I thought this was great..( received it from a friend and do not know the source.).. but I thought because many people might buy gifts of jewelry to wear... or need a special token to help a loved one with any healing... I thought this was an awesome source of information. I sent my mom a citrine stone when she was getting chemo and my sister said she held it during her treatments.Gave her strength.
Gemstone Therapy: The Healing Properties of Gemstones and Crystals
Gemstone
therapy is an alternative technique for strengthening the body and
resolving issues and patterns. The theory is that gemstones carry
vibrational rates. By placing these vibrational rates within the aura,
your aura's vibrational rates also change. Often the effects are
indirect but very potent. Other times, the effects are very direct and
repeatable.
What is gemstone therapy?
A
form of alternative medicine based the idea that gemstones carry
certain properties, or vibrations that can be beneficial to the body in
varying ways. Some stones may help alleviate a physical ailment, but
more commonly, stones are used to help with emotional issues. The
methods in which one may use gemstones vary, but each seems to serve
their own purpose. Therapy using gemstones is often used in correlation
to the Chakras, auras, the wearing of jewelry, or usage of touchstones
(worry stones) and more. It is believed that chakras are located at
several points through the body. Each of these seven chakras are
associated with a particular human trait and color. When these chakras
fall out of alignment, stress, irritability, and physical illness can
set in. By using gemstones associated with a particular color of the
Chakra, balance can be restored.
Auras
are also believed to carry certain properties, and when out of
alignment, a particular energy will become deficient. Gemstones can
restore these energies. A popular trend is to wear beads around the
wrist or neck.
It is no secret that gemstones help us to feel better. Experimentation is the best approach.
Take
a trip to a lapidary shop and dig through the baskets of stones. Does a
particular shape grab you? A particular stone? A color? Through this
process, you will discover what brings you joy and balance.
Therapeutic Gemstone Properties:
The easiest way to do gemstone therapy is to wear high quality round beads around the neck.
Intention strengthens the process but is not necessary.
Metal inhibits the process. If metal surrounds the gemstone, its affects are often greatly reduced (and sometimes eliminated).
If
you are not sure where to begin, look at this short list for an idea of
stones and their properties. Do not take the listed properties as
absolute. Each person carries their own vibrations that make them
unique. What works for one individual may not work for another.
Amazonite: Improves self worth. You will find that you will have more confidence when you wear this stone.
Amber: Lift heaviness. Amber is great at lifting the heaviness of burdens -- allowing happiness to come through.
Amethyst: Spiritual
Upliftment. This is also the present carrier of the purple color ray.
Wear a short necklace of this when you need to communicate effectively.
Place on your stomach/liver when you have stomach problems.
Apatite: Communication. Wear this stone when there has been a misunderstanding. Also helpful for fighting viruses
Aquamarine: Remind
one of the ocean of love and mercy. It can help one understand
difficult situations from a love-filled viewpoint. Either wear an
aquamarine stone or gaze into an aquamarine crystal. Aquamarine or rose
quartz are recommended for those who are experiencing a lot of grief.
Blue Aventurine: Circulation. You will get very happy when you wear this stone. Also use this to help clear any congestion.
Green Aventurine: Physical
healing. Place around the neck or on the area where healing is needed.
This stone is chosen for overall healing support. For major
illnesses, use emerald and/or frosted quartz as well.
Transparent Aventurine: is extremely powerful - however, it needs washing daily (dry flat). Immature transparent aventurine will fade.
Cape Amethyst: Inner
alignment. This seems to balance the inner bodies (emotional,
spiritual, etc.) as well as provide more energy. Use a very small
sphere (4-6mm) on acupressure points for 1-5 minutes to clear energy
blockages. For larger spheres (8mm), use less than a minute. Also good
for arthritis - wrap strands of cape amethyst around aching joint.
Carnelian: Balance
creativity and mental processes. Place on someone who is wheezing from
allergies, has been known to stop wheezing within 30 seconds. And when
removed, they started wheezing again. This worked best with natural
carnelian (bright orange). However, clear man-made carnelian will work
as well. Wash carnelian under water after wearing it. Carnelian is the
carrier of the orange ray.
Chrysoprase: Spiritual
protection. This stone allows one to work through issues without
outside influences. Great when starting in management or working with
large groups of people.
Citrine: Upliftment.
Wear this to help align the spine. Either place a strand along the
spine or wear it as a necklace. Citrine encourages the yellow ray to
support the body. This stone also helps one process energy work.
Coral: Emotional Foundation. Coral protects and strengthens one's emotional foundation.
Diamond: Increase
personal clarity. Aligns one with a higher purpose as well as offers
many healing properties. Profound results have been found with diamond
therapy. (Some diamond therapists are listed under gemstone
therapists.)
Emerald: Physical
and emotional healing. This is the strongest physical healing gemstone.
Use it by placing it on the area which needs healing or wearing it
around the neck. Emerald is the carrier of
the green ray.
Green Fluorite: Hormone Balance. This stone has been helpful with hormonal changes such as PMS and menopause.
Purple Rainbow Fluorite: Change. Helps one get out of ruts.
Jade: Relaxation.
Jade works wonders when placed on a sore shoulder or back. It can be
used to reduce tension in your life. You are calmer when you wear jade.
Kunzite: Emotional Support. Use this stone to help the mind and the emotions be in sync.
Lapis: Understand the mind. Expanding your viewpoint. It is good for connecting the heart and the mind when worn over the heart.
Leopard-skin Jasper: Bring what one needs. Note that it doesn't necessarily bring in what you want. However, it is a wonderfully supporting stone.
Mahogany Obsidian: Decision making. It has been helpful in healing my gums as well.
Malachite: Bring harmony into one's life. Do meditations with malachite to gather knowledge on gemstones and on oneself.
Moldavite:
Grounding stone. Really puts one in their body. This is extremely
strong -- you may wish to try black onyx for grounding first. It is
rumored that it helps you talk to other sentient beings (humans and
whales and dolphins).
Grey Moonstone: Helps one accept other stone's powers by cleansing blocks. This can be hard to wear.
Orange Moonstone: Helps
one accept other stone's help by comforting you. This is less powerful
than white - but helpful when one really needs a certain stone.
White Moonstone: Helps
one accept other stone's help through highlighting the others effects.
I like this moonstone the most. When worn by itself is balances
yin/yang.
Moss Agate: Get in touch with nature. Plant knowledge.
Mother of Pearl: Protection; Know mother's love. This stone is a great protective stone.
Black Obsidian: Grounding
stone. Gaze into it for a very short time (1-5 minutes) each day for 3
days when you need insight into a problem. Use black obsidian when you
have been unable to understand what aquamarine has been trying to show
me. This is a very strong stone. Use it sparingly.
Black Onyx: Helps
one to change bad habits. This is great when used in a necklace. It
helps people notice their chakras when placed on each chakra. (This can
be done one chakra at a time.) It is a great grounding stone.
Mexican Onyx: Helps one sleep better.
Black Opal: See
self as Soul. This stone is great for helping one see the possibilities
of how one can be all they can be. This stone seems to strengthen bones
too.
Opal: See
possibilities; discover a broader view. Use opal to see all the
possibilities in a situation. It is very freeing when one feel blocked
in a situation. Some people find this stone very hard to wear. It
is wonderful. A little opal can go a long way.
Fresh Water Pearl: Enable one to accept love. See the good parts of oneself so you can love yourself and others more.
Peridot: Brings
the energies from in the aura to the physical body. This is useful
after energy work -- however, one needs to be certain that they are
bringing in the new energy -- not the stuff they are trying to purge.
Use with caution. If you muscle test (or use a pendulum), test for it.
Poppy Jasper: Gain a positive outlook. You will find that you will be very happy when you wear this stone.
Frosted Quartz: Balance. Place this over the chakras or wear it around your neck. It is wonderfully soothing.
Rose Quartz:
Emotional balance. Very good for expressing and soothing emotions. Try
to find undyed rose quartz. Gold doesn't mix well with rose quartz.
Rhodonite: Emotional support. Helps one take the next step emotionally.
Rhodocrosite:
Change. Gives one confidence while making desired changes. Very
supportive. One can make large changes very quickly with this stone.
Ruby: Love; Open the heart. It allows one to overcome fear. Carrier of the red ray.
Sapphire: Mental clarity. Clear mental garbage. Carrier of the blue ray.
Sodalite: Protects from external negative energy. Use it by computers to help reduce the damage from Electro-Magnetic-Fluctuations.
Sunstone:
Enhances contemplations. You may find your meditations are clearer when
you wear this stone. Also, Dreams are more easily remembered. Use it
for a few days in a row when you find you have not been remembering
dreams.
Sugilite: Absorbs garbage from wearer's aura. You may feel lighter when you wear this stone. It uplifts me and gives more energy.
Tanzanite: Changes. Uplifts and opens the heart.
Green Tourmaline: Promote male balance and physical healing. Not recommended for females (use emerald or aventurine).
Pink Tourmaline: Promote female balance and protection.
Tree Agate: Introspection. Helps one view themselves with more clarity and see the world through a broader viewpoint.
Unikite: Balances physical/emotions.
Unknown Stones:
Discover the properties of unknown stones for yourself. Find out what
is true for you. Keep your stone with you as much as possible for a
week. Place it next to your bedside when you sleep at night; wear it or
put it on your desk during the day. Pay attention to your moods, your
interactions with others, and your dreams. Do you have any insights?
Try asking the question, "What does this stone do?" before going to
sleep. It may help your unconscious/higher self/your inner guide tell
you what the stone does for you.
Buying Gemstones:
There
are many ways that dealers treat gemstones. The savvy buyer asks lots
of questions and hopefully tests the results. Always use high quality
gemstones. These gemstones are not dyed, not irradiated and have very
few inclusions and cracks. Beware that there are several "look-alike"
glass and fake stones out there. Generally, if the cracks are darker
than the bead -- the bead is dyed.
To
determine which stone to use, go to several bead stores and see if any
stone attracts you. Verify that the stones are not dyed and ask if the
stones have been treated.
Here are some treatments to look for:
Irradiation:
This is the worst treatment used. Gemstones loose any therapeutic
properties once they are irradiated. It is *very* common to irradiate
aquamarine, topaz, emerald, and diamond, as well as other
stones. Irradiation treatment brings out color and removes
imperfections. Some dealers don't even know if they are selling
irradiated stones. Honest ones will tell you. If you can feel energy
from gemstones -- it will be either very scattered or dead when a
gemstone is irradiated.
Dye:
This is the most common treatment used. On clear stones, cracks often
appear as darker areas of the stone. On others, sometimes there is a
residue that rubs off -- or white patches. Almost all lapis and rose
quartz are dyed. Amethyst and citrine are often dyed. Dyed stones are
much weaker with the exception of black onyx which is dyed in normal
processing.
Coatings:
Jasper is often dipped in petroleum products to bring out color and to
seal it. Unfortunately, this makes it weaker. Sometimes you can tell by
smell. Energetically, it feels dampened.
Fake stones:
Some dealers will try passing off fake stones instead of natural ones.
There are fake stone equivalents for most gemstones on the market.
Always ask what type of stone something is if you are not certain.
Honest dealers will tell you. If a stone looks too perfect it may be
fake, irradiated or dyed. Avoid laboratory products (also known as
synthetics).
Other things to look for:
Quality of stone. Is it good color, good clarity and desired shape?
Quality of cut. Are there chips, dents, and imperfections in the stone?
For beads, Are stones the same size and shape?
Quality of drilling. If buying beads, how big of hole is there?
Length of strand. If buying unstrung beads, be certain your strand is a full 16 inches.