The Gems and Mineral Diva

I Bet I Can Guess Why You Wear Jewelry ;) 

Rare Green Quartz Amegreen Quartz in the sun There is a special type of Quartz that is very rare, but still out there and I am fortunate to have one in my personal collection (a gift) and was even more blessed to have wire wrapped one for sale.  The Prasiolite on the left has been cut and faceted into a gemstone and dazzles in the sunlight.  I only have one available so you better get it before it's gone.  Also, free shipping in the USA and if you're outside the US and want it, contact me for a shipping quote.  on Square Market Why Three Names? Green Quartz otherwise known as Prasiolite is the green variety of Quartz. It all comes from one place and is sometimes mixed with Amethyst, hence the name, Amegreen, which is even rarer. Amegreen combines the spiritual properties of Prasiolite and Amethyst. Properties of Prasiolite Prasiolite has every property of Clear Quartz, the Master Healer along with it's very own unique prope...

A Ray of Sun on a Cold Cloudy Day Heliodor emits the perfect golden ray. Just looking at this gem will make you feel a touch of warmth. Heliodor is the golden variety of Beryl, the mineral that is cut into Emerald, Morganite, Bixbite, and many more precious gems. Heliodor is a willpower gem. If you want to do something, this gem will lend it's energy. It's the stone for the Solar Plexus chakra which is also your power center and the seat of your will power. It helps you face challenges while keeping your game face on. Heliodor removes emotional debris. It clears out all negative emotions and replaces them with the warm ray of the sun and an inner strength that says, Keep on keeping on. Heliodor is a Greek name and means Gift from the Sun. Jewelry  As a wire artist, I do wrap Heliodor gems in any type of metal. If you would like to commission a Heliodor wire wrap, prices start as low as $45 (plus the cost of the gemstone). Click here to see my Commissions Pricin...

Herkimer Diamonds Are Very Special Indeed There is a special type of quartz crystal that is naturally double tourminated and naturally cut as if with divine precision. Theses diamonds, for they have the same hardness are can be mistaken for the actual diamond, are found in the Herkimer minds of New York. Hence the name, Herkimer Diamond. I've wrapped and sold two of these lovely gems (one in 14K Gold and one in copper) and the energy is much difference from that of a clear tumbled quartz. Herkimer Diamonds energize, enlivens, and inspires creativity. It detoxifies and protects against anything radioactive, corrects DNA and other cellular disorders. It attunes people and pulls them together and when they have to be parted (say your husband goes to work in another state) each person should have one stone Herkimer Diamonds are among the strongest gems for clearing radioactivity, electro pollution and all those invisible negative junky energies you can feel but can't s...

Blue/Purple Goldstone in Copper Pendant $29 In The Box You get a beautiful ready to wear Blue/Purple Goldstone Pendant wrapped with Copper. It comes with a cord so it's ready to wear and shipping is free to US residents. What Is Blue Goldstone Known For? Blue Goldstone is a variety of Goldstone that is a man made gem. The "gold" in the gold stone is actually copper and it give is a shimmery gold or blue hue. Blue Goldstone is said to be a gem for the throat chakra and the sparkles that shine is a reflection of you expressing yourself.  Goldstone is a gem of ambition that builds up confidence and energy.  

What Are Precious and Semi Precious Gemstones? When most people think of gemstones, they think of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. They don't think of phenakite, moldavite, morganite, alexandrite, carnelian, cinnabar, or others. Most people think of precious stones. And semi precious stones like amethyst and citrine come to mind also.  So what makes them precious or semi precious? Definition of a Gemstone First, a gemstone or jewel is a mineral that is been cut and polished to sparkle and dazzle. All gemstones are not minerals though. Some are organic like amber and pearl. Today, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphire are considered precious stones and the rest are semi precious. Why? I have no clue. It's just the way modern society has it and they got their ideas from the Ancient Greeks. Read more here. But gemstones such as Tsavorite, a form of green garnet, can cost more than an emerald. Why? Because some semi precious stones are rare. Gemstone Groups ...