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Friday, 30 November 2018

NUMEROUS STYLES OF CLEAR QUARTZ


Clear Crystal Quartz is the most popular requested stone. 

Clear Quartz is an amplifier particularly of 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 Quartz, just as with Apophollite and Amethyst, is a stone used by many healers.

Clear Quartz points in particular are used to draw energy in or out and to focus energy to a specific area. Sculptured by nature, no two points are the same and there are many types of configurations (angles on the point); too many to name or explain in this post.

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

Clear Quartz is associated with the upper chakras

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


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Thursday, 29 November 2018

CLEAR QUARTZ AMPLIFYING LABRADORITE



As Labradorite’s name suggests, it was discovered in Labrador, Canada.  It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5. Clear Crystal Quartz has a hardness of 7 and is the most common stone found on our planet.

Labradorite has a wonderful metallic reflective quality when light hits it on specific angles.  Labradorite is known for its lovely flashes of colour. The central elongated stone in this necklace brightly reflects a soothing, wonderful blue.  Labradorite has been 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.  This is the stone of transformation.  Labradorite also assists those that use their hands for healing.

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.  Just as with Apophollite and Amethyst, clear crystal is a stone used by many healers. It is said if we wear clear quartz, it will open our heart and our mind to higher vibrations which allows our earthly self to connect and understand the truths of spirit.

Labradorite is associates with the throat chakra while Clear Crystal Quartz is associated with the upper chakras.


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Wednesday, 28 November 2018

GIFT FOR THOSE PROVIDING HEALTHY SUPPORT



This pendant was created to honour all of those individuals who support us in having a healthy and comfortable life.  This is a great gift idea for a doctor, nurse, PSW, etc.

Two stones come to mind to adorn this style of pendant, either Amethyst or Moonstone. 

Amethyst (the master healing stone) is a stone used to benefit those being healed.  Just as important, this stone should be worn for the benefit of the healer.  Amethyst is a stone associated with sincerity, protection, purification. It is a calming stone.

Rainbow Moonstone is also a healing crystals that is a suggested for those in the medical field.  Moonstone represents emotional balance.   This stone is used to help bring out intuition.

We have used the symbol for a heartbeat accompanied by the universal symbol of love - the heart.

Amethyst is associates with the crown chakra.  Moonstone is associated with the third eye and crown chakras.

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

There are varying colours of Moonstone from white to grey (black) and many colours in between.  Rainbow is the most popular Moonstone.  Moonstone is from the Feldspar family and has a hardness of 6. 


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Tuesday, 27 November 2018

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 can be 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 is said to be helpful with overcoming addictions.

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

Citrine is connected to the Solar Plexus chakra.

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Monday, 26 November 2018

CORAL - Holiday Colour


Coral puts me in mind of Christmas at this time of year so we thought we would highlight Coral for the up and coming holiday season.

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 red colour. 

Coral is said to aid in meditation, visualization and creativity. As a result, it is a suggested tallisman 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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Friday, 23 November 2018

AMETHYST



Beautiful Amethyst.  We just had to feature a collection of this sought after stone and what a perfect choice for this time of year as it is a calming stone.

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

Amethyst is one of the most popular stone particularly as a healing stones.  It is considered the master healer.

Amethyst is a stone associated with sincerity, protection, purification and as mentioned a calming stone.

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

Amethyst comes from the Greek word methustos which can be translated as intoxicated. This stone has been used for centuries in association with sobriety and is also used for other addictions.  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 as its energies heal the healer.

Physically, Amethyst is said to assist with headaches as well as assists and stimulates the immune system.

Amethyst is associates with the crown chakra.


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Thursday, 22 November 2018

AVENTURINE



Financial abundance can eliminates stress during the season of giving.  Aventurine was one of the stones that comes to mind when we think of the energies of abundance.

Aventurine is associated with abundance, opportunity and luck.

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

Aventurine is associated with the heart chakra.

Aventurine comes from the Quartz / Chalcedony family containing small flakes or scales that give it a glistening effect. The inclusions are usually Muscovite mica, but can 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 orange, brown and grey.

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Wednesday, 21 November 2018

ROSE QUARTZ - MAKE TIME FOR YOU



As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season increases it is important to take care of ourselves.  We are featuring Rose Quartz today, the stone of self-love.

Rose quartz is actually the stone of love - love for others AND yes, 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 chakra.

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


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ROSE QUARTZ


Tuesday, 20 November 2018

SODALITE



Sodalite is a member of the Feldspathoids mineral group and has a hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale.

Sodalite is known as the logic stone as it offers us the ability of obtaining a clear mind and deep thoughts.  When our thought process is clear we can then communicate clearly and to the point.  This makes it an excellent tool for teachers and students.  Sodalite is a talisman for writers.

Because of its ability to help us think clearly we can then stabilize our emotions by thinking clearly to reduce stress and to not over respond emotionally. 

Sodalite is also a tool used when working on developing intuition and psychic abilities.  It is a must for those whose practices include card readings and Astrology chart readings.

Sodalite is also known as the stone of truth and is associated with the throat chakra.


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SODALITE


Monday, 19 November 2018

TOURMALINE CROWNED WITH BLUE TOPAZ



Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone with a hardness of 7 to 7.5 and comes in a very wide variety of colours.  Black Tourmaline is also known as Schorl.

Topaz is a gemstone with a hardness of 8.  Pure Topaz naturally occurs as white but comes in a variety of colours.  Blue topaz is generally a paler blue but come in a variety of shades.  Blue Topaz is a very popular stone second only to Sapphire.

This combination has been created with Scorpio/November in mind.

Black Tourmaline acts as a shield against negative and damaging energies but it also protects us from those energies within.

Tourmaline reduces toxins that cause chronic diseases. Tourmaline is said to cause a cleaning of the nervous system creating less stress, alertness and greater circulation. It is a grounding stone and enhances tolerance and understanding thus Black tourmaline can help a Scorpio individual be less demanding.

Topaz, blue in particularly, is said to assist in strengthening a strong body which seems to come natural to a Scorpio individual but this is just added boost.  We would naturally associate Blue Topaz to the through chakra for clearer and stronger communications but it is also associated with the third eye chakra so it assists with the thinking mind and strengthens the thought process.

Blue Topaz is known as the visualization stone.   Topaz is also associates with friendship and loyalty.

Black Tourmaline is associated with the Root chakra and as mentioned earlier Topaz is connected to the third eye chakra.


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TOURMALINE CROWNED WITH BLUE TOPAZ


Friday, 16 November 2018

UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED GIFTS



We close up the week with more examples of our handmade creations to spark ideas for your gift-giving list. 

With handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts, we have to plan a little earlier in our shopping schedule but the inconvenience is far outweighed by the uniqueness of the gifts.

You can choose from our many examples that we have be highlighting over the past few days or you can have us create something unique. 

If that special someone has very specific preferences, why not consider a gift certificates and let them have something unique created from their own ideas.

The possibilities are endless.



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Thursday, 15 November 2018

ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFT GIVING



We are continuing our highlight of examples to spark ideas. 

With handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts, we have to plan a little earlier in our shopping schedule but the inconvenience is far outweighed by the uniqueness of the gifts.

You can choose from our many examples we will be highlighting over the next little while or you can have us create something unique. 

If that special someone has their own specific preferences, why not consider a gift certificates and let them have something unique created from their own ideas.

The possibilities are endless.



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Wednesday, 14 November 2018

ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFT


We will continue to highlight design examples to spark ideas. 

With handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts, we have to plan a little earlier in our shopping schedule but the inconvenience is far outweighed by the uniqueness of the gifts.

You can choose from our many examples we will be highlighting over the next little while or you can have us create something unique. 

If that special someone has their own specific preferences, why not consider a gift certificates and let them have something unique created from their own ideas.

The possibilities are endless.




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Gift Ideas

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

THAT ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFT


With handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts, we have to plan a little earlier in our shopping schedule but the inconvenience is far outweighed by the unique of the gift.

Let us create one-of-a-kind gifts to help you with your gift giving list. 

Alternatively, gift certificates are available so that the recipient can have their gift made specifically to their personal preferences.

The possibilities are endless.



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Monday, 12 November 2018

ROSE QUARTZ & PINK OPAL



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.

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

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

Rose quartz is calming and perfect for crisis.  It helps us with accepting change and in dealing with unexpressed emotions and grief.

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

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.

Pink Opal has even been referred to as the stone of the Gods. 

These are an incredible emotionally healing pairing.

Both Rose quartz and Pink Opal are associated with the heart or 4th chakra. 


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ROSE QUARTZ & PINK OPAL SET


Friday, 9 November 2018

ANYOLITE (RUBY IN ZOISITE)



Zoisite is the green portion of these beads which as a hardness of 6.5 to 7.  The reddish pink inclusions is 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, the crown chakra is activated.  This assists in spiritual learning and access to our soul's memory.  This combination is excellent for use in past life work as well. 

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

Ruby in Zoisite has also been associated with abundance, spiritually.

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


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ANYOLITE (RUBY IN ZOISITE) SET



Thursday, 8 November 2018

SMOKEY QUARTZ



Smoky or Smokey Quartz is as the name suggests a member of the Quartz family with a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.  Smokey quartz’ clarity ranges from almost complete transparency to almost opaque and its colour can range from slightly beige to almost black. 

Smokey Quartz is the national stone of Scotland and has been used in the Scot’s jewellery for centuries. 

Smoky Quartz is the stone of power and is known for its energies that assist in centering & grounding. It turns negativity into positivity and is used for protection. It is the perfect stone for meditation and Reiki.

Smoky Quartz is a stone of serenity and it assists with stress which makes it a great choice as a mood stabilizer.

Smoky Quartz is associated with the root chakra and helps us to accomplish our earthly goals.



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SMOKEY QUARTZ PENDANT


Wednesday, 7 November 2018

SERPENTINE & JADE COLLAR



Chrysotile, antigorite, and lizardite are three of the primary minerals found in Serpentine. There are, however, other more rare minerals that can also be found in Serpentine. The hardness of Serpentine can range from 3 to 6 on the Mohs scale.

Jade is the combination of Nephrite and Jadeite and has a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale.

Serpentine, by some, is called the new Jade but as you will note the minerals found in Serpentine and Jade are not the same.  Serpentine is used to clear stagnant energy and any types of energy blockage.  It is the crystal of choice when you are looking for a peaceful resolution for any type of conflict.  It is an excellent abundance stone on whatever your focus may be – money, good health, relationships, etc.

Metaphysically, it is used to help activate kundalini energy and is an excellent stone to assist with meditation.

Jade is known as the dream stone. It is said to bless everyone it touches and offers peace through strength.  Jade is also known as the healing stone and a talisman for those who heal. 

Carry or wear Jade to restore energy.  This stone, just as with Serpentine, is an abundance stone.  It is also an excellent stone if you are looking for harmony and emotional balance. 

Serpentine is associated with the heart chakra but helps to clear all chakras.  Jade is also associates with the heart chakra and benefits all issues related to the heart.  Both of these stone are excellent love related stones both for others as well as for self.


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SERPENTINE & JADE COLLAR


Tuesday, 6 November 2018

TIGER’S EYE



Tiger’s Eye is from the Quartz (Chalcedony) mineral group with a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.  It has a wonderful silky luster when polished.

Tiger's eye promotes harmony and balance (especially mentally) without interference from emotions. It assists us with our perceptions, understanding and wisdom. As a result, it assists to eliminate illusions. 

Tiger’s eye is also associated with good luck and good fortune.  It is one of the grouping of stones used to draw abundance into your life. 

Tiger’s eye also great for children as it assists with good judgement, being practical, centred and grounded.

Tiger's eye has been used as a talisman.

Tiger’s eye is associated with the Sacral and Solar Plexus chakras.


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TIGER’S EYE PENDANT




Monday, 5 November 2018

TOURMALATED QUARTZ WITH LAVA



Tourmalated or 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 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. 

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

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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TOURMALATED QUARTZ WITH LAVA SET