Since this jewelry is made with natural stone, crystals, and gem stones they will be more beneficial if you recharge the stones on a regular basis.
Natural stones do have flaws as they are not man made from molds. There is no guarantee these stones with be the same size, shape, length, or color. However, I do try to match them as best as possible.
Fresh water pearls should never be placed in water as they will deteriorate.
Below is a list of many of the stones I use in my work and their possible health benefits.
Legend
A - Category
B - Crystal System
C - Hardness
D - Cleavage
E - Lustre
F - Transparency
G - Colours
H - Occurance
I - Esoteric Aspects
AGATE
A. Silicon Dioxide
B. Hexagon
C. 6.5-7
D. None
E. Vitreous
F. Translucent to opaque
G. White to grey, light blue, orange to red, black, sometimes iridescent, and multi-colored in banded form
H. Globally, mostly Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Morocco, USA
I. Offers protection and strength and enhances intellect and concentration, Good Luck stone, brings, health, happiness, and pleasure.
ALEXANDRITE
A. Oxide Mineral
B. Orthohombic
C. 8.5
D. Distinct
E. Vitreous, glass-like
F. Transparent to translucent
G.. Ambient light from green to red, yellow, pink, purple, and red
H. Ural Mountains of Russia, India, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Tanzania
I. Water element. Stone of prosperity and longevity. Balances emotion and mind.
AMETHYST
A. Silicone Dioxide, Quartz
B. Hexagonal
C. 7
D. Indiscernible
E. Vitreous
F. Transparent to translucent
G. Light to dark purple, violet, light pink, and banded with purple and white lines
H. Global, especially Mexico, Brazil, Namibia, South Africa, Canada, USA
I. Amethyst means no drunken. Calming and medatative. Increases intuition and psychic powers. Considered effective against addictions.
AVENTURINE
A. Quartz variety
B. Hexagonal
C. 6.5-7
D. Indiscernible
E. Vitreous, waxy
F. Light to dark green, brown, orange, yellow, blue, grey
G. Opeque
H. India, China, Spain, Russia
I. Prosperity stone. Promotes compassion and empathy. Protects against poor decisions making.
AZURITE
A. Copper carbonate
B. Monoclinic
C. 3.5-4
D. Perfect
E. Vitreous
F. Almost always opaque
G. Blue to very dark blue
H. Nimibia, Morocco, France, Greece, Germany, England, Australia, Mexico, USA
I. Healing through liver stimulation, aids in detoxification,brain and nerve stimulation and thyroid gland support. Promotes memory and mental awareness. Good for the elderly.
CITRINE
A. Quartz variety
B. Trigonal
C. 6.5-7
D. Indistinct
E. Waxy to dull
F. Translucent to opaque
G. Yellow to golden to orange
H. Brazil, Madagascar, Burma, USA, Namibia
I. Success stone - known to bring success, prosperity, and abundance. Merchants stone - place in cash register
CORAL
A. Mostly calcium carbonate
B.Amorphous
C. n/a
D. n/a
E. Vitreous, Waxy
F. Translucent to opaque
G. White, red, orange, pink, grey black
H. Coral under the sea
I. Gift for expectant mothers. Water element.
FLOURITE
A. Calcium flouride
B. Cubic
C. 4
D. Octahedral
E. Vitreous
F. Transparent to translucent
G. Colorless, white, purple, blue, red, pink, orange, yellow, brown, green, grey, black. Multi-coloured and banded.
H. Global, especially England, France, Russia, South Africa, Canada, USA, Mexico, Australia
I. Stone of efficiency and Order. Promotes intelligent choices and intuitive decisions.
GARNET
A. Nesosilicate
B. Cubic
C. 6.5-8
D. Indistinct
E. Vitreous to resinous
F. Transparent to opaque
G. All colours but blue is very rare
H. Global
I. Stone of Passion and Courage. Promotes attraction to the opposite sex. Overcome negative emotions and facilitates forgiveness.
HEMATITE
A. Oxide Mineral
B. Trigonal hexagonal
C. 5.5-6.5
D. None
E. Metalic
F. Opaque
G. Black, grey to silver grey, brown to reddish brown, reed. Someti e iridescent, multi-coloured, banded grey
H. Global, especially Brazil, England, Switzerland, Morocco, South Africa, Australia, USA
I. Stone of grounding. Magnetic properties.
HOWLITE
A. Calcium silico-borate
B. Monoclinic
C. 3.5
D. None
E. Dull
F. Translucent to opaque
G. White, colorless with grey band
H. USA including California, Nevada, Canada, Turkey
I. Stone of calmness. Overcome stress, sadness, depression, insomnia, physical pain, tooth and bone problems.
JASPER
A. Silicone dioxide
B. Hexagonal
C. 6.5-7
D. None
E. Vitrous
F. Opaque
G. Brown, yellow, orange, red, green, blue; multi-coloured or banded
H. Global
I. Stone of protection. Meant to be worn against the skin. Balances Yung yang, harmonize physical, emotional, and intellectual energies.
KYANITE
A. Aluminum silicate
B. Triclinic
C. 4.5-7
D. Perfect
E. Vitreous
F. Transparent to translucent
G. Blue, white, green, grey, yellow, pink, orange, black
H. Switzerland, Brazil, Russia, Kenya, Tanzania,USA
I. Encase later with oil treatments. Stone of diplomacy. Does not accumulate or retain negative energy. Encourages God Downspout.
LABRADORITE
A. Feldspar variety
B. Triclinic
C. 6-6.5
D. Perfect
E. Vitreous to Pearly
F. Transparent to translucent
G. White, grey, light blue, light green, pale orange-red, black; strong multi-coloured purple, green, blue
H. Finland, Ukraine, Madagascar, Australia, Canada, USA
I. Stone of magic. Used to recall drama and past lives. Addresses eyes problems and enhances digestion and metabolic issues.
LAPIS LAZULI
A. Sodium calcium aluminum
B. Cubic
C. 5-5.5
D. Uneven
E. Vitreous, greasy, waxy
F. Opaque
G.. Light to deep blue, greenish-blue; mottled with white calcite and brassy pyrite
H. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, Chili, Italy, Mongolia, Canada, USA
MALACHITE
A. Oxide mineral
B. Monoclinic
C. 3.5-4
D. Perfect
E. Vitreous, Silky
F. Translucent to opaque
G. Bright green, dark green, blackish green, banded, green to yellowish green in the light
H. Urals, Russia, Congo, Gabon, Zambia, Mexico, Australia, France, Israel, USA
I. Mellow green stone. Stone of safeguard. Protects travelers. Ability to warn of imminent danger.
MOSS AGATE
A. Silicone dioxide
B. Hexagonal
C. 6.5-7
D. None
E. Vitreous
F. Translucen to opaque
G. Milky white with green
H. Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Canada, USA
I. Stone of abundance. Place near plants to enhance growth and health.
NUUMITE
A. Mineral variety
B. Orthorhomic
C. 5.5-6
D. Perfect
E. Vitreous, glossy
F. Opaque
G. Black, grey
H. 8 locations within 50 km of Nuuk, Greenland
I. Sorcers stone. Protects shading negative influences. Stone of luck and good fortune.
ONYX
A. Oxide mineral
B. Trigonal
C. 6.6-7
D. None
E. Vitreous, silky
F. Translucent
G. Black, white, red, yellow, grey
H. Argentina, Australia,Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Madagascar, USA
I. Stone of self control.
OPAL
A. Hydrous silicon dioxide
B. Amorphous
C. 4.5-6.5
D. None
E. Vitreous, pearly, waxy
F. Transparent to opaque
G. Colourless, white, yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, green, brown, black
H. Australia, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras
I. Precious gemstone. Stone of inspiration. Enhances imagination and creativity. Water element. Connects to emotions and feelings. A good dream enhancer.
PEARL
A. Calcium carbonate, organic
B. Amorphous
C. 2.5-4.5
D. None
E. Pearly
F. Translucent to opaque
G. White, blue, gree, yellow, orange, brown, pink, purple, grey, black, multi-coloured
H. China, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Burma, Australia, Tahiti, USA
I. Pearl of healing. Enhance fertility. Bring happiness and God fortune.
QUARTZ
A. Oxide mineral
B. Trigonal
C. 6.5-7
D. Indistinct
E. Vitreous, waxy
F. Transparent to opaque
G. Colourless, purple, rose, red, black, yellow, brown, green, blue, orange
H. Global
I. Plezoelectric properties. Universal crystal. Healing stones.bring mental clarity.
RHODONITE
A. Manganese silicate
B. Triclinic
C. 5.5-6
D. Perfect
E. Vitreous
F. Transparent to translucent
G. Rose-pink to brownish-red, grey, yellow
H. Australia, Sweden, Russia, USA
I. Stone of friendship. Breaks down anxiety and tension. Breaks down mental barriers.enhances forgiveness and heals scars of the pastpast.
ROSE QUARTZ
A. Quartz variety
B. Trigonal
C. 6.5-7
D. Indistinct
E. Vitreous, waxy
F. Transparent to opaque
G. Pale pink to rose red
H.Brazil, USA
I. Stone of gentleness. Stone of heart. Inspires appreciation and love. Stone of micro and macro cosmos.
SMOKY QUARTZ
A. Quartz variety
B. Trigonal
C. 6.5-7
D. Indistinct
E. Waxy
F. Transparent to opaque
G. Brown, grey, black
H. Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Australia, Switzerland, Scotland
I. Grounding stone. Removes Negativity, confusion,and delusions. Brings a person back to reality. Protects against bad influence, person ideas, and bad behavior
TANZANITE
A. Solosilicate
B. Orthorhombic
C. 6.5
D. Perfect
E. Vitreous, pearly
F. Transparent to translucent
G. Blue, purple, violet
H. Tanzania
I. Stone of divination. Unsurpassed for exploration of astral and psychic powers.
TIGERS EYE
A. Quartz vaariety
B. Hexagonal
C. 6.5-7
D. None
E. Silky
F.Opaque
G. Yellow, brown, multi-coloured
H. South Africa, Namibia, Australia, India, Thailand
I. Stone of confidence. Enhances coping abilities. Strengthens willpower. Brings luck.
TOURMALINE
A. Boron silicate mineral
B. Trigonal
C. 5-7
D. Good
E. Waxy to subvitreous
F. Translucent to opaque
G. Black, colorless, brown, violet, yellow, orange, blue, red, green, pink, bi-colour
H. Canada, Australia, South America, Africa, Russia, Europe
I. Positive stone. Deflects negative energy. Neutralizes fear, stress, anger, and anxiety. Protects body and mind.
TURQUOISE
A. Phosphate mineral
B. Triclinic
C. 5-7
D. Good
E. Waxy to Subvitreous
F. Translucent to opaque
G. Blue, blue green, green
H. Global, especially Iran, Egypt, China, Afghanistan, Australia, India, Chile, England, Germany
I. Evermore stone. Protecting, energizing, brings clarity and understanding.
Hardness
1 - Very Soft - easily crumbles
2 - Soft - Scratches with fingernail
3 - Soft - Scratches with copper coin
4 - Semi-Hard - Easily scratches with a knife
5 - Hard - Still scratches with knife
6 - Hard - Scratches with steel file
7 - Very Hard - Scratches with window glass
8 - Very Hard - Scratches with quartz
9 - Extremely Hard - Scratches with topaz
10 - Scratches with corundum