How to pick the Crystal Jewellery that is right for you

Crystal Properties – some suggestions:CrystalColourPropertiesAmberOrange/yellowStrictly speaking not a crystal at all but a fossil tree resin! Said to have self-healing properties and works on the nervous system.Amethyst
VioletA good all-round healing stone and useful in meditationBlue Lace AgatePale blue Banded quartzuseful for calmingCarnelianOrangeWarmth and energising – great healing stoneCitrineYellowAids memory – useful for studying and creativityClear QuartzClear/whiteAids psychic ability/good healing stone also useful in meditationJasperOrange/RedIncreases energy and activates other stonesLapis LazuliDeep blueoften specked with iron pyrites. Good stress-busterMoonstoneMilk with luminescenceA powerful crystal, popular with woman - said to work with the energy of the moon and the woman’s cycleMoss AgateGreenSuggested uses include assisting breathing difficulties. Opens up to natural Earth energiesPeridotBright GreenCleansing and clearing – particularly useful on the energy bodyRose Quartz
PinkRepresents unconditional love – a calming and healing stoneSmokey QuartzBlack / greyPerfect grounding stone – including the same properties as clear quartz but in a more gentle form. Useful for meditatingSnowflake ObsidianBlack with ‘snowflake’ white markingsThis Volcanic glass has the ability of bringing imbalances to the surface. (So that other stones can clear them)SodaliteDeep shiny blueLooks a little like Lapis Lazuli. Calming and aids downloading of new information!Tigers EyeBanded browns, gold’s and redsIdeal balancing stone for teenagers. Works on the subtle energiesTurquoiseTurquoise!This stones is a traditional protection crystal. It is said to work on all levels of the ‘subtle body.’

Wearing crystals as jewellery makes it easy to bring the properties of the crystal into the energy of the human body – although carrying bags of tumbled stones may work for some people!

Placement of crystals might be a deciding factor.

• Multi-coloured chakra necklaces, bracelets and rings are believed to be useful for balancing all the energy centres of the body.
• You might be able to speed up the healing of a sore throat for example by wearing a blue crystal (the colour of the throat-chakra) in this area.
• How about working on a ‘broken-heart’ with the loving energy of a rose quartz crystal pendant close to the heart area?
• The purple stone amethyst might work for you as earrings – to assist in opening up the ‘third eye/psychic centre’ (the third eye chakra is usually pictured as either indigo or purple).

Choosing crystal jewellery

The vibration of each human body will vary from person to person – even within each person the vibration will vary throughout the day, depending on thoughts, feelings and the general health of a person.

Most crystal experts will agree to general properties of each stone but ultimately, the wearer is the expert on their own jewellery. YOU are the best person to decide which crystal is right for YOU at any given time! Trust your instincts!

Ideas for picking your jewellery

• ‘Gut Instinct’ is always a good way to pick anything! Does a particular item stand out? Does something appear to sparkle or glow more than other items on display? Does it make you feel excited?
• Body shapes/personality types – Small body size might work better with small pieces for example – but if you have a BIG personality then bigger will be better…for you!
• Sensing – Can’t decide between two pieces of jewellery? Close your eyes and see which one feels right. Distance is no object for this one, so perfect for buying over the internet!
• Vibrational qualities - Look at the traditional properties of each piece and see if there is a healing or psychic need which they can fulfil.
• Birth stones – Look at stones for your birth sign or birth month. Here are some examples – but do not take this as a definitive list, just use it as a general guideline.

Birth MonthSuggested StonesJanuaryClear Quartz, GarnetFebruaryAmethyst, JasperMarchAquamarine, BloodstoneAprilRuby, GarnetMayEmerald, AmberJuneTopaz, AgateJulyMoonstone, White AgateAugustCarnelian, JasperSeptemberPeridot, CitrineOctoberOpal, TurquoiseNovemberTopaz, Lapis LazuliDecemberPeridot, Jacinth
Star SignSuggested StonesAquariusJade, Amethyst, Turquoise, GarnetPiscesAmethyst, Turquoise, Quartz, AquamarineAriesJasper, Aquamarine, Jasper, BloodstoneTaurusRose Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Tigers EyeGeminiCitrine, Tigers Eye, Moonstone, CalciteCancerMoonstone, Amber, Ruby, Clear QuartzLeoClear Quartz, Sunstone, Topaz, TurquoiseVirgoSodalite, Peridot, Moonstone, CarnelianLibraLapis Lazuli, Aventurine, Topaz, OpalScorpioAquamarine, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, TurquoiseSagittariusBlue Lace Agate, Amethyst, Garnet, TopazCapricornRuby, Clear Quartz, Jet, Black Tourmaline

Cleansing and clearing

As with all crystals used for magical purposes, it is useful, (and some would say imperative), to cleanse and clear them on a regular basis to prevent the build up of ‘unwanted energies’. This is a simple process, but at the very least you may want to keep them physically clean so that they always look their best.

Propriety cleaners might be damaging to your stones so always avoid them. Most jewellery will benefit from running under a cold water tap (or if you are a traditionalist – then a mountain stream or mineral water). You can dry them off using a soft ‘lint-free’ cloth or just leave them to dry naturally outside.

You can ‘programme’ your jewellery for specific purposes or particular uses by holding them immediately (after cleansing) in a gentle meditation and wishing (or willing) your purpose into the stone. Thoughts have power! I ask this stone for its specific help in healing my body or maybe I dedicate this stone for the love and wellbeing of my body, or whatever positive purpose you wish!

Some people like to leave their crystal jewellery (as they would their healing crystals) out in the moonlight or sunlight to ‘re-charge’ them. Be careful to ensure that they are safe from theft!

If you work with a healing system such as Reiki you can even use your symbols over the jewellery to cleanse and clear them ready for use!

With care, your crystal jewellery should give you many years of pleasure. Just remember a crystal is ‘not just a pretty face!’

Remember, if in doubt – follow your own natural, psychic intuition!