Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz and comes from the Greek word amethystos meaning not intoxicated believing this stone protected from drunkenness. Amethyst comes in light lavender, pale violet, to a deep purple. Amethyst can be found in South America such as Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. The darker smaller amethyst are more sought after and can be found in Africa and Australia. Amethyst has been used in several religious practices such as ancient Egyptians, Catholics, and in Buddhism. This gemstone helps ward off danger, injustice, and transmit evil energy into love. Amethyst increases right brain activity developing intuition, clarity, spiritual channeling, boosts the production of hormones, balances metabolism, and increases blood flow throughout the body for better health.

Clear quartz crystal are the most common type of crystals in the world and they can be found on every continent on Earth. The dominant mineral in this stone is silicon and they range from crystal clear stone to milky, cloudy, or almost opaque. Crystal stone is both beautiful and versatile. It embodies the “white ray” and resonates clear spiritual light with strong energy vibrations decreasing negative thoughts, illness, and behaviors. When worn regularly crystal gemstone can protect the aura, amplify your thoughts, and aids in spiritual awakening.

Lampwork are glass beads made by artisans, by melting colorful rods of glass then wounding around copper wire or metal rods to create beads. Lampworking began in Syria during ancient times then spread to Asia, Africa, and later to Europe. Gaining popularity in Italy, France, and Germany. The elaborate shapes, designs, and colors makes lampwork admired and sought-after in jewelry makers and wearers alike. Lampwork beads can be beautifully combined with semi-precious gemstones to add healing properties.

Lapis lazuli is a metaphoric rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense deep-blue color. Lapis has been greatly loved and prized in ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece, and Rome. The finest quality lapis is found to be mined in the mountains of Afghanistan where it was originally mined 6000 years ago. Lapis worn in jewelry is not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye but it also has natural healing properties such as warding off depression and dissipating emotional bondage. This bold blue precious stone increases clarity, creativity, objectivity, leadership skills, standing up for oneself, and taking charge of one’s life.

Fossilized nautilus seashells are ammonites that have changed shapes at different echelons influenced by the changing world, giving them a unique beauty only found in Mother Nature’s oceans. They are found in the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and were omnipresent in Ancient Egypt and Ancient China. When used in jewelry they are a treasure to the eyes and enhances a person’s aura. Seashell balances both female and male energies, renews physical vitality, comforts during crisis, calms the nerves, allows for greater awareness, and growth. Seashells are known as stones of transformation and provides support to anyone going through any life changes.

Tiger’s Eye is a quartz composite, its fibers are altered and replaced by silica giving creating the stunning yellow, gold, red, orange, and brown colors. When cut and polished properly it can reflect light just like a tiger’s eye. The major source of this eye-catching gemstone is from Griquatown, South Africa. The ancient Egyptians used Tiger’s Eye to transmit the power of their sun god Ra to attain material success. Tiger’s Eye is a grounding stone that aids in spiritual awakening, strengthens focus, motivation, and clarity. Protects from adversity, negativity, and decreases personal negative emotions such as depression or addiction. It is a great stone to attract luck and money.

Petrified wood is fossilized wood that has decomposed and overtime mineralized into a gemstone. Its wood structure is maintained but the wood fibers are replaced by stone. Petrified wood comes from Argentina, Egypt, the Czech Republic, and Arizona. Petrified wood provides strength and support, calming your stressors and stabilizing negative emotions. Because petrified wood endured ravaging changes of time, from wood to gemstone, it is ideal for anyone experiencing life changes, business owners, or anyone in a leadership position as it will enhance your ability to push forward.