Crystal Gifts & Collectables – Page 5 – Blog on Crystal Healing, Jewellery & Gemstones

Zodiac Birthstones

Zodiac birthstones are a wonderful way to unlock the power of crystals and start exploring your zodiac sign. Each of the twelve zodiac signs is associated with many different zodiac birthstones, from the most popular stones to obscure stones and stones specifically for people who are on the cusp of their star sign.

The idea of birthstones as we know them today grew out of Judeo-Christian traditions. Birthstones were first mentioned by Josephus in the 1st century AD and St Jerome in the early 5th century. They are described as set into the High Priest’s Breastplate and later as the foundation stones of New Jerusalem. People first started to wear zodiac birthstones as jewellery in 18th Century Poland and Germany. This soon became popular and many people all over the world keep their birthstone close to them or wear it as jewellery.

How To Use Zodiac Birthstones

There are many ways that you can use and enjoy your zodiac birthstone. Small birthstones like the one pictured above are particularly versatile. It is believed that keeping your birthstone within your aura will unlock its power, so the best way is to wear them as jewellery or keep them on your person. You can focus on your birthstone during meditation, use it to explore your star sign, access the positive attributes of your sin or just display it at home, preferably near your bed desk or main living area.

Fine Turquoise Jewellery

When it comes to fine crystal jewellery, turquoise jewellery is always a fantastic choice. Turquoise is a beautiful stone that has been worked into amulets and jewellery for thousands of years. It is found in many different parts of the world and its wonderful green and blue colour has made a favourite of civilizations as far apart as the ancient Chinese and Native Americans. Personally I love the bright colours of turquoise jewellery. There is something about the richness and brightness of this crystal that look simply stunning. Turquoise jewellery makes a wonderful gift and here at Crystal Age we have a great choice of turquoise jewellery and gifts.

Healing Power of Turquoise

Different cultures have ascribed differing powers to turquoise as a healing stone, but there are some main attributes that they all agree on. Turquoise is believed to protect from both physical and spiritual harm and it has historically been carved into amulets against sorcery. In modern crystal healing, turquoise is still used for protection, as well as its calm, balancing energy. It is believed to stabilise mood swings and bring relief to people who are exhausted or overworked.

Turquoise Jewellery Picks

Here at Crystal Age turquoise pendants are among some of our most popular pieces of jewellery. Pendants really show off the beauty of crystals and they put the gemstone centre stage in your look. Below are two of my favourite turquoise pendants, along with a gorgeous pair of studs that can be worn for both special and everyday occasions.

Double Turquoise Pendant — Double Stone Turquoise Pendant

Crystal Christmas Gifts For The Home

Crystal make wonderful home accessories so why not give your loved ones crystal Christmas gifts for their home? Crystal home accessories are beautiful to look at and unlike high street homewares, each one is completely unique. Here at CrystalAge.com we have a great choice of crystal Christmas gifts for your home, from healing stones to beautiful ornaments and decorations. Every crystal is believed to have a unique healing energy, which you can bring to your home with any of these stylish pieces. Whether you believe in crystal healing or not, these crystal gifts bring a piece of natural beauty into your home, making them a truly special Xmas gift.

Healing Crystal Christmas Gifts

Stylish gifts are a wonderful way to benefit from the healing power of crystals. Placing crystals in your home allows their positive energy to fill the room, creating a lovely atmosphere. Below are three of my favourite healing crystal home gifts. Energy domes are a simple way to access healing crystals. This one contains emerald – for communication and friendship – but they come with lots of other stones. Generator points are an efficient way of unlocking healing energy. You can place them about the room or in a particular spot where they are needed. The last one is an amethyst cluster gift box. Clusters are believed to absorb negativity and give out positive energy, so this is an amazing gift for your loved ones.

Stylish Home Crystal Christmas Gifts

On a purely aesthetic level, crystals are beautiful objects to have in your home. These crystal homewares offer you something superior to run of the mill candle holders and ornaments. Each one is carved from natural crystal, individually selected for its beautiful colours and properties. For you or your loved ones, these items would make lovely Christmas gifts.

Crystal Stocking Fillers

Whether you are buying for friends, colleagues or loved ones, good stocking fillers are a lifesaver at Christmas. There is always someone who needs an extra gift for there stocking, an unexpected gift or a last minute Christmas present you’d like to give. Crystal stocking fillers make it easy to find the perfect little gift for everyone – gifts that are small and affordable but still a pleasure to receive. Here at CrystalAge.com we have an excellent range of crystal stocking fillers including healing stones, cute crystal ornaments and affordable crystal jewellery for any occasion.

Crystal Bracelets Stocking Fillers

These power bead bracelets make excellent stocking fillers and little gifts. They are stretchy crystal bracelets that can be worn for fashion or the healing power of the crystals they are made out of. Stylish, eye-catching and affordable, these bracelets are a great choice. We have power bead bracelets in over forty different crystals, starting at £2.99, so you can always find a suitable stone or colour.

Tourmalinated Quartz Power Bead Bracelet — Tourmalinated Quartz Bracelet

Crystal Pendants Stocking Fillers

These crystal heart pendants will go down a treat. These pendants look impressive but they are surprisingly cheap, starting at £1.49. We have a wide choice of crystal heart pendants, from popular crystals to unusual stones and powerful healing crystals. They look gorgeous and they make great crystal stocking fillers for any of your loved ones.

Crystal Jewellery For Christmas

Crystal jewellery makes a wonderful gift for Christmas and here at Crystal Age we have a great choice, ranging from simple bead bracelets to beautiful gemstone rings and rare crystals. Crystal jewellery gives you not only a lovely piece of jewellery but also a great way to give and wear healing crystals. I have picked out some of my favourite pieces of jewellery, with two of our most popular crystals: amethyst and turquoise.

Amethyst Crystal Jewellery

Amethyst is a very popular crystal for jewellery and it is easy to see why. It displays beautiful colour and has a lovely shine, especially when faceted and polished. In crystal healing, amethyst is said to have a very soothing effect and a powerful healing energy. Amethyst crystal jewellery is surprisingly affordable and makes a great gift for Christmas. My personal preference is for amethyst with a deep colour but the paler varieties of amethyst are also very beautiful and give very glamorous sparkle.

Turquoise Crystal Jewellery

Turquoise crystal jewellery is always a great choice for Christmas gifts. Turquoise has been prized but Native American culture for thousands of years for luck and protection. I have to say that turquoise is one of my favourite crystals because it just looks wonderful. It is traditionally paired with silver, which really highlights the colour of the crystal jewellery.

Affordable Crystal Gifts Ideas

Crystals make wonderful gifts and here at Crystal Age we have a great choice of affordable crystal gifts for any budget. Many of our carved and polished crystals are beautiful but surprisingly affordable, including crystal ornaments, healing stones and home décor items that really enhance a space. All our crystal gifts are sourced for their natural beauty and they really do have an indefinable quality that comes straight from nature.

Crystal Heart Gift Boxes

Crystal hearts a lovely way to bring crystals into your home and we have a great choice of them. I particularly recommend our Crystal Heart Gift Boxes, as pictured to the left. These smart gift boxes contain polished crystal hearts that are perfect for display, healing and little gifts. Starting at £6.99, they are great stocking fillers. Crystal Heart Gift Boxes are available in eleven different types of crystal: tiger eye, carnelian, malachite howlite, opalite, red jasper (pictured), rose quartz, snowflake obsidian, sodalite, turquoise howlite, red goldstone and amethyst.

Crystal Gifts For The Home

Crystal home accessories make wonderful gifts and we have everything from pretty crystal ornaments to lamps and exclusive carvings. There is something about the colour and natural quality of crystals that sets them apart from mass produced homewares and each one is unique, created from a piece of natural crystal. Below are three of my favourite crystal gifts for the home
but we have a much wider selection at CrystalAge.com.

Buy Multi Gemstone Bracelets for Somebody Special

There are many ways of showing how much you appreciate somebody, if you haven’t tried buying multi gemstone bracelets for a friend or loved one yet, it’s worth a go. There’s something sentimental in giving friends pieces of jewellery, with such stunning natural gems, multi gemstone bracelets can be treasured for years. You can buy various different types of multi gemstone bracelets, enjoying a combination of textures, styles and colours to best compliment the recipient it is for.

4 Strand Multi Gemstone Bracelets

This eye-catching 4 strand multi bead bracelet has been made with great detail and precision. Featuring cluster style purple amethyst, turquoise magnesite and freshwater pearl, which look striking together.

Shell, Aquamarine & Citrine Multi Gemstone Bracelets

Shell Aquamarine and Citrine Elasticated Bracelet

Ideal for bubbly people and those who generally enjoy the fresh look is this sweet shell aquamarine & citrine multi gemstone bracelet. Each gemstone on the shell, aquamarine and citrine multi gemstone bracelet reflects the light off it tranquilly. Beige, cream, black, green and yellow clothing look particularly good with the shell, aquamarine and citrine multi gemstone bracelet. In crystal healing it is said that both aquamarine and citrine are joyful and full of positive energy, some believe that they also reduce stress.

Quartz Crystal Clusters

People keep crystals such as quartz crystal clusters for many reasons, such as healing, decoration and scientific research. Due to the beautiful natural texture of quartz crystal clusters, it’s possible to brighten up rooms, create a magical display cabinet or simply keep it nearby for the great healing benefits it’s believed to hold. Each quartz crystal cluster is a one-off piece, allowing you to enjoy a completely unique wonder of nature, in the comfort of your own home.

Quartz Crystal Clusters Healing Attributes

Crystal healers believe that quartz is one of the most important healing crystals there are, due to its purity and high cleansing capabilities. Quartz is said to be able to heal and cleanse both the body and spirit, absorbing negative energy and releasing positive vibes.

Quartz Crystal Clusters Products

There are some very exciting new quartz crystal clusters available, so don’t miss out on a spectacle of a crystal and enjoy the magic and sparkle of quartz crystal clusters in your home.

13cm Quartz Crystal Clusters

The gorgeous form of this 13cm Quartz Crystal Cluster will radiate beautifully in any room you place it in. Boasting an impressive natural form, there are several terminating crystals all over the matrix, which shine in multiple directions and look amazing when they catch the light.

17cm Quartz Crystal Cluster

Here is another example of quartz crystal clusters at their best, this 17cm quartz crystal cluster sample has gorgeous colouring and shape and will suit any mantelpiece, shelf or carpet you place it on. The tightly packed quartz crystals vary in size and look incredible in the light, radiating positive energy whilst absorbing the negative.

Crystal Hearts Make Romantic Gifts

Show your loved one how much you care with the beautiful range of crystal hearts available. You can buy individual crystal hearts or a special gift set where the crystal heart comes in a black heart shaped box, beautifully presented, they can be kept in boxes for safe keeping, or placed around the home. There are many different stone types of crystal hearts to choose from, so you can pick one according to the recipients birthstone, favourite colour or other sentimental factor.

4.5cm Poppy Jasper Crystal Hearts

The deep romantic red of this 4.5cm poppy jasper crystal heart is a lovely way to show a loved one how much you care. This 4.5cm poppy jasper crystal heart has superb natural markings displayed very clearly, these markings in conjunction with the warm red tones look very sophisticated. Poppy jasper is said by crystal healers to energise the spirit, increasing motivation and the inner strength it takes to achieve goals.

Rose Quartz Crystal Hearts Gift Box

Here is one of the crystal hearts gift boxes you can purchase, the rose quartz crystal heart gift box makes a charming gift for someone close to your heart. The soft and tactile shape of the rose quartz crystal heart looks stunning in the lined gift box and can be given as it is, with no need to wrap. Rose quartz is considered to be the stone of love, making it a compassionate gift, believed to be emotionally supportive.

Meteorite Samples Make Incredible Talking Points

How incredible it would be to display meteorite samples from outer space in your home, that once soared the skies at around 18 miles per second, well now you can do just this. There are two different meteorite samples available, both with incredible form and out of this world alien formation. Surprisingly you can buy meteorite samples incredibly cheaply, making them a perfect gift for any sci-fi fan, scientific or geology enthusiast.

Nantan Meteorite Sample

This wondrous Nantan Meteorite fell in the early summer of 1516, in Guangxi, China. These falling stars resemble winding dragons and snakes, considered magical in many parts are a wonderful item to display in the home or conservatory area. The Nantan Meteorite is thought to be a fragment of a large iron-nickel asteroid core, which melted and re-formed.

Campo del Cielo Meteorite Samples

The Campo del Cielo Meteorite occurred near Chaco, Argentina back in 1572 and pieces are still being found to this day. This new find is a fantastic specimen, found on a mountainside, several miles from the original craters. There is no rust and the sample is in excellent condition, allowing you to keep it in safe hands for years to come.