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Thursday, 23 March 2017

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


 


CORAL CHOKER AND EARRINGS


Wednesday, 22 March 2017

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.



PINK OPAL NEST SET

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

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.

Monday, 20 March 2017

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.




VARYING COLOURS OF BALTIC AMBER

Saturday, 18 March 2017

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

Friday, 17 March 2017

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

Thursday, 16 March 2017

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.



EMERALD TREE OF LIFE

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

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.



BLUE ONYX PENDANT

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

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.



SELENITE PENDANT

Monday, 13 March 2017

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