Gemstone Meanings and Crystal Healing Properties List © 2007 www.artedesigns.com

Agate is one of the oldest stones in recorded history. Agates attract strength. It also protects from stress and energy drains. When you are very sad, the agate will let you know that this will pass and help you get on to another better day.

Amber is believed to help calm nerves and aid in the making of correct choices. Legend has it that amber helps keep a person well. It helps the body heal itself by absorbing negative energy and turning it into positive energy.

Amethyst is said to bring serenity and peace of mind. It also helps prevent homesickness. It is the symbol of security. Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is the gift for the 6th Anniversary.

Black Onyx is known to 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 is the gift for the 7th Anniversary.

Blue Topaz is believed to strengthen the intellect and calm angry tempers. It is also said to help prevent bad dreams. Blue Topaz, as well as Turquoise, Lapis, or Zircon, is the birthstone for December. It is the gift for the 4th Anniversary.

Carnelian is an energy booster. It protects from bad vibrations, guards against poverty, helps give a sense of humor, and calms the temper.

Citrine is said to enhance creativity and bolster one's self-confidence. It is also helpful in assisting one to acquire and maintain wealth. It is the symbol of hope. Citrine, as well as Topaz, is the birthstone for November. It is the gift for the 13th Anniversary.

Crystal is considered to be a good overall health enhancer. It is good for the mind, body and spirit. It is a very powerful dispeller of negativity. It receives, activates, contains and amplifies energy.

Garnets stand for true friendship. They also keep travelers safe, promote long lasting love, and prevent depression. They are the birthstone for January. Red Garnets are the gift for the 2nd Anniversary.

Green Tourmaline is said to amplify one’s psychic energies. It also inspires love, gives wisdom, and enhances one’s willpower. Tourmaline, as well as Opal, is the birthstone for October. Tourmaline is the gift for the 8th Anniversary.

Hematite is used to improve relationships. It is also good for increasing intuition. Its energies are love, protection, and healing.

Howlite encourages emotional expression whilst calming the mind and bringing patience. It is known to induce peaceful sleep.

Iolite opens a light pathway from the throat up through the crown. It helps create a higher awareness level and is believed to help the wearer seek truth, simplicity, imagery, and peace. It is the gift for the 21st Anniversary.

Labradorite has traditionally been used in meditation. It is said to enhance clarity of thought and enhance intuition when one is experiencing times of conflict and change.

Malachite is believed to protect the wearer from accidents and to protect travelers. It is also a stone of balance in relationships. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans believed that caution must be used when wearing malachite because it will always reflect how you feel.

Moonstone is a highly prized gift for lovers. It is believed to bring good fortune, to enhance passion, and balance the yin and yang. Moonstone, as well as Pearl, is the birthstone for June.

Pearl is an emblem of purity. It symbolizes love and happiness. Giving pearls as a gift allows the wearer to see the love of the person who gave it to them. Pearl, as well as Moonstone, is the birthstone for June. It is the gift for the 3rd and 30th Anniversary.

Peridot is said to protect one against evil. It is also believed to bring healing to the whole body. It is the symbol of protection. Peridot is the birthstone for August. It is the gift for the 16th Anniversary.

Pink Tourmaline is said to amplify one’s psychic energies. It also inspires love, gives wisdom, and enhances one’s willpower. Tourmaline, as well as Opal, is the birthstone for October. Tourmaline is the gift for the 8th Anniversary.

Rose Quartz will allow you to get to know your true self and to love that true self in all its beauty. It opens up the heart for both giving and receiving love. The rose quartz is also good for helping one to release childhood traumas, neglect, lack of love, and self-esteem.

Smokey Topaz is the stone of positive energy. It creates a barrier against all negative energies and has a calming influence on anxiety. It creates openness, healing and receptivity.

Turquoise is one of the oldest stones known. 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 is also known as a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures. Turquoise, as well as Blue Topaz, Lapis, or Zircon, is the birthstone for December. It is the gift for the 11th Anniversary.

All Text, Photographs, Meta Tags, Images, and Gifs found on this entire web site are copyrighted by the U.S. Copyright Office and may not be copied for personal or commercial use.

Gemstone Meanings, Crystal Healing Properties, Gemstone Legends, Gemstone Healing Properties.
Copyright © 2010 www.artedesigns.com. Santa Clara, CA and Bellevue, WA