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Monday 30 April 2018

RUBY IN ZOISITE (ANYOLITE)



Zoisite is the green portion of these beads which as a hardness of 6.5 to 7.  The reddish pink inclusions in the beads are Ruby which has a hardness of 9.   Ruby in Zoisite is also known as Anyolite.

Ruby is an energy stone and when combined with Zoisite, it activates the crown chakra and assists in spiritual learning and access to your soul's memory.  This combination is excellent for use in past life work. 

Ruby in Zoisite is associated with courage, happiness, inspiration and emotional stability.  It is also said to assist in utilizing your individuality without separating yourself for humanity. 

Ruby in Zoisite has also been associated with abundance spiritually.

Physically, Anyolite like Zoisite is said to, among other things, increase fertility and assist with menopause and the reproduction organs.


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RUBY IN ZOISITE (ANYOLITE)


Saturday 28 April 2018

MOONSTONE IN HONOUR OF FULL MOON



In honour of the full moon tomorrow evening, we decided to showcase Moonstone today.

Moonstone is a gemstone that belongs to the feldspar group with a hardness of 6 to 6.5.  Moonstone comes in varying colours from clear to pearly white, to peach, to green, to blue, to grey.  Rainbow moonstone can reflect all of these colours and more.

Moonstone is a stone of intuition and emotion.  It highlights feminine energies and assists in soothing stress and stabilizing emotions.  Moonstone is a taliman for love. 

Moonstone teaches us to be gentle with ourselves.

It should be noted, however, that you may need to remove Moonstone jewellery at the full moon as emotions may become overwhelming with the double energies.

Moonstone is an amulet for traveling, particularly night travel. 

Physically, Moonstone is said to help the reproductive system.


This gemstone is associated with the third eye and crown chakras.


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MOONSTONE PENDANT


Friday 27 April 2018

FIRE AGATE & UNAKITE (STATEMENT JEWELLERY)



Fire agate is chalcedony quartz and has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.  Unakite is combination of Feldspar, clear Quartz and Epidote and has a hardness of 6 to 7.

Traditionally, Fire Agate has been used to encourage those who are timid and shy to speak up. It helps those that need to be more assertive so that they are not ignored or bullied.

Fire Agate is said to stimulate sexual energy and helps with sexual imbalances including fear of intimacy. It is also said to assist with our physical energy to increase stamina and blood circulation.

Unakite is said to benefit the female reproductive system and is beneficial during pregnancy. 

Unakite assists with any type of addiction including overeating. Unakite is an excellent healer during prolonged illness or hospitalization.

Orange fire agate is associated with the Sacral chakra and Unakite is associates with the Heart chakra.


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FIRE AGATE & UNAKITE STATEMENT JEWELLERY


Thursday 26 April 2018

BIRD'S NEST WITH BLUE LACE AGATE



All agate is between a 6.5 to a 7 in hardness and is found in Africa.

Blue Lace Agate (also known as Blue Chalcedony Lace) is a stone of communication and is known to help you speak your truth. This stone is excellent for public speaking.

Blue Lace Agate is soothing, calming and centering. This stone helps us with confidence.

Blue Lace is a harmony stone and its energies are associated with happiness.

This specific agate is used as a protection stone for children.

Physically, Blue Lace Agate is used for arthritic, joint issues and headaches.

Blue Lace Agate is associates with the throat chakra but is also associated with the third eye and is used to help quiet the mind.


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BIRD'S NEST WITH BLUE LACE AGATE


Wednesday 25 April 2018

KYANITE, ANGELITE & LABRADORITE (blue) (CHOKER)



Kyanite (oval shaped bead) has a hardness of 3.5 to 7 depending on whether it is cut on its long axis or not. It is normally blue in colour but can also be green, grey or white. Kyanite’s colour is generally blotchy and streaked.

Angelite (medium round bead) is a blue/grey variety of Anhydrite and was only recently discovered in Peru in the 1980’s. Angelite has a hardness of 3 to 3.5 which makes it popular for carving.

As its name suggests, Labradorite (small round bead and larger drop bead) was discovered in Labrador, Canada. It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5.

The key word for Kyanite could be Balancing, for Angelite the phrase could be Angelic Communications and for Labradorite, transformation.

Kyanite is known to invoke fairness and loyalty. As a result, it is a great choice for repairing relationships, contract negotiations, etc. This is a stone of choice for counselors, mediators and arbitrators. 

Kyanite is known to assist in speaking our truth. Carry Kyanite with you if you are going to be doing any type of public speaking or presentations. Kyanite is a tool used for dream recall, vivid dreaming and channeling.

Angelite is a high vibration crystal and is a perfect stone for use in meditation, akashic records, visualization, telepathy, astro travel, etc. It has a connection with our spirit guides and our higher self. It enhances our psychic and astrological connections as well. Angelite’s energies have also been associated with feeling calm and at ease. This is an excellent stone when working with anger and fear issues.

Labradorite has a wonderful metallic reflective quality when light hits it on specific angles and is known for its lovely flashes of colour. The main stone in the centre drop section and each of the smallest beads in this necklace reflects a brilliant blue. Labradorite has been associated with or compared to the aurora borealis. 

Labradorite enhances our intuitive and mental abilities as well as our ability to open up to new ideas. It assists with dream recall. Labradorite also assists those who use their hands for healing.

Kyanite works to balance all of our chakras. Angelite is associated to and works with the throat, third eye and crown chakras. Labradorite is associates with the throat chakra.


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BLUE KYANITE, ANGELITE & LABRADORITE CHOKER


Tuesday 24 April 2018

PYRITE (PROTECTION ANGEL)



Pyrite is made of iron sulfide and can also contain small amounts of cobalt, nickel, silver, and gold. Pyrite has hardness of 6 to 6.5.

This is our protection Angel adorn with pyrite chips.

Pyrite is a stone of protection and has been used as a talisman for protection and well being.

Pyrite inspires creativity in many areas including the arts and areas of study that require perfection. Pyrite stimulates commitment, ambition and perseverance.  This is an ideal stone for students but also for their Mothers.

Physically, Pyrite is used to help with viral infections, including colds and flu.

Pyrite is associated with the solar plexus chakra.


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PYRITE PROTECTION ANGEL




Monday 23 April 2018

SANDALWOOD, LAVA STONE & TIBETAN DZI BEAD BRACELET



This bracelet has been created using Sandalwood and Lava stone, and it is centred with a Tibetan Dzi Agate bead.  

Briefly, the Tibetan Dzi Agate (sometimes called Tibetan Onyx) is said to have positive spiritual benefits.   It is used to heal the mind, body and soul.  It is also said to bring wealth in a earthly fashion as well as with health.

Sandalwood is cultivated from the wood of a tree in Indian. Lava stone is also known as Volcanic rock or Basalt and has a hardness of 3 to 3.5.

Sandalwood is a sacred wood and frequently is used in Mala beads (prayer beads). 

Sandalwood is known for its scent and is commonly used for incense. It is used for its protective energies and when worn, its energies assist with anxiety, stress and depression.  It promotes spiritual awareness and is an excellent meditation tool.

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. As with other black stones, Lava stone is grounding and offers protection. It is a high energy stone.

Essential oils can be added to either the Lava stone or the Sandalwood beads as they act as wicks.

Sandalwood and Lava Stone are both associated with the root chakra

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SANDALWOOD, LAVA STONE & TIBETAN DZI BEAD BRACELET




Friday 20 April 2018

GARNET CHOKER



Garnet has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 and has been used in jewellery since the Bronze Age (in the third millennium BC)

Garnet is associated with love and passion and is known as the stone of commitment.  Garnet amplified and draws all of the qualities we are looking for in a relationship such as trust and devotion.  It has been said that its energy bring luck with love.

Garnet’s energies push for success and it assists us in reaching our goals.

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

It is said that Garnet activates and amplifies other crystals.

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



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GARNET CHOKER


Thursday 19 April 2018

APOPHYLLITE (Pendant With Seed Bead Crown)



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 and usually comes in the pyramid form but is actually double terminated.

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

Apophyllite is a must have with Reiki healing.

Apopyllite is a wonderful tool for developing intuition and is inspirational. This is the ideal tool when working with the higher chakras. Apopyllite is invaluable  when working with the third eye and Crown Chakras as it is predominantly a spiritual crystal. 

Physically, it is said that Apophyllite will assist with fatigue and stress.


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APOPHYLLITE PENDANT WITH SEED BEAD CROWN


Wednesday 18 April 2018

CARNELIAN SEXTOLOGY



Carnelian is chalcedony quartz and has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.

In ancient times, Carnelian was used as an amulet or talisman. Carnelian is a high energy grounding and stabilizing stone. 

Carnelian is the stone of choice to help remove fear and create courage. It is used for concentration and to calms anger.

Carnelian is also associated with creativity and stimulates energy and drive thus it is a motivational stone.

In healing, it is said to influence the female reproductive organs and is said to be 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.


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CARNELIAN SEXTOLOGY


Tuesday 17 April 2018

LEOPARDSKIN JASPER (Pendant)



Jasper is from the quartz family and its hardness is between 6.5 and 7. 

Pink Leopardskin Jasper is associated with strength and vitality and is the stone of choice for those who work with animals. 

It is ideal to assist in realizing our animal totems.  It is also suggested for use with self discovery.

Leopardskin Jasper is used in healing, particularly self healing.  As a result, it is an important energy tool. Remember that the energy from any Jasper stone, in general, is slow and continual.  I guess because of this, it also is useful with learning patience.

Leopardskin Jasper is associated with the Throat and Third Eye Chakras. 


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LEOPARDSKIN JASPER PENDANT


Monday 16 April 2018

TOURMALINATED QUARTZ WITH LAVA



Tourmalinated Quartz has a hardness of 7 to 7.5. This type of Quartz is embedded with green or black tourmaline needles or threads. 

Tourmalated or Tourmalinated quartz has the properties of both quartz and tourmaline. As with any quartz, this part of the stone will amplify the energies of whatever stone it is with and this case, it has grown with the Tourmaline and amplifies its energy. 

This stone is certainly a grounding one, and it can assist in releasing tension on all levels. This stone helps us to deal with negative thoughts and helps us to turn our negativity into positivity. It contains wonderful energy for problem solving as well as healing. 

Tourmalinated Quartz is said to be an excellent psychic protection quartz and to act as a shield when worn.

Tourmalated or Tourmalinated quartz harmonizes our chakras.

This necklace has been enhancing with Lava which adds, among other things, more grounding properties and the ability to add essential oils.


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TOURMALINATED QUARTZ WITH LAVA


Friday 13 April 2018

BLUE KYANITE (Pendant)



Kyanite has a hardness of 3.5 to 7 depending on whether it is cut on its long axis or not. It is normally blue in colour but can also be green, grey or white.  Kyanite’s colour is generally blotchy and streaked.

The key word for Kyanite could be “Balancing”.

Kyanite is known to invoke fairness and loyalty. As a result, it is a great choice for repairing relationships, contract negotiations, etc.   As a result, this is a stone of choice for counselors, mediators and arbitrators. 

Kyanite is known to assist in speaking our truth. Carry Kyanite if you are going to be doing any type of public speaking or presentations.

Kyanite is a tool used for dream recall, vivid dreaming and channeling.

Kyanite works to balance all of our chakras.




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BLUE KYANITE PENDANT


Thursday 12 April 2018

AVENTURINE & CLEAR QUARTZ (COLLAR)



Aventurine comes from the Quartz / Chalcedony family containing small flakes or scales that give it a glistening effect. The inclusions are usually Muscovite mica and can also be Hematite or Goethite. Aventurine has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.  Commonly, Aventurine comes in many varying shades of green but rarely can be found in the colours of orange, brown and grey.

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

Aventurine is associated with abundance, opportunity and luck.

Aventurine is said to assist in emotional and mental healing. It has been used to calm tempers and as a love stone.

As mentioned yesterday, Clear 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. Clear crystal is a stone used by many healers. It is said if we wear a clear crystals, they will open our heart and our mind to higher vibrations which allows our earthly self to connect and understand the truths of spirit.

Aventurine is associated with the heart chakra, and Clear Crystal is associated with the upper chakras.
  

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AVENTURINE & CLEAR QUARTZ COLLAR

Wednesday 11 April 2018

CLEAR CRYSTAL POINT (Pendant)



Clear Crystal quartz is a 7 in hardness and is the most common stone found on our planet.  Sculptured by nature, no two points are the same.

This stone 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.

Clear Crystal Quartz is a stone used by many healers. These points are used to draw and focus energy.

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

Clear Crystal Quartz stimulates the immune and circulatory systems.

Clear Crystal Quartz is associated with the upper chakras and stimulates the Crown Chakra


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CLEAR CRYSTAL POINT PENDANT



Tuesday 10 April 2018

BLACK AGATE (with Luna)



Agate has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 and comes in a variety of colours and bands.   Our featured agate today is known as “Black Agate”.

Black Agate is a stone said to assist us in dealing with stress and 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 also associated with fertility and the reproductive organs. It is a perfect energy choice for pregnancy and menopause. 

The moon which represents our emotions is an ideal charm to accompany the black agate all placed on the circular pendant representing emotional cycles and energy.



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Monday 9 April 2018

CHAKRA (Pendant)


Our Chakras are energy centres and when these centres are open and the energies are flowing freely, we are healthy, energetic and productive. 

Below is a list of the names of the Chakras (starting from the base of our torso to the top of our head). Also listed are the elements associated with each Chakra, a key-word description for each Chakra, a motto for each Chakra, the main colour that represents each Chakra and the name of each healing stone used in this specific pendant.

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

The Chakra pendants can be completed with a variety of different charms; the featured pendant we have used a Buddha charm.


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CHAKRA PENDANT

Saturday 7 April 2018

BALTIC AMBER (Colours)



Each bracelet highlighted today shows the varying colours Enhancing Adornments offers 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 is said to assist with stress, anxiety and to boost our self-confidence. 

This is an excellent tool to assist with past life regressions and working with karmic debt.

Amber cleanses all chakras.



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BALTIC AMBER


Friday 6 April 2018

OPAL (April)



We are going to finish off the first week of April with the Mystical birthstone for this month which is opal.  As stated earlier in the week, the traditional birthstone of April is Diamond.  There are many other semi precious stones that represent the month as well as Aries and Taurus.  For more details see our earlier posts this week.

We will specifically focus on Pink Opal today which 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 COLLAR


Thursday 5 April 2018

ANGELITE (Collar)



Angelite is a blue/grey variety of Anhydrite which was discovered in Peru in the 1980’s. Angelite has a hardness of 3 to 3.5 which makes it popular for carving.

Angelite is a higher vibration crystal and is a perfect stone for use in meditation, work with akashic records, visualization and telepathy, astro travel, etc. It has a connection with our spirit guides and our higher self; thus the name (angelic communications). It enhances our psychic and astrological connections as well.

Angelite’s energies have also been associated with assisting in feeling calm and at ease. This is an excellent stone when working with anger and fear issues.

Angelite is associated with the throat, third eye and crown chakras. 

Do not ingest Angelite.


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ANGELITE COLLAR



Wednesday 4 April 2018

CORAL (April)



Yesterday we highlighted Sapphire, one of the three main birthstones (Diamond, Opal and Sapphire) for the month of April.  There are also semi precious stones, minerals and fossils associated with each month and today we have chosen Coral as our focal stone (fossil) associated with April.

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. It also 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 is said to enhance all of the chakras.


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CORAL SET


Tuesday 3 April 2018

SAPPHIRE (April)



Diamond, Opal and Sapphire are the traditional birthstone of April.  There are many other birthstones associated with this month that are representative of Aries and Taurus including Jasper, Topaz, Bloodstone, Amber and many more.

We are focusing on the gemstone Sapphire today which is a variety of the mineral corundum and aluminum oxide.  It has a hardness of 9. 

Sapphire is known as the stone of wisdom and brings peace of mind.  This is the stone of prophecy.

Sapphire aligns the physical, mental and spiritual.

The blue sapphire shown here is associated with love and purity and helps us to stay on our spiritual path.

Sapphire calms and regulates the body. It treats disorders associates with the blood and strengthens veins.

Sapphire is primarily associated with the third chakra but is also associated with the throat chakra.



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SAPPHIRE TREE OF LIFE