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NATURAL GEMSTONES AVAILABLE FOR EYECHAINS: Choose one and I will make an eyechain for you with either silver or gold plated beads! ALL are 6MM ROUND UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
AFRICAN JADE - avocado green swirl the color of nephrite jade
AMAZONITE - opaque pastel blue-green colors
( out of stock - available soon)
Amazonite is said to have a soothing effect on the nervous system. Since the nervous system controls our emotions a great deal, this stone is said to sooth tense and aggravated situations and enhance love. Since this stone is associated with the throat and heart, it is best when worn as a necklace near these areas. Amazonite is said to bestow truth, honor and integrity to its wearer.
ARAGONITE - creamy to golden-colored
Aragonite is a stone that helps clear the thinking process, combining reason and intuition so we can see things from a higher perspective. Their creamy, golden rich color is like a ray of sunlight that brings hope and helps you "see" things more clearly and sanely in the darkest moments.
AMBER - Associated with the solar plexus or yellow chakra, amber has long been believed to be a stone of healing, used to alleviate problems of the stomach and liver. It has been used as a talisman for courage and self confidence.
Amethyst
- Amethyst is one of the most popular metaphysical stones. Leonardo Da Vinci
wrote that amethyst has the power to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the
intelligence. Amethyst is a great stone to use if you are trying to increase
your psychic abilities and enhance you intuition.
Amethyst has been a symbol of
peace, purity and unification and can aid in bringing serenity and calmness. Use
amethyst to treat insomnia and promote peaceful and healing sleep. It is also
commonly used to relieve headaches, sugar imbalances and general edginess,
bringing an overall sense of spiritual balance.
AUTUMN JASPER - warm brick red and avocado green colors
Jasper, like agate, is a powerful healing stone. It helps us move beyond just surviving to making us glad to be alive.
Botswana Agate
Agates were used in ancient times as talismans to protect the wearer from storms, to quench thirst and to bring good luck-all important things for surviving in the subtropics. Botswana agate, in particular has been used traditionally to sustain attentiveness to detail. It's an ability needed by every successful person in today's changing but nonetheless difficult world, regardless of what kind of jungle that person goes off to each morning (or returns to in the evening).
CARNELIAN -deep red-orange color
From Antiquity, carnelian has been worn in cameos in the belief that it will ward off insanity and depression. In contemporary times, carnelian is thought by some to enhance self esteem, to combat feelings of inadequacy, and to increase physical energy. In the home, it is sometimes used as a talisman to protect against fire and misfortune. Carnelian is associated with the solar plexus chakra (the yellow chakra), in which imbalances are thought to cause digestive problems, as well as lack of confidence.
Chinese writing stone connects us with the earth and makes us more aware of the ancient that is present in all of us. Like a snowflake, its unique patterns make each gemstone beautiful and uni
DALMATION JASPER-light jasper is spotted with brown &
black
Dalmatian jasper is just the stone you need when you want a pick-me-up. Jasper helps us release our tendencies to over think or over analyze things. When you wear it, your mood lifts immediately
Dumortierite
FANCY JASPER - Blends of mauve, lilac, cream & green
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scrumptious colors: mauves, lilacs, creams and greens all mixed together. Jasper is always regarded as a stone that gives a sense of well-being. Fancy jasper intensifies and lightens that feeling. helps people lighten up and enjoy themselves
FOSSIL AGATE- shell fossils & creamy pink against dark
background
GARNET NUGGETS - deep
red / gorgeous with gold or silver
GOLDEN JADE - rich, dark golden stone ( out of stock - available soon)
LEOPARD JASPER -Think of a graceful jungle cat!
MALACHITE - blend of lush medium and dark
greens
MOONSTONE -a medley of peach, cream & silver tones
MOTHER of PEARL- Creamy, iridescent champagne
PEACH AVENTURINE -creamy-looking with pale red banding
PICTURE JASPER -brown, tan and cream earth tones
POPPY JASPER- deep brown, brick red and cream
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(ALSO CALLED BRECCIATED JASPER)
a stone that heals mental stress by "waking us up" and making us clear-headed. Its spiritual powers are evident in its gloriously rich colors
RAINBOW JASPER- earthy blend of burgundy-reds and golds
RAINBOW FLOURITE -blend of striped patterns include,
purple,
violet, clear, and green (available in tubes)
RED MALACHITE creamy with pale red - banded jasper
Red is the color of energy and courage. When it's "wedded" to jasper (a gemstone that celebrates life), the spiritual values of color and stone complement each other
available in
teardrops
ROUTILATED QUARTZ - Black needle-line inclusions in clear quartz
(also called tourmalinated quartz)
SILVERLEAF JASPER - swirls & spots in grey, black and
white
SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN -snowflake appearance in volcanic glass
TIGER EYE -contrasting golden and brown bands
TIGERSKIN
JASPER -brown bands of rich color in dark golden matrix
TREE AGATE -white base with dappled green leaf-like inclusions
UNAKITE - blend of greens & reds reminiscent of autumn
WHITE STRIPED ONYX - Semi-transparent onyx with creamy stripes of
gold and brown