Gemstones are semi-precious and precious stones. All can be called gems. All are minerals that have hardness, density, refraction and color. Each stone contains energy that is unique to the type of stone. Quartz crystals are used in expanding the mind to touch the spirit world. Crystals are used to enhance the beneficial life force. Crystal water (water that a quartz crystal(s) has been placed) has been drunk for its healthy benefits for centuries. Getting to know the properties and benefits of thousands of stones can take a lifetime, but is a rewarding and fun adventure. I invite you to study crystals and gemstones, their origins, folklore, meaning and current day uses on this page, dedicated to crystals and gemstones. Explore the meaning of gemstones and crystals and get creative with them for your specific purposes.

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Birthstones

Posted by SimNZ on Thursday, March 25, 2010, In : Crystals Meaning, Use & Colours

Certain gemstones have more vibration power at certain times of the year. The month of a stone's power time determines your birthstone (also referred to as natal stone).

Some believe that the original associations between gemstones and the months of the year evolved from 12 stones mentioned in the Bible, others say it represents the Twelve Apostles. Still others hold different beliefs. There are numerous traditions over the centuries that connect a particular gemstone wit...

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Healing Crystal & Gemstone Silver Jewelry

Meaning & Symbolism

Love & Passion

Sunstone (sexuality), Moonstone (passion), Jade (good fortune), Hematite (relationships), Red Goldstone (vitality), Rose Quartz (romance), Rhodonite (reconciliation)

Protection

Agate (grounding), Jasper (stabilizes), Bloodstone (justice and protection against evil eye), Serpentine (blessings), Tiger Eye (also lucky), Rainbow Obsidian (blocks negativity)

Money, Success, Good Luck

Moss Agate (new beginnings), Aventurine (opportunity), Black Tourmaline (super lucky), Gold Sheen Obsidian (talent), Malachite (money)

Spiritual, Happiness, Vision

Amazonite (hope), Amethyst (psychic), Honey Calcite (alertness), Fluorite (learning), Quartz Crystal & Smokey Quartz (telepathy), Sodalite (inner peace) Unakite (visualization)