Since ancient times, gemstones have long been associated with numerous healing properties in holistic medicine practices. Below are ten commonly used gemstones for healing:
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Amethyst: Known for its calming effect, amethyst is used to relieve anxiety and stress, balance emotions, enhance focus and spiritual awareness as well as improve one's overall well-being. Browse amethyst jewelry here.
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Clear Quartz: Often referred to as the "master healer," clear quartz is known to amplify energy and intention. It is used for clarity of mind, purification, and balancing the chakras. Click here for clear quartz jewelry.
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Rose Quartz: This gentle pink stone is associated with love, compassion, and emotional healing. Rose quartz opens the heart chakra, promotes self-love, and attracts loving relationships. Browse rose quartz jewelry here.
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Citrine: Like a ray of sunshine, citrine is used to dispel negative energy and promote optimism. Because it's associated with abundance, prosperity, and positive energy, it is believed to encourage creativity, motivation, and success in various endeavors. Shop citrine jewelry here if you're looking for some citrine in your life!
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Turquoise: Known as a stone of protection and communication, turquoise is believed to enhance inner peace. It is associated with the throat chakra and is used for self-expression and emotional balance. Browse here for turquoise jewelry.
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Lapis Lazuli: This deep blue stone with flecks of gold has been prized for its spiritual significance for centuries. Lapis lazuli is associated with wisdom, truth, and enlightenment. It is believed to stimulate the mind, enhance intuition, and encourage self-expression. Shop here for lapis jewelry.
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Moonstone: Moonstone is associated with divine feminine energy and the cycles of the moon. It is believed to promote intuition, emotional balance, and fertility. Moonstone is often used for enhancing psychic abilities and nurturing creativity. Shop moonstone jewelry here.
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Pearls: Pearls provide many health benefits and are also known for their calming and balancing effects, stabilizing your mood and relieving feelings of tension, anxiety and nervousness. Pearls are said to create positive, happy feelings within the wearer. In traditional Asian medicine, pearls have been used for strengthening vision, teeth, digestion, fertility issues, and heart problems. Today, pearl powder is used in makeup to achieve a glowing complexion. Some people believe it can also be used to treat many skin disorders such as rosacea. Shop here for pearls.
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Aquamarine This blue-green aquamarine gemstone carries healing properties of the sea. It's known for its calming effects, as it reduces stress and anxiety while promoting clear communication and emotional balance. It's associated with the throat chakra, enhancing self-expression and courage. It also has a healing energy that helps with digestion, vision, and tooth issues. Wear aquamarine jewelry when you want to relax from everyday stresses and bring clarity to thoughts and ideas. Shop aquamarine jewelry here.
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Garnet: Garnet energizes the wearer, and helps to boost confidence. The stone is also said to bring protection from evil and bad karma, and has been known to increase prosperity to the wearer! Wear garnet to cleanse your body, mind, and spirit, and make sure that you are functioning at 100% all the time. It’s also known for strengthening your willpower. Shop garnet jewelry here.
Wearing gemstone jewelry alongside your favorite therapies adds a sparkle of support, boosting your emotional, physical, and spiritual healing journey. Dive into the world of gemstones and click below for more gem-tastic goodness!!
