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Stone Chart

For you information we have listed a selection of semi-precious stones with some interesting facts relating to their origin, names and some beliefs. For example, Garnet, like many red stones was once believed to stop bleeding.

Carnelian

The stone was named “Carnelian” after the colour of the kornel cherry and can range in colour from translucent to semi-opaque. The prominent colours are red, orange-red, and brownish chalcedony. In Medieval times carnelian rings were carved with royal crests and used for sealing important letters, as wax does not stick to carnelian. Carnelian is supposed to protect against bad temper.

Opal

Opal is a relatively soft stone so it can chip or crack if not treated with care. Opal is said to be the good luck stone of love, but only for faithful lovers. For the unfaithful lovers opal brings bad fortune. Opal contains water, which makes it sensitive to heat, and it is the water trapped in the layers that give the colour play associated with this stone.

Amethyst

Amethyst is the most precious stone of the quartz family. Its colour range varies from pale lilac to deep purple. Its name is derived from the Greek word methystos which means “not drunken”. It was named after the Greek mythological maiden who was turned to stone by the God Dionysus and is characterised by vivid colours.

Tigers Eye

Tiger’s eye is a semi precious stone with rich yellow and golden brown stripes. Resembling the eye of a tiger, hence its name. Legends tell of Roman soldiers wearing tiger’s-eye for protection in battle due to its reputation of being all seeing. It can be worn to strengthen convictions and acquire courage and confidence.

Crystal

Crystal is quartz and one of the most common minerals of the earth’s crust. Crystal is used in many healing rituals and is a two directional healing stone. At the same time that it sends its powerful high vibration, it is able to receive lower levels of vibration and neutralise them within itself.

Howlite

Howlite is a soothing stone that reduces feelings of anger and stress. As a mineral it is a soft, chalk white stone that has clear black or grey veins - much like in marble. Because howlite is a porous stone, it is often dyed to imitate other stones. When howlite is coloured blue, it resembles turquoise.

Agate

Agate is a variation of quartz that has very small crystals giving it immense variety in colours and forms; therefore the agate family is the most versatile of the gem stone families. Agates strengthen, heal and protect. Moss agate is the stone of the earth element and was considered a medicine stone in old shaman cultures.

Green Aventurine

Green Aventurine is like the good luck shamrock of the mineral kingdom. It's a great stone for good adventures while traveling. Green aventurine shows an attractive natural green colour when polished or when wet. This stone is considered to be a lucky stone.

Turquoise

Turquoise is mainly prized as a gemstone in its polished blue form, it derives its name from turc (Turkish in French) as it was transported to Europe through Turkey. It is one of the oldest known gem materials. Ancient manuscripts report that the health of a person wearing turquoise can be assessed by variations in the colour of the stone and was also thought to promote prosperity.

Abalone Shell

Many natural Abalone Shells are collected from the Pacific Ocean. With beautiful iridescent colours in shades of bluegreen, silver and pink. Abalone Shells are composed primarily of calcium carbonate, which has been deposited in thin overlapping layers. Reflected light from these layers causes the colourful iridescence.

Mother of Pearl

Mother of pearl is the iridescent internal layer of mollusk shells and is composed of the same material as pearls. Though technically not a gemstone, mother of pearl is used in all types of jewellery. Sources of mother of pearl are the pearl oyster, freshwater pearl mussels, and abalone.

Labradorite

Labradorite has an eye catching optical effect and is usually cut with a flat surface in order to highlight the flashes of colour. The colour play is called labradorescence and ranges from blues and violets through greens, yellows and oranges. Labradorite is believed to bring kindness and joy along with good fortune.

Amazonite

Amazonite is named after the river Amazon from where the stone was thought to originate. The stone balances female energy and enhances amicability and practicality. The pale green amazonite is known as a fortune bringing "stone of hope" and helps calm emotional and mental turmoil.

Smoky Quartz

Smoky quartz is the stone of stamina. If you need more energy into your life, wear a smoky quartz. It enhances self-esteem, joy of living & creativity. Smoky quartz is a popular variety of quartz. It has an unusual color for a gemstone and is easily recognized and is well known by the general public.