Gemology
Agate: The darker stones are believed to inspire courage, boldness, victory, and bring
prosperity. The lighter stones are believed to bring peace.
Amethyst: Believed to give courage and attract favors from those in high places. Other attributes that have been associated with the stone are its ability to soothe the nerves in times of stress, make the wearer become calm and gentle, repress evil and make men successful in business.
Aquamarine: Said to assure love, affection, youth, and health to the wearer of this stone.
Aventurine (green): Believed to help bring a person emotional tranquility, have a positive attitude towards life, and bring them into alignment with their center. It has been reported by some people to be able to provide independence, health and well being.
Aventurine (red/orange): This color of Aventurine has been said to provide reflective qualities so that a person can recognize the flaws of humanity and can remain in the heart space to continue to love this same humanity. Some people believe it provides for self reflection, and allows a person to recognize that when you look at a person you are actually only seeing the reflection of the person that you choose them to be. It is believed by some people that when you use this stone while fasting it will help to reduce your hunger.
Cat’s-Eye: Believed to bring wealth and assure mental stability and general attractiveness.
Chalcedony: Once believed to protect from the Evil Eye and give the owner a calm disposition.
Citrine: Supposed to be able to raise your self esteem, make your heart light, give you lots of happiness, and fill you full of hope. Citrine is supposed to be warming, energizing and able to attract abundance.
Coral: This is a popular stone that is used to make rosary beads to keep evil at a safe distance. It is believed that a gift of coral will protect the health and growth of an infant. Many people once believed that if the coral color began to fade (or pale) that the wearer was about to become ill.... and the coral would return to its’ original color when the person became well again.
Garnet: This stone represents friendship. Also thought to assure the wearer of love, devotion from loved ones, health, faithfulness, energy, and to keep a person from having bad dreams during sleep.
Jade: Jade comes in a variety of colors, green, blue, black, violet, white, yellow and a reddish and brownish variety; each with its own slightly different use. It is a very popular gemstone projecting universal love, health, wealth and long life.
Jasper: Believed to be a talisman for courage and to bring relief from pain. Said to aid pregnant women to have an easy childbirth and to increase the milk supply during nursing.
Moonstone: Aids in decision making and believed to ward off cancer.
Onyx: Thought to reduce the pains of childbirth if placed on or near the woman in labor. Also believed to keep nightmares away and bring a peaceful rest.
Pearl: Known to many as a symbol of wisdom, wealth, faith, knowledge, and innocence. It has been said that if you wear a pearl next to the skin it will give off a vibration that has healing properties. Divers often treasure pearls and they are seen as a protection from sharks.
Peridot: According to ancient legend, people who wear peridot will be protected from evil spirits. Once considered more valuable than diamonds, they were worn as protection from enchantment, melancholy, and nightmares.
Red Agate: Believed to soothe the nerves and quiet the mind of the person who carried this stone.
Rhodonite: This stone has been dubbed "the stone of love" because it is supposed to be able to help a person achieve everything to their greatest potential. It is said to allow a person to feel unconditional love on a physical level.
Rock Crystal: Once believed to be able to foretell the future. Known fact, when squeezed this stone becomes electrically charged.
Rose Quartz: Carried by people to insure peace, fidelity, and happiness. Referred to as "the stone of gentle love" because it is believed it to be able to bring peace and calm to all relationships. It was also thought to be an excellent energy for healing emotional "wounds".
Smoky Quartz: Many people have carried Smoky quartz because they thought it was able to gently dissolve negative energies and clear up all emotional blockages. It was believed to be able to make a person feel personal pride and to create an overall joy in living.
Sunstone: Many people carried sunstone to bring themselves success and good fortune.
Tiger’s Eye:. Especially recommended for people who are shy or timid because it could give them self-confidence to make them become strong and assertive.
Topaz: Known as the “Stone of strength”.
Tourmaline: Believed that if a person carried or wore tourmaline, it could help to rid the person of fears and melancholy, attract favors from other people, insure that your friends were loyal, and encourage clear thinking.
Turquoise: For centuries, turquoise was considered a highly esteemed gem. It was admired by the Egyptians and Aztecs. Said to ward off evil.
Wipe your jewelry with a soft cloth after removing them to maintain your jewelry in mint-like condition, it is recommended that you use a non- abrasive cleaning cloth at least once a month.
TIPS:
The best way to store your jewelry when you are not wearing it, is to place it in a sealed plastic bag, with the exception of pearls. (Plastic bags steal the luster of pearls.)
The luster of pearls can be restored and maintained by simply washing them occasionally in lukewarm soapy water. Pearls are more fragile than most other semi-precious stones and should be given special care. Make sure that your hairspray and perfumes are completely dry before putting on your pearls.
Jewelry cleaners may damage a lot of semi-precious stones as well as crystals and freshwater pearls and is not recommended.
Chlorine and direct sunlight can severely damage sterling silver and semi-precious stones, so please avoid prolonged exposure to both.
Swarovski crystal is best maintained with mild soap and water in combination with a soft, non-abrasive polishing cloth.
Amethyst: Believed to give courage and attract favors from those in high places. Other attributes that have been associated with the stone are its ability to soothe the nerves in times of stress, make the wearer become calm and gentle, repress evil and make men successful in business.
Aquamarine: Said to assure love, affection, youth, and health to the wearer of this stone.
Aventurine (green): Believed to help bring a person emotional tranquility, have a positive attitude towards life, and bring them into alignment with their center. It has been reported by some people to be able to provide independence, health and well being.
Aventurine (red/orange): This color of Aventurine has been said to provide reflective qualities so that a person can recognize the flaws of humanity and can remain in the heart space to continue to love this same humanity. Some people believe it provides for self reflection, and allows a person to recognize that when you look at a person you are actually only seeing the reflection of the person that you choose them to be. It is believed by some people that when you use this stone while fasting it will help to reduce your hunger.
Cat’s-Eye: Believed to bring wealth and assure mental stability and general attractiveness.
Chalcedony: Once believed to protect from the Evil Eye and give the owner a calm disposition.
Citrine: Supposed to be able to raise your self esteem, make your heart light, give you lots of happiness, and fill you full of hope. Citrine is supposed to be warming, energizing and able to attract abundance.
Coral: This is a popular stone that is used to make rosary beads to keep evil at a safe distance. It is believed that a gift of coral will protect the health and growth of an infant. Many people once believed that if the coral color began to fade (or pale) that the wearer was about to become ill.... and the coral would return to its’ original color when the person became well again.
Garnet: This stone represents friendship. Also thought to assure the wearer of love, devotion from loved ones, health, faithfulness, energy, and to keep a person from having bad dreams during sleep.
Jade: Jade comes in a variety of colors, green, blue, black, violet, white, yellow and a reddish and brownish variety; each with its own slightly different use. It is a very popular gemstone projecting universal love, health, wealth and long life.
Jasper: Believed to be a talisman for courage and to bring relief from pain. Said to aid pregnant women to have an easy childbirth and to increase the milk supply during nursing.
Moonstone: Aids in decision making and believed to ward off cancer.
Onyx: Thought to reduce the pains of childbirth if placed on or near the woman in labor. Also believed to keep nightmares away and bring a peaceful rest.
Pearl: Known to many as a symbol of wisdom, wealth, faith, knowledge, and innocence. It has been said that if you wear a pearl next to the skin it will give off a vibration that has healing properties. Divers often treasure pearls and they are seen as a protection from sharks.
Peridot: According to ancient legend, people who wear peridot will be protected from evil spirits. Once considered more valuable than diamonds, they were worn as protection from enchantment, melancholy, and nightmares.
Red Agate: Believed to soothe the nerves and quiet the mind of the person who carried this stone.
Rhodonite: This stone has been dubbed "the stone of love" because it is supposed to be able to help a person achieve everything to their greatest potential. It is said to allow a person to feel unconditional love on a physical level.
Rock Crystal: Once believed to be able to foretell the future. Known fact, when squeezed this stone becomes electrically charged.
Rose Quartz: Carried by people to insure peace, fidelity, and happiness. Referred to as "the stone of gentle love" because it is believed it to be able to bring peace and calm to all relationships. It was also thought to be an excellent energy for healing emotional "wounds".
Smoky Quartz: Many people have carried Smoky quartz because they thought it was able to gently dissolve negative energies and clear up all emotional blockages. It was believed to be able to make a person feel personal pride and to create an overall joy in living.
Sunstone: Many people carried sunstone to bring themselves success and good fortune.
Tiger’s Eye:. Especially recommended for people who are shy or timid because it could give them self-confidence to make them become strong and assertive.
Topaz: Known as the “Stone of strength”.
Tourmaline: Believed that if a person carried or wore tourmaline, it could help to rid the person of fears and melancholy, attract favors from other people, insure that your friends were loyal, and encourage clear thinking.
Turquoise: For centuries, turquoise was considered a highly esteemed gem. It was admired by the Egyptians and Aztecs. Said to ward off evil.
Wipe your jewelry with a soft cloth after removing them to maintain your jewelry in mint-like condition, it is recommended that you use a non- abrasive cleaning cloth at least once a month.
TIPS:
The best way to store your jewelry when you are not wearing it, is to place it in a sealed plastic bag, with the exception of pearls. (Plastic bags steal the luster of pearls.)
The luster of pearls can be restored and maintained by simply washing them occasionally in lukewarm soapy water. Pearls are more fragile than most other semi-precious stones and should be given special care. Make sure that your hairspray and perfumes are completely dry before putting on your pearls.
Jewelry cleaners may damage a lot of semi-precious stones as well as crystals and freshwater pearls and is not recommended.
Chlorine and direct sunlight can severely damage sterling silver and semi-precious stones, so please avoid prolonged exposure to both.
Swarovski crystal is best maintained with mild soap and water in combination with a soft, non-abrasive polishing cloth.
