Called the stone of Venus, Chrysoprase is the rarest and most valuable rich apple-green gemstone in the chalcedony family and was often mistaken for emeralds by ancient jewelers. Unlike emeralds, which owe their color to the presence of chromium, the bright spring green of chrysoprase is a result of trace amounts of nickel.
Meaning of Stones
Created over millennia, healing crystals harness the life giving elements of the Earth and the universe.
Crystals are minerals formed underground from three-dimensional repeating patterns of atoms. A crystal’s appearance depends upon the natural characteristics of its type and the conditions in which it grows.
Crystals and gemstones have amazing holistic healing abilities and can be used for many other applications such as meditation, quantum touch healing and reiki, as well as for chakra clearing and chakra balancing.
In this category, you will find a comprehensive list of all of the important healing crystals
Cultured Pearls Metaphysical Meaning and Use in Jewelry
Pearls are one of the earliest gemstones found by prehistoric peoples, most likely along the coastline of India. They’ve been used for personal adornment and coveted by humans throughout the globe for hundreds of thousands of years. Pearls are one of a few natural or organic gemstones (others include coral, amber, jet and mother-of-pearl). Produced […]
Peridot Jasper Metaphysical Meanings
Peridot jasper is like rich cream with a hint of cool mint blended into it. Jaspers are a member of the quartz family. Jasper was popular in the ancient world for its medicinal and spiritual values, and has been used for centuries by cultures around the world for its unique properties.
Citrine Metaphysical Properties & Jewelry Design
Citrine is a macrocrystalline form of quartz, as are amethyst, aventurine and rose quartz. It is a mineral based on silicon dioxide. Gem-quality transparent specimens of citrine with good color are very rare. Citrine is the November birthstone and associated with the zodiac sign of Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21).
Sapphire Metaphysical Meaning & Properties
Sapphires and rubies are closely related, having corundum as their base mineral. The iron pigment in the corundum makes sapphire blue, while the chromium element in rubies makes them red. Corundum gemstones are the second hardest of the most precious of gemstones (diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald). Sapphire actually has a range of colors, from […]
Amber Metaphysical Properties and Care
Amber (pronounced AM-bur) is 50-million-year-old, fossilized tree sap (resin) from prehistoric pine forests. The pine trees are thought to have released the sap as a defense against fungus and insect infestation. The molecules in the sap cross-linked, eventually forming the natural “plastic” we know as amber today. This amazing gemstone has been growing in popularity […]