Must Have Crystals For Every Home

Placing crystals around the home gives a house playful snippets of colour, vibrancy and life. Asides making great decorative accessories, putting crystals in strategic positions around the home can have beneficial effects to those living in the property. But which crystals should we place in our homes? Where should we put them? And what benefits will these crystals create?

Place Rose Quartz In A Bedroom For Romance

Rose Quartz Crystal
Rose Quartz Crystal

Rose Quartz has long been synonymous with love and romance. This stunning pale pink crystal is fondly known as the ‘Love Stone’. It is believed that Rose Quartz opens the heart chakra and encourages forgiveness, helping craft unconditional love. Placing Rose Quartz in the far right-hand corner of your home brings harmony to the household and creates harmonic relationships between those who live in the house. It is also said that placing a Rose Quartz crystal in the far right corner of your bedroom will rekindle romance and draw in romance if you are single.

Citrine For Household Prosperity

Citrine Crystal
Citrine Crystal

If you’re looking for financial security and a prosperous year then placing Citrine in the home could be the answer. Citrine has been referred to as the Merchant’s Stone. Either carrying or wearing this stunning gemstone is believed to bring positive effects to a person’s cash flow. Placing a Citrine crystal in the ‘wealth corner’ of the home is said to welcome wealth and prosperity into one’s life. The ‘wealth corner’ can be found in the furthest left-hand corner of the room. Alternatively you could place a piece of Citrine stone in your wallet for similar monetary effects.

Luck And Worldly Wisdom With Jade

Jade Crystal
Jade Crystal

The smooth delicate hues of Jade tend to have a calming effect. For centuries Jade has been used to heal the body and mind. These potent healing powers include purifying thoughts and promoting gentleness. In the home, Jade ornaments, such as this beautifully smooth Jade pyramid, will provide a fresh and vibrant touch to any style of interior. It is believed placing Jade to the east of the home will bestow worldly wisdom, long life, generosity and wealth on every member of the household.

Fluorite On A Computer

Fluorite Crystal
Fluorite Crystal

Fluorite is another crystal that’s striking in appearance and therefore makes a great ornament in a home. Coming in numerous variations of colours, ranging from smoky browns, light greens and pale blues, these stunning gemstones can complement a wide range of colour palettes. It is believed placing Fluorite on the computer can help protect the household from harmful emissions.

Protect The Home And Lose Weight With Carnelian

Carnelian Crystal
Carnelian Crystal

Placing Carnelian by the front door is said to protect the home and its members from negativity. What’s more, by supporting vitality and stimulating the metabolism, Carnelian can help inject energy into a home and could even help you lose weight.

With such a diverse range of beautiful and unique crystals at our disposal, you could always experiment with different gemstones and have fun finding out which ones look best in your home and which crystal properties make the most positive effects.

What is Crystal Therapy?

Crystal therapy utilises the natural energy present in healing crystals, matching their individual qualities to the corresponding body part or ailment which requires healing.

The molecules in every crystal constantly vibrate in their place due to the earth’s enormous physical and electromagnetic pressure that created them, rather than moving around freely as they do in other less condensed articles. It is these often intense vibrations which create the natural energy which provide the healing crystals used in crystal therapy with their healing properties.

There are many variations of crystal therapy, from the simple wearing of the right healing crystal (an ornament with benefits beyond the aesthetic), to crystal therapies involving the matching up of crystals with their corresponding Chakras (nerve centres along the spinal chord and other parts of the body).

Crystal Therapy & The Chakras

There are seven main Chakras running along the spinal chord from the base of the spine to the crown of the head and each is associated with different energies. For example, the Third Chakra is located at the solar plexus and is connected to the digestive system – the area most likely affected by stress – and also associated with the creativity of the mind. Apatite, Amber and Imperial Topaz are just three of the several healing crystals which positively impact upon the Third Chakra.

Each Chakra is associated with a specific colour and has a variety of similarly coloured crystals whose energy positively influences the associated physical and spiritual attributes of the corresponding Chakra. Crystal therapy works on a similar level to colour therapy, a very basic healing therapy which involves total immersion in the colour of the targeted Chakra.

Crystal therapy, however, involves a more specific approach. For example, the Fifth Chakra’s colour is blue and is located in the throat area near the base of the neck and is linked with the thyroid function and the body’s metabolic rate. Thus, healing issues with these particular bodily functions will require blue crystals such as Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli or Blue Lace Agate. The Fifth Chakra is also linked with communication and creativity, so blue coloured crystals applied to this Chakra will also positively influence these more spiritual aspects of the being human experience.

Chakra Bible
Chakra Bible
Chakra Healing
Chakra Healing
Small Chakra Set
Small Chakra Set

 

Energy Flow

Crystal therapy also involves healing between the Chakras, should there be a blockage of the flow of energy. This is an important distinction because blockages in the flow of energy through the Chakras and the whole body itself can hinder the crystal healing process, should the crystals be applied directly to a specific Chakra without first addressing the energy flow blockage.

The science behind the energy vibrations of the crystals and their relationship with the body’s Chakras is incredibly interesting. It’s a spiritual science which has been discussed by the likes of Plato and has been known to us as a species for many, many centuries, perhaps even as much as sixty thousand years according to certain archaeological evidence. Fads and trends come and go, but crystal therapy has remained with us throughout all this time as it is the very earth itself which offers us these healing energies that benefit both our bodies and our minds.

Crystal Healing
Crystal Healing
Amethyst Cluster
Amethyst Cluster
Crystal Therapy
Crystal Therapy

 

How To Use Tumblestones

If you’ve ever seen a bowl of small, smooth coloured stones in a friend’s house, you may have wondered what they are and what they’re used for. These are tumblestones. In this blog we will give you a brief overview of what tumblestones are and how they are used.

What Is A Tumblestone?

Tumble Stones
Tumble Stones

• Each tumblestone begins as a rough stone. Any stone or crystal can be selected.

• The stones are put in tumbler – a rubber-lined barrel machine which spins it around at a slow, constant rate.

• Various grades of grit and sand along with water are put in with the stones; the process of tumbling takes about three weeks.

• Eventually the stones are smoothened to what we call tumblestones.

How Are Tumblestones Used?

Many people want to know what tumbled stones are used for. Most commonly, they are used as decoration around the home or in the garden. They also assist in healing and other metaphysical pursuits such as feng shui.

• Using various colours of polished stones in a dish or bowl is very attractive, and looks fantastic if placed in a clear vase.

• Tumblestones also look wonderful as jewellery. Try putting your favourite tumblestone inside one of our spiral holders to make a pendant.

• By placing various healing stones in places around the home, it is said that you will create a positive vibration in your environment.

• Protection stones such as amethyst can be placed at the openings of your home. Black tourmaline arranged in a grid pattern around the house, garden or meditation area is believed to protect and also to transform negative energies.

• Many crystal users set psychically enhancing stones such as agate in a grid on the floor in their mediation area to augment their experience.

• Holding a polished stone such as angelite or lepidolite while meditating can help to achieve a level of serenity.

Bowl of Tumble Stones
Bowl of Tumble Stones

Crystal Healing Grid
Crystal Healing Grid


Chakras, Crystals, and You

The chakras, according to Hindu tradition, are located in seven areas of the human body. Energy flows through these areas and if the energy is blocked, illness may result. CrystalAge offers a wide range of crystal jewellery which will keep that energy flow properly attuned.

The Seven Chakras

First Chakra – Root – for stability and grounding.

Second Chakra – Sacral – for creativity, sexuality, and emotion.

Third Chakra – Solar Plexus – the centre of intellect and ambition.

Fourth Chakra – Heart – love, compassion, and emotional balance.

Fifth Chakra – Throat – expression and honesty.

Sixth Chakra – Forehead – spiritual awareness and psychic power

Seventh Chakra – Top of Head – represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually

Ten Stone Chakra Set

To keep your own chakras perfectly in balance, make use of this marvellous set of chakra stones, prepared in such a way that you will be able to cleanse, energize, and align your energy centres at any time. The chakra set comes with ten polished stones, each perfect for certain chakras, that feel good against the skin and will give you that boost you need.

If you want to learn more about chakras,  you will enjoy Janelle Scialla’s guidebook, Chakras, Crystals, and Healing. This is an excellent guide to chakras and their crystals, and will teach you the basics of meditation. The Chakra Bible by Patricia Mercier is also essential reading. Learn all about the origins of chakras in the Indian tradition, and find out about auras and chakra balancing.

Chakra Healing Guide
Chakra Healing Guide
Ten Stone Chakra Set
Ten Stone Chakra Set
The Chakra Bible
The Chakra Bible

 

Buddha Statues

Use these marvellous crystal carved sitting Buddha statues to not only decorate your home but also hopefully to bring you joy as the laughing Buddha is said to do to those around him. These Crystal Carved Sitting Buddha Statues have been handmade and feature fantastic details showing off the great quality of the stone. Buddha statues are believed to inspire us to develop inner qualities and happiness.  Rub the Buddha’s belly to bring luck and joy!!

Blue Howlite Carved Sitting Buddha Statue
Black Obsidian Carved Sitting Buddha Statue
Tiger Eye Carved Sitting Buddha Statue

Inexpensive Christmas table decorations

Dress up your table this Winter with one of our Dream Lamps or Natural Orange Calcite Tea Light Holder.  The Dream Lamp comes with an attractive lead crystal ball which when illuminated catches and reflects the coloured lights.  Or display your own crystals on the base.

Add some colour and make a statement with a Natural Orange Calcite Tea Light Holder – why not buy two, one for each end of the table ……..

Dream Lamp
Natural Orange Calcite Tea Light Holder

New Crystal Carvings

Crystal carvings are a great way to bring natural crystals into your home. The amazing colours and texture of crystals really stands out in comparison to other home accessories and crystal ornaments are a lovely touch in any room. Here at Crystal Age we have recently added many new crystal carvings to the online store including crystal Buddhas, swans, hearts and money toads. These carvings make excellent gifts and many are inexpensive, so you can always treat yourself to something special.

Buddha Crystal Carvings

Colourful crystals are the perfect medium for Buddha carvings. Laughing Buddha figurines are based on ancient designs and they are a great gift, especially in a new home. The laughing Buddha spreads joy and happiness wherever he goes. It is said that Buddha statues inspire us to develop our inner qualities and by doing so achieve good fortune, happiness and satisfaction in our lives.

Howlite Buddha Crystal Carving
Howlite Buddha Crystal Carving
Tiger Iron Buddha Crystal Carving
Tiger Iron Buddha Crystal Carving

Fluorite Buddha Crystal Carving
Fluorite Buddha Crystal Carving


Swan Crystal Carvings

These swan carvings have a wonderfully graceful shape. The smooth curves of the swan show off the natural beauty of the crystal and allows light to pass through translucent crystal. These carvings come in two sizes and they make a very stylish ornament in any room.

Rose Quartz Swan Crystal Carving
Rose Quartz Swan Crystal Carving
New Jade Swan Crystal Carving
New Jade Swan Crystal Carving

Hematite Swan Crystal Carving
Hematite Swan Crystal Carving


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.

Emerald Crystal Energy Dome
Emerald Crystal Energy Dome
Red Jasper Crystal Generator Point
Red Jasper Crystal Generator Point

Amethyst Crystal Cluster Gift Box
Amethyst Crystal Cluster Gift Box


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.

Lapis Lazuli Dragon Carving
Lapis Lazuli Dragon Carving
Purple Agate Bookends
Purple Agate Bookends

Crystal Tea Light Holders
Crystal Tea Light Holders


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 Heart Gift Box

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.

Rainbow Fluorite Buddha Carving
Rainbow Fluorite Buddha Carving
Blue Agate Bookends
Blue Agate Bookends

Selenite Crystal Lamp
Selenite Crystal Lamp


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

13cm Quartz Crystal Cluster

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

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.