Gemstones reveal the beauty of a piece of jewelry. These crystals are perfect for adorning bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pendants.
They are known and particularly sought after for the beneficial energies they radiate. In fact, some of them are said to have beneficial properties! Therefore, nothing should be left to chance. Choosing the gemstone that best suits you is therefore essential.
Whether for gold, silver, stainless steel, or even fancy jewelry, nearly fifty gemstones are used today in the creation and manufacture of jewelry. These are minerals that are, above all, entirely natural, but also renowned for their hardness. Otherwise, it would be almost impossible to cut and shape them. Subsequently, depending on their purity, transparency, and great rarity, these stones can be classified as fine or precious.
Fine stones: a new name
The term "fine stones" then takes on its full meaning. Designating transparent stones of "gem quality," and thus of great value, this term gives them real value and honorable hardness, even if they fall short of the exceptional characteristics of precious stones.
Semi-precious stones often result from crystals found in igneous rocks and plateaus, granitic pegmatites, gneisses, clayey sediments, metamorphic slates or volcanic rocks.
Available in all colors, fine stones remain sparkling and very fashionable. Used in fine jewelry sets and exceptional costume jewelry, they are making their mark in the jewelry world with elegance and radiance.
Semi-precious stones: a prohibited name
We speak of semi-precious stones in contrast to the quartet of precious stones, formed by the colorless to black diamond, the blue sapphire, others except red, the red ruby, and the green emerald. A distinction reinforced by a European desire to preserve the value of this luxury quartet, stones newly imported from Brazil. Hence the origin of the term semi-precious stones. A distinction that in no way detracts from their value.
In truth, fine stones are gemstones that are not classified among the four precious stones mentioned above . Even if they are sometimes called semi-precious , this term as well as the term semi-fine is prohibited in trade in France by a decree of .
Here is the list of fine stones according to Wikipedia and their characteristics.
- PS: The information on gemstones is provided for recreational purposes only and I do not have in-depth knowledge on the subject. It is in no way a substitute for medication or consultation with a specialist.♥︎
- Agate promotes the stability of physical energy. In cases of stress, it acts by calming the person while combating various blockages, both internal and energetic. It strengthens self-respect, increases strength, encourages courage and contributes to building confidence, very useful when making decisions, especially important ones. It fights against emotional trauma and releases inner anger. It is a perfect stone for generating calm in living spaces; at home, in the office, etc.
- Aquamarine can realign energy centers. As a communication stone, it favors oral expression, dialogue, and elocution while making them more thoughtful, balanced, and distinct, particularly when it comes to emotions, which stimulates attentive listening to the other person. Otherwise, aquamarine is highly stimulating on an intellectual level. On a physical level, it supports the respiratory system and strengthens the immune system. It improves blood circulation and stabilizes the heart rate. It protects the vocal cords and the throat in general. For people prone to motion sickness, aquamarine soothes during travel. This stone is also recommended for couples and/or lovers, as it strengthens their bonds.
- Amazonite is linked to the heart energy center, thus encouraging tenderness and acting with sincerity in a reciprocal relationship with the loved one. It is also linked to the throat energy center, promoting loving exchanges and their expression. It facilitates contact with others by making them more spontaneous and relaxed. Amazonite soothes feelings of frustration, but develops the expression of emotions. It is a reinforcement for the immune system, the lymphatic system, and the respiratory system. It wards off negative thoughts and absorbs various waves, such as electrostatic, electromagnetic, and microwave waves emanating from the devices we use every day in our environment.
- A balancing stone, apatite is effective for weight loss because it reduces appetite and allows for introspection to discover the truth within. It promotes union with oneself, helps manage emotions, and promotes self-confidence. Apatite offers beneficial properties for bones and joints, helps with arthritis, and reduces high blood pressure.
- With its purple hues borrowed from the vine according to Greco-Roman mythology, amethyst is the emblem of mental balance and serenity. It facilitates meditation, intelligence, and luck. Amethyst is recognized for its stimulating properties, particularly in artistic creation. Amethyst is also known to fight addictions. Its soothing properties help calm stress, migraines, and other pains. It also promotes restful sleep.
AVENTURINE
- Aventurine has been known for centuries as a stone of calm. Its elegant green color has fascinated civilizations for decades. It is known for its various virtues and benefits. It is widely used to improve skin texture. It is also beneficial for the eyes. It greatly soothes eye fatigue and allows you to rest your eyes more easily. It has been used for decades to treat liver and stomach ailments; it is the perfect ally for recovering from your post-holiday excesses.
- Chrysanthemum stone allows you to focus on the present moment and encourages personal growth. It fosters harmony and supports your personal development. Beautiful raw specimens feature a natural chrysanthemum shape.
- Emerald is a very balanced stone of harmony, it favors relief in general, it can be used in lithotherapy to boost the immune defenses, and thus recover more quickly from discomfort. It can also help with circulatory problems that are linked to too much stress.
- Focusing thought, developing the intellect, and increasing memory are some of the qualities fluorite brings. If you practice meditation, this stone will favor intuitive thoughts. Fluorite can be effective in relieving the flu or viral infections. It will also support healthy liver and lung function.
- It is a stone of friendship, internal energy, joy, and cheerfulness. It spreads vitality and good humor, and facilitates bodily expression. This stone facilitates concentration. In chromotherapy, its indigo color has several powers. It has anesthetic properties for headaches and toothaches. In addition, it will have a positive influence on your sight, hearing, and smell.
- Hematite is ideal for combating fatigue. It stimulates concentration and memory, and provides vitality and dynamism. Furthermore, this stone transmits energy, courage, and determination in difficult times. It allows you to listen to yourself and others in order to better detect what is wrong. It increases self-confidence, soothes, and de-stresses the wearer. Hematite has a positive effect on convalescence.
- A stone of wisdom and harmony, among other properties, jade promotes motivation and improves concentration. Contributing to emotional balance, this stone encourages inner peace. It develops tolerance, temperance, and honesty. It helps one accept reality while dispelling feelings of guilt. Physically, it is an important reinforcement for the immune system and combats certain discomforts or pains such as headaches and migraines, urinary tract infections, and sleep disorders.
- Being a stone of communication, it allows us to express ourselves more easily. Jasper also aids in personal development and strengthens self-esteem. Stones of grounding, common sense, courage, and concentration. Aids in quick decision-making and helps put thoughts into action. It is said to have very positive effects on women's sexuality (stimulation of the reproductive organs, soothing menstrual and childbirth pain).
- Loved for its great beauty, labradorite is a truly powerful stone that fosters intellect, inspiration, and intuition. It stabilizes mood by promoting balance and emotional stability, and helps overcome stress and anxiety. Through the energy it brings, labradorite also soothes those suffering from extreme fatigue and can soothe headaches or migraines by gently rubbing them on painful areas.
- Do you feel like an artist? Lapis lazuli amazingly enhances creative thinking. It strengthens confidence and courage to move forward serenely in life. This stone helps maintain human relationships because it stimulates good humor.
- Lava is a grounding stone that offers excellent results. It instills joy and increases spontaneity in anyone who wears it. It helps connect with oneself. For men, it contributes to virility by ensuring sexual rigor. For users of essential oils, Lava Stone allows for good absorption of these oils.
- This stone will boost your confidence thanks to its properties. It is full of positive energy and can help you overcome your shyness. Perfect for finding inner balance, freeing yourself from your anxieties, and harmonizing your energy centers. The latter will help you flourish sexually and feel more at ease in your body.
- Magnesite is said to be recommended for regulating the gallbladder, calming migraines, frontal sinus problems, arthritis, as well as spasms and cramps. It alleviates all kinds of tension, both nervous and muscular. It helps moderate emotional excesses such as anxiety and depression. The stone also brings order and harmony to thoughts and helps stimulate the communication and expression faculties of those who wear a magnesite stone.
- Obsidian is considered the most protective of stones, but also the most effective and complete. It is a true shield in itself. It is the ultimate protective stone, acting as a bulwark against negative energies that it reflects back to their transmitters. It facilitates the relief of emotional trauma, helps with letting go while participating in good intellectual development and clarifying the mind in order to combat illusions and guide towards more realities.
- Tiger's Eye is the most renowned protective stone. It helps restructure thoughts and refocus inner energy while harmonizing the energy bodies. Tiger's Eye encourages perseverance to succeed in the actions undertaken to achieve desired goals. It banishes feelings of unease, soothes sadness, promotes concentration, and balances the emotional and nervous system. It improves concentration, leading to the positive development of creativity and intuition.
- Onyx has the particularity of favoring communication and strengthening the emotional aspect by contributing to its balance. Furthermore, it stimulates the development of self-control, encourages intuition and clairvoyant dreams. It encourages wisdom and allows one to be more objective, particularly in decision-making and responsibilities.
- Opal is a stone that favors connection with others, and in particular, seduction. It is a mineral linked to sensuality and emotions since it develops our state of emotional receptivity. Furthermore, it is quite capable of bringing inner peace and the concentration necessary for reflection. Very pure, it is important to know that it possesses great power: we must give it first place and not associate it with other stones if we wish to fully benefit from its virtues.
- Quartz is perfect for channeling energies and eliminating negativity. It can serve as a protective shield. Its luminous energy also helps relieve stress. It is the ideal crystal for amplifying the vibrations of other stones and crystals. Quartz helps develop one's gift and shows the way to achieve the goal we have set for ourselves.
- Rhodonite is said to have many virtues in lithotherapy. It is said to be a balancing, protective, and restorative stone. Balancing, it is said to calm stress, especially during exam periods, and emotional overload.
RUBY FUSCHITE
- Fuchsite ruby stimulates motivation. The invigorating red's power is balanced by the stone's green. This color combination stimulates our vital energy. It promotes individuality while remaining connected to the rest of humanity. Place the stone at the heart or on the hands and feet for a restorative relaxation session, or as a pendant (insert the stone into a cage) to benefit from the stone's energy on a daily basis.
- Tourmaline is the perfect stone to ground you, to bring you back to reality, to avoid having your head in the clouds, and therefore to be realistic, to see things concretely. It helps you take on new challenges and it favors prosperity. Tourmaline can also draw out negative energies from people. Tourmaline potentially improves blood circulation.