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Jet

3rd Jun 2013

Jet - a stone with a long interesting history, although not actually a crystal but rather compressed lignite (coal) created from wood and other sea-water organic material over many many years. When you use or carry your Jet you may be interested to hear of it's other uses throughout history! ~The Roman historian Pliny the Elder listed numerous medicinal uses including burning jet to cure hysteria, mixed with wine it was believed to cure toothaches.~Jet ornaments have been found in paleolith … read more

The Power of Green

17th Apr 2013

Crystal Tip: use the benefits of the color green for well-being. Nature gives us her healing power through this color more than any other color we know. It brings about balance and soothes us when we feel depressed or weary. Green crystals are associated with life, nature and growth. The Egyptians associated green crystals with fertility and the coming of springtime. In ancient times Monks would hold green beryl up to their eyes to relieve eye strain when making copied illuminations. Try me … read more

Rhodonite Tip!

17th Apr 2013

Crystal Tip: Rhodonite is a beautiful stone to work with, it's name comes from the Greek word "rhodos" meaning "rose". Although it was found relatively late in history it is reported that the Incas were using jewelry made of this crystal as far back as 1400 AD. As a pink stone this crystal works well with the heart chakra. If you work with your energy system and chakras on a regular basis you should be pretty attuned and sense when your chakras are too open or closed. For the times when you feel … read more

Rose Quartz for Love and Peace

9th Apr 2013

Crystal Tips: carry a small Rose Quartz Heart in ones pocket as a daily reminder to practice love and peace in your day, kind words to replace negative words, kind actions to replace uncaring ones. Use it as a "touch" stone in ones pocket to help reduce anxiety. Gift a crystal heart to a loved one or best friend with a thank you or I love you note. … read more

Tips for using Power Stones!

7th Apr 2013

Our power stones are a popular product, mostly purchased as large meditation stones for those who like the heavier weight and total awesomeness of how they look!  They do have other uses though!  Try using them as massage stones, the weighty feel of the stone when combined with massage and essential oils can give a wonderful deep massage to relieve tired and weary muscles and do not forget you benefit from the gemstone properties too!   Another wonderful way to enjoy the … read more