The Magickal Properties of Gemstones

For many centuries the Wise have known that gemstones and crystals could enhance the power of their workings. These pages explore some of the magical and healing properties of the stones that we use in creating our magickal works of jewelry art.

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Carnelian

A sacred stone of the Egyptians and the Tibetans, this energetic stone activates the lower chakras and helps the wearer to take action. It brings energy and fire, enhancing physical energy and personal power and invoking joy, laughter and warmth as it opens the heart.

Cat's Eye

Like stroking a cat, this stone offers a feeling of serene happiness. Cat's Eye stimulates awareness and intuition, allowing the wearer to gain insight and thus find balance in the evolutions and transformations that life brings.

Charoite

A high frequency stone which aids the wearer in walking their dharma, their path of service in this lifetime. It instills a sense of peace and harmony with the divine flow of life and destiny. Chariote is a stone of spiritual transformation, allowing us to understand and heal the lessons we have brought upon ourselves and opening us to see the god in others and to recognize our connection with the All.

Chrysocolla

This stone relieves stress, replacing it with strength and balance as it eases the heart. Its joyful energy helps the bearer to express themselves and to get things moving in positive direction. Chrysocolla invokes the power of affirmation, which allows us to know what is in our hearts and make it so with our words, prayers and sacred songs.

Chrysophrase

The name of this apple-green variety of chalcedony is Greek for "golden leek". Its energy is bright and wholesome, opening the heart chakra, and bringing acceptance and a non-judgmental attitude. It aids in communication, allowing the wearer to speak with compassion and from the heart. It is used in wealth magick and to banish nightmares.

Citrine

A stone of manifestation, Citrine brings our thoughts into being on the physical plane, helping us to realize our dreams. It is especially useful for desires involving happiness, wealth, success and communication. Helping to balance the solar plexus chakra, it brings clarity to the difference between the needs of ego and our divine, higher Will, and to fill our lives with joy. .

See also Quartz.

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