Majestic Turquoise, so named by the French as pierre turquoise, meaning Turkish stone, has been mined and traded since 5000 BCE in Central Asia, Europe, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Australia, Argentina, Tibet and Ancient Egypt and more recently in the southwestern United … Read More
Black Spinel
Black Spinel gemstones are stones of grounding and Victory! Readily available in faceted beads and jewelry, their sparkle and shape catch the light and are very engaging. Their triangular faces and octagonal forms easily bring geometric structure and manifestation into … Read More
Staurolite, a/k/a The Fairy Cross
To hold Staurolite in your hand is to experience a little piece of magic. The name “staurolite” comes from the Greek word “stauros” meaning “cross” and “lithos” meaning stone. Due to the shape of its hexagonal crystals in cross formation, Staurolite … Read More
The Dow Master Crystal
Named after JaneAnn Dow by her friend and fellow crystal worker and author, Katrina Raphaell (my Crystal teacher), the Dow Master Crystal is a fairly rare and magnificent quartz crystal find. Its six faces, culminating in the termination point, are formed of 3- and 7- sided … Read More
Green Apatite
As a gemstone associated with the element of water, Green Apatite is particularly soothing for frayed nerves and stress. Its green ray connects to the physical heart, Mother Nature and to change. Green is the color of abundance and thus this stone … Read More
Aquamarine (Reminder)
This is a quick reminder that the beautiful energies of Aquamarine can be used to assist with allergies and illnesses of all kinds. Carrying, wearing and sleeping with Aquamarine is very beneficial for calming anger, soothing the throat chakra and … Read More
The Modern Egyptian Gemstone Triad: Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian and Turquoise
These three gemstones are popular and highly regarded in Egypt. Lapis Lazuli, the color of the sky and found in temples, amulets and jewelry everywhere, is used to heal yourself and to tap into your psychic potential through the third … Read More