BLACK AGATE: Is believed to relieve stress, give protection and increase courage. BLUE LACE AGATE: Is believed to create hope, harmony, optimism, positive thinking, smooth energy flow, joy, truth and...
Both Andesine and Labradorite are extremely rare and difficult to find gemstones and until now it was not known if the latest gemstone find in 2002 was Labradorite, Andesine or something else. Information...
Anyone who regularly works with gemstone chip bead will already be aware of the vast variations in size shape and colour. I can only give you are rough guide, but I hope it will help! This guide applies to...
Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been used spiritual, emotional and physical healing for several thousands years. When worn as jewellery or even just placed close by, the stone will pass their energy...
THEANTIQUARIUS F-O ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JEWELLERY TERMS Faience: Glazed earthenware, also used for marking beads, scarabs, etc. from the egyptian period onwards Fancy-Coloured: Any colour in a stone other than...
Please be aware that many sellers are offering 'Moonstone' items which are synthetic rather than real.Moonstone, like Labradorite is Feldspar and resembles a lighter coloured Labradorite, sharing the...
Moonstones: are a translucent blueish-white colour and belong to the feldspar family, which also includes labradorite and amazonite. Of these three the best know feldspar is moonstone which is most used in...
Birthstones Birthstone lists vary because some are arranged according to the zodiac and some according to calendar months. I have listed both below, however, it is always more beneficial to use a stone to...
Labradorite ((Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8), a feldspar mineral, is an intermediate to calcic member of the plagioclase series. It is usually defined as having "%An" (anorthite) between 50 and 70. The specific gravity...
Wear the crystals below to perform the functions listed - Amber - A protector. It aligns the aura with the physical body, mind, and spirit. It draws off negative energy and so cleans the aura. Amethyst -...