Healing stones available at Jade
Each Jade store stocks wide variety of healing gemstones which can be arranged either individually or in a combination to further healing whilst also appealing to the aesthetics. The properties of these are set out in Judy Hall's The Crystal Bible: a Definitive Guide to Crystals . London: Godsfield Press and the website of the International Coloured Gemstone Association - www.gemstone.org - (accesssed June 2009).
According to these sources gemstones and crystals have been used for millennia to heal and bring balance. They work through resonance and vibration. Some precious and semi-precious stones contain minerals that are known for their therapeutic properties. It is said that most stones available at Jade, have the properties to heal holistically - they work on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of being.
JADE
Jade – a gemstone of unique symbolic energy and is sometimes referred to as the “stone of heaven.” And in gemstone therapy it is said that Jade 'stimulates creativity and mental agility on the one hand, while also having a balancing and harmonising effect.' So this beautiful gemstone brings us joy, vivacity and happiness all at the same time – and what, in our times, could we possibly need more?
QUARTZ
Quartz is a powerful healing crystal with an inherent ability to amplify energy. It stores, releases and regulates energy and is excellent for unblocking it. A master healer to be used for any condition. It stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance. Quartz harmonises all the chakras and aligns the subtle bodies.
ROSE QUARTZ
Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace. It is the most important crystal for the heart and heart chakra, teaching the true essence of love. It purifies and opens the heart on all levels and brings deep inner healing and self-love. It is calming, reassuring, and excellent for use in healing trauma. If you want to attract love, look no further than the romantic Rose Quartz.
SMOKY QUARTZ
Smoky Quartz is one of the most efficient grounding and anchoring stones. This protective stone has a strong link with the earth and base chakras, promoting a concern for the environment and ecological solutions. This stone assists in tolerating difficult times with equanimity, fortifying resolve. Smoky Quartz blocks geopathic stress, absorbs electromagnetic smog, and assists elimination and detoxification on all levels.
Forms between clear quartz and smokey quartz. It is said that lime green quartz could be used as a key to unlocking the spiritual world and allowing the wearer to see into it. It offers clarity of mind and decision-making which brings about good fortune.
AGATES
Agates are grounding stones, bringing about an emotional, physical and intellectual balance. They aid in centering and stabilising physical energy. Agate has the power to harmonise yin and yang, the positive and negative forces that hold the universe in place. Agate works slowly but brings great strength.
BOTSWANA AGATE
Found only in Botswana, this Agate is excellent for anyone connected with fire or smoke. It is beneficial for smokers and those who want to quit smoking. Botswana Agate look for solutions rather than dwelling on problems. It helps you to explore unknown territory and your own creativity. It is useful in helping the body to assimilate oxygen, benefiting the circulatory system and the skin. Its also aids depression.
CARNELIAN
Carnelian grounds and anchors you in the present reality. A stabilising stone with high energy, it is excellent for restoring vitality and motivation, and for stimulating creativity. Carnelian is full of life force and vitality. It stimulates metabolism. Red Carnelian warms and energises. It is particularly useful for combating sluggishness and for invigorating the mind and body.
LAVA STONE
Lava rock is a stone that honours the element of fire. In gemstone therapy it is a stone that will help you learn about your own fire centered in the core of your being.
CORAL
Coral has been used for decorative purposes and esteemed as a protective stone since time immemorial. Even today, red corals are still worn as a talisman to protect the wearer against evil spirits in many cultures. Coral relieves tension and fear and promotes positive forms of social life.
Available in Red at Jade.
TURQUOISE
Turquoise is an efficient healer, providing solace for the spirit and well-being for the body. It is a protective stone and has been used for amulets since time immemorial. Turquoise is prized for its attractive colour. It also affords joie de vivre. In gemstone therapy, those suffering from depression are recommended to wear turquoise. The turquoise cheerful colour is said to endow reticent personalities with more confidence.
AMETHYST
Amethyst is an extremely powerful and protective stone with a high spiritual vibration. Amethyst has strong healing and cleansing powers, and enhances spiritual awareness. Traditionally it was worn to prevent drunkenness and has a sobering effect on overindulgence and physical passions, supporting sobriety. Amethyst overcomes addictions and blockages of all kinds. It is also esteemed as a stone of friendship.
PEARLS
Pearls are organic gems, created when an oyster covers a foreign object with beautiful layers of nacre. Long ago, pearls were important financial assets, comparable in price to real estate, as thousands of oysters had to be searched for just one pearl. The pearl is thought to signify faith, charity and innocence and enhance personal integrity, It has been used in the treatment of digestive disorders and is thought to increase fertility and ease childbirth.
LABRADORITE
Labradorite is a highly mystical and protective stone, a bringer of light. It raises consciousness and connects with universal energies. Labradorite calms an overactive mind and energises the imagination, bringing up new ideas. It balances analysis and rationality with the inner sight. Labradorite brings contemplation and introspection.
Tourmaline is an effective grounding stone, it strengthens the bodies' energy field against external invasion and deflects detrimental environmental influences. It dissolves crystallised patterns and releases tension at any level. This stone harmonises disparate and opposite elements and polarities and turns negative energies into positive ones.
TIGER'S EYE
Tigers Eye is a protective stone that was traditionally carries as a talisman against ill wishing and curses. It shows the correct use of power and brings out integrity. It assists in accomplishing goals, recognising inner resources and clarity of intention. Tiger's Eye heals issues of self-worth, self-criticism, and blocked creativity. It aids in recognising one's creative talents and abilities and conversely, faults that need to be overcome.
CITRINE
Is a powerful cleanser and regenerator. Is is warming, energising and highly creative. It is one of the crystals that never needs cleansing. It absorbs, transmutes, dissipates and grounds negative energy and is therefore extremely protective for the environment. Citrine energises every level of life. Citrine is a happy generous stone and encourages sharing what you have and yet it helps you to hold on to your wealth. It has the power to impart joy to all who behold it.
SAPPHIRE
Sapphire is known as the wisdom stone. It focuses and calms the mind and releases unwanted thoughts and mental tension. Bringing in peace of mind and serenity. Sapphire aligns the physical, mental and spiritual planes and restores balance within the body. This stone releases depression and stimulates concentration. Placed on the throat, Sapphire releases frustration and facilitates self-expression.
LAPIS LAZULI
Lapis Lazuli encourages taking charge of life. It reveals inner truth, encourages self-awareness, and allows self-expression without holding back or compromising. If repressed anger is causing difficulties in the throat or in communication, Lapis Lazuli releases these. This stone brings the endearing qualities of honesty, compassion and uprightness to the personality. Lapis Lazuli bonds relationships in love and friendship and aids expressing feelings and emotions.
ZOISITE WITH RUBY
Zoisite aids in realising your own ideas and transforms destructive urges into constructive ones. This stone dispels lethargy and brings to the surface repressed feelings and emotions so that they can be expressed. Zoisite is a creative stone, bringing the mind back to its objectives after an interruption. Physically Zoisite encourages recovery from severe illness or stress.
FLUORITE
Fluorite draws off negative energies and stress of all kinds. It cleanses, purifies, dispels and reorganises anything that is not in perfect order. This is the best crystal to overcome any form of disorganisation. Fluorite brings stability to groups, linking them to a common purpose. Fluorite is a powerful healing tool, dealing with infectious disorders.
JASPER
Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”. It sustains and supports during times of stress, and brings tranquility and wholeness. Used in healing it unifies all aspects of your life. Jasper reminds people to help each other. Jasper imparts determination to all pursuits. It brings the courage to get to grips with problems assertively, and encourages honesty with yourself.
ISRAELI EILAT