The agate is a chalcedony with bands, occasionally mixed. The bands can be of different colors or also of a very uniform tone.
Did you know? The main deposits of agate in the world are located in Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Uruguay.
Energy: Protection and detoxification.
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn, Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo.
A little bit of history: 3,000 years ago the agate was already used as a gem by the Egyptians. It is currently used in art objects, jewelery stones and also in industry because of its toughness and acid resistance. The most common colors are red, orange, brown, white, gray and bluish gray. But the agate can be colored artificially. The procedure varies according to the desired color and is applied after the gem has been stoned. The ancient Romans already knew the art of dyeing them.
The stone has light transparency and luster.
Did you know? Obsidian is a volcanic rock.
Energy: Transmutation of negative energy.
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn, Scorpio, Leo, Libra.
A little bit of history: Obsidian is born from the decomposition of volcanic lava. It is a natural volcanic glass that occurs in dark shades (black, gray and brown), sometimes banded and iridescent, and may have white inclusions of cristobalite. It can be found in Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico and the USA.
The agate is a chalcedony with bands, occasionally mixed. The bands can be of different colors or also of a very uniform tone.
Did you know? The main deposits of agate in the world are located in Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Uruguay.
Energy: Calmness and mental clarity.
Zodiac Sign: Gemini, Cancer, Aquarius, Pisces.
A little bit of history: 3,000 years ago the agate was already used as a gem by the Egyptians. It is currently used in art objects, jewelery stones and also in industry because of its toughness and acid resistance. The most common colors are red, orange, brown, white, gray and bluish gray. But the agate can be colored artificially. The procedure varies according to the desired color and is applied after the gem has been stoned. The ancient Romans already knew the art of dyeing them.
Abalone shell is an original organic matter from the seas mainly of New Zealand. Its beauty and unique coloration, has the same composition as mother of pearl.
Did you know? Energetically has the power to purify and emanate our inner beauty.
Energy: Calm, protection.
Zodiac Sign: All of them.
A little bit of history: From an esoteric point of view, Abalone is related to the energies of ocean waters. Therefore, it is a soothing, protective amulet, and positive irradiation.
Druzy is a term used in Mineralogy that defines a flat surface covered by crystals. This crystalline formation is typical of agates. The druzy has a distinctive aspect, which gives us the impression of having several crystals glued together, when in fact, it is only one stone.
Did you know? Mysticism says that druses are self-energizing stones, that is, they accumulate energy on their own and their function is to make us understand the processes of ups and downs that we face in life. It is a stone that structures the soul.
Energy: Sophistication and joy.
Zodiac Sign: Virgo.
A little bit of history: Druses can be coated with a metal application, creating a metallic effect on the surface of the gem, which further intensifies its shine. A high-tech enhancement, using a vacuum chamber, the metals bind to the mineral producing vivid and metallic colors, a process called metallization.
The agate is a chalcedony with bands, occasionally mixed. The bands can be of different colors or also of a very uniform tone.
Did you know? The main deposits of agate in the world are located in Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Uruguay.
Energy: Healing and harmony.
Zodiac Sign: Taurus, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius.
A little bit of history: 3,000 years ago the agate was already used as a gem by the Egyptians. It is currently used in art objects, jewelery stones and also in industry because of its toughness and acid resistance. The most common colors are red, orange, brown, white, gray and bluish gray. But the agate can be colored artificially. The procedure varies according to the desired color and is applied after the gem has been stoned. The ancient Romans already knew the art of dyeing them.
It is a stone of the feldspar group, with the perfect hardness for lapidation and use in jewelry.
Did you know?The most important deposits are in the USA, Brazil and Madagascar.
Energy: Tranquility and protection.
Zodiac Sign: Taurus, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius.
A little bit of history:
Due to copper infusions, the Amazonite gets its typical blue-green coloration. The Amazonite belongs to the sacred stones of the Indians, considered valuable by almost all indigenous peoples as a stone of adornment and healing.
The natural Howlite is white and because of its porosity is easily dyed yellow and salmon.
Did you know? The Indians believed that the Howlite possessed the power of life and that it did not allow people to forget that humans, nature and animals belong in a reciprocal harmony.
Energy: Calmness and balance.
Zodiac Sign: Gemini, Taurus, Virgo, Libra.
A little bit of history: Howlite was named by its discoverer, the chemist, geologist and mineralogist Henry Como; a Canadian who first described it in 1868, indicating the approximated chemical composition. Although it was discovered in Canada, today the main sources are in USA, Canada and Turkey.
The natural shell Nautilus is very popular for its spiral geometric shape, being the subject of mathematical studies of the famous formula "Golden Ratio", the Fibonacci sequence. The shell has a shiny pearly layer, very similar to mother of pearl.
Did you know? The inner shell of the Nautilus shell has an opalised effect, and it is estimated that this shell has been in the wild for 450 million years.
Energy: Strength and emotional intelligence.
Zodiac Sign: All of them.
A little bit of history:Its symbolism is related to spiritual evolution, the complexity and breadth of the mind and the development of thoughts. It also represents beauty and perfection. In addition, the energy of the ocean is present in its composition, so its energy is linked to purity and flexibility.
Directly from the sea, the natural mother-of-pearl is an inner layer of shells.
Did you know? The mother-of-pearl is considered an organic gem, just like Amber.
Energy: Protection and abundance.
Zodiac Sign: Gemini, Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, Pisces.
A little bit of history:Mother-of-pearl is the layer that covers the interior of some mollusks, with composition similar to the pearl. It occurs mainly in Australia, USA, Philippines, Myanmar and New Zealand.
The agate is a chalcedony with bands, occasionally mixed. The bands can be of different colors or also of a very uniform tone.
Did you know? The main deposits of agate in the world are located in Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Uruguay.
Energy: Protection and encouragement of courage.
Zodiac Sign: Aries, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius.
A little bit of history: 3,000 years ago the agate was already used as a gem by the Egyptians. It is currently used in art objects, jewelery stones and also in industry because of its toughness and acid resistance. The most common colors are red, orange, brown, white, gray and bluish gray. But the agate can be colored artificially. The procedure varies according to the desired color and is applied after the gem has been stoned. The ancient Romans already knew the art of dyeing them.
Tiger's eye is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock with a golden to red-brown colour and a silky lustre.
Did you know? When cut into cabochon, it shows on the surface a narrow luminous band reminiscent of a cat's pupil.
Energy: Protection, success, wealth.
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces.
A little bit of history:Commercial name of the yellowish variety and flock of pseudo-crocidolite, with impurities of iron oxides, occurring in South Africa. It is also found in Australia, Burma, India, Namibia and California in the USA.
Inspired by Moonstone, its translucent colored effect easily adapts to the routine in several looks.
Did you know? Opaline is a reconstituted gem. It is made by the agglomeration or partial fusion of fragments of a gemological substance, reconstituted made from natural base, it is not synthetic.
Energy: Intuition and emotional intelligence.
Zodiac Sign: Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces.
A little bit of history:It appeared in France in 1840 after a mistake was made during the mass production of crystal, which resulted in the creation of a new translucent stone that resembles the natural stone Opala.
Found in Brazil, Russia, Canada and India, Sodalite is a striking stone.
Did you know? Versatile and widely used today, Sodalite was named in 1891, previously named Blue Princess.
Energy: Creativity and Self-Esteem.
Zodiac Sign: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius.
A little bit of history:Discovered in 1806 in Greenland, Sodalite only became an important ornamental stone in 1891 when vast deposits of good quality material were discovered in Canada. It was then named Princess Blue in honor of Princess Patricia, who visited the Canadian depot sometime after its discovery and who chose Sodalite to decorate the interior of Marlborough House in England. The deposits are located in Brazil (Bahia), Greenland, India, Canada, Namibia, Russia.
Selenite is one of the most powerful purifying stones in the world, being able to even clean the energy of other stones.
Did you know?Selenite is a great option for meditation. Due to its purifying energy, it is able to channel higher energies.
Energy: Deep sense of peace and tranquility.
Zodiac Sign: Taurus, Cancer and Aquarius.
A little bit of history:It is chemically composed of hydrated calcium sulfate. It is formed by the evaporation of salt water in lakes or inland seas. Being closely linked with water is therefore perfect for working with the emotional body.
Of unique beauty, the pink quartz brings success to those whom it’s given. It is delicate, powerful, and represents the feminine subtlety.
Did you know? The stone is considered an amulet of love.
Energy: Unconditional love.
Zodiac Sign: Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius.
A little bit of history:Since ancient times, quartz varieties have been the most commonly used minerals in jewelry making and stone sculptures, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Main quartz is producing in: USA, Slovenia, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, Japan, United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil and Italy. There are important deposits in Brazil, India, Austria, Russia and Tanzania.
Dense and variable in color, green quartz represents a healing amulet.
Did you know? Green quartz is also known by the name of aventurine quartz.
Energy: Health and stress relief.
Zodiac Sign: Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn.
A little bit of history:Since ancient times, quartz varieties have been the most commonly used minerals in jewelry making and stone sculptures, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Main quartz producing countries: USA, Slovenia, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, Japan, United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil and Italy. There are important deposits in Brazil, India, Austria, Russia and Tanzania.
Since ancient times, quartz varieties have been the most commonly used minerals in jewelry making and stone sculptures, especially in Europe and the Middle East.
Did you know? Mineral species of the quartz group. It is known as the "beautiful hair of Venus" and "Cupid's arrow".
Energy: Reduces anxiety and fear.
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn, Gemini, Lion.
A little bit of history: Since ancient times, quartz varieties have been the most commonly used minerals in jewelry making and stone sculptures, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Main quartz producing countries: USA, Slovenia, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, Japan, United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil and Italy. There are important deposits in Brazil, India, Austria, Russia and Tanzania.
The word crystal derives from krystallos, Greek word meaning "ice".
Did you know? In antiquity it was believed that rock crystal was an eternal ice.
Energy: Harmony and clarity.
Zodiac Sign: All signs.
A little bit of history:Commercial name of hyaline quartz. Formerly called only crystal, "ROCK" was added to distinguish it from the glass crystal. The main deposits are in the USA, Brazil, Madagascar and the Alps, in Europe.
