Semi-precious gemstones
and their meanings
Gemstones have been around a long time, formed from the fusion and crystallisation of minerals back in the earth's turbulent prehistoric years. Every stone is individual, unique, with flaws and inclusions part of its history and character.
With their rich colours and deep patterning, semi-precious gemstones make superb jewellery. In addition, gemstones have long been associated with beneficial properties and carried or worn as an amulet to strengthen, relax or heal the bearer.
Whether one wholly believes in these attributes or not, they nonetheless add to the mystique and to the pleasure of wearing gemstone jewellery.
Traditional meanings given to semi-precious gemstones
diversifies the personality allowing for well-rounded interest and influences.
Abalone
general protection and healing, increases courage, self-confidence and energy.
Agate
promotes calm, serenity and spirituality.
Amethyst
used as a good luck stone, it gives a sense of mental and emotional well being.
Aventurine
a good protective stone which encourages positivity.
Black Onyx
increases courage and charitability.
Bloodstone
a general healing stone, restores the natural energy flows of your body.
Carnelian
the greatest healing stone, aids meditation and visualization.
Cherry Quartz
a stone of balance and harmony.
Chiastolite
helps find unconventional and exciting ways to reach our goals.
Feldspar
enhances spiritual energy and focuses the will.
Fluorite
balances your natural energy, increases confidence and security.
Garnet
uplifts the spirit and reduces tension.
Goldstone
a great stone for grounding; calms and soothes, reducing stress.
Hematite
reduces stress and anxiety, quietly soothes and calms.
Howlite
promotes wisdom, mercy, humility, generosity, peace and harmony.
Jade
calms a troubled mind.
Jasper
strengthens the will and helps promote inner strength and conviction.
Labrodite
helps emotional healing and stability.
Lapis Lazuli
reduces stress and worry.
Lepidolite
strong stone which helps release negative emotion.
Malachite
draws love and helps in interpersonal relationships.
Moonstone
gives clarity in decision making, symbolizes faith, charity and innocence.
Mother of Pearl
used for planetary healing.
Moukaite
protects against nightmares and emotional draining.
Obsidian Snowflake
balances your emotional mind and calms emotional storms.
Peridot (Chrysotine)
stabilises and balances, aids visualisation.
Picture Jasper
traditional symbol for money and good luck.
Pyrite
helps self-affirmation and self-love, and aids the ability to resolve disagreements.
Rhodonite
represents change, balances the emotions, increases self-respect and the capacity to love.
Rhyolite
great for attracting love promoting peace, forgiveness and nurturing.
Rose Quartz
encourages self-control, relieves anxiety and grief and gives protection, luck and peace.
Sardonyx
a grounding stone which helps reduce negative emotions.
Smoky Quartz
protects from negative energy.
Sodolite
clear thinking, helps in manifesting will, courage and confidence.
Tiger's Eye
attracts friendships, luck and happiness.
Turquoise
promotes balance and emotional stability.
Unakite