OUR GEMSTONES
When you buy a piece of gemstone jewellery you are buying much more than a beautiful jewel. Every gemstone has great healing power and spiritual energy for you to draw on. On this page you will discover some of the powerful healing properties of the most popular gemstones. We source them all from Jaipur, where the world's most beautiful and vibrant stones are sourced and cut .
Nothing complements a woman’s skin like a gemstone
Gemstones used to be known as semi precious, but these days all gemstones are considered precious as all are rare and their supply is limited. Over the centuries, these gemstones have become associated with great power, beauty and certain healing properties which is one of the many reasons women value them so highly.
Gem Bazaar currently use about fifty different gemstones, although there are many more. Some of the most popular and well known are listed below, along with their origin, meaning and healing properties. Their value is based on what is known as the four ‘C’s’ ~ Carat, Clarity, Colour and Cut.
From the Greek ‘amethystos’ meaning sober.
Tranquility, inner peace, divine protection.
From the Greek word ‘apatato’ to deceive, because apatite is often confused with other similar coloured gems.
Motivation, self confidence and self acceptance.
Literal meaning is ‘sea water’ on account of its colour.
Cleansing, trust, letting go, protection especially around water.
In Arabic, black onyx is known as ‘El jaza’ meaning sadness.
Helps in dealing with difficult emotions such as grief and anxiety; engendering wisdom and balance.
First found on the island of Topazios in the Red Sea by the Romans.
Symbolises love and fidelity; promotes wisdom and communication; helps find pathways to opportunity and success.
From the Latin word meaning ‘flesh’, it also symbolises sunset and is an ancient stone of fertility.
It reinvigorates, bringing courage, passion, healing and longevity.
Latin Chalcedonius, a town ‘Chalcedon’ in modern day Turkey.
Nurturing, calming; promotes self expression, empathy and emotional balance; engenders good will and helps in relationships.
Citrine comes from the French word ‘citron’ meaning lemon.
Helps with manifestation, imagination and personal will. It carries the power of the sun, is life giving and energising.
From the Greek word Krystallos meaning ice.
Known as the Master Healer, it releases and regulates, balances and revitalises positive energy and is a deep cleanser.
Cubic Zirconia, otherwise known as CZ, or ‘poor man’s diamond’ is found in nature in very small quantities but more commonly created in a lab.
Helps in meditation, improves focus, clears negativity and attracts wisdom.
A formation of tiny sparkling crystals on the surface of a larger quartz stone.
Acts as a mirror to the soul, releasing trauma and inducing peace and relaxation. It can also boost creativity and self love.
Comes from the Latin word ‘flux’ meaning to flow interchangeably.
Known as the Genius stone, it is a magic mind clearer, cutting through confusion and bringing clarity and perception.
From the Latin word Granatus meaning seed or grain, most likely a reference to the pomegranate fruit.
An energising stone used to attract and activate passion and success. It removes emotional and energetic blocks and old patterns.
The word onyx originally meant nail, referring to the hardness of the stone.
Strength, will power and discipline, endurance, persistence and self mastery; it soothes the heart and stills the mind.
The Greek word ‘ios’ meaning violet.
A guidance stone stimulating intuition and dreams; aids with memory and sleep; prevents nightmares.
Comes from the Labrador peninsula.
The ultimate protection stone but also a stone of transformation, it enhances spiritual ability and fosters connection.
From the Latin Lapis meaning stone and Persian Lazhward meaning blue.
It protects from attack, brings deep peace and harmony and reveals inner truth, honesty, compassion and self-awareness.
Romans and Greeks associated moonstones with lunar deities.
Inner clarity, cyclical change and a deep connection to the feminine. A symbol of light, hope and new beginnings.
Latin word for pearl was Margerita, ‘that which is excellent or precious’
Signifies faith, charity, purity and innocence and is known as the stone of sincerity.
Probably from the Arabic word for ‘gem’ which is Faridat, or French ‘peritot’ meaning gold.
Frees the wearer from jealous and envious thoughts, promotes friendship, and protects from the evil eye.
Named after its founder Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn, S Africa in 1788.
Alleviates nightmares, fears and phobias and strengthens the immune system; helps to lift mood and brings protection and peace.
Used to be called Hyaline Quartz from the Greek word Hyalos meaning glass.
The essential stone of universal love and compassion, it helps promote tenderness and harmony in the wearer.
From Latin ‘rutulus’ or red as the first specimens found were reddish brown.
Amplifies all energies both positive and negative, helps removes inner blockages, restores balance and confidence.
Discovered in 1837 and named after its semblance to smoke.
Associated with the root chakra, it helps with stability and grounding, dispels negative energy and detoxifies the emotional body..
From the Singhalese ‘Toromalli’, meaning ‘stone of mixed colours’.
Restores balance and heart healing, encouraging compassion and gentleness as well as physical and emotional stamina.
Derived its name from ‘Turkish’ as it was the Turks who first brought it to Europe from Iran.
Anti infalmmatory, it enhances the immune system, stimulates healing, promotes truth and brings good fortune.
