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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. 

 

Which one speaks to your needs?

Use the "search" at the top right or bottom left corner of this page to find our products that have your desired stone!