APOPHYLLITE

Apophyllite is the general name for the grouping of three sub classifications - Fluorapophyllite,  Hydroxyapophyllite and Natroapophyllite.  Apophyllite has a hardness of 4.5 to 5.  Apophyllite usually comes in the pyramid form but double terminated.

Apophyllite is said to carry the Akashic Record and is a powerful vibration transmitter. 

Apophyllite is a must with Reiki healing.

Apophyllite is a wonderful crystal for the third eye and Crown Chakras as it is predominantly a spiritual crystal. 

It is said that Apophyllite will assist with fatigue and stress.

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APOPHYLLITE PENDANT

AGATE

Agate is a banded stone which makes it stand out from any other Chalcedony.  It has a hardness of 7.

Agate is a slow and lower vibrational stone. Sure but steady, its energetic effects will take time to manifest but will have wonderful long term benefits.

Agate is a protective and harmonizing stone which relieves anxiety and stress. It is a stone of balance and strength and it helps us to heal emotionally.  Agate’s energy is also said to strengthen the body as well as to helps us with our connection to the earth (grounding).

It is a beneficial stone for students and artists as it promotes creativity.

Emotionally, agate gives courage, self-confidence, and helps to dispels fears.

All agates, and there are far too many to list here, can remove blockages from all chakras and are cleansing.

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AGATE PENDANT

ROSE QUARTZ

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

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 own self-worth.

Rose quartz is calming and perfect for crisis.  It helps us to learn to accept change and to deal with unexpressed emotions and grief.

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 enhanced this Rose Quartz Nugget with a heart to remind us to love ourselves.

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ROSE QUARTZ PENDANT

LARVIKITE

Larvikite was discovered in Larvik, Norway and has a hardness of 6- 6.5  It is also known as Black Labradorite or Norwegian Moonstone.

Larvikite is a grounding and protective stone.  It is said to enhance our visions and psychic abilities.  

Larvikite stimulates the mind. It assist us in understanding, spiritual clarity and to open our minds to new ideas without emotional attachment.

It is said that Larvikite can spiritually assist us with learning disabilities, helps brain function and increased vitality.

Larvikite is associates with the Root (1st chakra) and the Third Eye (6th chakra)

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LARVIKITE PENDANT

GARNET

Garnet is an ancient talisman and was used by many civilizations. 

There are varying types of garnet which we have simplified below.  Each garnet type has its own specific energies, however, we are going to list those that are general to all types of garnet. 

Garnet is a regenerative and energizing stone.  Its energies are lucky for love, push for success and for goals.

Garnet is said to reduce toxins in the body and purifies the blood.

Garnet is an intense stone which stimulates both the crown and the root chakras.

It is said that Garnet activates and amplifies other crystals.

Garnet is the Sunstone of Aquarius and the birthstone of January.

There are basically two groups of Garnet – those containing aluminum (Pyrope, Almandine, and Spessartine) and those containing calcium (Uvarovite, Grossular, and Andradite).  The aluminum members can be found blended and the calcium members can be found blended but the aluminum and calcium members are seldom found blended together. 

Garnet can range in many colours, not just red.  The hardness varies from 6.5 to 7.5, with the softer garnets being green in colour. 

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Garnet Tree of Life

2017 Bowls for Beds Collingwood

Home Horizon Bowls for Beds fundraiser is being held on April 23, 2017 at 12 pm, Georgian Bay Hotel and Conference Centre, 10 Vacation Inn Drive, Collingwood.  Tickets are $30.00 per person.

Admission includes access to soup tastings of approximately 20 gourmet soups and you may also choose a unique ceramic bowl, painted by local students that is yours to keep.  

Enhancing Adornments is donating this lovely Chrysoprase pendant to be auctioned off as part of the silent auction.

All funds raised will go to support Home Horizon's transitional housing services in the Southern Georgian Bay Area.

Help support the strength and courage of homeless women, children and youth.

Tickets can be purchased at https://home-horizon-gift-catalogue.fwscart.com/Bowls_for_Beds_2017_Event_Ticket/p4595282_17154325.aspx

CORAL

Coral is a skeletal structure which is slowly built by small marine animals. Coral is between 3 and 4 in hardness.

Natural coral is generally the colour of Carnelian but most coral used in jewellery has been dyed to enhance the colour.

Coral is said to aid in meditation, visualization and creativity. As a result, it is a suggested crystal for artists.

Coral attracts love, passion and prosperity.

Coral helps us to become balanced and in harmony with nature.

Physically, Coral is said to assist with circulation and blood issues as well as regeneration.

Coral enhances all chakras

 

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CORAL CHOKER AND EARRINGS

PINK OPAL

In honour of Spring, here is our pink Opal Nest Set.

Pink Opal has a hardness of 6 and is a blend of opal, palygorskite and chalcedony.

Pink Opal is a stone of hope, purity and health. It is the healer of emotions and is the stone for faithful lovers. This stone enhances our emotions as well as our spiritual self. Pink Opal assists in keeping us centred and calm.

Used in meditation and with dreams, Pink Opal helps to arouse compassion and allow us to release painful memories.

It has even been referred to as the stone of the Gods.

Pink Opal is associated with the heart chakra.

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PINK OPAL NEST SET

ORTHOCERAS

Orthoceras is approximately 400 million years old and is the ancestor to the Squid.

Traditionally Fossils have been used to reduce anxiety and stress, increase our confidence and our life expectancy. Physically they have been used to reduce fatigue, digestive disorders, and rheumatism.

Orthoceras fossils increase the energies of allowing happiness and self confident which can enhance our feelings of pride and success in business. These have the energy to push us to achieve a life of excellence and quality.

Orthoceras fossils are associates with the root or base chakra.

 This is a wonderful gift idea for the man that has everything.

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ORTHOCERAS PENDANT

BALTIC AMBER

The single bracelets below show the varying colours Enhancing Adorments offer in Baltic Amber - Lemon, green, honey/cognac and dark cherry.

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

When Baltic Amber is worn against the skin, it is warmed and releases small amounts of healing oils (succinic acid) from the amber which is absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream.

Baltic Amber boosts the immune system, reduces inflammation and is an analgesic used for teething, headaches and pain. Baltic Amber assists with varicose vein and increases blood circulation. 

Amber necklaces are worn by toddlers when teething. These are meant to be worn against the skin and are not for chewing.

Amber cleanses all seven chakras.

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VARYING COLOURS OF BALTIC AMBER

Hematite

Hematite is an iron oxide and may contain titanium.  It has a hardness of 5 to 6.5.  Contrary to popular belief, Hematite is not magnetic.  The content of magnetite or pyrrhotite It what attracts to a magnet. 

Hematite is grounding, enhances expansion and protective. It is associated with peace and harmony. It is the protective stone.  Hematite harmonizes the spirit, mind and body.

Hematite stimulates memory, concentration and focus. It is used to assist with addictions and is well known to help with blood supply. Hematite is beneficial for pain, leg cramps and anxiety.
Hematite is associated with the base or root chakra


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Hematite Bracelet

YELLOW JASPER

Jasper is a form of chalcedony from 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.  A keyword here would be nurture.

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

EMERALD

Emerald is from the Beryl family and has a hardness of 7.5 to 8.  If the stone is a light green it would be referred to as Green Beryl and if it is a darker green it is referred to as Emerald.

Emerald is a stone associated with inspiration and patience. It is known as the stone of successful love. Emerald enhances partnerships, friendships and unconditional love.

This is the stone of regeneration, recovery and mental clarity.

Physically, Emerald is said to rejuvenate the organs in particular. It is known as the best stone for treating the hearts. It is also well known for treating and sooth the eyes. 

Emerald calms the emotions and as a result, it recommended that it not to be worn constantly as it is said to overly affect our emotions. 

This precious stone is the Sunstone of Cancer and the Birthstone of May

Emerald is associates with the heart chakra.

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EMERALD TREE OF LIFE

BLUE ONYX

According to Gem Select, Onyx is black and white banded agate (cryptocrystalline or chalcedony quartz).  Niccolo onyx, which has a very thin upper layer, allowing the black base colour to show through as grey or blue.. Onyx has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.

Blue Onyx has been used in rosaries for centuries. 

Blue Onyx is said to releases stress, anxiety, worry and grief.  It carries a soothing and healing energy.

It is a sobriety stone especially when coupled with amethyst.

Blue Onyx is associated with the throat chakra and assists us with clear communication.

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BLUE ONYX PENDANT

SELENITE

Selenite is a very soft stone with a hardness of 2. 

Selenite is the stone of clarity and honest. Selenite is associates with the Moon.

It is used to assist us with working with spirit and our guides. It is an excellent stone for psychics and is used for meditation.  Many readers use Selenite to clear the energies after a reading. 

If you are susceptible to other people’s feelings, Selenite is a must as it is an excellent clearing stone and is used for protection.

Selenite is associated with the Crown and Third Eye Chakras.

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SELENITE PENDANT

LAPIS LAZULI

Lapis Lazuli is comprised of lazurite (25% to 40%), calcite and pyrite and is 5 to 5.5 in hardness.

Lapis Lazuli is the stone of truth. It promotes inner truth, self-awareness and speaking your truth. 

It is associated with wisdom and good judgement. 

Lapis' energies stimulate promotion and success.

It is associated with the throat chakra as well as the third eye chakra.

Lapis Lazuli is used for ailments of the throat and ears and is said to helps with general pain and inflammation.


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LAPIS LAZULI PENDANT

PEARL

In honour of our Virgo Full Moon tomorrow, today we are featuring our Full Moon Tree of Life.

Freshwater pearls (the moon in our pendant) enable us to accept love and to see the good within us and within others.

In Astrology, it is said to wear jewellery made of pearls to assist those born with a misaligned moon. Pearls will enhance love and trust. 

Pearls are used to assist with sexual drive. 

Pearls are linked to the heart chakra.

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FULL MOON TREE OF LIFE IN BLACK ENAMEL

CHAKRA SIMPLIFIED

Base/Root-Earth, Grounded, I AM, Red, Coral
Sacral-Water, sexuality, I FEEL, Orange, Carnelian
Solar Plexus-Fire, confidence I DO, Yellow, Yellow Jade
Heart-Air, self love, I LOVE, Green, Jade
Throat-Sound, communication, I SPEAK, Blue, Howlite
Third Eye-Light, Intuition, I SEE, Indigo, Sodilite
Crown-Space, Divine, I UNDERSTAND, Violet, Amethyst

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CHAKRA BRACELET

AMETHYST

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

Amethyst is one of the most popular of the healing stones and is considered the master healer.

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

Amethyst's energies are also associated with the psychic realm.

Amethyst comes from the Greek word methustos which can be translated to intoxicated. This stone has been used for centuries in association with sobriety. It is also used for other addictions, and it is said that Amethyst assists with the elimination of cravings.

In healing, Amethyst is not only used on those being healed but also is worn by the healer. Amethyst is said to assist with headaches as well as assists and stimulates the immune system.

Amethyst is the sunstone for the Astrological sign of Pisces and traditionally is the birthstone for the month of February.

Amethyst is associates with the crown chakra.

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AMETHYST PENDANT

SHELLS & STONE KEEPSAKES

Are you heading to a sunny destination? 

Would you like a lasting reminder of this vacation?  

Collect shells or stones and we can create a pendant as a special keepsake.  The possibilities are endless.

We suggest collecting extra shells as if the shells need to be drilled, they can be brittle and crack or break.  Extra pieces are a great insurance.

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HEMATITE, AMBER & CLEAR CRYSTAL

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 and boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and are an analgesic used for pain. Baltic Amber also assists with varicose vein and increases blood circulation.

Hematite is grounding and enhances expansion and protective. It is associated with peace and harmony. Hematite harmonizes the spirit, mind and body. It stimulated memory, concentration and focus. It is used to assist with addictions and is well known to help with blood supply.  It is effective in healing pain because it maintains the charge of nerve cells.  Hematite is also beneficial for leg cramps and anxiety.

Clear Crystal quartz is an amplifier and clear crystal amplifies the white energy of our higher self. It is said to assist us in achieving clarity in our communicational abilities as well as our own personal thoughts. Clear crystal quartz is added to heighten the healing abilities of amber and hematite. 

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HEMATITE, AMBER & CLEAR CRYSTAL BRACELET

Mother of Pearl, Pearl, Abalone and Shell

We have created a variety of stones and shells with gratitude from the waters. 

Mother of Pearl is an aid to heighten intuition, psychic sensitivity, and imagination. It attracts prosperity and good fortune.

Pearl enables us to accept love and to see the good within us and within others.

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. 

Abalone is known to enhance our feeling of peace, compassion, and love. Abalone is calming and soothing. 

Shell is used for discovery, growth and calm.

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BY THE SEA

WATERMELON TOURMALINE

Tourmaline is a complex silicate with a hardness of 7 to 7.5   It comes in a variety of colours from clear, pink, green, grey, black, etc. 

Watermelon Tourmaline seen here (even though the greens are not very apparent) is a balancing stone.   It promotes harmony.  Watermelon Tourmaline brings the mind, body and soul together and is a healing stone.

Watermelon Tourmaline has excellent energies to help us to learning to deal with depression and to heal personal emotional wounds.  It helps us to get out of our heads and into our hearts.

Although the energies are slow, the effects are lasting.  

This pendant has been enhanced with a small piece of Rose Quartz to ensure that selflove is part of the healing process.

This pendant is associated with the heart chakra.

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WATERMELON TOURMALINE 

ENHANCED WITH ROSE QUARTZ

CARNELIAN (Quartz)

Carnelian is a grounding and stabilizing stone with high energy making it a motivational stone.

In ancient times, Carnelian was used as an amulet or talisman. Carnelian is the stone to help remove fear and to create courage. It is used for concentration and to calms anger.

Carnelian is also associated with creativity and stimulates energy and drive.

In healing it is said to influence the female reproductive organs and is beneficial for depression.

Carnelian is the Sunstone of Virgo and the alternative birthstone of Ruby for July.

Carnelian is associated with the second or sacral chakra.

Carnelian is chalcedony quartz and is 6.5 to a 7 in hardness. 


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CARNELIAN PENDANT

HOWLITE

Howlite is a cauliflower shaped stone with a hardness of 3.5.  It is seldom found in crystal form. Frequently Howlite is dyed and sold as turquoise. In its natural form, Howlite is white with grey to black veins.  As seen here.

Howlite is known as the calming stone and is an excellent choice for stress relief.

It is the attunement stone & linked to the spiritual dimensions. It opens us to insights & wisdom and is a perfect tool for meditation.

Howlite is used in crystal healing for pain, and issues related to our bones, among other things.

Howlite is excellent for all of our chakras and is used as a scrying (seeing) crystal.

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Howlite with Rings

BLACK ONYX

Onyx is a form of chalcedony from the quartz family and has a hardness of 7.

Black Onyx is the stone of strength, both physically and emotionally. It has been used to aid concentration and to help us with self-discipline. Onyx is said to provide support and self-confidence.

It is invaluable with past life work and helps to eliminate fear and worry.

Physically, Onyx balances the yin and yang energies within our bodies.

There is a set of stones that have been formulated in association with the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Black Onyx can be used as the fourth step as part of the continuing to take inventory stage.

Onyx is the sunstone of Leo and is associated with the root chakra.

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BLACK ONYX