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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Rainbow Moonstone

Vibrating with the feminine wisdom and Goddess energy of the waxing and full Moon, has a reflective, calming energy. It helps to strengthen intuition and psychic perception and brings balance and harmony with the All. It is said to have the power to grant wishes. The Rainbow effect invokes a spectrum of light, and feels cleansing and uplifting.

See also Moonstone.

Rainbow Obsidian

Like a rainbow amidst the darkest storm, rainbow obsidian brings light into the darkness of self. It grounds negativity and brings a sense of joy, energy and belief in the possible.

See also Obsidian.

Red Tiger Eye

Useful for enhancing physical vitality, this stone can help create healthy patterns in exercise and eating habits. It is grounding and offers a practical and optimistic outlook. It helps the wearer feel energetic vibrantly healthy and passionate.

See also Tiger Eye.

Rhodo-
chrosite

Energizing the heart chakra, rhodochrosite promotes unconditional love. It helps to heal emotional wounds, bringing acceptance and integration. Bringing clarity it opens the wearer to joy, curiosity and a sense of wonder.

Rhodonite

"Rhod" is the Celtic word for "wheel" and this calm, warming stone brings inner balance and allows us to understand our Cosmic Purpose as we tread upon the Wheel of Life. It gives calm assurance, encourages generosity of spirit and helps to balance relationships and to understand new concepts and teaching on a heart level. Rhodonite helps us to move into tune with our higher purpose and to respect and utilize our talents with an open heart.

Rose Quartz

A soothing, calming stone, rose quartz is used for love, and to increase self love and feelings of self worth. It brings healing and clarity to the heart and allows the wearer to learn to trust again. Balancing the emotions and healing emotional wounds, it brings peace and calm. It is especially powerful in times of stress or loss, helping the wearer to slow down and take it easy. Its loving nurturing energy takes away fears, resentment and anger and gently replaces them with a feeling of higher self esteem and confidence. Wear this and open yourself to love.

See also Quartz.

Rubellite Tourmaline

Bringing vitality and physical energy, rubellite tourmaline stimulates independence and creativity. It heals the heart, releasing co-dependency and helps the wearer to experience love from a perspective of wholeness.

See also Tourmaline.

Ruby

A powerful and energetic stone, ruby stimulates the life force and brings the light of the Universe into the darkened recesses of the soul . It clears and opens the root chakra, cleansing and releasing trapped energy and allowing for the flow of kundalini energy to rise through all the chakras. Ruby has been used for many purposes over the centuries. It helps maintain courage, shields and protects the wearer on all levels, and brings lucidity and gentleness of thought and action, it can be used to manifest wealth and to stimulate the sex drive.

Ruby in Zoisite

This energetic combination of stones helps to reach and maintain trance states, stimulating the mind and and powerfully amplifying both mental and psychic talents. It helps the wearer to maintain both their individuality and their connection to others, as it awakens the crown chakra.

See also Zoisite.

Rutilated Quartz

Rutilated quartz stimulates change in the wearer's life, helping to remove obstacles and find insight into the root of a situation. It brings growth and helps to ease transitions.

See also Quartz.

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