Gemstone guide: how to choose?

Agate

Agate is considered a protective stone. It is believed to attract strength and offer protection from bad dreams, stress and the draining of energy. Thus, if your life constantly feels out of balance, with one aspect going well while another spins out of control, use agate to establish stability with its grounding energy. With increased concentration and confidence, this crystal makes it easier to focus on what is good in your life, so that you can heal from mistakes and bring harmony to everything you do. Agates are stones that have beautiful interior marbling and stripes. 

 

Larimar

Because of its heart based energy, larimar has a distinct vibration that aids you to communicate with clarity while dissolving emotional barriers. Larimar has been honored with the title, “The Blue Stone of Atlantis”, due to its amazingly striking blue color.  However, since larimar is such a recent addition to the canon of crystology, its powers are not yet fully understood, even by seasoned crystologists!

 

Amazonite

Amazonite is believed to have a soothing and calming effect by dispelling negative energy and allowing us to let go of sadness and grief. If your mind is polluted with toxic negativity, clean it up with Amazonite. Amazonite assists in communicating one’s true thoughts and feelings without over-emotionalism. Often, pain that we experienced in our past creates energy blocks in our present. Thus, amazonite is said to release that which has hurt you so you can better express yourself in every area of life. Called the Stone of Courage and the Stone of Truth, Amazonite empowers one to search the self and discover one’s own truths and integrity, and to move beyond fear of judgment or confrontation with others to live in alignment with those beliefs and values. 

 

Amethyst

Amethyst calms the emotions, encourages clarity of thought, calmness and assists in attaining wisdom. Amethyst has also been thought to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. Various cultures have associated amethyst with balance, peace and courage, and associated it with the ability to cure insomnia and relieve pain. Amethyst is like a spa-day in a stone; it is the exact kind of relaxing energy that we could all use after a long day. Allow amethyst’s energy of contentment to sooth away the day-to-day stresses that keep you up at night. 

 

Aventurine

Aventurine is a stone of opportunity that is believed to attract prosperity. It reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness while promoting compassion and empathy. Aventurine’s sense of confidence will make jumping out of your comfort zone less scary.  This crystal also aids in seeing alternatives and possibilities, helping in calming anger burst and irritation.   It encourages the regeneration of the heart.

 

Jasper

Jasper quartz is a gemstone associated with relaxation, contentment, compassion, nurturing and consolation. Jasper is said to relieve mental stress and help to achieve balance in life. Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”.  Jasper provides protection and absorbs negative energy while encouraging honesty with oneself. 

 

Quartz crystal

Clear Quartz is known as the "master healer" and will amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals.  It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy while bringing the physical, the mental and the emotional aspect of oneself into balance. It is also said that clear quartz stimulates the immune system. Other than appearing clear to the eye, this stone is also believed to bring clarity to those who carry it. Overall, it is one of the stones most associated with inner healing and spiritual growth. 

 

Jade

Jade is a popular stone of serenity believed to alleviate anxiety, fear and to promote good luck. A traditional charm for gardeners, jade is said to ensure bountiful harvests. The themes of eternity, harmony, high moral standards, and goodness have often been associated  with the meanings given to jade crystal.