I’ve always loved sparkly things, but I became fascinated with researching gemstones after my father died. He had worn an onyx ring, and I wanted to get a piece of onyx jewelry in remembrance of him. I was surprised to read that onyx is commonly used by crystal healers for grief therapy, and suddenly I felt that wearing onyx gave me an even stronger connection to my dad. Does it matter that it might have all been in my head? No. Not even a little bit. :)
I studied further and discovered that most gemstones have a variety of healing properties and ancient uses associated with them. Some of those metaphysical properties are common—a diamond represents constancy in a marriage, which is why diamonds are traditionally used in wedding jewelry—but more are known for their historical uses by ancient civilizations and advocates of crystal healing. Yes, CRYSTAL HEALING. If that sounds a little like voodoo and witchcraft to you, you’re definitely not alone.
But here’s the thing: you don’t have to be a wack-a-doo to believe rocks have power. I mean, clocks run on the energy from quartz crystals, so there’s *something* special about them. Like the idea of keeping a positive attitude to make yourself feel better, or carrying a lucky charm, the jewels you wear can make a difference. And if it turns out there really *isn’t* anything to them, you’ve still got something pretty to wear, right?
Unless clearly stated otherwise, the gemstones I use are genuine. Many are still in their rough, natural state—for instance, my sapphires and emeralds are not clear stones, but mostly opaque; this makes them affordable to almost anyone. Some of my gems have been cut and tumbled for sake of the pretty. I like the pretty.
Most of my creations are combinations of stones that I feel represent something for the wearer ... bracelets of morganite (sisterhood) and garnet (friendship) for women on a girls’ weekend (maybe throw in a little amethyst, which ancient Greeks believed protected them from drunkenness!) ... malachite and sugilite for a friend facing cancer treatment ... azurite and white quartz for students (mental clarity) ... for book clubs or other gatherings of like-minded people, fluorite and spirit quartz (positive group interaction) ... emerald and topaz for someone feeling the effects of age ... peridot and citrine for new business owners (prosperity and fortune) ... jade and moonstone (mood-balancer) for the new mother ... green garnet and onyx for someone making their way through a divorce ... birthstones, of course (January=garnet, February=amethyst, March=aquamarine, April=diamond, May=emerald, June=pearl, July=ruby, August=peridot, September=sapphire, October=opal, November=citrine, December=turquoise or tanzanite) ... mothers’ jewelry containing their children’s birthstones ... there are so many ways to make a piece of jewelry even special-er. :)
I’m glad to make custom items—just email me your ideas and we can come up with something together.
Disclaimer: I am not a physician, nor am I a crystal healer. The properties and purposes of the stones I use in my jewelry pieces are shared here for entertainment purposes only. I have collected the data from books and numerous web sites. Folklore and reputed healing powers of these gemstones should not replace proper medical attention. Duh.