GEMS GUIDE
AQUAMARINE
A blue variety of beryl whose intense color is reminiscent of seawater. Hence the origin of its Latin name, "aqua marina." They generally have no inclusions and can be found in clean, large gems.
ORIGIN:
Russia, Brazil, Afghanistan, Pakistan.
SYMBOLS:
TRANQUILLITY: Associated with tranquility and courage, Aquamarine's energy helps to maintain calm and overcome conflicts.
AMETHYST
One of the most prized varieties of clear quartz. Its color can vary from pale mauve to the deepest violet, although amethysts typically do not display a completely uniform hue.
ORIGIN:
Brazil, Zambia, Madagascar, USA.
SYMBOLS:
HONESTY: A symbol of honesty, Amethyst strengthens our intuition and encourages the development of our own feelings and values.
AMAZONITE
This gem, bluish-green with white veins, belongs to the feldspar group and has a very distinctive texture. It is typically found in opaque to translucent forms and exhibits perfect cleavage.
ORIGIN:
Norway, USA, Brazil.
SYMBOLS:
TRUST: A gem of serenity, security, and confidence, Amazonite wards off negative energy and helps us find balance and harmony.
APPETITE
A transparent gem that can be yellow, green, or a special turquoise blue. The cutting process is complicated because it cleaves easily. Its name in Greek means "deceit," reflecting its ability to be confused with other gems.
ORIGIN:
Brazil, Burma, Mexico.
SYMBOLS:
INTUITION: Considered the gem of intuition, Apatite awakens our inspiration and promotes balance.
CARNELIA
It is a mineral of volcanic origin, with a characteristic reddish color. It is widely used as a gemstone, especially when it displays a reddish or orange hue, while also being translucent.
ORIGIN:
Brazil, Burma, Mexico.
SYMBOLS:
MOTIVATION: Considered the gem of motivation, Carnelian helps restore motivation while stimulating creativity.
KYANTITE
Considered one of the rarest precious stones in nature, Kyanite is a very resistant mineral that belongs to the group of aluminum silicates and is characterized by an intense blue color that can sometimes even appear green.
ORIGIN:
Poland, Italy, EEUU.
SYMBOLS:
COMMUNICATION: Considered the gem of communication, Kyanite enhances the ability to express and communicate.
CITRUS
It is a yellow-colored gemstone from the quartz family. The name comes from the French citron, meaning "lemon," and its color can vary from pale yellow to orange.
ORIGIN:
Brazil, Russia, France, Madagascar, UK.
SYMBOLS:
HAPPINESS: A symbol of joy and enthusiasm, this gemstone attracts abundance and positive thoughts. Its main benefits are success and the pursuit of balance.
ROCK CRYSTAL
A transparent, colorless variety of quartz. Rock crystals weighing several tons exist, but stones suitable for carving are rare.
ORIGIN:
Brazil, Madagascar, Japan, Alps.
SYMBOLS:
CONCENTRATION: The energy of Rock Crystal is associated with reflection and meditation, with concentration being one of its main properties.
SMOKY QUARTZ
A brown variety of transparent quartz. It is thought to have formed by natural irradiation in the ground.
ORIGIN:
Brazil, Madagascar, USA.
SYMBOLS:
CONNECTION WITH NATURE: Connection and serenity are intensified with Smoky Quartz, a gem that promotes positive thoughts.
PINK QUARTZ
A pink variety of semi-transparent quartz. It is usually massive and somewhat cloudy.
ORIGIN:
Brazil, Madagascar.
SYMBOLS:
LOVE: Known as the gem of love, the properties of Rose Quartz promote peace and calm in our relationships and increase self-esteem.
RUTILATED QUARTZ
Transparent quartz with acicular (needle-shaped) rutile inclusions, the most beautiful being the yellow ones with a metallic sheen.
ORIGIN:
Madagascar, Brazil, South Africa.
SYMBOLS:
GUIDE: Due to its energy, Rutilated Quartz is considered to serve as a guide to achieve our goals.
GREEN QUARTZ
Green quartz, also called green aventurine, is a variety of quartz with brilliant fuchsite inclusions, which give it an iridescent appearance.
ORIGIN:
Brazil, China, India, Russia, United States, Italy, Tibet, Nepal, Germany, Japan, South Africa and Austria.
SYMBOLS:
GOOD LUCK: Due to its energy, Green Quartz is considered to attract good luck.
GRANT
It's a gem that has been used since the Bronze Age as a precious stone and abrasive. Its name comes from the Latin granatum, referring to the appearance and color of some of its seeds, which resemble the seeds of the pomegranate fruit.
ORIGIN:
Sri Lanka, South Africa, India.
SYMBOLS:
HEALTH: Garnet stimulates the senses and vitality, which is why it's known as the stone of health. It balances our energy and promotes well-being.
HEMATITE
It is a very important gem on an industrial level, although it is also used in decoration and jewelry, as well as as a pigmentation element. The word
ORIGIN:
UK, Italy, Brazil, Sweden, Canada, Switzerland.
SYMBOLS:
CONFIDENCE: It is said that the energy of Hematite, a stone linked to self-confidence.
LABRADORITE
Variety of feldspars that is characterized by the spectacular play of colors that it can present, on a grayish background, and that is due to the light interference phenomena that are produced by its laminar structure.
ORIGIN:
Canada, Russia, Madagascar, USA.
SYMBOLS:
CALM: Labradorite is one of the most valued gems for its protective energy and its ability to transmit calm, improve our concentration and reduce insecurity.
LAPIS LAZULI
An opaque gem with a characteristic indigo appearance and golden hues due to pyrite and white hues due to calcite. It is actually a rock composed of different minerals, the main component of which is lazurite (25-40%). Other constituent minerals include augite, calcite, diopside, enstatite, mica, haunite, hornblende, nosolite, and pyrite.
ORIGIN:
Afghanistan, Chile, Mongolia, USA.
SYMBOLS:
STRENGTH: Lapis lazuli is said to bring harmony to our personal relationships, generating serenity and strength in them.
MOTHER OF PEARL
Also called nacre, it is the inner layer of the shells of many mollusks, which they secrete to repair structural damage or encapsulate foreign objects. This is how natural and cultured pearls are formed. It is worth noting that the strong pearly luster or iridescence it displays is highly valued in the jewelry world.
ORIGIN:
Australia, the Philippines, the islands of the South Seas, Panama and Baja California.
SYMBOLS:
PROTECTION: Mother-of-pearl is said to balance our character and increase our energy, serving as a protective amulet and provider of luck.
BAROQUE PEARL
Baroque pearls are, quite simply, irregular, asymmetrical pearls. They are pearls without a defined shape. They can have any shape, as they are naturally formed.
SYMBOLS:
INNOCENCE: Pearls, due to their delicate appearance, have traditionally been associated with purity and innocence, and are also considered amulets of protection and good luck.
PEDERALUNA
Translucent whitish gem variety of feldspar, which usually has a beautiful overtone or glow of blue and / or white.
ORIGIN:
India, Madagascar, Burma.
SYMBOLS:
RELAXATION: Indicated for achieving balance in our emotions, Moonstone is a calming gem that attracts positive vibrations, helps fulfill our desires, and provides peace and tranquility.
PIRITA
It's a very common mineral, found in a multitude of geological formations, from sedimentary deposits to hydrothermal veins. Its name comes from the Greek word "pyr," meaning fire, since striking it with any other mineral produces sparks.
ORIGIN:
UK, North America, Chile, Peru.
SYMBOLS:
SUCCESS: Associated with success, Pyrite's energy helps attract success on a personal or professional level.
PREHNITA
This mineral is usually cut in facets or cabochons, and some display a cat's-eye effect. Step and baguette cuts are also popular. Most prehnite specimens are small. Prehnite is generally an oily green color, but it can also range from colorless to gray, pale green, brown, yellowish green, or pale yellowish.
ORIGIN:
South Africa.
SYMBOLS:
SERENITY: Associated with serenity, Prehnite's energy is a calming gem that brings serenity.
SODALITY
The name sodalite means"sodium phosphate" and was given to this mineral because of its high sodium content in its chemical composition. It is also frequently called sodalite stone.
ORIGIN:
North America, France, Brazil, Greenland, Russia, Myanmar, Romania.
SYMBOLS:
SPIRITUALITY: Sodalite greatly strengthens our spirituality and helps calm emotions.
TOURMALINE
It can occur in virtually any color, including pink, blue, green, or yellow. It's common to find unique bicolor specimens, the most prized being the purplish-red, called Rubellite.
ORIGIN:
Russia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Namibia, Madagascar, EEUU.
SYMBOLS:
FREEDOM: Known as the gem of freedom, Tourmaline attracts inspiration and concentration while enhancing positive energies and freeing us from insecurities.
