These are abbreviated definitions of the gemstones frequently used in my jewelry production.
Amethyst - a protective stone possessing healing and cleansing powers and spiritual awareness enhancement. It is a variety of quartz that balances promoting emotional centering. It stimulates the throat and crown chakras. The astrological signs associated with this protection stone are Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius & Capricorn. It is also a wind element.
Brecciated Jasper - also known as Poppy Jasper is a type of quartz that promotes mental clarity and aids in emotional stability and grounding. It also helps with focus and concentration and is a stone of strength and vitality. It is associated with the root and sacral chakras, the fire and earth elements, and the zodiac signs - Aries, Scorpio, Taurus, & Leo.
Mookaite Jasper - is a chalcedony gemstone and is part of the quartz family. It awakens sensibility and is a stone of flexibility and instinct. It brings protection through self-awareness and the ability to sense danger. The chakras it associates with are the Root, Solar Plexus, Third Eye, and Sacral. It is an earth element stone and aligns with the Zodiac Signs of Scorpio, Virgo, Aries, Taurus & Leo.
Snowflake Obsidian - is a stone of purity encouraging one to bring issues to the surface to process, understand and heal from them. It helps bring balance to the mind, body and spirit. It's associated chakras are the base, root, sacral and solar plexus. This earth element stone aligns with the zodiac signs of Capricorn & Virgo.
Pietersite - is in the quartz family and associated with intuition, spiritual growth and psychic abilities, and paired with the sacral, third eye & solar plexus chakras. Promoting insight and clarity, this stone is said to strengthen inner fortitude. The color of the stone determines the zodiac sign it is associated with.
Clear Quartz - is one of the most powerful healing stones. Its versatility includes the absorption, storage, release and regulation of energy. It is said to enhance focus and mental clarity, concentration and memory recall. It is associated with all of the chakras. Composed of silicon dioxide, it is the birthstone of the month of April.
Montana Agate - is a grounding stone found along the banks of the Yellowstone River. It is capable of clearing one's chakras, kundalini and yin/yang energies and is a great choice for those seeking grounding and emotional balance. This stone is associated with the zodiac sign Gemini, the Earth star, root and the solar plexus chakras.
Moss Agate - is a stone of abundance, wealth, strength and courage. It brings harmony and connects us to nature. It can also bring insight and reason to struggles. It is associated with the root, heart and crown chakras, and the zodiac signs Virgo and Gemini. It is an earth element.
Black Onyx - is a stone of strength helping to center ones energy physically and emotionally. It is said to be the stone of self-mastery because of the stamina it provides when learning new lessons, and can put one at ease by raising self confidence in one's own surroundings. It is associated with the root chakra, the zodiac signs Capricorn and Leo.
Zebra Jasper - is a stone of energy, security, creativity and motivation. It is said to boost physical endurance and energy levels and can help with creative thinking. While giving a strong sense of security and stability, it can increase courage and reduce fears. Zebra Jasper is also excellent for dream recall. It is associated with the root and sacral chakras, the zodiac signs Virgo and Libra and is an earth element.
Dendritic Agate - has nearly identical energies to Moss and Tree Agates. It encourages self-expression and a rebuilding of the divine connection to nature. It is an earth element and associated with the zodiac signs of Virgo and Gemini and the root chakra.
Rhodonchrosite - is a stone of love and healing that invites our spirit and heart to be courageous and compassionate while being in alignment with what is true and good. It is a carbonate mineral that is associated with the elements of fire and water. The chakras it aligns with are the solar plexus and heart. The zodiac signs aligning with this stone are Leo and Scorpio.
Red Lace Agate - is a grounding stone that assists in balancing the mental and physical emotions, and positive and negative energies. It encourages speaking one's own truth and quiet contemplation and assimilation of life experiences leading to spiritual growth.