STONES: A GUIDE
At Elise Marie DeSigns, we use semi-precious stones in our jewelry. Most of the jewelry on this website is made-to-order, allowing you to select exactly which stone you'd like!
This guide can help you identify which stones are your favorite and find the jewelry best suited for your preference.
Background
Many people believe there are healing qualities to some stones. Regardless of your belief for the need to "charge" your crystals, we believe in beautiful jewelry and pieces for all! Elise picked her favorite properties of all the gemstones she uses in her designs. If you aren't a regular stone shopper, there are a few pieces of information that will help orient you:
What does "semi-precious" mean and what is a crystal vs. mineral vs. gemstone?
Minerals are naturally made materials from the earth that have a specific structure and makeup.
A gemstone or gem is made FROM minerals. Specifically, minerals that are typically crystal shaped (i.e. quartz). Once these mineral crystals are sanded down and made into different shapes, they are called gemstones/gems.
All stones EXCEPT diamond, emerald, sapphire, or ruby are semi-precious stones.
Some stones that we offer are synthetic, dyed or coated. What does that mean?
When we select stones, we want to offer the highest quality and most striking and unique appearance. This is why some of the stones we use are synthetic, dyed, or coated.
- Synthetic materials have essentially the same optical, physical and chemical properties as their naturally occurring counterpart.
- Dyed gemstones may take on a new color or have a more intense or uniform version of their existing color.
- Coated stones may include processes of lacquering, enameling, inking, foiling or sputtering of films which can improve appearance, add color or provide other interesting special effects.
All stones are completely safe to wear and are guaranteed to turn heads! If you have questions about specific stones, do not hesitate to reach out to us!
Each stone featured on this site has different properties. Here are some key benefits of each type of stone:
Agate: Strength, Balance, Cleansing
Amazonite: Confidence, Self-love, Creative expression
Amethyst: Protection, Intuition, Balance
Aquamarine: Tranquility, serenity, clarity
Aventurine: Prosperity, Well-Being, Optimism
Black Onyx: Blocking negativity, Patience, Determination
Blue Goldstone: Inspiration, Optimism, Dreaming
Brown Goldstone: Grounding, Balance, Happiness
Blue Quartz: Calming, Creativity, Communication
Calcite: Cleansing, Amplifying Energy, Serenity
Cherry Quartz: Energizing, Balance, Grounding
Clear Quartz: Awareness, Amplifying Energy, Clarity
Citrine: Motivation, Prosperity, Success
Dalmatian Jasper: Loyalty, Family bonds, Grounding
Druzy Quartz: Creativity, Relaxation, Healing
Emerald: Foresight, Youth, Rebirth
Garnet: Energizing, Balancing, Regeneration
Geode: Soothing, Communication, Meditation
Herkimer Diamond: Amplifier, Balance, Concentration
Howlite: calming, awareness, compromise
Jade: Abundance, Well-being, Purity
Labradorite: Intuition, Journeying, Transformation
Magnesite: Self-love, Soothing, Clarity
Moonstone: Nurturing, Feminine energy, New beginnings
Opalite: Communication, Transitions, Clears emotional blocks
Peacock Ore: Understanding, Acceptance, Uplifting
Pearl: Balance ones emotion, Enlighten, Purity
Peridot: Balancing, Compassion, Renewal
Pink Opal: Tranquility, Nurturing, Balancing
Pyrite: Protection, Shielding, Emotional Well-being
Rose Quartz: Unconditional love, Emotional Healing, Compassion
Ruby: Loving, Nurturing, Improved Energy
Sapphire: Focus, Commitment, Prosperity
Smoky Quartz: Stress Release, Grounding, Clearing
Tigers Eye: Grounding, Balance, Protection
Titanium Quartz: Grounding, Energizing, Confidence
Turquoise: Wholeness, Truth, Communication
Gemstone Birthstone Chart
Some of our jewelry features birthstones. Please use the chart below to find your birthstone, or choose the one that resonates the most with you.
