Properties of Gemstones

Crystals and gemstones have a long history of use in spiritual and healing practices around the world. The ancients used them as amulets or talismans for power or protection. Today crystals still figure prominently in the folklore and folk medicine of many world cultures. Whether you choose to believe in the properties of gemstones or not, it is undeniable that these earthly treasures are intriguing. The translucent glow of a moonstone crystal, the white hot sparkle of a diamond or the soft blue hue of a piece of turquoise all elicit different emotions. When you’re feeling low, doesn’t a sunny day elevate your mood? Try wearing a piece of lemony citrine on the same low day and see if it doesn’t raise your spirit just a little bit.

The following list of gemstone properties is a distillation of the abundance of information that we’ve found available. We do not claim to be the final authority. This is just our small nod to the wisdom of those who have taken the time to learn from Mother Earth. Gemstones are Her special gift to us all – be they for adornment or for healing. Our chart lists the gemstones that we at Lotus & Ginger love to use in our jewelry, but there are many, many more – and we encourage you to go further and seek out your own knowledge.

Agate	Inner Strength and mental clarity
Amazonite	Eliminates aggravation, enhances love, soothes.
Amethyst	Master healer. Balances physical and emotional bodies. Gives stability and peace.
Apatite	Resists the desire to act impulsively.
Aquamarine	Mood elevator.
Aventurine	Encourages exploration. Helps in life transitions. Attracts prosperity.
Carnelian	Optimism. Protects against fear and rage. Brings success in business.
Chalcedony	Encourages you to express your feelings and ask for help. Calming, peaceful.
Carnelian	Encourages abundance and helps you keep it. Gives you mental clarity.
Coral	Resolves conflict and helps you move forward.
Chrysoprase	Aids in healing a broken heart. Helps to make conscious what was unconscious.
Fluorite	Brings perceptiveness, peace and calm to a troubled mind.
Garnet – Red	Stimulates sexual energy, encourages positive energy.
Garnet - Green	Removes negative energy.
Goldstone - Blue	Relieves fear and anxiety.
Goldstone - Red	Energizes and revitalizes.
Iolite	Gives a total sense of protection.
Jade	Helps to become disciplined. Enhances dreams. Gives serenity. Heals the heart.
Jasper	Heals and balances. Gives tranquility. Eliminates worry and depression.
Kyanite	Aids in addictions. Opens the way for spiritual healing.
Labradorite	Helps transform intuition into thought. Gives spiritual awareness.
Mookaite	Aids in decision making. Stabilizes health.
Moonstone	Helps you respond more positively to others. Helps in self-acceptance. Enhances dreams.
Opal	Expands creativity.
Pearl	Gives inner strength and emotional protection. Encourages emotional risk
Peridot	Revitalizes a sense of inner joy. Helps release guilt from the past.
Prehnite	Helps overcome emotional blocks. Restores balance and stability.
Quartz – Clear	Clears you for meditation. Amplifies thoughts.
Quartz – Rose	Stone of romance. Eases pain from loss of love.
Quartz – Smokey	Grounding. Deflects from smothering love.
Quartz – Rutilated	Relieves tension. Gives a sense of clarity.
Ruby	Balances love and spiritual endeavors. Helps you focus.
Ruby Zoisite	Brings creativity to the surface.
Sapphire	Brings peace, joy, and wealth. Fulfills dreams.
Serpentine	Calms and releases tension.
Sunstone	Energizes and helps give a positive outlook on life. Joyful.
Topaz	Draws love and money. Protects against envy. Helps to focus.
Tourmaline	Generally dispels fear, negativity, and grief.
Tourmaline – Green	Calms. Balances emotional highs and lows. Brings patience.
Tourmaline – Pink	Brings comforting love energy. Transforms negative behavior into positive.
Turquoise	Master healer. Protects and balances spiritual and physical body. Stone of friendship.
Unakite	Balances emotion with spirituality giving a contented, joyous feeling.

Agate

Aventurine

Fluorite

Peridot

Ruby