Crystal Jewellery – Page 2 – Blog on Crystal Healing, Jewellery & Gemstones

What is Hematite?

Although it can come in varying colours, Hematite is perhaps most well known for its silvery-black hue that makes it one of the most intriguing of minerals. Found worldwide, hematite means bloodlike, so-called because of the red colour of its powdered form and the rust-red streak that sometimes occurs within its various types.

Hematite possesses high iron content. The ancient Greeks associated iron with the god of war, Mars. Soldiers rubbed hematite all over their bodies before battle as a way of strengthening themselves.

Today, many crystal users regard hematite as a way of grounding and protecting oneself. Hematite is thought to be ideal for overcoming compulsive behaviour such as an addiction. It has a reflective quality that is believed to reflect away negative energy, which in turn helps to clear and re-align lower (base) Chakras. It is the birthstone of those born under Aries and Aquarius.

CrystalAge knows how popular hematite is and offers an incredible range of hematite jewellery: beads, pendulums and bracelets – even crystal charms!

Hematite Crystal Gifts

Keep the negative energies of the world at bay with the Hematite Willpower Crystal Charm! With negativity safely reflected away, you can concentrate on personal development and strengthening your determination. A great gift, this charm looks wonderful when hung on a handbag, jeans, luggage, or mobile phone.

A beautiful addition to any home, the Hematite Carved Sitting Buddha Statue shows off the attractive qualities of shining hematite as well as encouraging optimism and combating stress. Have this little fellow by your bedside or at your desk at work as a decorative conversation piece as well as to take advantage of its grounding properties.

Bold and masculine, the Magnetic Hematite Bracelet is not only stylish but also widely considered to be an excellent way to improve circulation and remove toxins. The magnetic properties of hematite are believed to help the body produce endorphins which combat pain and improve blood circulation.

Our Top Crystals for Love

Here at CrystalAge, we know how important it is to have a healthy love life! First of all, you want to attract love. Once you’ve found it, you want to hold on to it. Not always easy! So, because we’re in a romantic mood, we present to you our top crystals for love.

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is known as the ‘love stone’ and the crystal of unconditional love. This lovely soft pink crystal is said to help you to learn the importance of loving yourself and how to accept love from another person.

Rose Quartz tenderly reminds you that you are worthy of love and that love is not far away. You’ll want Rose Quartz with you at all times; our drilled Rose Quartz hearts are ideal for making your own pendants.

Malachite

Beautiful green Malachite is believed to offer protection and relieve pain. With the colour of a deep green sea, the patterns in this stone help to swiftly wash away painful memories and clear the way for new love.

If you’re a fan of Malachite try sleeping with the crystal on your heart chakra to cleanse yourself of doubts and fears. Our Malachite Howlite Two Stone Heart Pendant can also be worn close to your own heart so that you can benefit from the powers of this handsome stone at all times.

Green Aventurine

For confidence and self esteem that will aid you in attracting love into your life, Green Aventurine is an inspired choice. Known as the stone of love and luck, this is another green mineral that is useful to carry with you or to have at your bedside. Not only is it believed to create harmony and love in your life, it is also said to attract abundance.

What better way to keep this stone’s favour with you at all times than with the Green Aventurine Crystal Heart? Keep it in your pocket, car, or shelf at home and live the adventure of Aventurine!

Larimar

Larimar is said to be a powerful healer and a superb stone for attracting a soul mate. Larimar radiates love and peace and encourages communication in relationships. Wear gorgeous green Larimar every day and watch to see the new friendships you attract.

The Silver & Larimar Pendant is just one way to benefit from the crystal’s beloved properties. Its dreamy turquoise colourings make for a truly beautiful piece of jewellery in its own right.

Morganite

Morganite is said to attract love and also to nurture it. Believed to have a stress-relieving effect and a happy energy, fans of Morganite love to use it in a variety of ways during crystal healing. Not only that, Morganite encourages loving thoughts and actions that in turn help you to have a stress-free life.

Enjoy Morganite in the form of the Morganite & Diamond White Gold Ring! This beautiful combination of stones will make you feel special and loved.

Be Charmed By Our Crystal Charms!

Crystal Charms Are The Ideal Accessory!

Talismans and crystal charms have been worn as amulets throughout the centuries. In the prehistoric world, people would wear charms made from shells, animal bones, and clay. This could have been to afford protection, ward off evil spirits, or to give courage. It seems that as long as there has been civilization, there have been amulets, charm bracelets, and good luck charms.

In modern times, charms are still extremely popular. Here at CrystalAge we have an uplifting range of crystal keyrings for you to choose from! You’ll find charms of every kind, including charms for protection, love, and prosperity. Wonderfully versatile, each keyring has a specific crystal with a specific property, beautifully combined with tumble stones, gem chips, and pearls.

We love how these attractive charms catch the light and add colour to your style, whether you attach them to your mobile phone, belt, or bag. So, if you feel you need a boost of wisdom, joy, or willpower, take one of these handy charms with you wherever you go!

Crystal Keyrings Charms for Everyone

Our Birthstone Crystal Charms make perfect companions! Choose from the twelve signs of the Zodiac. Each stone associated with a specific birth sign is said to represent your own unique qualities. These make fantastic gifts and are highly collectible.

Our birthstone charms, such as the Aquarius Birthstone Crystal Charm, are very popular. A favourite amongst the healing crystals, this quartz charm is ideal for those born under this sign. Said to amplify energy and promote focus, this quartz charm is an ideal gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle.

You can also boost your collection with an Energy Crystal Charm. A great gift idea for that special someone – they are sure to appreciate how attractive they are as well as all the life-enhancing properties.

One of our most popular crystal charms in the Energy Crystal Charm Set is the Rose Quartz Love Crystal Charm! Attractive even if used simply as a decoration, rose quartz, known as the ‘stone of love’, is said to guide the emotions and to attract and strengthen love. Perfect if you have your eye on someone special who needs a bit of encouraging. For those who have finished a relationship and are looking for the next, the charm is also said to give emotional support. This charm is ideal for anyone looking to be lucky in love! It makes a wonderful gift as well.

Both the Birthstone Crystal Charm and Energy Crystal Charm sets give you 12 charms each and are fantastic value!

So, if you are a fan of good luck charms, charms whose properties give you a boost, or are looking to find a fantastic gift, our Crystal Charms are the perfect choice – especially if you combine them with our matching necklaces and bracelets. So have a browse and start your collection today.

Crystals & Feng Shui Home Tips Part 2 of 2

The art of Feng Shui is an ancient one. People have looked to it to adjust the flow of energies within their home and often practice it in conjunction with healing crystals. Crystals are well regarded as having direct effects on positive and negative energies. In the previous blog we talked about the importance of keeping energies flowing freely and ensuring that positive energies are strong within the home using crystals such as clear quartz to bring balance.

PROTECTION

Feng Shui and crystals can also help create protective barriers against negativity. In these times of high stress, many people find themselves feeling that they are constantly under pressure. Like the increasing number of people who turn to crystals for positive energy, you too can try crystals to protect you from the negativity that surrounds us. Black crystals work especially well for this, as they are very grounding and are said to keep you from feeling vulnerable but you could also consider other black crystals such as smoky quartz, obsidian, and jet.

In today’s high-tech age where personal computers and mobile phones are everywhere, there now exists the ever-present danger of electromagnetic radiation (EMF). There is far more EMF in our modern world than the body is used to taking in. Crystal users often look to rose quartz as well as rutilated (or ‘Angel Hair’) quartz to have near to the PC, television set, or mobile phone. Janelle Scialla, a Master Crystal Practitioner and host of an insightful programme of videos on the subject of crystal healing, prefers to use black tourmaline and has stated ‘I have tested black tourmaline with an EMF reader. I can see that there’s a difference between the EMF reading when I’m holding it between the reader and the computer.’ Another popular choice is black tourmaline with mica, whose silvery shine is believed to reflect away negative energy.

ENHANCE THE ENERGY IN YOUR HOME

Advocates of Feng Shui say that even the flushing of a toilet or draining of a sink can adversely affect a home’s energy. Water is very cleansing and is said to wash away energy, positive as well as negative. A crystal often selected to combat this problem is a clear quartz point. Try taping one to the U-bend of the water pipe, pointing it upwards so that you are directing the energy back into the room.

If you have a very old house, it is likely that there is a well underneath the building. Feng Shui masters believe that this creates a vortex which pulls the energy from your house down into the well, like water going down a drain. A large chunk of rose quartz is often used in such situations, since it is said to have the effect of dampening down the vortex effect completely.

Whether you wish to delve into the mysteries of Feng Shui or not, you can always look to the wonder of crystals to enhance your own energy as well as that of your home.

Crystals in the Workplace

Energies are all around us, at home, work and in the street. You don’t choose who you work with and so many employees find themselves trapped in an office environment with some highly negative people. Stress levels can be high, as can the constant exposure to the electromagnetic field (EMF) generated from your office PC. It can affect your energy, preventing positive energies from penetrating and negative energies from escaping.

Many people combat these problems with the use of crystals. The energies of crystals are believed to cleanse negativity and amplify positive vibrations.

One method to try is to take a crystal into the workplace and place it between yourself and your monitor. As well as being a striking decorative piece for your desk, it is said to absorb the harmful EMF generated by your PC . Alternatively, try wearing your crystal of choice close to your body as a shield against negative energies. Crystal earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are perfect for this.

What Crystals for the Office?

Knowing that crystals can help protect from electromagnetic frequencies is half the battle. But what crystals are best to use?

Black tourmaline will reflect away electromagnetic energy and protects you if you are under attack by a boss or unhappy workmate.

Rose quartz (associated with love and compassion) and Rutilated Quartz (quartz with inclusions of titanium or other ores) are said to be very useful in healing negativity. You can also have a clear quartz cluster which will help dissipate bad energies.

Amethyst will help with electromagnetic stress and looks attractive on your desk. A tumblestone is sufficient but a cluster is better for dispersing negativity.

Fans of Tourmalinated Quartz speak of its effectiveness. It is a beautiful mineral and you will enjoy having it on your desk at work. For the budget conscious, a carborundum or amethyst energy dome will do the job for a very affordable price.

So to make your working day happier and healthier, consider the amazing properties of crystals.

Easy Ways to Reenergize Crystals

Crystals are known for their energizing and healing properties, but sometimes, just as when a person is overworked or overstressed, there needs to be a release. Crystals absorb energy-both positive and negative—from all around. If passed from person to person, the crystal will absorb the specific energies from that person and hold them within its structure.

And so, for a healing crystal such as amethyst that has been passed around from person to person or exposed to negative energies, those healing properties will falter. A crystal functions best with its own innate energy intact. This is why it is always important to clean and then re-energize your crystals. This should not be seen as a difficult task; in fact it can be extremely simple.

Healing Crystals

Cleansing can be as easy as holding your crystal under a tap of running water. Leaving it in the sunlight is also effective, though certain stones like amethyst will fade, so keep that in mind. Many people prefer cleansing crystals in moonlight as a safer and equally effective alternative.

Possibly the simplest solution is to leave your crystals and jewellery on a cluster crystal, such as quartz which will dissipate energies away in different directions. So, for best results, consider placing your collection on a large quartz cluster overnight, or on a selenite gypsum crystal.

Even sound can be used as a cleansing agent. The use of chimes can clear the energy away with ease. If you are a channeller or Reiki worker, using these methods to direct energy at crystals will help to clean and awaken them. Cleansing crystals is important but sometimes re-energizing is needed so a good idea is to utilize tuning forks to realign your crystals’ own specific frequencies.

Whatever you decide to use, your intention is all-important. Cleansing and re-energizing will not be effective if you fail to use your intention and visualize the removal of negative or unwanted energies. Keep this in mind and your collection of crystals will function as perfectly as if just taken from the earth.

The Secret History of Amethyst

Here’s a tale from Greek mythology that may have slipped past you. Dionysus, god of wine and inebriation, decided one day to pursue the affections of a maiden named Amethystos. Not interested in the drunken deity, Amethystos pulled a clever trick.

She prayed to Artemis to help her stay pure and was promptly transformed into a white stone. A humbled Dionysus splashed some wine over the stone as an offering and the purple amethyst stone was born. However, science tells us that the amethyst stone is actually irradiated quartz. Whether you choose to believe the myth or the reality, it is still one of the most elegant stones you can find.

Amethyst is one of the best stones for healing and the release of negative energy. It helps boost the immune system and can even aid those suffering from addictions. Place one on your bedside table at home for peaceful nights and uncluttered dreams. Or keep a stone or two on your office desk; it will absorb the stress in the room and create a much more relaxed working environment.

Amethyst Jewellery

A great idea is to have peaceful amethyst with you wherever you go – and a great way to do this is with one of our beautiful pendants. Hang the pendant on your headboard at night before you go to sleep to enhance your slumber. Then, when the working day begins, slip it over your neck, either over your shirt or blouse as a decorative piece of jewellery, or secretly tucked inside your top to lie next to your skin.

CrystalAge.com has a beautiful range of amethyst products and crystal jewellery. Have a browse and if you want to discover even more, check out Jewellery World’s own inspiring amethyst collection. However you decide to integrate amethyst into your life, you’ll be glad to have its positive energy smoothening the way on life’s often bumpy ride.

April Birthstone Diamond Gifts

A Birthstone (short for ‘birthday stone’) is a gemstone traditionally associated with each of the 12 months of the Gregorian calendar. For those who were born in the month of April, the Diamond is the traditional birthstone.

The Diamond is a beautiful gemstone that is surrounded by romance, mystery, and passion. Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with good luck and protection, so now is the perfect time to find a very special Diamond Birthstone Gift.

Black & White Diamond Wrapped 9ct White Gold Ring

Diamond Birthstone Properties

There are numerous legends and myths about birthstone healing powers and their therapeutic influence. According to these legends, wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightened its healing powers. The April Diamond birthstone is believed to enhance relationships and increase inner strength. The traditional metaphysical properties are balance, clarity and abundance. The Diamond is also used to draw out toxins and therefore was used as a remedy for poison.

The April Birthstone Poem

The Gregorian calendar has poems matching each month with its birthstone, which were published for the first time in 1870. The month of April is as follows:

She who from April dates her years,
Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow; this stone,
Emblem of innocence, is known.

With their dazzling clarity, Herkimer Diamonds are a type of quartz crystal, with similar properties to clear quartz. The Herkimer Diamond stimulates psychic gifts and because of the pure light it brings in, it is used to clear the Chakras. This beautiful pendant makes a sensational birthstone gift for those born in April. A truly unique, one-off piece for a very special someone.

Fascinating facts about the Diamond

The ancient Greeks believed that the fire of a diamond reflected the flame of everlasting love.
The word “diamond” comes from the Greek word “adamastos,” which means “invincible.”
The Diamond is the hardest substance in the world.
Pure diamond is completely colorless and transparent.
Diamond conducts heat better than any other substance.
Diamonds may be nearly any color in the rainbow plus browns, grays, and white.

Learn more about the wonderful world of Birthstones on Wikipedia.

Crystal Pendulums

Pendulums have been used for centuries to sway and direct people in a number of ways. It has been claimed that Egyptian astronomer Ibn Yunis used a pendulum in the 10th century to measure time and many of Leonard da Vinci’s drawings featured pendulums. We have many beautiful Crystal Pendulum products to choose from featuring some of the most precious and visual gemstones which are small enough to carry around but believed to be powerful enough to detect energy fields and energy imbalances in the body.

Inexpensive Crystal Pendants

Crystal pendants make lovely gifts but they need not be expensive. Here at Crystal Age we have a great choice of pendants that are inexpensive but beautiful. These pendants are inexpensive because we don’t pass on costs to you, not because they are anything less than top quality. These crystal pendants are a lovely way to benefit from the healing power of crystals, find a stylish gift or simply brighten up your outfit. Whether you are looking for a present or just fancy a little treat for yourself, these pendants are a fabulous option.

Swivel Crystal Pendants

These swivel crystal pendants may look simple but they are perfect for accessing the healing power of the crystals they feature. The design leaves the maximum amount of the crystal’s surface free and in contact with your skin. Having skin contact with a healing crystal is believed to maximise the healing effect, allowing energy to flow directly from the crystal into your body. This makes these pendants a great choice if you wish to access the healing energy of the crystal – and of course they look very stylish too! This style of pendant is available in twelve different crystals and costs just £2.99.

Crystal Heart Pendants

Crystal heart pendants look gorgeous and are surprisingly cheap. We have over forty different crystal heart pendants, starting at just 99p. Below are three of my favourites – I just love the vibrant colour of these crystals. These pendants would make wonderful gifts and they allow you to benefit from the crystals’ healing energy at the same time.