Today citrine continues to be a popular choice of crystal jewellery to wear for many. It is also often found in geode form and displayed in the home both decoratively and for it’s healing and metaphysical properties.
The word tourmaline is thought to come from the word “tormalli”, the Sri Lankan word for “mixed-coloured gems”. There are many different colours of tourmaline including watermelon and pink. Black tourmaline is also known as schorl.
Rose quartz is known as the stone of love for good reason. It is literally all about matters of the heart. Love comes in many forms, self-love, romantic, friendship, family etc, this crystal attracts, heals and improves all of these.
With angelite being such a soothing, calming stone you can place it absolutely anywhere in your home and receive great benefits. Placing pieces in each room will give the whole house a positive, gentle and calming energy.
Howlite is a great stone to have in your bedroom, especially if you suffer from insomnia. It’s calming energy will help you get a great nights sleep. Another space which really benefits from this crystal is your workspace, particularly for people who have their own business or would like to progress in their career.
Today, amethyst continues to be one of, if not, the most popular crystals available. It is loved for both it’s striking colour and amazing healing properties. A true favourite among many.
Bloodstone is also known as heliotrope. The name heliotrope comes from the ancient Greek word meaning “to turn the sun”. It was believed by some that placing this crystal in water would cause the sun to turn red.
Carnelian gets its name from the Latin word for flesh because of its deep orangey red color. This crystal was used by the Egyptians to protect souls on their way to the afterlife. People have been making jewellery out of carnelian for thousands of years, and it was often used as an amulet for protection.
Lapis lazuli, often know as lapis for short is admired for its intense, rich blue colour. This stone contains small particles of pyrite, consequently golden sparkles can often be seen.