Crystal & Stone Types – Page 4 – Blog on Crystal Healing, Jewellery & Gemstones

Epidote – The Superhero of Stones

Epidote may very well be the superhero of the crystal world. It is a calcium aluminium iron sorosilicate mineral that is found in all parts of the world, and has powerful metaphysical properties. Dark green in colour – darker than moldavite – it and can be found in rough clusters of prehnite.

When holding or meditating with epidote, you will be able to use your intention to amplify any aspect of yourself that you may feel needs enhancement – whilst releasing negativity. Moldavite and epidote are good combinations for meditation.

Epidote’s Many Powers

Epidote loves to augment and reorganize your energies so that you think with more clarity and approach life with greater positivity. You will find your health, focus, perception, and even physical strength optimized to its fullest potential. For those working in stressful environments such as city offices where there is a lot of electromagnetic pollution, the stone is perfect for attuning with nature, keeping you grounded.

If used as a wand its powers may be used directionally to aid in clear thinking and even in treating dyslexia. It increases what you have already, whether positive or negative. The stone functions like a magnet and amplifies your natural attractions and is good for prosperity and abundance.

If you choose only one product from Crystal Age, consider epidote. Having this little gem of a stone by your side will always keep your energies on the straight and narrow.

Learn More about Amber Crystals

Associated with pain relief, good luck, good health and powerful healing energy, Amber crystals will make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves stones and crystals. Amber is a type of fossilised conifer tree resin and is approximately around 50 million years old. Read on to find out more information on Amber uses and the general history of this beautiful and warm stone. We also have a gorgeous selection of Amber crystal jewellery and stones here at CrystalAge.com which will bring positive energy and optimism into your home.

Amber Healing Crystal

This wonderful Amber healing crystal from Russia has a gorgeous orange-yellow glow to it that will not only look beautiful in your home but will encourage strength, self-confidence and creativity.

This crystal also bestows luck, optimism and absorbs any negative energy and pain from a person or home.

It is also said to filter organs such as kidneys and liver. This striking crystal comes with a handy reference card, describing all the key mineral healing attributes and properties.

So if you know of someone special who enjoys collecting stones, this Amber healing stone is ideal. You will get all the information needed to understand and how to use this crystal.

Interesting Facts about Amber

Helps joint problems and enhances wound healing.
Amber is the birthstone of Aquarius, Leo and Taurus.
It aligns primarily with the Sacral Chakra as well as the Crown, bringing in pure golden light throughout the body.
Many artefacts made of Amber had insects within them or parts of trees
Amber was discovered in Egyptian tombs including Tutankhamen.

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.

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.

Charoite Crystal

If you are looking for a crystal with transformation powers then you might like to try Charoite Crystal, these are considered by crystal healers to be soul stones, often used to overcome fear. Inner vision, spiritual insight and large spiritual level changes are said to be influenced when using charoite crystal. Many people use charoite crystal to help them overcome bad experiences, it is believed to help acceptance of the present moment being perfect. Some use charoite crystal to overcome stress and worries, whilst others find it useful when fighting compulsions and obsessions. Those people who find themselves driven by other people’s thoughts and programs rather than their own could also find charoite crystal help them to better become their own person.

Charoite Crystal Healing

Negative energy can be transmuted into healing when using charoite, as it is believed that charoite can convert disease into wellness. Those suffering from exhaustion can use charoite crystal to heal and regulate blood pressure as well as to treat eyes, heart, liver and pancreas. Liver damage caused by alcohol is said to be reversed by using charoite crystal, as well as cramps, aches and pains being alleviated.

Charoite Crystal Products

You can enjoy the beautiful charoite crystal in many forms such as tumble stones, massage wands, jewellery and beads.

10mm Round Charoite Beads — Round Charoite Beads

Kyanite Crystal Jewellery

A beautiful crystal to use for attunement and meditations is kyanite crystal, due to the tranquil colours of kyanite you often find it in the form of kyanite crystal jewellery. Some believe that wearing kyanite crystal jewellery can stimulate psychic abilities and intuition, whilst others wear it to manifest in thought and connect to spiritual guides. One of the nicest aspects of kyanite crystal jewellery is that it is not said to hold any form of negativity as some crystals do, this means that cleaning the crystal is not required.

There are a wonderful range of kyanite crystal jewellery pieces which make excellent additions to any jewellery collection. Here are some of our favourites:

16-19cm Blue Kyanite and Silver Bracelet

Kyanite Crystal Psychological Effects

You can use kyanite crystal to help in speaking one’s truth, without fears and blockages getting in the way, the crystal encourages self-expression and communication. Ignorance can often be cut through using kyanite, allowing the spiritual and psychological truth to reveal itself. Kyanite is also believed to be great at slicing through confusion, whilst dispelling blockages, illusion, anger, stress and frustration.

Kyanite Crystal Healing

Crystal healers use kyanite for many illnesses, it is said to help muscular disorders, thyroid, urogenital system, fevers and the throat as well as other areas. Kyanite is considered by healers to be a natural pain reliever, capable of lowering blood pressure and healing infection. In addition to kyanite crystal jewellery, there are also healing and tumble stones available.