Below I have listed many of the stones I use with a description of their appearance and their associated meanings to assist with your choice. Clicking on a stone will take you to a list of any jewellery items available that are made with that stone.
Stones
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Agate
Browse Agate jewellery here.
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Amethyst
Amethyst comes in beautiful clear shades of lilac and purple, depending on purity they can be mixes of white or yellow when connected with stone Citrine (Amethyst & Citrine together are known as Ametrine). Amethyst is said to aid creative thinking and spiritual awareness. It is also known as a healing stone, curing headaches and tension. Historically it was made into drinking vessels as a cure for drunkenness. It is the birthstone for February and Pisces. Browse Amethyst jewellery here.
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Ammonite
Browse Ammonite jewellery here.
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Aquamarine
Browse Aquamarine jewellery here.
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Azurite
Browse Azurite jewellery here.
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Azuritie malachite
Browse Azuritie malachite jewellery here.
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Bloodstone
Bloodstone is said to have great healing powers and were used to heal tumors and stop bleeding. In medieval times it was used to remove poison from venomous snake bites. It is believed to help clarify vague thoughts and dispel perplexity. Browse Bloodstone jewellery here.
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Blue Goldstone
Browse Blue Goldstone jewellery here.
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Blue Topaz
Topaz is the birthstone for November. It is a wedding gift suggestion for both the 4th and 23rd anniversary. It is said to be a powerful magnetic stone throughout the ages that attracts love and fortune. Having been discovered over 2500 years ago, Topaz gems are also called apocalyptic stones. They are known to protect against enemies and are used as a symbol of splendour and love. It is even suggested that if you wear Blue Topaz along with Moonstone it may help encourage the right mindset and willpower for weight loss. It can be found in yellow, brownish yellow, brown, green, blue, light blue, red, pink and colourless. Browse Blue Topaz jewellery here.
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Boulder opal
Browse Boulder opal jewellery here.
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Carnelian
Carnelian is a stone of the agate family. It is said to encourage creativity, individuality and courage. It also has protection energies and can aid memory. In addition it can help with manifestation of one's desires, and brings good luck. Browse Carnelian jewellery here.
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Cheroite
Browse Cheroite jewellery here.
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Chrysocolla
Browse Chrysocolla jewellery here.
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chrysoprase
Browse chrysoprase jewellery here.
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Citrine
Called the 'success stone' Citrine is linked to prosperity and personal success. Citrine is believed to enhance mental clarity, confidence, and will power, bringing increased creativity and honesty. It is the birthstone for November Browse Citrine jewellery here.
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Crystal
Browse Crystal jewellery here.
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Cubic zirconia
Browse Cubic zirconia jewellery here.
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dendritic opal
Browse dendritic opal jewellery here.
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Dragons blood jasper
Browse Dragons blood jasper jewellery here.
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Druzy
Browse Druzy jewellery here.
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Emerald
Emeralds are a bright green colour and almost always have inclusions, especially the larger ones. They are part of the beryl family and are known as the stone of Peace. It is a soft and gentle healer, balancing, and nourishing. Emerald is useful during transitional times in your life. It assists understanding changes and new directions taken. Birthstone for May. Browse Emerald jewellery here.
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Ethiopian Opal
Browse Ethiopian Opal jewellery here.
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fire opal
Browse fire opal jewellery here.
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Fluorite
Fluorite is a mix of several colours, a little like a rainbow effect. Mostly lilacs, pale greens and pinks. It is said to help in absorbing new ideas and bringing order to chaos. Fluorite is also believed to be good at fending off colds and flu when placed on the brow. Browse Fluorite jewellery here.
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freshwater pearl
Browse freshwater pearl jewellery here.
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Garnet
Garnet is a dark red, clear, bright stone. It is known as the stone of Health and Life Force, giving energy and endurance. Historically it was set into shields to give protection in battle. Garnet is the birthstone for January and Capricorn. Browse Garnet jewellery here.
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Goldstone
Goldstone is either red, blue or green. Red goldstone is associated with vitality and energy. Blue Goldstone is associated with learning and communication. Green Goldstone is associated with growth and abundance. Goldstone is a man made stone that has been around since the European Rennaissance. It has since been classified as a semi precious stone. Early monks working at a glass factory near Venice, were practicing alchemy when molten copper accidentally tipped into a molten glass container. This created thousands of tiny crystals and formed a mass of light sparkles. Browse Goldstone jewellery here.
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Green tourmaline
Browse Green tourmaline jewellery here.
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Hematite
Hematite is a bright, shiny silvery grey to black stone that often looks like it is a metal rather than a stone. It is a cold and solid stone which is magnetic. It is known for reducing stress and calming. It helps to balance the emotions of mind, body and spirit. In healing Hematite is thought to help with blood disorders, leg cramps, the bones and insomnia. Browse Hematite jewellery here.
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Iolite
A blue stone which often has inclusions. Iolite is said to assist in building relationships and enhances curiosity. For physical wellbeing Iolite is believed to heal sore throat, varicose veins, respiratory system, liver, and blisters. Browse Iolite jewellery here.
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Jade
Jade is usually found in varying shades of green. It can also be intense blue and red but these are more rare. It is known as a sacred stone and is associated with calmness and serenity. Jade has historically been worshipped for its life-extending powers and bringing the holder luck. In healing it is said to help the heart, kidneys and spleen. Browse Jade jewellery here.
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Jasper
Jasper is an opaque variety of silica, usually red, brown or green in colour but sometimes grey. Blue is very rare. Is often speckled with crystals that sparkle. Jasper is known as the supreme nurturer and is believed to help with stress and provide energy. In healing it is thought to assist with addictions and compulsive behaviour. Browse Jasper jewellery here.
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Labradorite
Grey and often dull until moved into light, when it glows with a beautiful iridescent green or bright blue sheen. Labrarodite is said to promote wisdom, understanding and patience and banish fears and insecurities. In healing it is said to fend off colds, lower blood pressure and regulate metabolism. Browse Labradorite jewellery here.
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Lapis Lazuli
Dark blue with gold flecks. It is known as the stone of universal truth and friendship. It is said to bring harmony in relationships and strength to mind and body. In healing it is thought to be very good for recovery from surgery. Browse Lapis Lazuli jewellery here.
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Larimar
Browse Larimar jewellery here.
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London blue topaz
Browse London blue topaz jewellery here.
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Malachite
A dark green stone from Africa, which can have darker wavy lines or circles of green throughout. It is thought to assist in clearing feelings of guilt and making one feel comfortable in changing situations. In health it is believed to help with conditions such as Asthma, arthritis, swollen joints, broken bones and torn muscles. Browse Malachite jewellery here.
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Moisssanite
Browse Moisssanite jewellery here.
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Moonstone
Moonstone has a milky appearance with a bluish or yellowish tint, especially noticable when moved. It can also be translucent with white, pink or yellow soft sheen and can pick up colours of the wearer. Is said to soothe and balance the emotions. A stone of wishes, intuition and balance. In healing it is said to help with hormonal or menstrual imbalance and regenerate the tissues and organs. Browse Moonstone jewellery here.
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Moss Agate
Moss Agate is believed to be used as a charm to ensure a full and abundant crop. It is also said to bring general abundance, success, and prosperity. Moss agate is also said to be a metaphysically protective stone, as are all agates, and is said to help gain self confidence and self esteem. It is also known as the heart stone and is associated with compatibility and friendship Browse Moss Agate jewellery here.
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Noicite
Browse Noicite jewellery here.
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Onyx
Onyx is a solid black, heavy and shiny stone. It is a form of chalcedony and quartz. It is thought to enhance steadfastness and determination and aid centering and alignment. It can be used to deflect the negativity of others. In healing Onyx is believed to be helpful in treating teeth, bones, bone marrow, blood disorders, glaucoma and epilepsy. Browse Onyx jewellery here.
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Opal
Opal is a stone steeped in superstition. It is said to be an unlucky stone unless it is given to you as a gift. Opal is found mainly in Australia, which produces high quality, hardwearing stones. It is also found in Ethipia and while these stones are equally as beautiful, they are less hardwearing. Opal is the birthstone for October. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage. The name opal is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit upala,meaning “precious stone,” and later the Greek derivative “Opallios,” meaning “to see a change of color.” Browse Opal jewellery here.
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opal doublet
Browse opal doublet jewellery here.
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Opalite
Opalite is a delicate, milky iridescent stone which looks opaque blue but has hues of pink. In healing, Opalite is said to stabilize mood swings and purify the blood and kidneys. Opalite is a man-made crystal. Browse Opalite jewellery here.
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Palm root fossilised
Browse Palm root fossilised jewellery here.
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Pearl
Pearls are historically a symbolic of purity, innocence and faith. They are said to assist in clearing the mind so that it becomes a clear channel for wisdom and spiritual guidance. Medicinally they are said to help stomach disorders and headaches. Pearls are about 2% water, and should not be stored in a warm place, or they may dry out and develop cracks. Oil from the skin will also change their colour slightly. Browse Pearl jewellery here.
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Peridot
Peridot is one of the only semi precious stones that is only ever one colour - It varies from a beautiful vibrant green to a dark olive green. It is said to promote energy, prosperity and happiness and alleviate problems associated with ageing. Peridot can be found in Sri Lanka, Russia, Ireland, Australia, the USA and Egypt/ Browse Peridot jewellery here.
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Pietersite
Browse Pietersite jewellery here.
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Prasseolite
Browse Prasseolite jewellery here.
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Rainbow obsidian
Browse Rainbow obsidian jewellery here.
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Rhodachrosite
Rhodochrosite is said to promote self-confidence and balance. It is also used to help cope with problems in life in a graceful, balanced manner. In healing, rhodachrosite is said to be good for the heart, the kidneys, spleen, pancreas, the pulse rate, and the thyroid. Promotes love and balance Browse Rhodachrosite jewellery here.
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Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is a translucent or transparent pink crystal. It is known as the stone of love and is often used in jewellery and ornaments for gifts to a loved one. It is believed to encourage forgiveness and calm anger. In healing it is said to smooth the complexion and soothe burns. Browse Rose Quartz jewellery here.
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Ruby
Ruby is a member of the corundum family and is said to assist with overcoming exhaustion. It stimulates circulation and promotes energy and vitality. It has been used as a charm to ward off disease and was also used to warn its wearer of impending danger. Ruby is believed to promote the sensual and stimulate the heart, increasing desire and sexual energy. Browse Ruby jewellery here.
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Rutilated quartz
Browse Rutilated quartz jewellery here.
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Sapphire
The sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word "saphirus" and the Greek word "sapheiros," both meaning blue. Some believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn. The name can be roughly translated to mean "dear to the planet Saturn" in many different languages. Browse Sapphire jewellery here.
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smokey quartz
Browse smokey quartz jewellery here.
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star diopside
Browse star diopside jewellery here.
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Star ruby
Browse Star ruby jewellery here.
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Sugalite
Browse Sugalite jewellery here.
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Tanzanite
Browse Tanzanite jewellery here.
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Tigers Eye
Shades of brown, gold or deepest red. This impressive stone shimmers like a silk cloth as it is moved. It is known as the stone of protection and was traditionally carried as a talisman against ill wishes. Is said to promote a positive attitude and help one to recognise our talents and abilities. Browse Tigers Eye jewellery here.
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Turquoise
Deep or light shades of turquoise green - blue solid colour. Can be roughly tumbled or smoothed into shapes or beads. It is known to be a protective stone and has been used historically in amulets. Turquoise is believed to assist in decision making and stabilise mood swings or nerves. It is a 'Master Healer' and is specifically beneficial for the thyroid and voice. Birthstone for December and Sagittarius. Browse Turquoise jewellery here.
