Silver Gemstone Jewelry

Agate Gemstone

Description: A variety of chalcedony quartz and is often dyed with bright colors. Promotes grounding, protection, security; balances aura, spiritual growth; stimulates precision and perceptiveness, concentration and memory.

Color: Blue, Blue Lace, Moss, Pink, Red, Snakeskin

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Worldwide

For the month of May, agate is the ayurvedic, hebrew, roman, italian and zodiac birthstone.

Agate is the arabic, polish and russian birthstone for the month of June.

The agate gemstone is the mystical and talismanic birthstone for September.

Description: A variety of chrysoberyl. Alexandrite is extremely rare. The alexandrite gemstone helps to align mental and emotional body. Spiritual transformation & regeneration. Reflects highest potentials of unfoldment, joy, oneness with life. Aids internal & external regeneration.

Color: Shades of Green

Hardness: 8.5

Source: Brazil and Sri Lanka, Russia, Italy, United States, Zimbabwe

Alexandrite is the traditional birthstone for the month of June.

Alexandrite is the russian birthstone for the month of August.

Alexandrite is the 55th anniversary gemstone

Description: Amazonite is usually polished as a cabochon. The amazonite gem improves self worth and promotes confidence. This gemstone also aids alignment of mental & physical body, by calming one's emotions & soothing nerves. Amazonite helps to enhance your creativity.

Color: Blue-Green to Green

Hardness: 6.0 - 6.5

Source: United States, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Russia, Australia, Namibia

Description: Amber is very soft, and can be scratched easily. The amber gemstone increases in value with the rarity and perfection of the entrapped object. Amber is great at lifting the heaviness of burdens. The amber gem also aligns mental & emotional bodies.

Color: Clear Yellow or Orange

Hardness: 2.0 - 2.5 (can sometimes be as low as 1.5

Source: Worldwide

Amber is the daily gemstone for Sunday.

Description: Amethyst is a member of quartz family. The gemstone calms the emotions, creates clarity of thought and assist in attaining wisdom. Amethyst helps to draw your attention beyond the mind to the realm of pure spiritual knowledge. Amethyst helps you let go of all that is old and all that holds you back so you may fully embrace your spiritual destiny.

Color: Translucent Purple Quartz

Hardness: 7.0

Source: Sri Lanka, Brazil, Canada and East Africa

Amethyst is the modern, traditional, ayurvedic, hebrew, roman, arabic, polish, russian, zodiac birthstone for the month of February.

Amethyst is the talismanic birthstone for the month of October.

Amethyst is the daily gemstone for the Thursday.

Amethyst gem is the 6th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Ametrine gemstones are made up of a combination of quartz crystals that are part amethyst and citrine. The ametrine gemstone promotes good luck, energy, serenity and conditional love. Ametrine is an all round healer, which cleanses and inspires creativity and harmony.

Color: Yellow-Orange to Purple Gradient

Hardness: 7.0

Source: Brazil and Bolivia

Description: Apatite is the gemstone of communication. It aids in the fighting against viruses and assists in involving blending of the old and the new in one's life.

Color: Transparent to Opaque, Colors ranging from Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet and Colorless.

Hardness: 5.0

Source: Brazil, Sri Lanka, Canada, Sweden, Spain and Mexico.

Description: Aquamarine gemstone is a variety of mineral beryl. This gemstone assists in connecting with the ocean of awareness and creativity. Your mind and body is filled with deep relaxation, while heightening your awareness of the truth at every level of existence. Its youthful essence renews your spirit and nourishes you from a wellspring of spiritual energy. Aquamarine can assist in understanding difficult situations from a love-filled viewpoint.

Color: Clear Light Blue, Blue-Green

Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0

Source: Brazil, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Zambia

Aquamarine is the modern birthstone for the month of March.

Aquamarine is also the hebrew, roman, arabic, and polish birthstone for the month of October.

The aquamarine gemstone is the planetary gemstone for the star sign of Pisces.

Aquamarine is the 19th anniversary gemstone.

Description: The Aragonite gemstone is useful for deep meditation. Assist in the uplifting of one's emotions and offers centering and patience when under stress. Aragonite is helpful in having a clear head when dealing with challenges, whether business or personal.

Color: Transulcent Purple-Pink-Brown or White

Hardness: 3.5 - 4.0

Source: Worldwide

Description: Aventurine is a metamorphic rock, meaning that it's made up of more than one mineral, consisting mainly of quartz. This gemstone helps in the purifying and uplifting of the physical body. It focuses your bodies energy on the most distressed organs. Aventurine works through the body organ by organ. Aventurine helps heal and purify your entire body.

Color: Translucent Dark and Light Green

Hardness: 7.0

Source: Brazil, Russia, U.S., Japan, India and Tanzania

Aventurine is the planetary gemstone for the star sign Venus.

Description: Azurite crystals are rare and highly desirable and are often found along with malachite. Azurite assists with communication, allowing one to be more assertive & alert. This gemstone also assist in access to the deep subconscious.

Color: Deep Blue, Blue-Purple

Hardness: 3.5 - 4.0

Source: Nambia , China, US, New Mexico, Mexico, France, Australia, Greece, Sardinia, Ural Mountains of Russia

Description: Beryl exists in a number of different varieties, for example, emerald is the grass green variety and aquamarine is the sky blue variety. Beryl gemstones increase receptivity and offer general protection.

Color: Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Violet, Blue, Pale Green

Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0

Source: North America, Northern Europe, East Africa, South Africa, South America, Himalayan Asia, and most notably, Colombia

For the month of October, Beryl is the russian, italian and zodaic birthstone.

Beryl is the talismanic birthstone for November.

Description: Bloodstone is a variety of chalcedony quartz. Bloodstone coordinates your healing energies and strengthens your immune system, to keep it responsive to your body's needs. This coordination aids in uplifting of the overall quality of your body's energy, making your body an incompatible environment for infections of all kinds.

Color: Dark Green Red Flecks

Hardness: 7.0

Source: India, China, Brazil, Australia and the United States.

Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone for the month of February.

The bloodstone gemstone is the traditional, ayurvedic, hebrew, roman, arabic, polish and zodiac birthstone for the month of March.

Description: Calcite is a soft gemstone, which promotes stability, energy, success, spontaneity and tranquility. Calcite aids in fortifying the immune system and normalizing the heart rhythm.

Color: Clear, Blue, Green, Honey, Orange, Red, Yellow

Hardness: 3.0

Source: Worldwide

Description: Carnelian is a member of the chalcedony quartz. This gemstone provides the wearer with confidence, initiative, and assertiveness, by revitalizing your being. Carnelian gemstones enhances mental clarity and positive emotions, promoting a brighter outlook. Carnelian helps bring your aspirations, by teaching you to balance your higher and lower energies. Aids in the balancing of creativity and mental processes.

Color: Orange, Yellow, Red

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Worldwide

Carnelian is the hebrew birthstone for the month of May and the arabic birthstone for July.

The carnelian gemstone is the hebrew, roman, italian and zodiac birthstone for August.

Description: Cat's Eye is variety of chrysoberyl and are always cut as cabochons to show off their spectacular effect to it best. Cat's Eye help in healing eye problems and open your heart to charitable deeds.

Color: Yellow to greenish yellow to grayish green

Hardness: 8.5

Source: Sri Lanka and Brazil

Cat's Eye is the hindu birthstone for the month of November.

Cat's Eye is the 18th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Chalcedony is member of the quartz family. The gemstone aids in promoting stability, balancing energies of the body, mind and spirit. Chalcedony also encourages the wearer to be more responsive and receptive.

Color: Opaque to translucent, colors vary depending on the variety

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Worldwide

Chalcedony is the hebrew birthstone for May.

For the month of June, chalcedony is the arabic, polish and russian birthstone.

Description: Charoite gemstone is one of the strangest looking natural gemstones with wild swirls of fibrous material. The charoite gemstone aids in faster healing and seeing clearly. Charoite aims to uplift one out of their emotions.

Color: Purple

Hardness: 6.0

Source: Russia

Description: Chrysoberyl is a very hard and durable gemstone. Cat's eye and alexandrite form part of the chrysoberyl family. The chrysoberyl gemstone aids in reinforcing self-esteem and centering the body. Enhances one's joy for life.

Color: Green or Yellow-Green (Sometimes Brown)

Hardness: 8.5

Source: United States, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Madagascar, Italy

Description: Chrysolite is a golden yellow variety of peridot. Chrysolite gemstone is worn for general healing purposes. The gemstone aids in increasing strength & physical vitality and protects against nervousness.

Color: Transparent Golden Yellow

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Australia, Brazil, China, Eygpt, Burma, Pakistan, Norway, and United States.

Chrysolite is the Hebrew, Arabic, Russian and Italian birthstone for the month of September.

Description: Chrysoprase is part of the chalcedony family. Chrysoprase gemstones assist in spiritual protection. The wearer of a chrysoprase gemstone experiences greater flexibility, wisdom, generosity and self-confidence.

Color: Bright Translucent Green

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Australia, Brazil, U.S., Russia and Austria

Chrysoprase is the russian birthstone for the month of December.

Description: Citrine crystals can form together with amethyst to form ametrine and bi-colored quartz. Citrine assists in unwinding tension and increasing flexibility in the body. This then encourages your body to relax and move into alignment.

Color: Yellow

Hardness: 7.0

Source: Brazil and Bolivia

Citrine is the modern and traditional birthstone for the month of November.

Citrine if the planetary gemstone for the star sign Virgo.

Citrine is the 13th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Coral is an organic gemstone made by living sea coral. Coral aids in soothing, intuition, imagination and energizing the emotions.

Color: Calcium & Calcite. Red Orange, Black

Hardness: 3.5

Source: Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, the coasts off Algeria, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, Japan and Australia

Coral is the hindu birthstone for the month of October.

Coral is the daily gemstone for Tuesday.

Description: Diamond is the purest of all gemstones and the hardest substance known to man. The diamond gemstone processes unique powers of light reflection, which help to increase personal clarity in the mind and body.

Color: Colorless. Also found in Blue, Yellow, Amber, Red, Green, Pink, and Brown

Hardness: 10.0

Source: Africa, India, Brazil, Australia

Diamond is the birthstone for a number of traditions for the month of April, which include modern, traditional, ayurvedic, hindu and polish.

Diamonds are the talismanic birthstone for the month of July.

The diamond gemstone is the ayurvedic birthstone for the month of August.

Diamonds are the daily gemstone for Saturday.

Diamond is the 10th, 60th & 75th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Emerald is the green variety of the beryl gemstone. Emerald aids in the healing of the physical and emotional body. When worn, emeralds bring life, heals mental and emotional causes of physical illness. Emerald uplifts and vitalizes your body as a whole, by strengthening your body's weakest link, which in turn makes it easier for you to open to higher states of consciousness.

Color: Green

Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0

Source: Afghanistan, Brazil, Columbia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Emerald is the mystical birthstone for the months of January and March.

Emerald is the modern, traditional, arabic, hindu, polish, russian, talismanic birthstone for the month of May.

The emerald gemstone is the hebrew, roman, italian and zodiac birthstone for the month of June.

Emeralds are the daily gemstone for Friday and the planetary gemstone for the star sign Taurus.

Emerald is the 20th & 35th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Fluorite gemstones are important balancers and healers. Fluorite opens the heart and the mind, which assist in producing clarity.

Color: Blue, Chinese Rainbow, Clear, Purple, Yellow, Lavender, Green

Hardness: 4.0

Source: China, Germany, England, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Brazil, Canada, US, Mexico

Description: Garnet is a naturally occurring gemstone and a family of related minerals, rather than a single gemstone. Each variety of garnet has a common crystal structure, however only clear can be used in gemstone therapy.

Color: Ranges in color from colorless to black, not blue

Hardness: 7.0 - 7.5

Source: Kenya, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Australia, Argentina, South Africa.

The garnet gemstone is a popular gemstone amongst birthstones, daily gemstone and planetary gemstone traditions.

The modern, traditional, ayurvedic, hebrew, roman, arabic, polish, russian, italian and zodiac birthstone for the month of January.

Garnet is also the daily gemstone for Tuesday and the planetary gemstone for the star sign Scorpio.

Garnet is the 2nd anniversary gemstone.

Description: Hawk's Eye is a type of quartz, which is used to enhance integrity of communication. Hawk's Eye gemstone can help the wearer find the courage to recognize their thoughts and ideas. The gemstone also gives the wearer the willpower to carry through with those thoughts and ideas and put them into practice.

Color: Blue-Red or Bluish

Hardness: 7.0

Source: Sri Lanka, India, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, U.S

Description: The hematite gems is a compact form of iron oxide. The gemstone varies in compactness and form. Hematite is commonly used to reduce stress and anxiety and also helps to promote awareness of personal issues and patterns.

Color: Metallic Gray

Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5

Source: England, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Brazil, New Zealand, U.S

Description: The iolite gemstone has strong pleochroism, which means the gemstones changes colors depending which angle it is viewed from. Iolite helps to increase simplicity, imagery, truth and peace.

Color: Clear Bluish-Lavender

Hardness: 7.0 - 7.5

Source: Brazil, Finland, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Norway, Sri Lanka, Tanzania

Iolite is the 21st anniversary gemstone.

Description: Jade is the common name for two minerals, Jadeite and Nephrite, with both minerals having the same appearance. Jade is considered to be a gemstone of good fortune. The gemstone increases relaxation and reduces tension. Jade can also be used to relieve grief and improve sleep.

Color: Solid to Translucent Green

Hardness: 6.0 - 7.0

Source: Australia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Taiwan, U.S.

Jade is the daily gemstone for Friday.

Jade is the 12th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Jasper is a member of chalcedony family. Jasper is used in healing mental stress, aids in grounding and offers protection. Jasper gemstones can align all the chakras and balance yin yang energies.

Color: Multi-colored, Solid. Yellow, Orange, Brown, Green

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Worldwide

The jasper gemstone is a popular gemstone amongst birthstones, daily gemstone and planetary gemstone traditions.

Jasper is the talismanic birthstone for the month of January.

The hebrew, russian and italian birthstone for the month of March.

Jasper is the mystical birthstone for the month of October.

Jasper is the planetary gemstone for the star sign Aries.

Description: Kunzite has strong pleochroism, displaying colorless and two shades of color when viewed from different angles. Kunzite gemstones are fragile and offer emotional support. Kunzite is an important stone as it is said to align all the charkas and remove energy blockages.

Color: Pink, Clear

Hardness: 6.0 - 7.0

Source: Brazil, Madagascar, U.S., Canada, Mexico, Sweden

Description: Labradorite is a metallic iridescent. The gemstone helps the wearer relate to others and assists in bringing forth each person's strengths to share with the world. Labradorite also aids in producing more restful sleep. The labradorite gem opens energy flow whatever centers of the body are most in need.

Color: Multi-Colored

Hardness: 6.0

Source: Canada, Finland, Norway

Description: Lapis Lazuli is a rock not a mineral. The lapis lazuli gem assists in harmonizing your heart and your mind, and strengthens bonds between them. When the heart and the mind are working in harmony, mastering any area of your life is more attainable. Lapis Lazuli helps you to live your dreams and increases your adventurous spirit.

Color: Medium to Dark Blue

Hardness: 5.5

Source: Afghanistan, Chile, Russia, U.S.

Lapis Lazuli is one of the traditional birthstones for the month of December.

The lapis lazuli gemstone is also the daily gemstone for Wednesday, and the planetary gemstone for the star sign Capricorn.

Lapis Lazuli is the 9th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Malachite often consists of a combination with other minerals, such as azurite. The malachite gemstone aids in harmonizing the body and enhances communication through your body. Malachite gemstones work in waves, which alert every cell in the body to what is happening to every other cell. This allows your body to utilize its own healing forces to restore harmony.

Color: Bright Green to Dark Green (Banded)

Hardness: 3.5 - 4.0

Source: Zimbabwe, Nambia, Australia, France, England

Malachite is the daily gemstone for Friday.

Description: The marcasite gemstone is also known as Pyrite. Marcasite is one of the most grounding of stones. The gemstone increases mental clarity, concentration and memory. The marcasite gemstone also increases self confidence and willpower.

Color: Metallic Gray

Hardness: 6.0 - 6.5

Source: Worldwide

Description: Moonstones are usually polished as a cabochon, and often carved with a moon face. Moonstones are used to sooth stress and anxiety. Moonstone gemstones offer healing qualities for women, who experience hormone imbalance. The moonstone also offers healing properties for the lymph nodes of the body.

Color: White, Pink, Yellow

Hardness: 6.0

Source: Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Germany, India, Tanzania, Brazil, U.S., Mexico

Moonstone is the modern and mystical birthstone for the month of June.

Moonstone is the ayurvedic birthstone for September.

Moonstone is the daily gemstone for Monday and the planetary gemstone for the star sign Cancer.

Description: Mother of Pearl is an organic gemstone. Mother of Pearls decor is made from the glossy pearly inside of pearl oyster shell. Mother of pearl offers protection and aids in relaxing and soothing the mind and body.

Color: White

Hardness: 2.5 - 4.5

Source: Gulf, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, Bengal, Bombay, Australia, South Pacific islands

Description: Obsidian gemstones are natural glass and are the result of lava that cooled quickly. Obsidian helps to promote grounding and release tension and energy blockages.

Color: Black to Smoky, Green, Mahogany, Rainbow, Snowflake

Hardness: 5.0

Source: Areas of volanic activity

Description: Onyx is part of the chalcedony family. Onyx can be used to stabilize and heal your root chakra, to increase grounding and productiveness. Onyx offers energetic support to help your chakras become more adaptable, this in turn enables you to be more productive.

Color: Blue, Blue Lace, Moss, Pink, Red, Snakeskin

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Worldwide

Onyx is used in a number of birthstone traditions. The onyx gemstone is the hebrew, roman, italian and zodiac birthstone for the month of July.

The onyx gemstone is also the mystical birthstone and talismanic birthstone for the month of December.

Onyx gemstone is the 7th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Opals are fragile gemstones, cut as cabachons and can have white, gray, or black basic color with black being the rarest. Opals help the wearer to see possibilities and discover a broader view. Opal gemstones increase your imagination and dreams, and also assist in general healing.

Color: Iridescent, and opalescent with a wide range of internal colors

Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5

Source: Australia, U.S., Brazil, Mexico and southern Africa

Opals are the mystical birthstone for the month of April.

The opal gemstone is the modern and ayurvedic birthstone for the month of October.

Opals are one of the daily gemstones for Saturday.

Opal is the 14th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Opalite Jasper is a calming gemstone that helps one to sleep. Opalite helps resolve underlying issues to your attention so you can take steps to resolve them.

Color: Transparent Bluish White

Hardness: 7.0

Source: France, Germany, India, Russia, Venezula, U.S.

Description: Pearls are organic gemstones. Spherical pearls are the most reare and come closest to perfect roundness. Pearls aid in physical healing, creativity and anger management.

Color: Pink, Silver, Cream, Golden, Green, Blue and Black

Hardness: 3.5 - 4.0

Source: China, Japan, Tahiti, Thailand

Pearl is the modern, ayurvedic, arabic and hindu birthstone for the month of June.

Pearl is the mystical birthstone for November.

Pearl is the daily gemstone for Monday.

Pearl is the 3rd & 30th anniversary gemstone.

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Description: Peridot is a gem variety of the mineral olivine. Peridot gemstones assist in bringing energies from your aura to the physical body. Peridot also acts as a symbol of pure heart & mind, innocence and faith.

Color: Bright Green/Green-Yellow

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Namibia, Afghanistan, Zambia, U.S.

Peridot is the modern birthstone for the month of August.

Peridot is the zodiac birthstone for the month of September.

Peridot is the 16th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Quartz is a crystalline rock or mineral composed of silicon dioxide. Quartz attracts life force from your being and brings it into the physical world. This life force then flows through your body and helps to nourish your mind, emotions and physical body.

Color: Multiple colors

Hardness: 7.0

Source: Worldwide

Description: Rhodochrosite is commonly found in the form of stalactites and stalagmites. Rhodochrosite gems help to develop inner freedom. The gemstone neutralizes the destructive behavioral patterns that restrict personal growth. Rhodochrosite energy works with you to build healthier patterns.

Color: Solid to Clear Pink

Hardness: 3.5 - 4.5

Source: Romania, Spain, France, Russia, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, Italy, South Africa, U.S.

Description: Rhodite gemstones are used to stabilize the emotions. The gemstone sorts out any feelings that are scattered, imbalanced, or ungrounded and allows you to broadens your perspective and helps you become more balanced and mature.

Color: Pink with Black Inclusions

Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5

Source: Sweden, England, India, Australia, South Africa, U.S., Mexico

Description: Rock Crystal is a clear colorless form of quarts. Most often used for crystal balls, however finding flawless rock crystals is scarce. Rock crystals attract life force of the wearer, and is used as a general healing gemstone to benefit a spiritual well being and health.

Color: Clear, Colorless

Hardness: 7.0

Source: Worldwide

Rock Crystal is the planetary gemstone for the star sign Leo.

Description: Ruby is the usual name for transparent red corundum. Rubies are used to open the heart and promote love. The ruby gemstone aids in the healing of the emotional body. Rubies allow love and joy to enter your life and assist those around you.

Color: Red Corundum

Hardness: 9.0

Source: Afghanistan, Kampuchea, Kenya, Malawi, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand

The ruby gemstone is a popular gemstone amongst birthstones, daily gemstone and planetary gemstone traditions.

Ruby is the talismanic birthstone for the month of February.

The modern, traditional, mystical, ayurvedic, polish and russian birthstone for the month of July.

The hindu birthstone for the month of August.

The ayurvedic, hebrew, roman, arabic, italian and zodiac birthstone for the month of December.

Ruby is also the daily gemstone for Tuesday and the planetary gemstone for the star sign Scorpio.

Ruby is the 15th, 40th & 80th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Sapphire is the usual name for transparent corundum. Sapphires as used to enhance mental clarity and heal the mind. Sapphire gemstones expands your mental potential and enhances your ability to distinguish between your mind and your self as Soul.

Color: Blue, green, pink, purple, clear

Hardness: 9.0

Source: Australia, Kampuchea, Malawi, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, U.S.

Sapphires are the hebrew, roman, arabic, russian, italian and zodiac birthstone for the month of April.

Sapphire is the mystical birthstone for the month of May, the talismanic birthstone for the month of June and the hindu birthstone for the month of July.

The sapphire gemstone is also the ayurvedic gemstone for the month of August.

For the month of September, sapphire is the modern and traditional birthstone.

The sapphire is the daily gemstone for Wednesday and the planetary gemstone for the star sign Libra.

The sapphire gem is the 5th, 45th & 70th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Sardonyx gemstones are part of chalcedony family. Sardonyx assists in bringing happiness to relationships and marriage. The gemstone emits good fortune and encourages self-control and provides courage.

Color: Blue, Blue Lace, Moss, Pink, Red, Snakeskin

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Worldwide

Sardonyx is the russian birthstone for the month of July.

The sardonyx gemstone is the traditional, arabic and polish birthstone for the month of August.

For the month of September, Sardonyx is the roman and polish birthstone.

Description: Serpentine gemstones are used in stress-reduction. Serpentine gemstones help to rid the body of unhealthy microbes.

Color: Range from Green, Black-Green, Brown-Red, Brown-Yellow, White

Hardness: 5.0

Source: U.S. and Quebec

Description: Sodalite gemstones purify your aura, making it a cleaner, more harmonious atmosphere in which to live. Sodalite absorbs and neutralizes the clouds of disharmony that make you feel burdened. Sodalite neutralizes the negative thoughts and emotions directed at you by others.

Color: Dark Blue

Hardness: 5.5

Source: Italy, Brazil, Canada, India, Namibia, U.S.

Description: Spinel gemstones is thought to mean "little thorn", derived from the Latin word "Spinella". Spinel gems are to increase physical vitality and help balance emotions and open the heart. Spinel is used to combat depression.

Color: Blue, Blue Lace, Moss, Pink, Red, Snakeskin

Hardness: 8.0

Source: Madagascar, Pakistan, Australia, Italy, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Brazil, Sweden, Turkey, U.S

Spinel is the 22nd & 65th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Sugilite is named for the Japanese geologist who discovered the first specimens, Ken-ichi Sugi. Sugilite is considered an important healer's stone, which is used to gently draw out inflammation, stress, disease, and emotional blockages. Sugilite absorbs and dissolves anger and unwanted energies.

Color: Purple

Hardness: 5.5

Source: South Africa

Description: The sunstone gem is a leadership stone, and brings leadership qualities to its wearer. It aids in dispelling fears and phobias and also decreases stress and lifts depression. Sunstone promotes grounding and protection. Sunstone gems also warms the heart and allows the person to get in touch with their life force.

Color: Gold-Orange Metallic Sheen

Hardness: 5.0 - 8.0

Source: U.S., India, Canada, South Norway, Russia

Description: The tanzanite gemstone was discovered in Tanzania in 1967, and was introduced into jewelry in 1969 by Tiffany & Co. of New York. The tanzanite gemstone is used to uplift and open the heart. Clear tanzanite is used for healing and meditation.

Color: Clear, Blue-Purple

Hardness: 6.5

Source: Tanzania

Tanzanite is one of the modern birthstones for the month of December.

Tanzanite is the 24th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Tiger Eye is a form of chalcedony quartz Cat's Eye. Tiger Eye gems are generally cut as cabochon, but also often into round pieces for necklaces and pendants. Tiger Eye gemstones help to convert anxiety, fear and obsessiveness into practicality and logic. The gemstone increases confidence and clear thinking.

Color: Yellow-Gold, Blue, Red

Hardness: 7.0

Source: South Africa, Sri Lanka, India, Brazil, Australia, U.S.

Tiger Eye is the planetary gemstone for the star sign Gemini.

Description: Topaz is a hard gemstone. Topaz gemstones are strong, steady, high level gems, which are utilized for mental clarity and focus. Topaz gems aid in reducing mood swings and worries.

Color: Yellow, Pink, Blue

Hardness: 8.0

Source: Brazil, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Topaz is the talismanic birthstone for the month April.

For the month of November, topaz is the birthstone for the following traditions: modern, ayurvedic, Hebrew, roman, Arabic, polish, Russian, Italian, and zodiac.

Topaz is the modern and hindu birthstone for the month of December.

Topaz is also the daily gemstone for sunday and the planetary gemstone for the star sign Sagittarius.

Blue Topaz is the 4th anniversary gemstone and Imperial Topaz the 23rd anniversary gemstone.

Description: Tourmaline gemstones are generally thought of as green, but can occur in a number of colors. Tourmalines are often cut as long baguettes, emerald cuts, or ovals, because of their naturally occurring shape. Tourmaline gemstones are powerful gems used to strengthen the body and spirit. Green tourmaline gems are used to balance the male and pink to balance the female.

Color: Green, Pink

Hardness: 7.0

Source: Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Namibia, Afghanistan, Zambia, U.S

Tourmaline is the modern birthstone and the traditional birthstone for the month of October.

Tourmaline is the 8th anniversary gemstone.

Description: Tsavorite gemstones are part of the garnet family. The gem is the most rare and valuable of garnet family. Tsavorite gemstones are used to create feelings of happiness and aid in facilitating meditation and to enhance spiritual awareness.

Color: Dark Emerald Green

Hardness: 7.0 - 7.5

Source: Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa

Description: Turquoise is porous, so contact with liquids, oils or even perspiration should be avoided. Turquoise is considered a good general healer for all illnesses and excellent conductor. Induces wisdom and understanding, enhances trust and kindness. Brings the qualities of mental and spiritual clarity.

Color: Light Blue/Bluegreen

Hardness: 5.0 - 6.0

Source: Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Eastern Australia, Tibet, Israel, Tanzania, U.S.

Turquoise is the modern birthstone, polish birthstone and russian birthstone for the month of December.

Turquoise is also the planetary gemstone for the star sign of Aquarius and the daily gemstone for wednesday.

Turquoise is the 11th anniversary gemstone.

Description: The unakite gemstone is used to help release conditions which have been inhibiting personal growth. Unakite aids in balancing the physical and emotional body.

Color: Pink, Green

Hardness: 6.0 - 7.0

Source: U.S., Austria

Description: Zircon, a naturally occurring gemstone, Zircon, is sometimes confused with cubic zirconia ("CZ"), which is synthetic, due to its name. Zircons are used to increase intuition, durability and steadiness. The zircon gemstone aids in the easing of depression and insomnia.

Color: All colors, clear, colorless

Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0

Source: Worldwide

Zircon is one of the traditional birthstones for the month of December.

The Zircon gemstone is also the talismanic birthstone for the month of August, and the hindu birthstone for the month of September.