Hand made Jewellery by Vilma

AGATE

Alcyone — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:36:10 GMT

The agate is one of the oldest stones in recorded history. Agates attract strength. Agate is a protection from bad dreams. It also protects from stress and energy drains. Agates have been used in jewelry since Biblical Babylonian times. They were used to ward off storms. They were prized gems in antiquity. The agates with banded colors were placed at the head of a sleeper to give rich and varied dreams.

Agate is used for stomach upsets. The agate helps to change our level of acceptance of the emotion. Such as when you are very sad the agate will let you know that this will pass and help you get on to another and better day. This is why the Agate is considered so powerful as it gives us the strength to carry on. Carry an agate when you have to make an important decision.

Agate noted to be a good protective energy stone and very calming and soothing. It gives courage, energy, strength, and dispels fears, all of which increase self-confidence. It is said to lessen feelings of envy by grounding the emotions. Agate is also used for resolving bitterness and resentments. It is also called and believed to be a stone of harmony. These two factors makes it a stone that's said to help improve and harmonize relationships. Agate also enhances creativity and stimulates the intellect. Agate is considered a stone that brings good luck.

JASPER

Alcyone — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:54:45 GMT

Jasper comes in many colors. All colors of Jasper will help balance the vibrations of the body.

Jasper is a stone of gentleness and relaxation. It enhances one's ability to relax and brings tranquility, comforting, wholeness, healing, and gentle endings. It is sometimes called the nurturing stone for its nurturing and protective energies. Psychically, jasper is used to assist with astral travel. In the physical realm, jasper is used for the liver, gallbladder, soothing the stomach, and balancing yin/yang energies.

JADE

Alcyone — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:45:32 GMT

Jade is a stone of the heart. As such it is related to the heart and has a beneficial effect on all heart related issues. So, of course, it can attract and enhance love of all kinds. It is also a stone of fidelity and generosity. It is also considered to be good for the physical heart and for emotional balance and stability. It is used in crystal healing for increasing self-reliance. Jade is also very helpful as a stone of abundance. Physically, jade is used to heal lung problems, kidney problems, immune system weakness, PTSD, and nervous system overwork.
Jade is also a protective stone, guarding against accidents and misfortune.

Zodiac Stones

Alcyone — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:56:53 GMT

Astrological sign stones are a fun way to celebrate your birthday. Each sighn has its very own gemstone. Ancient astrologers believed that the influence of your astrology sign over your fortune in life is strengthened by wearing, holding or carrying the stone associated with the constellation under which you were born. This idea is based on the harmony that exists between all things. Your astral stone is more than a symbol of your astrology sign - it actually receives the vibrations of the constellation and can strengthen the planetary or zodiacal influence.

Wearing your stone is considered very lucky and is thought to provide the wearer with good fortune.
Giving personalized gemstone jewelry is a special way to celebrate someone's birthday. There are many items with gemstones such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other.

There are several stones listed for each sign, and in choosing your astral stones, you are advised to use the ones with which you feel a close connection.

Capricorn
(December 22 - January 19)

Amber, Black Tourmaline, Chrysoprase, Garnet, Obsidian, Onyx, Pearls, Smokey Quartz.

Aquarius
(January 20 - February 18)

Apatite, Aquamarine, Azurite, Chrysocolla, Celestine, Fluorite, Opal, Turquoise.

Pisces
(February 19 - March 20)

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Fluorite, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Pearls, Coral, Sugilite,

Aries
(March 21 - April 19)

Carnelian, Bloodstone, Fire Opal, Garnet, Hematite, Jasper, Labradorite, Rhodonite.

Taurus
(April 20 - May 20)

Agate, Aventurine, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Coral, Jasper, Malachite, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline, Turquoise.

Gemini
(May 21-June 21)

Agate, Amber, Apatite, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Imperial Topaz, Labradorite, Moss Agate, Peridot, Tiger Eye, Turquoise.

Cancer
(June 21 - July 22)

Aventurine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysoprase, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Pearls, Rhodochrosite, Rose quartz.

Leo
(July 23 - August 22)

Carnelian, Citrine, Garnet, Goldstone, Imperial Topaz, Labradorite, Rutilated Quartz, Tiger Eye.

Virgo
(August 23 - September 22)

Agate, Amber, Amethyst, Azurite, Carnelian, Citrine, Fluorite, Jasper, Labradorite, Smokey Quartz, Sodalite, Tiger Eye, Topaz.

Libra
(September 23 - October 23)

Aquamarine, Coral, Jade, Jasper, Lazulite, Rhodonite, Topaz, Turquoise.

Scorpio
(October 24 - November 21)

Amber, Amethyst, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Jasper, Labradorite, Magnetite, Malachite, Obsidian, Onyx, Smokey Quartz.

Sagittarius
(November 22 - December 21)

Amethyst, Dumortierite, Jasper, Labradorite, Purpurite, Sodalite, Sugilite, Topaz, Turquoise.

HEMATITE

Alcyone — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:38:23 GMT

Hematite is used to improve relationships. If you need your personal relationship to be better, carry a hematite with you always.

The name comes from the Greek word for blood. It has been used as an amulet against bleeding, and so is known as the "blood stone". Native American folklore states that war paint made from hematite will make one invincible in battle.

Hematite is also known as a "stone for the mind". It brings mental organization and is very grounding and calming. It helps with original thinking, logical thinking, and mathematics. It decreases negativity and can help balance the body/mind/spirit. Physically it has been used to keep the body cool, to decrease blood disorders, nervous problems and insomnia, as well as align the spine and mend broken bones. Hematite is good at grounding out excess energy and acting as a stabilizing force.

AMETHYST

Alcyone — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:14:36 GMT

Amethyst has long been called the "sobriety stone." In ancient Rome, crushed amethyst was added to wine cups to prevent drunkenness. It is said to assist with healing alcoholism, compulsive behaviors, and addictions of all kinds.
Amethyst brings energies in mystical realms of stability, peace, calm, balance, courage and inner strength. It is often used in metaphysics and crystal healing to protect against psychic attacks.
On the spiritual level, amethyst is said to help open to communication with angels, telepathy and other psychic abilities. It is an excellent stone for meditation or dream work, past life work, and to help you see your path. It has also been used to help ease the pain of grief, and promote happiness. Amethyst is reputed to be beneficial when dealing with legal problems, and money issues, which can lead to prosperity and abundance. Amethyst is also used as protection for travelers.
Physically amethyst is said by spiritual healers and mystical lore to heal the withdrawal symptoms of any sort of addiction, help with headaches, insomnia, arthritis, pain relief, circulatory system issues, endocrine system problems, diabetes, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, immune system deficiencies, asthma, phobias, pregnancy and preventing miscarriage, menopause, PMS, and general healing.

ONYX

Alcyone — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:52:34 GMT

Onyx is known to separate. It can help release negative emotions such as sorrow and grief. It is used to end unhappy or bothersome relationships.

Onyx jewelry is worn to defend against negativity that is directed at you. It assists with challenges in life, especially those caused by a drain of energy. Black stones have protective energies in the sense that black is the absence of light, and therefore, can be used to create invisibility. It has been used for wound healing, childbirth and to increase stamina and self-control

CORAL

Alcyone — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:29:48 GMT

Coral is a stone of organic origin and has been called the "garden of the sea". Coral can be used to reconnect with nature and its variety of wonders. Coral also attracts love and prosperity, particularly red coral, which is a stone of passion. Creativity and optimism are also qualities that coral brings out. Emotionally, coral brings inner peace, strength, and understanding of purpose. Physically coral is used for general healing, blood and circulatory system issues, kidney, bladder, epilepsy, bone and bone marrow, eye problems, and the respiratory system.

TURQUOISE

Alcyone — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:17:28 GMT

Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets, and was also known as a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures.

If given a turquoise by a loving friend, that stone would protect the wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. The turquoise is the symbol of friendship. It also brings peace to the home.

This stone is a very personal and meaningful stone to one who wears it. Turquoise takes on the characteristics of the owner.

Turquoise carries great wisdom of basic truth within it. It is one of the oldest stones known. This is a stone that a person must learn to attune to instead of the stone attuning to the person. It is important that the owner of a Turquoise give it the proper attention.

GOLDSTONE

Alcyone — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:53:44 GMT

Goldstone has been called the stone of ambition and drive, and as such is said to help attain one's goals. Goldstone is also said to help one stay calm and stabilize the emotions. It can be used as an energy generator and can deflect unwanted energies, making it used as a protection stone. It is also used for long distance healing and revitalizing one's energy field. Goldstone also has many of the metaphysical properties of copper, including strengthening the circulatory system, strengthening bones, and easing arthritis pain.

Goldstone is actually a manmade glass with flecks of copper suspended in it, which give it the sparkles. Goldstone was originally created by French monks, and in time the secret was lost. It's been rediscovered or recreated in modern times, though, and goldstone is a popular material because of its beauty as well as its metaphysical properties lore.