What are Gemstones?
Gemstones refer to the most beautiful and valuable types of stones on earth. There are natural mineral crystals such as crystals, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and so on; there are also natural monomineral aggregates, such as opals and a few organic materials such as pearls and corals, which belong to gemstones in a broader sense.
We can also classify gemstones according to their rareness. Among all types of gemstones, diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds are regarded as four most precious stones; while mid-range gemstones such as aquamarines and tourmalines have been popular to collectors too thanks to their wonderful colors and meanings.
The Power of Gemstones
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At Elmira Jewelry, our gemstones and crystals have healing properties that help to balance the body, mind, and spirit. Healing crystals and gemstones have been used for thousands of years by ancient civilizations; the Egyptians, Aztecs, and others incorporated healing stones into jewelry, cosmetics, decorative statues, amulets, and much more--a testament to the powerful ability of gemstones to release mental, physical, and spiritual blockages.
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Both our bodies and healing crystals have energetic vibrations, which makes us naturally receptive to the vibrations of gemstones as they can align our own vibrations with theirs. This is why healing crystals and gemstones have a powerful vibratory effect when placed directly on your body. This energy surges from the crystal to you, which facilitates the free flow of energy throughout the body.
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Our gemstones and healing crystals serve as a tool to help connect our conscious thoughts with our body. With healing stones, the real game-changer is when you program them with a specific intention for transformation. Thoughts can be powerful because they direct energy and energy follows thought. And when you use gemstones in the process, their frequencies help to magnify those thoughts and intentions. In the mineral kingdom, there are many different crystal meanings that support a range of intentions, from wealth and abundance, balance and vitality, rest and relaxation, and more.
Abalone
THE EARS OF THE SEA
CALMING SOOTHING HEALING
Just as an Abalone Shell provides safe shelter for abalone, it will also lend a protective, healing energy to your spirit. Shielding you from waves of negativity, the soothing energy of abalone shells is one full of peace, beauty, compassion and love. The Native Americans believe this shell to be a sacred shell and use it, along with sage, to carry messages to Heaven. Abalone is excellent to wear when you are in need of guidance in a relationship.
Agate
THE STABILIZER
STABILITY GROUNDING SUPPORTIVE
If your life constantly feels out of balance, with one aspect going well while another spins out of control, use agate to establish stability with its grounding energy. This crystal slowly but surely helps you build up your strengths and diminish your weaknesses with acceptance. With increased concentration and confidence, agate makes it easier to focus on what is good in your life, so that you can heal from mistakes and bring harmony to everything you do.
Amazonite
THE PLAYMATE
FLUIDITY PLAYFUL OPTIMISTIC
If your mind is polluted with toxic negativity, clean it up with Amazonite. Often, pain that we experienced in our past creates energy blocks in our present. This can manifest into a difficulty expressing yourself in relationships, or even into creative slumps at work. By flooding your heart and throat chakras with loving energy, amazonite opens you up to release that which has hurt you so you can better express yourself in every area of life.
Amethyst
THE INTUITIVE EYE
PEACE INTUITION SPIRITUALITY
Amethyst is like a spa-day in a stone, it is the exact kind of relaxing energy that we could all use after a long day. Allow amethyst’s energy of contentment to sooth away the day-to-day stresses that keep you up at night. In working with the third eye and crown chakras, Amethyst helps your body give into innate desires like sound sleep and relaxation, but it also works with your third eye to balance the mind with insightful solutions to problems.
Angel Aura Quartz
EMPTY HEADING
HAPPINESS BEAUTY JOY
Life may not be all rainbows, but your Angel Aura Quartz crystal will brighten any day with its rainbow energy. When you connect with Angel Aura Quartz, you can tap into a lighter side of life. This crystal fills you with a sense of playfulness that is reminiscent of when you were a kid. It reminds you to laugh, enjoy life, and not take things too seriously. Keep it close to uplift your spirit and help you remember to live life to the fullest.
Aquamarine
THE TRANQUILIZER
FLUIDITY SOOTHING GO WITH THE FLOW
Use Aquamarine to ride the positive waves toward closure, major life changes and a higher consciousness. This water-like stone washes away stress and fear, leaving room for peace and tranquility in their absence. Aquamarine protects the psyche from taking on dark vibrations and negative behavioral patterns. Easy is the essence of the smooth flowing energy of aquamarine. It gently brings rejuvinatation and renewal to the mind, body and spirit