LISA PEVAROFF :: JEWELRY :: About Gems and Stones

	About Gems and Stones

		Agate Grounding Courage and Stability Courage and stability need grounding energy, and that is what the agate provides. It softens aggression and force, allowing confidence to emerge naturally. Agates help us make good first impressions and they smooth the path to friendship. Softness in strength, power in yielding—that is the gift of the agate.

		Amber Positive Flow Amber helps us feel our connection to the trees and our oneness with nature, revealing to us the natural energy channels of the earth. This positive flow of the life force is innately healing and relaxing. It allows us to focus on the things that have real meaning—our promises to loved ones, our need to change what is not serving us well, and our ability to call on the wisdom of the earth to help dispel negative emotions.

		Amethyst Healing Love in Times of Transformation This stone of compassion encourages us to transcend the difficulties of life to reach our highest potential. It is a stone for sobriety, helping a person to overcome addictions. The loving power of amethyst is profoundly spiritual, enhancing psychic powers and sharpening intuition. Those who love the amethyst are lovers of peace and the arts, and seekers of spiritual balance.

		Aquamarine Eternal Ocean Calm Blue is soothing, and so is the ocean. This is the gift of aquamarine. Like the endless wash of the waves and the sounds of the sea, the aquamarine reminds us to relax and enjoy the beauty around us. A calm mind is a clear mind, perceptive and able to make decisions with confidence. Gazing intently at the aquamarine can bring a deep awareness to our being. This stone has also been known to bring luck to sailors, and is a good one to take with you on your travels.

		Aventurine Release of Anxiety and Fear Letting go of our fears and anxieties lets us embrace the things we know we truly need. Aventurine is the gift of truth and prosperity. Following the heart is the road to finding our highest self. Aventurine takes us on that journey.

		Calcedony Loving Kindness and Goodwill These stones from the quartz family balance the energies of body, mind, and spirit. One becomes more receptive to the generosity and bounty of the universe. Hostility and irritability melt away, and stability comes to the fore. Jasper and carnelian are members of this family.

		Calcite Cleansing and Clearing The chi, or energy, of the universe is perfect, and calcite clears the energy channels to allow the pure chi to enter and cleanse. Dispelling stagnant, murky chi opens the mind and heart. We can hold this perfection at the core of our being, remembering always this feeling of equipoise. Calcite is a universal teacher.

		CARNELIAN Protection from Bad Vibrations Wearing carnelian can help us be "in the moment". When we feel scared or timid carnelian helps us get back in our bodies and feel centered in our bellies. Feeling centered helps us be more sure of our voice, speak up and be ourselves — creating better connections with the people we love.

		Citrine Success and Abundance The lightheartedness and cheerfulness of citrine attracts success and abundance. Optimism can be contagious; when we wear citrine we can spread joy wherever we go. Citrine focuses the energy, raises self-esteem, and can be helpful in softening any fluctuating mood swings.

		Coral Emotional Calming Coral is a gift from the sea, providing the same emotional calming and harmony we feel when spending time near the ocean. This stone may help us feel more connected to nature, bringing a sense of peace and perspective to life. Depression can lift as we realize we play our part in the natural order of things.

		Diamond Pure White Light of Clarity This is a stone that illuminates and enlightens. Pure, clear insight sparks inspiration, clarity, and imagination. Diamonds may heighten our physical strength and build up stamina. There are some who believe that diamonds may block the electromagnetic stress that comes from cell phones. Whatever our purpose for wearing a diamond, we can know that it will shine a light on our inner aspirations.

		Emerald Equilibrium and Magnanimity Emerald is the stone for those who strive to embody balance, empathy, kindness, and love. This helps those of us whose work reaches large groups, such as doctors, diplomats, astrologers, writers, teachers, and business leaders. Our attraction to the emerald signals our ablity to achieve stability in times of upheaval, a calming force. The power of the emerald dispels greed and promotes harmony.

		Garnet Devotion and Commitment Garnet represents love and emotional commitment. It balances the sexual energy and strengthens our connection to our heart. It is thought that the garnet can help bring up past life experiences, and resolve any inner anger one feels towards oneself. The garnet is a revitalizing stone.

		Gold Energy of the Sun The sun brings growth and strength, and so does gold. It burnishes what already exists to a steady, spiritual glow. Like the light of the sun that increases every spring, the properties of gold promote renewal and a healthy, assertive energy. When other stones are paired with gold, their own energy is enhanced.

		Jade Promotion of Longevity and Fertility Jade can serve as a catalyst for success in life's endeavors and for creation of endless new ideas. It is a lucky stone, providing positive results by helping us rid any negative energy and feelings. Gentle, steady, straight ahead—that is the flourishing power of jade.

		Kunzite Personal Growth The kunzite allows us to break any cycle of bad habits and to focus on nourishing new, productive ways of being. Negativity is dissolved, and relaxation and well-being are the result. Peace and inner strength become the new focus, allowing one to enjoy meditation and other spiritual pursuits.

		Labradorite Piercing Illusions Achieving goals and maintaining strength are impossible without a solid sense of the realities around us. Laboradorite dispels illusions, revealing the truth that is always there but is not always easy to see. Consciousness is raised, awareness is enhanced, enthusiasm prevails. Hopes and dreams can become real with the clarity that laboradorite provides.

		Moonstone The Gentleness of Moon Energy Acknowledging true feelings, and calming those that cause hurt or anger, is the protective quality of the moonstone. The silvery-blue light of the moon in the sky is comforting to everyone, from babies to the very old. The moonstone is thought to be lucky. Its energy helps us to see that everything will turn out well if we just let protective energy flow through us. Confess your secrets to the moon, as the moon never judges, only loves.

		Mother of Pearl Protection and Nurturing Mother of pearl, like mothers themselves, knows how to comfort when the going is rough. Mother of pearl is the substance the mollusk releases to smooth over its shell when a foreign body enters. It is this soothing comfort that mother of pearl provides, like the devotion of a mother whose child needs the assurance of love.

		Onyx Steadfast, Courageous, and Grounding Dispelling confusion and setting our mind to the task ahead is the gift of the onyx. This masterful stone helps to ground us, and it can deflect any negative energy that others emit. Pair the onyx with amethyst when sobriety is the goal. The combined properties of these two stones can help us feel in control and able to face our challenges ahead.

		Opal Useful for the Good of All Wear opals with beneficial thoughts for others. This activates their power of inspiration and creativity. Opals can provide emotional balance, and they enhance intuition. Spontaneity and amplitude are opal's gifts.

		Pearl Innocence, Purity, Simplicity The pearl is the rebirth of beauty. From the tiny grain of sand, layer by layer the pearl is born. Patience and faith that goodness will prevail are the qualities of the pearl. The reflective quality of the pearl reveals the grace and simplicity that are sometimes hidden within, showing us our true nature. A bride will often wear pearls because they are thought to promote the longevity of a marriage and to give ease to childbirth.

		Peridot Balancing, Regulating Energy that is out of balance can be brought to the surface and neutralized, and that's what the peridot can do. It's a beautiful equalizer, a warm, friendly stone that regulates cycles and stimulates intellectual and emotional life. Wear this with confidence, not fear.

		Quartz Crystal Healing; Connection to the Higher Self This is a versatile stone with vibrational qualities that promote awakening and healing. It can be transformative as a tool for healing long-term childhood wounds. Quartz crystal brings clarity, and it helps one merge with the healing power of the universe during meditation. Committing to the power of this stone can be a catalyst for deep insight. Quartz crystal combined with other stones enhances healing powers.

		Rose Quartz The Healing of Unconditional Love Is there anyone on this earth who has not suffered from heartache? Rose quartz offers the balm that only unconditional love can give. Rose quartz eases suffering and, in turn, promotes a spirit of forgiveness and compassion. Emotional hurts dissolve and transform into feelings of peace and acceptance.

		Ruby Opening the Heart to a Love of Life When the heart is open, we are really able to experience the world as joyful and playful, intense yet light, empty as well as full. Rubies can help open the heart to ease depression, sadness, and harmful thoughts, reminding us that we play a role in the vastness of the universe. The vibration of the ruby stimulates the life force, warms the heart, and increases spiritual devotion.

		Sapphire A Sacred Stone, a Stone of Wisdom Legend says that Moses received the Ten Commandments on a sapphire, making it a sacred stone. Wisdom is also a property of the sapphire, providing clarity in times of spiritual confusion. When we are confronted with challenges on our spiritual paths, the sapphire can help remove blockages and light the way.

		Silver Lunar Yin Energy A conductor of energy, a facilitator of communication, silver relieves stress and calms the emotions, promoting eloquence and balance. Silver increases the power of most stones and retains their healing properties as it holds them. Silver symbolizes wealth and prosperity. Silver is a mirror to the soul.

		Smokey Quartz Transforming Negative into Positive; Grounding Balancing energy that comes at us from all sides is one of the highest qualities of smoky quartz. When it's time to quiet down the energies of a group, time to focus and see what is most important to do right now, smoky quartz provides the grounding that is needed. This is a stone with staying power, giving us the resolve we need to get the job done.

		Tourmaline Radiating Light Protection Electrifying the senses, creating a spark. This is the beauty and power of tourmaline. It clears higher frequencies and balances the yin/yang energies. Tourmaline is a catalyst and a protector, with powerful healing properties.

		Tsavorite Psychic Protection; Anti-inflammatory Properties Tsavorite enhances our knowledge of our inner self and treats disorders of the senses. Its anti-inflammatory properties help physical conditions like arthritis, and can soothe inflamed emotions that may arise in the work place or the home.

		Turquoise Integrity and Truth Alignment of our actions with our own personal truth creates a sense of power and attracts those who are open. Truth sometimes tries to hide, but turquoise won't permit that. Turquoise brings us peace of mind as we navigate the world with confidence. Loyalty, friendship, and creative expression come most easily when our minds are free of the clutter that turquoise helps remove.

		White Gold Enhancing the Healing of Amethyst Wearing white gold with amethyst increases the healing energy of both.

		Zircon A Unifier Universal truth and the recognition that we are all one are the gifts we receive from zircon. Zircon is good for travelers, protecting them from bodily harm. Wear this stone to remind you of your connection to the universal good.

		Zirconia Prestige and Prosperity Zirconia brings prestige to those who wear it. Good health and good sleep are benefits of zirconia. Its brilliance can enhance one's mood and increase popularity.