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We are all attracted to gemstones. Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies are prized stones the world over. Equally prized are the semi-precious stones such as Carnelian, Garnet, Rock Crystal & Lapis Lazuli. Stones such as these have been used for both decoration and as a symbol of power for thousands of years. Such crystals were valued for more than their beauty, they each had a sacred meaning. In many ancient cultures the crystal healing properties were just as important as their decorative abilities.
Gemstones, in their natural state, are often overlooked. Whether a gemstone has been faceted or is simply uncut, it's properties remain the same and are equally as effective.
Below are some brief meanings of a selection of some of the gemstones that are used in Funky Olive's pieces. |
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AMETHYST - Purple to lavender
A very powerful & protective stone.It blocks geopathic stress & negative environment energies. It has strong healing & cleansing powers. Mentally, it can help you feel less scattered, more focused & in control. It can enhance memory & improve motivation.
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AQUAMARINE - Green-blue, clear to opaque
A stone of courage.Its calming energies reduce stress & quiet the mind. It harmonizes its surroundings & protects against pollutants. It has an affinity with sensitive people. It has the power to invoke tolerance of others. It soothes fears & increases sensitivity.
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CITRINE - Yellow, yellowish-brown, transparent stones
A powerful cleanser & regenerator. It is warming, energizing & highly creative. It never needs cleansing. It absorbs, transmutes, dissipates & grounds negative energy. It has the power to impart joy to all who behold it. |
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FLUORITE - Clear, blue, green, purple, yellow, brown, translucent
Fluorite is highly protective, especially on a psychic level. It is extremely effective against computer & electromagnetic stress. Fluorite draws off negative energies & stress of all kinds. It is an excellent learning aid - it organizes & processes information, linking what is already known to what is being learned.
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GARNET - Red, pink, green, orange, yellow, brown, black, translucent
Garnet is a very powerful energizing & regenerating stone. It revitalizes, purifies & balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate. It is said to be able to warn off approaching danger. Garnet inspires love & devotion. It helps you to let go of useless, old or obsolete ideas.
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JADE - Green, orange, brown, blue, blue-green, cream, red, white, translucent or creamy
Jade is a symbol of purity & serenity. Much prized in the East, it signifies wisdom gathered in tranquility. It is a protective stone, which keeps the wearer from harm & brings harmony. It is believed to attract good luck & fortune.
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JASPER - Red, brown, yellow, green, blue, purple, opaque, patterned
Jasper can facilitate dream recall. It provides protection & grounds energies & the body. It absorbs negative energy. Jasper aids quick thinking & promotes organizational abilities & seeing projects through. It stimulates the imagination & transforms ideas into action.
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LAPIS LAZULI - Deep blue flecked with gold, dense, veined
Lapiz Lazuli looks like the night sky. It stimulates enlightenment & enhances dream work & psychic abilities. This stone quickly releases stress, bringing deep peace. It possesses enormous serenity & is a protective stone. It encourages taking charge of life. It reveals inner truth, encourages self-awareness & allows self-expression without holding back or compromising.
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QUARTZ: Rose Quartz - Pink, usually translucent, may be transparent
Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love & infinite peace. It is the most important stone for the heart, teaching the true essence of love. It purifies & opens the heart at all levels & brings deep inner healing & self-love. This stone encourages self-forgiveness, acceptance & invokes self-trust & self-worth.
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QUARTZ: Smoky Quartz - Brownish to blackish hue, translucent
Smoky Quartz is one of the most efficient grounding & anchoring stones. It blocks geopathic stress, absorbs electromagnetic smog & assists eliminations & detoxification on all levels. Smoky Quartz relieves fear, lifts depression & brings emotional calmness.
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SODALITE - Blue, mottled dark & light blue-white
Sodalite unites logic with intuition & opens spiritual perception. It instills a drive for the truth & an urge towards idealism, making it possible to remain true to yourself & stand up for your beliefs. It clears electromagnetic pollution & can be placed on computers to block their emanations. It is useful for people who suffer from 'sick-building' syndrome. |
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TURQUOISE - Turquoise, green or blue, opaque, often veined
Turquoise is a most efficient healer, providing solace for the spirit & well being of the body. It is a protective stone & believed to change colour to warn of danger. Turquoise promotes spiritual attunement & enhances communication with the physical & spiritual worlds. It is a purification stone & dispels negative energy clearing electromagnetic smog & providing protection against pollutants in the environment. It is an excellent stone for exhaustion, depression or panic attacks.
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