurities in the colourless glassy beryl crystal.  It has a hardness of 7.5 to 8.

Aquamarine helps us to calmly speak our truth and to have courage.  The keyword for Aquamarine is Courage.  It brings us hope and helps us to experience peace. 

Aquamarine can help us move forward with positive changes in life by releasing events of the past.

Aquamarine is associated with the Throat Chakra.

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AQUAMARINE TREE OF LIFE

DRAGONS BLOOD JASPER

Jasper is from the quartz family and is a 6.5 to 7 in hardness. 

Jasper, in ancient times, was worn by shamans and kings as it is a powerful protection stone and helps to ground.

Jasper is known as the supreme nurturer and its energy is slow and continual.

This particular Jasper draws strength and vitality and assists us to be loving and compassionate.

Jasper is said to enhance tranquility and helps us to eliminate stress.

Red (sometimes called Brown) Jasper has been used to assist when quitting smoking or other addictions as it strengthens the emotional body. 

Green jasper assists in obtaining inner harmony and is said to assist with sleep.

This piece of Jasper is quite similar to Dragon’s blood in its markings and colour but with a more vibrant turquoise green as opposed to the more earthy greens normally found in Dragon’s Blood Jasper. 

Jasper aligns the chakras. 

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JASPER PENDANT

ROSE QUARTZ

Rose quartz as indicated by its name is a class of Quartz. The colour is usually muted but occasionally can be found as a vivid pink. Rose quartz is generally not treated and the colour is natural. Rose Quartz has a hardness of 7.

Rose quartz is the stone of love - love for others AND love for self. It is a crystal of high energy and unconditional love for any situation.

Rose quartz is used for self-esteem and self-worth. Its loving energies teach us to apply this love to ourselves. This in turn assists us with our self-worth.

Rose quartz is beneficiary for the female reproductions system and has been worn to assist fertility.

Rose quartz is associated with the heart or 4th chakra.

We have adorned this Rose Quartz Nugget with a couple of hearts to remind us to love ourselves.

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ROSE QUARTZ PENDANT WITH HEARTS

BALTIC AMBER

Baltic Amber is a fossilized tree resin but it is used as any other crystal or stone in jewellery. 

When amber is worn against the skin, the nugget or bead is warmed and releases small amounts of healing oils (succinic acid). The oils are absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. The oils from Baltic Amber boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and are an analgesic used for pain. Baltic Amber also assists with varicose vein and increases blood circulation. 

It is well known for its healing energies and has been worn by children for their protection since ancient times.

Amber is also associated with desire, sensuality and romantic tenderness.  Amber is a perfect “stone” to keep in mind for Valentine gifting. 

Amber is said to release negativity and stress.

Baltic Amber is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra but is used to clear all chakras.

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BALTIC AMBER PENDANT

CLEAR QUARTZ POINT

Clear Crystal Quartz is a 7 in hardness and is the most common stone found on our planet.

Quartz Crystal is an amplifier and it amplifies the white energy of our higher self. It is said to assist us in achieving clarity in our communication abilities as well as our own personal thoughts.

Just as with Apophollite, clear crystal is a stone used by many healers. The crystal points are used to draw energy and to focus energy. Sculptured by nature, no two points are the same.

It is said if we wear a crystal point, it will open our heart and our mind to higher vibrations which allows our earthly self to connect and understand the truths of spirit.

Clear Crystal Quartz is associated with the upper chakras

This point has been adorned with chakra crystals.

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CLEAR QUARTZ POINT WITH CHAKRA CRYSTALS

LAVA STONE

Lava is known to bring strength and courage to those that wear it.  It is said that the energies of Lava help to curb our anger.

Like most black stones, it is grounding and offers protection.

Lava is a high energy stone.

Lava is associates with fertility and is considered to help raise libito.

Lava is a powerful stone for those born under the element of Fire in Astrology. It is also beneficial for those that lack fire and are timid or lack drive.

Lava is associates with the root chakra.

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LAVA STONE ON WINGS

DUMORTIERITE

Dumortierite is a quartz/dumortierite gemstone with a hardness between 7 and 8.5. It can resemble Lapis Lazuli or azurite in colour.

Dumortierite is the key to power, clarity and order. It is a perfect stone for students and those that require enhancement of their mental abilities. 

Dumortierite is a must for those working on developing their psychic abilities. This quartz is associated with stimulation of the Pineal Gland which in hand opens the Third Eye. Dumortierite has also been associated with the Throat Chakra

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DUMORTIERITE PENDANT

GREEN FLUORITE

Fluorite has a hardness of 4 and can range in colour from clear to black. The most popular is purple and then green.

Fluorite is a highly protective stone used for grounding and harmonizing spiritually.  Fluorite increases intuitive abilities, links us to the universal consciousness, and connects us to Spirit when working with our upper Chakras. 

In the day to day world, fluorite is known as the genius stones and helps us to obtain clear and stable ideas. 

Green Fluorite brings the mind and the heart together. 

Physically, Fluorite is known to strengthen bones and teeth, and lessens pain associated with arthritis.

Green Fluorite assists with intuition and can ground and absorb excess energy. Use this Fluorite to cleanse and renew the Chakras as well as your surroundings.

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GREEN FLUORITE PENDANT

LEMON CHRYSOPRASE

Chrysoprase is a unique green quartz that gets its colour from nickel as opposed to iron like most other green stones.  Chrysoprase has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.  

Chrysoprase is the stone of grace and compassion and it encourages trust.

It is said to heighten perception and to push us to feel secure.

Place a nugget of Lemon Chrysoprase under a child’s pillow that suffers night terrors.  This stone is also known to assist with depression.

Lemon Chrysoprase is associated with the Heart Chakra.

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LEMON CHRYSOPRASE WRAPPED PENDANT

CITRINE

Citrine has a hardness of 7 and is from the quartz family.

The colour of citrine can vary from light yellow to a light orange-yellow. Most citrine on the market is heated amethyst which may have been treated naturally by mother nature or may have been treated by man. Heated Amethyst, sold as citrine, can range in colour from dark yellow to a dark red-yellow. Smokey quartz can also be treated to turn yellow. According to minerals.net, all heat treated “citrine” has a red tint. Some very light natural Citrine is also sold under the name of “Lemon Quartz”.

Citrine’s energies are associated with abundance and it is known as the success stone.  It is also associated with happiness.

Citrine increases and clarifies personal power and energy.

Citrine is used to removing toxins and helpful with overcoming addictions.

It should be noted that Citrine may intensify aggressiveness in some individuals.

Citrine is connected to the Solar Plexus chakra.

This Citrine has been sounded by Copper, Silver plated Copper and Brass.

Each of these metals conducts energies differently and we will take a look at their conductivity in future posts.

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CITRINE in Tri Metals

BLACK AGATE

Agate has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 and comes in a variety of colours and bands.

Black Agate is a stone said to assist us in dealing with stress and helps us to remain calm. This provides inner strength and emphasizes courage.

As with most black stones and minerals, Black Agate is a grounding tool and is associated with our root chakra.

Black Agate is associated with fertility and the reproductive organs. It is a perfect choice for pregnancy and menopause.

The moon which represents our emotions is a perfect charm to accompany the black agate all placed on the circular pendant representing emotional cycles.

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BLACK AGATE IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON

PINK ZEBRA JASPER

Jasper (a derivative from a Greek work meaning spotted stone) is a quartz stone and comes in many spots, stripes and colours.  Jasper is typically a 6.5 to 7 in hardness.

Zebra Jasper is a motivational and energizing stone. It enhances our abilities to dream and to fulfill these dreams.  It helps us to experience the joy in life.   This stone balances the feminine and masculine in us.

Zebra Jasper is a protecting and nurturing stone.  Pink Zebra Jasper is specific to contentment.

Physically it is said to assist with muscle spasms and heart palpitations.

Zebra Jasper is associated with the root chakra.

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Pink Zebra Jasper with Chains

CLEAR CRYSTAL QUARTZ

We have created one more of our pendants to honour the nursing profession.  This one has been adorned with a Clear Crystal Quartz which is a stone used by many healers. 

We have again used the symbol for a heartbeat to honour the nursing profession. The heartbeat is accompanied by the universal symbol of love - the heart.

It is said if we wear a crystal quartz, it will open our heart and our minds to higher vibrations which allow our earthly self to connect and understand the truths of spirit.  What a perfect connection for those that are here to heal.

Clear Crystal quartz amplifies the white energy of our higher self and is said to assist us in achieving clarity in our communication abilities as well as our own personal thoughts.  It is associated with power and energy.

Clear Crystal quartz is a 7 in hardness and is the most common stone found on our planet.

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NURSING PENDANT WITH CLEAR CRYSTAL QUARTZ

LABRADORITE

As they name may suggest, Labradorite was discovered in Labrador, Canada.  It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5.  This stone has a wonderful metallic reflective quality when light hits it specific ways and is known for its lovely flashes of colour.  Labradorite has been associated with or compared to the aurora borealis.  The pieces in our example today reflect wonderful blue flashes.

Labradorite enhances our intuitive and mental abilities as well as our ability to open up to new ideas. This stone assists with dream recall.

This is the stone of transformation.

Labradorite assists those that use their hands for healing.

Labradorite is associates with the throat chakra.

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LABRADORITE PLUME SET

AMAZONITE

Amazonite is from the feldspar family and is a 6 to 6.5 in hardness.

Amazonite is a soothing stone that balances the male and female energies. It helps us to see both sides of all issues and soothes emotional trauma.

It is known as the stone of courage and truth.

Amazonite is known to heal the heart and throat chakras.

Keep Amazonite in your pillowcase to have clear dreams.

Wear Amazonite after illness or surgery to aid with healing.

Amazonite should be handles with care as it easily chips or cracks.

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AMAZONITE HERRINGBONE PENDANT

AZURITE WITH MALACHITE

The stones in this pendant are a combination of Azurite with Malachite. 

Azurite assists in clearing and expanding the mind for understanding and Malachite draws peace and harmony, clearing past emotional trauma.

This combination is said to clear deem past emotional trauma and opens the mind to healing.

Physically this stone is used for arthritis and the body’s and bone’s aches.

Azurite is associated with the third eye chakra and Malachite is a cleanser for all chakras.

It should be noted that with some people, this combined stone can cause heart palpitations. 

Both Azurite and Malachite have a 3.5 to 4 in hardness and both are a copper base mineral

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AZURITE WITH MALACHITE PENDANT

DUMORTIERITE

Dumortierite is a quartz/dumortierite gemstone with a hardness between 7 and 8.5.  It can resemble Lapis Lazuli or azurite in colour.

Dumortierite is the key to power, clarity and order. It is a perfect stone for students and those that require enhancement of their mental abilities. 

Dumortierite is a must for those working on developing their psychic abilities. This quartz is associated with stimulation of the Pineal Gland which in hand opens the Third Eye.  Dumortierite has also been associated with the Throat Chakra

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DUMORTIERITE PENDANT

HEARTBEAT WITH AMETHYST

We have again created a pendant to honour the nursing profession which has been adorned with an Amethyst (the master healing stone) which is a stone used to benefit those being healed.  Just as important, this stone should be worn for the benefit of the healer. 

We have used the symbol for a heartbeat to honour the nursing profession.  The heartbeat is accompanied by the universal symbol of love - the heart.

Amethyst is a stone associated with sincerity, protection, purification. It is a calming stone.

Amethyst is associates with the crown chakra.

Amethyst is from the quartz family and is a 7 in hardness.

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NURSING PENDANT WITH AMETHYST