Agate

Its variety of colorful streaks make this stone the most creative, unique, a true one-of-a-kind. This stone offers stability and concentration, stimulates the capacity for analysis, facilitating troubleshooting, and increases the sense of security and reality. Extracted since the fifteenth century, it was frequently used to create bowls and goblets for the European Renaissance nobility.

Origins: Mexico, Brazil

Moss Agate

Due to its appearance including green and brown minerals, it has always been associated with nature, the earth and with the spirits of nature, which infuse the beneficial and healthy energy of the earth to all its inhabitants. This stone is suitable for any new beginning. Refreshes the soul and allows you to see beauty in all that surrounds you. Moss agate develops strength and ability to get along with others, always encouraging trust and hope. This variety of agate has a very strong characteristic, it is truly regenerative. It will help you to see the world with new eyes, a real breath of fresh air.

Origins: Uruguay, Brazil

Amazonite

The name comes from the Amazon, where it was discovered for the first time and still is one of the areas with the most abundance of the stone. According to the Indios, the name derives from the “Land of Women” who recognized the power to make them beautiful and attractive. It stimulates artistic creativity, increase of grace, respect and self-confidence for communication. Allows to shed light on one’s fate, it helps to find a balance in mood, establishing harmony between the spheres of rationality and intuition.

Origins: India, Namibia

Amethyst

Amethyst belongs to the family of crystalline quartz and owes its violet colour to the presence of traces of iron. It is a moonstone that awakens the feminine aspect of the universe within you: intuition. Known as a “spirit stone”, it helps wake up inner awareness and imparts peace. It offers serenity, balance and harmony, eliminates restlessness and promotes patience. Dissolves fear and helps in dealing with situations with more awareness. Ideal to overcome moments of sadness and episodes of mild depression, especially related to loss. It helps you relax under stress. Amethyst imparts common sense and flexibility in decisions, offering greater spiritual wisdom. Thanks to the bright, intense tones, it is one of the most loved and sought after gems since antiquity. Greeks and Romans preferred it to make jewels and precious cups from which they tasted wine.

Origin: Brazil, Uruguay

Apatite

Comes from the Greek goddess “Apate” Goddess of Deception, for its appearance was often confused with other minerals in the past. It is a powerful source of emotional inspiration, gently tuning in on our spiritual sphere. It helps in cases of apathy due to extreme exhaustion. It encourages a sense of independence and determination. It favours an openness towards others. If you are a person who has difficulty socializing, wear a blue apatite in contact with your throat to stimulate communication. It offers vitality and is helpful in cases of depression caused by a period of hyperactivity that has worn you out. It can also be useful for keeping calm in situations that make you lose your patience. Improves intuition, learning and creativity.

Origins: Brazil, Madagascar

Avventurina Verde

Considered a “lucky charm” amulet, particularly regarding rites of money and wealth. Used for the eyes of the ancient Tibetan statues, their brightness would watch over luck and men’s health. Stimulates inner growth, it helps to dream and to turn dreams into reality. In the spiritual sphere it offers a carefree sensation and relieves stress and insomnia. It helps to alleviate worries and obsessive thoughts.

Origins: Brazil, China

Carnelian

Promotes understanding of the inner self, strengthens concentration and courage, it helps in public speaking, increasing self-esteem. Carnelian is a stone of power and can bring success in life. In the psychic sphere, it communicates dynamism, stability and good humor. It was placed next to Egyptian sarcophagi as “magic armor” for the journey into the next world.

Origins: Madagascar, Brazil

Chrysocolla

Blue-green stone owes its colour to the alterations of copper, of which it is mainly composed. The name derives from the Greek words “chrysos” which means gold, and “kolla” which means glue; in fact, it was used in the past in gold welding. The chrysocolla acts on two levels, it is a soothing and calming stone for moments of great stress; just looking at it creates an inner balance and a gentle soul, calming emotions and bringing understanding between discordant relationships. Chrysocolla is a powerful source of vital energy, with a strong feminine energy, and helps to free the subconscious of negative, deeply rooted feelings of guilt. Chrysocolla enhances creativity. This stone is linked to the fifth chakra, promoting clear communication.

Origins: Mexico, United States

Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase is related to the earth element. It imparts stability, balance and harmony. This stone aids in introspection and awareness of is around you and in the environment. Much appreciated by Frederick II of Prussia who surrounded himself with skilled carvers to make vases, plates and snuffboxes.

Origins: Australia, Germany

Crystal Quartz

It owes its name to the similarity with ice. Known since ancient times, the Aztecs and Mayans used it for rituals of power; it is the most versatile and powerful healing stone of all the crystals. It strengthens its energy field, offering purity of heart and emotional clarity. It helps consolidated your point of view and renders memories more vivid.

Origins: Brazil, Uruguay

Diaspro Rosso

The American Indians used it in rituals to make the rain fall, hence the name of “rain bearer”. Among the ancient Egyptians it was widespread as an amulet in the form of a scarab. It supports the wearer and sustains during periods of great stress, imparting a sense of tranquillity and completeness. Red Jasper is also a stone of profound equity and justice, reinforcing responsibilities, the best choices for personal evolution and compassion. It can have a stabilizing effect, and can help you regain your energy and use it in a more balanced way. Strengthens the link with life and the earth.

Origins: Brazil, Australia

Green Jasper

In ancient times, jasper had the virtue of neutralizing any kind of spell. In all its variations, it removes negative energy from the body, helps to establish a balance with its energy and with the earth. Green Jasper facilitates the achievement of a balance in the spiritual sphere, tempering emotions, helping to experience and to accept them, imparting calm and serenity. It fosters positive thinking.

Origins: Brazil, Australia

Burma Jade

It is a stone that can help achieve your goals by instilling enterprise and allowing you to see beyond your self-imposed limitations. Not only does it protect and strengthen the body, it also attracts economic luck. Considered the “stone of balance”, especially in the psychological sphere, creates the right balance between rest and activity.

Origins: China, Burma

Garnet

The name comes from the Latin word “granatus” and refers to the pomegranate, for the round shape and the color of the red seeds. Particularly popular among the Egyptians, the Greeks and Romans to embellish their jewelry. It protects against negative energies of the body and soul like an armor. It spreads the joy of life and charisma. Increases confidence, friendliness and joy of the senses.

Origins: India, Kenya

Grossularite

The grossularite is a mineral belonging to the garnet group. It brings calm, serenity and compassion to you and towards others. It favours the increase of positive energy, self-confidence, and the achievement of success in business. It connects with the deep energy of Mother Earth and the loving energy of the heart. It helps you get out of the state of passivity and face the most difficult situations with lucidity and courage.

Origins: South Africa and Canada

Hessonite

It helps you undertake a path of inner growth. It increases your self-respect and aids in better withstanding external influences, favouring concentration on the essential things.

Origins: Sri Lanka, Madagascar

Iolite

Considered “stone of the Sun” because it allowed the Vikings to orient themselves with respect to the sun during navigation. In fact, they used iolite lenses that allowed them to see the polarization of sunlight in the atmosphere and then define the exact position of the sun. It gives strength and courage to make decisions, strengthens self-awareness and helps you choose the correct path to reach the desired goal.

Origins: Madagascar, Finland

Labradorite

According to an Eskimo legend, the Northern Lights were imprisoned in a rock found along the coast of Labrador. A wandering warrior with a spear freed most of the lights and those that were still shining characterize this wonderful stone. Known for its beautiful iridescent colors, it is considered “the mirror of the soul.” It helps to recognize your skills and hidden talents. It stimulates the imagination, creativity and offers enthusiasm. In the psychic sphere, it enhances insight and depth of feeling. It reveals forgotten memories and allows you to recognize illusions.

Origins: Canada, the Scandinavian Peninsula

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis lazuli is a blue coloured stone with golden specks due to the presence of sulphur and pyrite. It derives from the Persian word “lazur” which means “blue stone” and is considered the precious stone par excellence, due to its evident beauty. Its diffusion dates back to the 5th millennium BCE. in Egypt, used for the creation of jewels and amulets, as evidenced by the findings in the Pharaoh’s tombs. The majolica in lapis characterize the majestic Ishtar Gate, eighth access to the city of Babylon, a work that leaves viewers breathless and is now visible at the Pergamon museum in Berlin. It helps to alleviate anger and negative thoughts and to express yourself in a coherent and clear way. It is the precious stone suitable for people who prefer order and aim to keep everything under their own control. The lapis lazuli finds its perfect position on the throat and stimulates the opening of the third eye, increases expressive abilities and imparts mental clarity.

Origins: Afghanistan, Egypt

Mookaite

Also called “Australian jasper” due to its abundant presence in Australia. The aborigines have always considered it a stone of good health; it offers balance and protection. Mookaite helps transform anger into strength and tenacity, useful qualities for reaching a goal.

Origins: Australia, Brazil

Onyx

In ancient Rome it was been used to create wonderful carvings of cameos with images of people or of famous scenes, given its composition of bands of different colours. Onyx is often linked to instinct and intuition; it strengthens authority and analytical thinking. Improves logic, control and the ability to debate. It is particularly suitable for those who tend to be easily influenced. Strengthens self-awareness and a sense of responsibility. Promotes a healthy sense of identity. Strengthens the ability to succeed, stimulating analytical and logical thinking. Improves concentration and helps you to discuss clearly and concisely. It makes you realistic and teaches you to control your actions.

Origins: Brazil, India

Moonstone

Female crystal par excellence. It is aligned with the female reproductive system. It gently accompanies a pregnant woman and promotes conception. Its reflected light illuminates your thoughts, giving you good advice. It has a strong balancing and calming power. Wearing it constantly, it helps to make the personality stronger, to express yourself with confidence. On the spiritual level, the moonstone helps to harmonize with the cycles of life and nature. Also known as “Selenite” given the similarity with the Moon. In the East it is considered a sacred stone and placed on fruit trees as amulets to ensure fruitfulness and abundance. It is the gem of insight and deep understanding, helps to balance the emotions, highlighting freedom of expression and reduces aggression.

Origins: Brazil, Sri Lanka

Pyrite

Its name derives from the Greek “pyr” meaning “fire”, in fact, if you rub them together, the stones produce sparks. In the past it was a common belief that it really contained fire inside, for this reason it was used for the creation of precious amulets. Given the gold-like appearance with which it was often confused, pyrite was known in the Middle Ages as “fool’s gold”. It helps in clarifying the positive and negative aspects of your personality. It imparts energy and stability, addresses positive thinking and is traditionally considered a “lucky charm” stone.

Origins: Spain, Japan

Smoky Quartz

It is a stone with a strong power of transformation and is often used for the removal of negativity and non-harmonic energies in places. It relieves tension and reduces stress. Improves the survival instinct, it helps to live in harmony with others and with your own “Id” within. It inspires reflection, objectivity, realism and pragmatism.

Origins: Madagascar, Austria

Grey Quartz

More commonly known as “cloud quartz”, its name comes from the darker elements embedded inside which give the appearance of clouds of smoke. For many cultures this mineral was endowed with magical powers that drove away evil and disease.

Origins: Siberia, Brazil

Rose Quartz

It is one of the best known minerals, its appearance varies from a very pale pink, almost white to a more intense shade. It helps you understand that all changes in your lives are important, even the most difficult changes to accept. The rose quartz called the Heart Stone: it represents love, beauty, peace, and forgiveness. It is a sweet, gentle stone, a soothing stone that warms the centre of your heart. It can help balance your emotions, thus giving inner peace and harmony. In India it is called “stone of forgiveness” because it spreads feelings of love and forgiveness towards a person or a critical situation. It opens the heart to inner peace and to love for yourself. The ancient Egyptians believed that this quartz could slow down aging. The Assyrians and Romans were among the first to use it for objects linked to esoteric practices and divination.

Origins: Argentina, Germany

Rhodonite

The name Rhodonite from the Greek “rhodon” which means “rose”. With abundant reserves, Russia considers it their national jewel. Among children is customary to exchange small red rose stone eggs as a gesture of friendship. Offers a sense of self-confidence and in your heart, encouraging generosity and cooperation among people, nourishing the soul through the heart. It aids in forgiveness and mutual understanding.

Origins: Sweden, Russia

Sodalite

This stone was only discovered in 1811 in Greenland and owes its name to a high sodium content. It stimulates the desire for truth and knowledge, helps to alleviate fears and feelings of guilt. A Brazilian legend tells of a young woman who fell in love with a man with a heart of stone, unfortunately her love was not reciprocated and the pain caused her to take her life. Upon becoming aware of the fact, the man burst into tears, realizing he had lost his true love. The union between the tears and the blue of the sky created sodalite.

Origins: Brazil, Russia

Tormalina

Caratterizzata da bellissime sfumature di colore, è una pietra straordinaria e multiforme. Il nome deriva dalla parola singalese “turmali” termine che significa “pietra ricca di colori”. Ha un potere benefico sul corpo, viene infatti considerata un’ottima ricarica di energie vitali. Fornisce un bilanciamento delle energie maschili e femminili all’interno del nostro corpo, ed è eccellente per equilibrare gli emisferi del cervello. La tormalina è un potente regolatore vibrazionale che aiuta nel mantenere, stimolare e purificare i centri energetici del nostro corpo. È assai noto come la tormalina sia una pietra purificatrice che ha il potere di deviare e trasformare l’energia negativa, (specie quella generata da campi elettrici e magnetici e radiazioni), ed è quindi molto protettiva. La pietra tormalina è in grado di migliorare la propria consapevolezza, aumentare l’autostima.

Origine: Brasile, Afghanistan

Unakite

It owes its name from the place where it was discovered; it was found for the first time in the Unaka Mountains in the United States. Unakite keeps your spirits high when feeling downcast or easily influenced, never letting you lose sight of the beauty of life. Unakite is useful for the reproductive system, for healthy pregnancies, and for the strong and harmonious development of unborn babies. Also used during recovery from major traumas, it helps to stimulate the body to regain the perfect state of health. It instils calm and leads you to analyse the deepest inner processes in total serenity.

Origins: Mexico, United States

Zoisite

It helps the mind to focus on the main objectives, not to be distracted and, in the event of interruptions, to regain concentration. The zoisite brings energy, turning away from laziness. It is green often enhanced with ruby inclusions. Very stimulating and positive, it favours the expression of your full potential. It stimulates creativity and a strong desire to carry out what is being done.

Origin: South Africa and Madagascar