Semi-Precious Crystals.

Amethyst shades of purple and lilac, protective and a stone of spirituality and contentment. It can enhance creativity and passion. A stone to help with stress and anxiety promoting a sense of peace. Particularly work-related stress. It is useful for inner peace & healing of body, mind & soul. It can help with infections, it can help the body’s immune system. It is said to ease inflammation of the skin, stomach, heart, liver, and is good for circulatory system. Amethyst can help with grief and painful experiences as it has calming properties. This stone can deeply cleanse our body and mind, so helping us to think more rationally, reducing our fear and negative emotions. Amethyst is considered a protection stone that will help guard us against future negativity.

Rose Quartz soft pink beads is for love. Rose quartz encourages us to keep our hearts and minds open while helping us move forward when the time is right. Being open will allow loving yourself and others around you, healing you from the negative attributes in your life. For trust and harmony in relationships. It promotes love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace and tranquillity. It is calming and reassuring. Rose Quartz dispels negativity and protects as it is a great clearing stone.

Turquoise is considered a most valued crystal as it great for energetic flow and love. This gem is good for mind-body connection. It is used for purification. It brings serenity & balance. It is another stone selected for the benefits of bonding, friendship & love. Turquoise can impart quiet strength, stillness and purification. It can inspire self-forgiveness and self-acceptance. It can help with perception and trust. It is a stone that is good for protection and good fortune. It is believed that green turquoise given to a friend will bring good fortune to the friend.

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Picture Jasper is a stone of gentleness, comfort, & relaxation. Jasper balances yin/yang energies. Jasper is a wonderful stone for emotional disturbances.  Jasper alleviates stress & induces tranquillity & contentment. If stress is a trigger for problems relating to the digestive system then Jasper can help

Red Jasper is a spiritual and grounding gemstone giving a strong sense of stability. It can help to alleviate stress. A good stone to stimulate energy, strength and stamina. It can help with making sense of life's challenges. It can help in calming emotions and help bring order and assist in setting boundaries. Red Jasper is a stone of empowerment, so is a good stone to help with kick starting motivation. So great if you are tackling challenging situations or facing new opportunities. Red Jasper can help stimulate passion in one’s creative work.

Blue Lace Agate is good for communication, it helps an individual to express their feelings, to let go of old emotions especially ones related to a negative past, repression, suppression or trauma. It can help to release anger as it relaxes the mind and calms. It is a crystal for soothing an overactive mind and calming nerves. Blue Lace Agate can be cooling and calming which is useful for inflammation. It useful for skeletal conditions. As Blue Lace supports emotional state if digestive issues are linked to emotional stress this crystal is worth considering.

Blue Sodalite brings inner peace & harmony. Balancing emotions, so good for anxiety and for calming panic attacks. Bringing mental clarity & encouraging logical rational thought. Calms the mind allowing information to be processed. It brings joy to a heavy heart. A crystal for trust & solidarity of purpose, encouraging self-esteem, self-trust & self-acceptance.

Chrysocolla brings peace to the mind & heart to balance emotions. It brings serenity when experiencing change. It reduces mental tension, helping to keep a cool head. It brings tranquillity, acceptance, calmness, hope, & gentleness. Chrysocolla is known for its calming effects, compassionate and forgiving properties. A peaceful stone that stimulates balance and wholeness through the release of our bottled emotions. Chrysocolla enables you to think more clearly and is known for relieving emotional strain. It’s positive energy is important for self-expression and encourages acceptance.

Aquamarine is a stone that is great for sensitive souls. It helps with calmness, soothes fears, reduces stress and quietens the mind. It helps build courage. It helps support learning, to think clearly, for reasoning and clarifies perception. Useful letting go and closure on all levels. 

Tigers Eye has the power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity. Dispelling fear & anxiety, it balances yin-yang & energising the emotional body. Tiger Eye stabilises mood swings, courage & self-confidence, & releases tension. It is good for harmony and enhancing creativity. This stone is good for protection and personal empowerment, willpower and courage. Tigers eye acts as an amplifiers of energy and can boost the energy of any other crystals with them.

Olive Jade is the stone of calm in the midst of storm. Olive Jade can calm emotional stress, balancing moods and bringing peace. It is helpful in dispelling fear and boosting confidence. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity.  A protective stone, Jade keeps the wearer from harm and brings harmony.  Jade attracts good luck and friendship. Stimulates ideas.  A “dream stone”, Jade brings insightful dreams.  Jade aids the body’s filtration and elimination organs.  It is excellent for treating kidney problems and adrenal glands.  Jade removes toxins, rebinds skeletal and cellular systems. Jade balances body fluids.

Green Aventurine is a comforting and soothing crystal. Good for negative emotions and thoughts. It can promote compassion and calmness. Good for peace of mind and opening the mind to see alternative viewpoints. It is said to enhance the imagination and creativity. If you are looking for an emotional anchor or inner harmony this crystal is for you.

Garnet deep red beads for passion and self-confidence. Garnet cleanses, revitalises and re-energises.  It alleviates emotional disharmony. It emotionally provides a protective & calming influence. It brings courage & hope into critical situations. It balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate. Garnet is considered a lucky stone, for love & success. 

Moonstone soft cream beads to bring happiness and good fortune. It is a stone for inner growth and strength. It is a stone that good for balancing inner feelings, happiness, love, & spiritual wellbeing. It soothes emotional instability and stress, and stabilises the emotions, providing calmness.  Moonstone enhances intuition, promotes inspiration and success. Supports healing of allergy symptoms that include a skin rash, such as eczema; helps the body replenish moisture where skin is dry or damaged.

Malachite a beautiful patterned green stone. It is a crystal known to support deep energy healing. It can help with letting go of old emotions, abuse and trauma. This stone is helpful to boost inner strength. It can support change, transformation and spiritual growth. Malachite is known to help with depression and anxiety by helping clarity of needs and emotions. It is a crystal for personal growth.

Labradorite is grey in colour. For those who seek more spiritual awareness this crystal can support awakening intuition and calm the mind. It is a protective stone that can help in building confidence, banish fears and insecurities. Labradorite is a crystal for communication and expression.

Mother Of Pearl is not a crystal, it comes from the inner layer of the shells. Mother of pearl is considered to be protective. To have gentle calming and soothing property. Great for relieving stress. It is good for supporting intuition, and balancing emotions.

Carnelian orange in colour, can be energizing, help with depression and build self-confidence. Carnelian is a crystal associated with the female reproductive system, so is of great support when experiencing transition. To stabilize and balance body energy. A stone for luck and love. It is said it is good for the mind and aids concentration. Carnelian can help in supporting decision making. It is a crystal for joy and friendship. Carnelian can help reduce itching and soothe allergies. Vitalizes the immune system and helps the body detoxify. It can be helpful when feeling worn out and tired.

Snowflake Obsidian black with white flecks, it has a restful & serene energy helping to bring peace & balance to the mind & body. A good detoxification stone. Grounding & protective. Cleanser of negative energies in the environment & also of emotions. It can help with digestive issues or other stomach troubles.

Citrine can help with hormone balance. Citrine can enhance the energy flow. It is a comforting stone that gently clears the mind adding clarity. A stone for zest in life, creativity and a happy full life. An excellent crystal for depression and to raise self-esteem.

Peridot. Shades of green. A crystal that can support purification. It can help with letting go of negative emotions and clearing mental blocks. This can support learning. A stone to reduce stress and lift the spirits. Its energy is one of growth and renewal and is helpful for those looking to build confidence and self-worth. This green crystal offers comfort and can bring a feel good vibe, joy and love. A great feel good pick you up stone with antidepressant properties. Peridot is thought to bring luck. If digestive issues are linked to emotional states then peridot is one to consider. 

Lapis Lazuli is very good for lack of confidence & nervousness. It also helps with building inner power, love, self-confidence & friendship. It is also great for spiritual work, it is believed to instigate contact from the spiritual realms. It can strengthen the bones, relieves general pain and inflammations

Smokey Quartz can help to cool the body. Smoky Quartz is one of the best stones for grounding you during overwhelming stress and depressive times. This quartz absorbs negativity providing us with the chance to live with more clarity and the positive energy we need. Smoky Quartz is a calming stone that removes fear and lifts our mood, bringing positivity back into your life. Smokey Quartz is also known for its strong ability to absorb and ground negative energies out of the body. Smokey Quartz brings serenity, calmness. It is a great stone for stress, anxiety and fear. It calms fear, & is grounding in nature. Smokey Quartz can help with pain relief particularly that pain associated with joints and the legs, and anti-inflammatory. It can absorb joint pain.

Hematite steel dark grey beads to help stimulate the mind and enhance the memory. It is a very good gem for focus & concentration. Hematite is grounding and protective. It brings balance, stability & optimism. A stone for peace and harmony. It is also good for confidence, trust & courage. 

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Pearl (I use fresh water pearls) Pearls are not a true crystal due to their organic origin. Pearls are said to help ailments of the skin, lungs, stomach, heart, kidneys and liver. They are calming, cooling and soothing in action. So great for enhancing positive feelings and letting go of negative inner dialogue. Pearls can help build confidence as they can help relieve uneasiness, nervousness, anxiety and tension. They also have a positive effect letting go unhelpful emotions. As they assist in the search for wisdom and truth. Pearls help to balance body’s natural rhythms.

Emerald shades of green. This is a crystal for love, vitality and joy as it stimulates the heart chakra. So a great stone for emotions and the physical heart. Emerald can alleviate a heavy heart, and re-balance emotions. It brings an energy of hope, encouragement, gentleness and abundance. It is great for mental and physical harmony so enhancing life. Emerald is a stone for intuition and enhances spiritual abilities. So a stone for those who are on a spiritual journey. This crystal is known for clear vision, reason and wisdom. It is a great stone for regeneration and recovery after illness and has a rejuvenating quality. Some believe it can combat aging as it can re-vitalize. Encourages deep healing and provides energetic nourishment; particularly helpful when allergy symptoms are intense.