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 has been placed) has been drunk for its healthy benefits for centuries. Getting to know the properites 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.
Black Colour
Black is not a colour, but rather the lack of colour. In nature, black is the colour of night when the moon is not in the sky to illuminate the landscape. Dark night is a time of unease in which the familiar world is obscured. Humans naturally fear the unknown and the unseen. Black is naturally associated with such fears. Because we do not know or understand death, black is often associated with death and ending. However, black is actually a very positive color. Dark blacks are ... Continue reading ...
White Crystals & Gemstones
White Colour
White is not a colour, but the manifestation of the presence of all colour - the complete energy of light. It stands for wholeness and completion. In many cultures it represents openness and truth. White has a cold quality. It can provide clarity as its energy is complete. White is the colour of the feminine gender, manifested as the Goddess in many cultures, and, as such, the colour of the world of birth, and regeneration. It is a cool colour of the night, the sleeping world, a... Continue reading ...
Orange Crystals & Gemstones
Orange Colour
The energy of red and the joy of yellow, orange is a colour of summer-time, sunshine, happiness and enthusiasm. It increases oxygen to the brain and invigorates us. It can stimulate our appetites especially for healthy foods.
Orange Crystals
Carnelian Carnelian is good for creativity, individuality, motivation, memory and courage, which is why it is especially useful for actors. It can also assist one in finding the right mate. It has excellent protective properties espe... Continue reading ...
Purple Crystals & Gemstones
Purple Colour
Purple is the colour of wealth, power and nobility. It combines the stability of blue with the energy of red. It symbolizes opulence, wisdom, dignity and independence as well as creativity mystery and magic. Purple is rarely found in nature which makes purple gems very extraordinary.
Purple Crystals
Amethyst Amethyst, called the sobriety stone is used to heal compulsive behaviors, alcoholism, and other addictions. It promotes sobriety and helps with the withdrawal sympto... Continue reading ...
Indigo Crystals & Gemstones
Indigo Colour
Indigo is a very dark blue and is like blue only intensified and with an internal focus. It is the colour of inner awareness, profound insights and understanding. It is an excellent colour for inspiring ingenious ideas and therefore suited for inventors and others who need to be creative. Indigo Crystals
Indigo Agate Agate is an energy, harmony, and soothing stone. It helps strengthen the body's connection to the earth and ground emotions. It can give courage, energy, stren... Continue reading ...
Blue Crystals & Gemstones
Blue Colour
Blue is the colour of depth, loyality, wisdom and confidence. It is a good choice for those suffering from emotional insecurity. It is an elixir against anxiety and disquiet. Blue slows respiration & metabolism and produces a calming effect.
Blue Crystals
Blue Calcite Blue Calcite is for calming and soothing frayed nerves, amplifying energy, and good for making decisions. Blue calcite is good for students because it helps retain lessons and amplifies learning. While it is ... Continue reading ...
Green Crystals & Gemstones
Green Colour
Green is the colour of growth, newness, fertility and security. It has strong powers of healing. It can calm the restlessness. It is also a good colour for tired eyes. It is an excellent shield against anxiety, hopelessness or insecurity.
Green Crystals
Aventurine An excellent stone for business people especially those starting a new business. Aventurine is good for imagination, creativity, intellect and mental clarity. It helps one spot opportunities, gives a positive out... Continue reading ...
Yellow Crystals & Gemstones
Yellow Colour
Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.
Yellow Crystals
Citrine Citrine is a success stone which helps entrepreneurs and abundance, especially in business and commerce. The "Merchant Stone" attracts and maintains wealth. It enhances mental clarity, confidence, happiness and will power. Citrine usually brings good fortune and is also a good general protection stone. In a healing lore, it is said to aid the digestion and ge... Continue reading ...
Red Crystals & Gemstones
Red Colour Red stimulates us. It speeds up the metabolism & increases the respiration rate. It increases our energy levels & fuels our passion and is therefore associated with love romance and power.
Red Crystals
Rose Quartz Rose quartz is used for unconditional love, fidelity, forgiveness and happiness. Effective in drawing love and relationships to you. Restores trust and harmony. Strengthens the physical heart and circulatory system. Releases impurities from the bo... Continue reading ...
Qualities, Colours and Gemstones of Archangels
Ariel Ariel, otherwise known as the Lion of God, counsels your fears and helps build the qualities of bravery, courage and focus with elegance. He will help boost your confidence and being involved with divine magick and miracles, help with manifestations, for he is the Master Manifestor. He aids teachers, healers and service workers, protects the environment and heals animals. He is indeed, the Patron Angel of Animals. 
The Colour Associated ... Continue reading ...
Birthstones
 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... Continue reading ...
Meaning and Use of Crystals and Gemstones
There are a variety of different shapes and types of gemstones and crystals you can choose from. The most popular gemstones and crystals are: points, clusters, chips, eggs, wands, marbles, balls, spheres, cubes, pendulums, geodes, gemstone carvings and slices, loose gem stones or tumbled polished gemstones and crystal jewelry and symbols.
 Crystal Points Quartz crystal points are used for healing, meditation and expanding the mind to touch the spirit ... Continue reading ...
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 Meaning & Symbolism
Love & Passion
Sunstone (sexuality), Moonstone (passion), Red Goldstone (vitality), Hematite (relationships), Jade (also good fortune), Rhodonite (reconciliation), Red Silicon (passion), Rose Quartz (romance)
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Protection
Agate (grounding), Jasper (stabilizes), Bloodstone (justice and protection against evil eye), Serpentine (blessings), Tiger Eye (also lucky), Rainbow Obsidian (blocks negativity)
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Money, Success, Good Luck
Moss Agate (new beginnings), Aventurine (opportunity), Black Tourmaline (super lucky), Gold Sheen Obsidian (talent), Malachite (money)
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Spiritual, Happiness, Vision
Amazonite (hope), Amethyst (psychic), Honey Calcite (alertness), Fluorite (learning), Quartz Crystal & Smokey Quartz (telepathy), Sodalite (inner peace)
Unakite (visualization)
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Creativity
Ametrine (money plus), Yellow Calcite (mental stone), Labradorite (intuition), Rhyolite (assists in fulfilling goals & dreams)
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Angelic Connection & Dreams
Angelite, Blue Celestite, Selenite (angelic connection), Amethyst, Blue Calcite (dreams)
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