Blog on Crystal Healing, Jewellery & Gemstones
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For a smooth to the touch crystal ornament, crystal eggs are the ideal way to bring good luck, healing or other beneficial aspects into your life as well as colour and style. Every egg has a unique pattern, making it an individual piece and at Crystal Age we have many different varieties.
Discover the magical shine and unique energy of aura quartz. There are different varieties of aura quartz with their own attributes, making this a versatile and powerful type of crystal. At Crystal Age we have a fine selection of aura quartz as well as rare specialities such as Spirit Quartz and Faden Quartz.
This lovely carborundum energy dome is a good way to bring positive energy into your home or office. It is said that in each carborundum energy dome the crystals radiate and emanate their energy in a concentrated fashion. Carborundum is a man-made crystal and it has a lovely rainbow effect to it, which reflects in the light. Many people use carborundum to encourage mental activity, motivation and concentration. Those who suffer from Alzheimer’s, headaches and eyestrain related to computer use find carborundum very helpful in blocking harmful electromagnetic radiation.
Crystal Age have many alternative energy domes to choose from ………….
The pink colour of rhodochrosite crystal makes it one of the most attractive healing crystals but it is also one of the most positive stones. This crystal has a wide range of healing attributes and it is a wonderful crystal to have in your home or wear as jewellery. Here at Crystal Age we have a great choice of rhodochrosite crystals including healing stones, beads and a wide range of rhodochrosite jewellery.
You can use rhodochrosite healing crystals for a wide range of healing applications including laying crystals on the skin and meditation or simply placing them around your home. Rhodochrosite is strongly aligned with the heart chakra, Anahata. It is believed to improve almost every part of your physical and emotional wellbeing and is very versatile. On an emotional level, rhodochrosite is believed to encourage love and compassion for all beings. It is a very optimistic crystal and has a mood lifting effect. Rhodochrosite is said to help us express our feelings in relationships and friendships, as well as encouraging selfless behaviour. On a physical level it is believed to boost overall good health. It is particularly recommended for conditions of the respiratory system and heart. Rhodochrosite is often used to treat high blood pressure, poor circulation and asthma.
Wearing rhodochrosite jewellery is a great way to benefit from its healing powers. And of course it is a very beautiful stone, so it makes wonderful jewellery and gifts. We have a great choice of rhodochrosite crystal jewellery including the three pieces seen below. Please click through to see our full range.
Fluorite is a beautiful crystal with a great range of healing properties. There are many uses for fluorite crystal, as its healing powers encompass the physical and spiritual spheres. Fluorite is found in many different colours but most commonly occurs in shades of green and purple with clear bands. Many different colours can be found in the same stone, making it a very attractive crystal for jewellery and carvings.
Fluorite crystal is believed to cleanse and stabilise the aura, while absorbing and neutralising both stress and negative energy. It is associated with clarity and believed to function as a learning aid – it can be used to increase concentration, self-confidence and good decision making. It is said to encourage positivity, balance different energies and improve balance in both an emotion and physical sense. On a physical level, fluorite is believed to boost the immune system and stimulate cell regeneration, particularly for skin, respiratory system and self-healing. It is said to strengthen bones and alleviate nerve-related pain. This means that is can be very useful for the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, spinal injuries and shingles.
Blue sky fluorite is a rare variety of fluorite found only in the USA. It has many additional healing properties and affects all the chakras. Blue sky fluorite is said to clear the Throat chakra and support the Heart chakra. Because its primary alignment is with the head, throat and heart chakras, blue sky fluorite has a lightness to it that is ideal for transformational and ascension work. When someone is feeling overwhelmed, confused or depressed, blue sky fluorite is believed to clear away the mental clouds, bringing clarity, inner expansion and a fresh outlook. It is associated with optimism and enlightenment, making it a wonderful crystal for your personal spiritual journey.
There are some crystals that are valued for the way the look, some for their mysterious origin and some for their healing abilities. Moldavite crystal has all three and it is a fascinating stone for anyone interested in crystals and minerals. It is a glassy mineral whose colour resembles the green glass used to make bottles. For this reason it was once called Bouteillenstein by local people who did not know where it came from.
Moldavite was actually formed as the result of a giant meteorite impact approximately 15 million years ago. Most of the meteorite(s) fell over the Vltava River (called the Moldau in German) near the town of Moldauthein in the Czech Republic. The cosmic origin of moldavite crystal was first suggested by F.E. Suess, who realised that the characteristic pitted surface resembled the surface of some meteorites. Suess deduced that moldavite was a special type of meteorite, which he called tektites.
Moldavite has many healing attributes and it has been used as a good luck amulet stone since the Stone Age. It is aligned with a Heart chakra and believed to protect the heart on an emotional and physical level. It is highly vibrational and is said to act as a catalyst for changes in your emotional and spiritual journey through life. Moldavite is often recommended for inner journeys and it is believed to both expand the consciousness and help us to awaken to our highest destiny.
If you were born in March you have a choice of some lovely birthstones. The two star signs that fall in March are Pisces and Aries. As with all the signs Pisces and Aries have a wide selection of birthstones linked with them so I have picked out the ones that I think are most in touch with the spirit of each star sign. Birthstones make lovely gifts and you can use them in lots of different ways. You can display your birthstone around the house, use them to meditate, as part of crystal healing or just hold one in your hand as something to focus on when you are trying to relax.
The first sign in March is Pisces, which runs from February 19th to March 20th. Pisces is symbolised by the Two Fish and ruled by Neptune. The Two Fish come from the Greek myth of how Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed themselves into fish to escape the monster Typhon. Fluorite, turquoise and aquamarine are three of the most beautiful Pisces birthstones. They are associated with the sensitive and imaginative yet prudent spirit of Pisces.
Aries is the second sign in March but it is actually the first sign of the zodiac. Aries is from March 20th to April 20th. It is symbolised by the Ram and ruled by the planet Mars. The Ram comes from the Greek myths of Phrixus and the Golden Fleece. A golden ram helped Phrixus escape to the land of Colchis. He then sacrificed the ram and its fleece became the famed Golden Fleece that plays a vital role in the legend of Jason and the Argonauts. The Ram was transformed into the constellation of Aries.
Birthstones make wonderful gifts and people born in February have a choice of some beautiful February birthstones. The two February star signs are Aquarius and Pisces. Both signs have a wide range of stones assigned to them so I have picked out the ones that I feel are best suited to these star signs. If you were born in this month, February birthstones are a great way to get in touch with the true meaning of you sign. They can be used for meditation, crystal healing or simply as a point to focus on when you need to relax.
Aquarius is the first sign in February and it is from January 20th until February 19th. Aquarius is a water sign and it is symbolised by the Water Bearer, often identified with the Greek mythic figure of Ganymede. Three of its birthstones are amethyst, hematite and jade. Each stone has a very different set of attributes but they all represent the free-thinking and sociable nature of Aquarius.
The second sign in February is Pisces, which runs from February 19th to March 20th. Pisces is symbolised by the Two Fish and ruled by Neptune. The Two Fish come from the Greek myth of how Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed themselves into fish to escape the monster Typhon. Fluorite, turquoise and aquamarine are three of the most beautiful Pisces birthstones. They are associated with the sensitive and imaginative yet prudent spirit of Pisces.
Many crystals form alongside others but one of the most attractive crystal amalgamations is lapis lazuli and malachite. Both malachite and lapis lazuli have beautiful colours and when they form together the results can be stunning. Seen in the examples below, lapis lazuli is a bright blue stone while malachite is a lovely vibrant green. Both lapis lazuli and malachite have been prized for thousands of years and used as important decorative stones.
These stones are also highly complimentary in terms of crystal healing. Malachite is a goddess stone and a stone of transformation. It is said to help us make positive changes and give pain relief from injuries, arthritis, period pain and childbirth. Lapis lazuli was called the ‘Stone of Rulers’ by the Ancient Egyptians. It is believed to protect, inspiration, wisdom and truth.
These lapis and malachite tumble stones are a lovely way to enjoy the beauty of the crystals. They really shine with colour and look very attractive placed around the home. These tumble stones are 20-25mm in size so you can take them anywhere with you. You could also focus on one during meditation or place them on the skin during crystal healing.
Palm stones make it easy to access the power of a crystal. This lapis lazuli and malachite palm stone measures 5cm x 7cm. It fits in the palm of your hand so it is perfect for focusing on during meditation and healing work. Palm stones make pretty ornaments and great gifts for anyone interested in crystals.
Here at Crystal age we pride ourselves on beautiful, high quality crystals and I am pleased to announce our new range of unique crystal balls. We now have over fifty-one off crystal balls, each selected for its fine crystal and exclusive providence. In this post I am going to feature a couple of my personal favourites, but to browse the whole range I recommend visiting our unique crystal balls page. Crystal balls can be used in many ways and they are beautiful objects. Polished crystal balls have traditionally been used for scrying and clairvoyance. The best crystals for this are usually quartz and obsidian. They are also ideal for crystal healing and mineral collecting. One advantage of using crystal balls in healing is that a sphere radiates energy equally in all directions, enhancing its ability to affect a space or person.
This blue apatite crystal ball is a very arresting piece. It has a beautiful range of teal blue tones, from a deep ocean blue to soft turquoise and sky blue. There is white veining around the whole of the sphere, in a way that is both attractive and typical for this variety of apatite. Given blue apatite’s associating with communication and spiritual guidance, I think this crystal ball would be ideal for a healing or meditation space. You could use it for specific healing and meditation or simply place it in your healing space and allow its energies to fill the room.
The dramatic markings of this chevron amethyst crystal ball make it a very attractive piece. It displays excellent white chevron markings almost all the way around the circumference of the sphere. The areas of pale and dark purple crystal contrast dramatically, giving you a beautiful and very eye catching crystal ball. As one of the most powerful Third Eye stones, chevron amethyst is ideal for meditation, spiritual progression and healing work. At just £24.99, this chevron amethyst crystal ball is an affordable way to enhance your spiritual practice or just bring a little soothing contemplative energy into your life.
This rutilated quartz crystal ball is a truly remarkable piece. It contains an unprecedented concentration of silver and gold rutile and the effect is very beautiful. When you rotate this crystal ball the rutile shimmers and sparkles, creating little glimmers that shoot across the surface of the crystal. If you have any interest at all in rutilated quartz I recommend clicking on the image to see a display video of this sphere. As well as being very attractive, the concentration of rutile gives this crystal sphere excellent healing energy. Like all rutilated quartz, this sphere is ideal for combating depression. It is perfect for those wishing to align the crown and solar plexus chakras and is a wonderful addition to any crystal healing practice.