The Chakras are wheels of energy which align and empower our physical well-being. If one or more of the Chakras are blocked or out of balance, this will affect the body’s ability to fight diseases and may inhibit spiritual enlightenment. The Chakras are linked by an...
The carnelian gemstone is a member of the quartz family and can vary in color from pale orange-pink to a deep, blood-red hue. Its name comes from the Latin meaning ‘flesh’ – ‘carne’ translates to meat. The red tones capture the brilliance of the setting sun and the...
The art of cutting and polishing gemstones hasn’t changed much over thousands of years. Of course, modern machinery has made the process quicker, but the creation of a magnificent gemstone from a rough block still requires a steady hand and an eye for excellence....
The art of cutting and polishing gemstones hasn’t changed much over thousands of years. Of course, modern machinery has made the process quicker, but the creation of a magnificent gemstone from a rough block still requires a steady hand and an eye for excellence....
According to Greek legend, the phoenix is a mythical bird from Ethiopia, situated in the horn of Africa. It was a magnificent bird with stunning plumage and remarkable prowess. Colors radiated from every feather and its size would have taken our breath away. The...
The moonstone is everything it promises to be. Its name evokes a special power and magic and when you look closely at the stone itself, you’ll be hypnotised by its luminous and iridescent qualities. As you can guess, the moonstone is associated with the Moon. It will...
Water has the unique power to take on the shape of what surrounds it. It therefore, does not possess a shape itself even though as soon as we imagine it we see it in a glass or cup; as a pond or lake; or even as a raindrop hanging precariously from a leaf’s tip. The...
Once you’ve stopped and looked at Jasper you may suddenly realize that you’ve been missing out on something. In fact, the more you study its intricate designs, the greater your appreciation for this stunning gemstone will become. It is everything from the warm,...
Earth memory is a stunning cuff bracelet which embraces the ancient lore of Mother Earth and celebrates the spirituality of the modern goddess. As our world slowly changed and formed many creatures were fossilized. One was the living marine animal known as coral. As...
In this series of posts we are going to look at the different ways to test silver. We will also be looking at the composition of silver and how this relates to its quality. See: Different ways to test silver – Part 1 Ice Silver has the highest thermal conductivity of...