Amazonite is a type of feldspar which crystallizes in the form of short prismatic crystals, tabular crystals or masses. This pale green to blue-green semi-opaque stone was called amazonite in the belief that it came from the Amazon river.

It is said to have been one of the stones used in the breastplate of the high priest. It can balance the male/female energies, bringing forth the qualities of clarity, clear spirit and balancing of the many aspects of ones personality.

Amber is a fossil resin of trees that lived tens of million of years ago. The name has come down, probably through French, from the Arabic anabar. The Romans called it succinum, as it was rights believed to be from tree sap. It is typically yellow to honey-colored, or brown. Amber comes from the southern coastal areas of the Baltic, which are now part of Poland and the Soviet Union.

Amber has a sunny, positive energy and brings romantic love, purification, wisdom, energy and balance.

The violet, purple to violet variety of quarts is called amethyst, an ancient name derived from the Greek améthystos, meaning "not drunken," as it was believed to protect those who wore it from drunkenness. Amethyst comes from Brazil, Uruguay, the former Soviet Union, Madagascar, the United States, India, Australia and South Africa.

Amethyst is associated with increased nobility, spiritual awareness, meditation, balance inner peace, healing and positive transformation. This stone is very healing of mind and soul.

The name refers to the palish-blue, light blue-green variety of beryl. Aquamarines derive their name from the Latin words for “sea water.” Ancient mariners believed they could placate angry and violent storms from the God of the sea with this gem. Characterized by large sizes, crystal clear transparencies, and blue and seawater-like hues, its no wonder the ancients believed aquamarine was the "the gem of the sea." Most aquamarine comes from Brazil.

This is a “stone of courage.” It enhances ones ability for rapid intellectual response. It encourages the innate ability to “always be prepared.”

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The name Aventurine is applied to an ornamental material consisting mainly of quartz. It contains platelike crystals of other minerals, usually green mica. It is also, improperly, Indian jade. Aventurine comes mainly from India, the Soviet Union, Brazil and Australia.

Aventurine provides for balancing of the male/female energies, enhancing ones creativity, supplementing motivation in activities and augmenting the "pioneering" spirit. It has been used in the treatment of disorders of the lungs, heart, adrenal glands and the muscular systems.

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Carnelian is a form of Chalcedony and usually occurs in the uniform color of red, orange or red-brown. The name Carnelian is derived from Carne, the Latin for flesh, due to the stone's coloring.

Carnelian is recommended for those with bad memories, creative blocks, befuddled minds, weak voices and a lack of courage. It is said to be beneficial in treating impotence, infertility, insomnia, menstrual cramps, neuralgia, rheumatism, asthma, bad blood, lethargy, digestive problems, and skin conditions like acne and psoriasis in both humans and animals. Carnelian also helps hotheaded people overcome anger and establish self-control, and it even protects the wearer from envy and falling objects.

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Chalcedony is the name given to microcrystalline varieties of quartz family. It is transparent, translucent or opaque, and occurs in the lining of cavities of rocks. Chalcedony occasionally contains a small amount of opal.

Chalcedony is useful for balancing the energy of the body, mind, emotions and spirit. It is a stone to encourage "brotherhood" among all. It alleviates hostilities, irritability and melancholy, and enhances generosity, responsiveness and receptivity.

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One of the most affordable gemstones on the market, Citrine is a golden yellow form of quartz which takes its name from "citron," the French word for lemon. Since most Citrine started life as Amethyst, which was heated to turn its color to gold, Citrine jewelry should be kept away from prolonged exposure to strong light or heat. With this precaution, Citrine jewelry will last for many generations.

In former times Citrine was used as a protective talisman against the plague, bad skin and evil thoughts, and as a charm against snake bites and other venomous reptiles. It is also believed to symbolize happiness, aid digestion, remove toxins from the body, and be useful in the treatment of depression, constipation and diabetes.

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Coral comes from the sea and is the vacated housing of a marine animal. The color range includes black, pink, red, white and blue. Banks of coral are found in the Mediterranean, along the coasts of China, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines and Africa.

Coral represents diplomacy. It is also said to quiet the emotions and to bring peace to within the self.

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Garnet is the "stone of health," extracting negative energy from the chakras and transmuting the energy to the beneficial state. It has also been as known as the "stone of commitment" - to purpose, to others, and to oneself. The loving powers of Garnet tend to reflect the attributes of devotion, brining the love of others to expressions of warmth and understanding.

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The name Hematite come from the Greek root aima, meaning "blood" because of the red color of the powdered hematite. The color ranges includes grey-to-black, brown-red and red; all with a metallic luster. It is found in large quantities in the United States, Canada, Venezuela and Brazil.

Hematite can be called a "stone for the mind." It helps one to "sort-out" things in ones mind and can be used for mental attunement, memory enhancement, original thinking and technical knowledge. It assists one in mathematical pursuits and in the development of both mental and manual dexterity.

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Birthstone for March, Jade is the term applied to both Jadeite and Nephrite. However, distinctions between the two nearly identical looking gems are not easily made. The toughest gem known to man, Jade is even tougher than steel! The Spanish named the gem "piedra de hijada", or stone of the loins. Beloved by the Chinese who treasured its vivid greens, lavenders, pinks, yellows and whites, they believed it to literally be the very essence of Heaven and Earth itself.

Jade is known as the "dream stone" and as a "stone of fidelity," bringing realization to one potential and devotion to ones purpose. It improves ones remembering of dreams and assists in "dream solving." It is used to release suppressed emotions via the dream process. For this activity, a piece of jade is placed under the pillow prior to sleep.

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This stone assists one is detaching from the old, encouraging unconventional and existing methods to attain ones goals. It provides support in issues of self-awareness and self-love. Labradorite has been used for disorders of the brain, to stimulate mental acuity and to reduce anxiety and stress. It can assist in digestion regulation and metabolism.

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Onyx is an excellent stone for initiating the modes of centering and alignment of the total person with the higher powers. It can be used to banish grief, to enhance self-control, to stimulate the power of wise decision-making and to encourage happiness and good fortune.

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Birthstone for August and the gem for Librans, Peridot is the gem variety of olivine that exhibits golden lime-greens. Known as the "Gem of the Sun" to the Ancient Egyptians, Peridot was a favorite gemstone of Cleopatra and was often mistaken for emerald. The pronunciation of this very popular gem is often confused and should be pronounced pair-ee-doh, not pair-ee-dot.

Peridot emits a warm and friendly energy. It also helps to heal a "bruised" ego by assisting one in the lessening of anger or jealousy, inspiring happiness within the self and delight in the nature of ones life.

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The Greeks originally named quartz, "Krystallos", the word for ice, but this soon applied to any crystal. The most frequently occurring mineral on Earth, quartz is found in nearly every environment and is a component of almost every rock type. Occurring in virtually every color imaginable, quartz has many varieties that include amethyst, cherry, citrine, rock crystal, pineapple, rose, smoky quartz, tigers eye, and crypto-crystalline types such as jasper, onyx, bloodstone and more.

Quartz crystal can be used to amplify both body energy and thoughts. Crystals consist in the creation of power and can provide for clarity in thinking to enable thoughts to more effectively influence matter. It also provides for purification of the physical, mental and spiritual bodies.

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Swarovski (Austrian) Crystal is the finest quality, full-lead crystal made today. It contains a minimum of 32%PbO, making the crystal optically very pure. The crystal is then faceted with tremendous precision, creating beautiful prisms. Brilliant colors and/or coatings are added to these crystals to create pendants, stones, and beads of dazzling beauty and tremendous variety of shapes and sizes. Swarovski Crystal is unmatched in quality and distinction

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Swarovski pearls are formed with iridescent, mother of pearl-like layers applied to a crystal core. They are resistant to wear, ultraviolet radiation, perspiration, perfume and scratches. The crystal pearls are perfectly round with a uniform hole size and weighted to feel the same as real pearls.

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The name Topaz is believed to have come from either the Island of Topazios in the Red Sea or from the Sanskrit word "topas" meaning "fire". Alongside Peridot, the Egyptians called topaz the “gem of the sun”, believing it was colored by the golden glow of the sun god Ra and was a powerful protector from harm. The Romans also associated topaz with their sun god and felt this gem could dispel enchantment and improve eyesight, while the Ancient Greeks thought it could increase strength and render one invisible in times of danger. The color ranges include pink, green-red, gold, yellow, blue, white, red-yellow, brown, grey and colorless.

Topaz is known as a "stone of true love and success in all endeavors." It can provide individuality and creativity, while providing for confidence in trusting ones decisions. It acts to replace negativity with love and joyfulness.

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A gem with balancing powers, tourmaline is one of the birthstones for Librans everywhere and is believed to foster inner harmony while bringing balance to both individuals and relationships. The favorite of Dowager Empress Tzu Hsi, Tourmaline is known as the "Chameleon Gemstone" for its myriad of stunning colors. A wonderfully affordable gem variety, tourmaline also boasts a colorful and romantic history. Tourmaline can be found in Sri Lanka, Burma, Afghanistan, Brazil and Zimbabwe.

Tourmaline has been used to stimulate balance between the left and right sides of the brain and to enhance cooperative efforts in the areas of creativity and healing.

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Turquoise occurs as microcrystalline aggregates in the form of irregular, lobed or indented nodules. It is blue-white or sky blue, light greenish blue to light green. It is found in Nevada, Arizona, California and New Mexico. The name of the gems is apparently related to the fact that it was brought to Europe from the Eastern Mediterranean by Levantine traders, generally known as Turks. It has served the Egyptians some thousands of years BC.

Turquoise is excellent for spiritual attunement, for the healing and cleansing of both the energy centers and the physical body, and for providing protection. It has been said that Turquoise changes color to warn of impending danger and/or indicate infidelity.

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Most of our creations are made with the following semi-precious gems :

	Agate		Coral		Goldstone
	Amber		Garnet		Labradorite
	Amethyst		Hematite		Turquoise
	Aquamarine		Jade		Yellow Turquoise
	Aventurine		Onyx		Rose Quartz
	Carnelian		Peridot		Cherry Quartz
	Chalcedony		Topaz		Pineapple Quartz
	Citrine		Tourmaline		Opalite

The gems information is derived from
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones and Love is in the Earth by Melody.