Gemstone Jewellery meanings
Amber
Amber is the ancient and fossilized resin/sap of long dead trees that grew in forests milions of years ago. Over the eons, chemical and physical changes occured, fossilizing the resin to create the amber we have today. Legends and lore-In older times, amber was used medicinally for healing, other attributes associated include love, strength, luck, protection and the ability to calm stressed nerves.
Aventurine
Amber is the ancient and fossilized resin/sap of long dead trees that grew in forests milions of years ago. Over the eons, chemical and physical changes occured, fossilizing the resin to create the amber we have today. Legends and lore-In older times, amber was used medicinally for healing, other attributes associated include love, strength, luck, protection and the ability to calm stressed nerves.
Carnelian
Carnelian is a form of Chalcedony, which is the microcrystalline form of Quartz (Silicon Dioxide). Quartz is the most common crystal on Earth, deposits of Carnelian are found throughout the world. The most famous sites are in India, Brazil, Uruguay and Japan. Legends and lore-carnelian is seen as a sleep aid, as it is said to calm and ease anxiety. Other attributes include luck and wishes when worn close to the heart.
Jade (Nephrite)
Jade has been known as the 'stone of heaven' in ancient China. It is said to protect you from nightmares, provide wisdom and tolernce of others.
Jasper
The name comes from the Latin name for jasper 'iapis'. Legends and lore-jasper is accordingly an intensely protective gem, acting to stabalise the aura, facilitating relaxation, contentment and compassion.