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Here is just a little info about some of the semi-precious stones I use. It includes some history and beliefs attached to each stone. I hope it will help you appreciate the beauty and indivuality of each stone used

Mandy.

 
  • ONYX : This is a stone believed to change bad habits! It is also a good grounding stone which is very useful in deflecting & absorbing others negativity.{Lots of that around these days!} Onyx is naturally black but can also be found in brown, grey, white, blue & yellow.
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  • TURQUOISE : A stone that brings happiness & good fortune to all! It is one of the first gemstones ever used for jewellery.Turquoise Stone Beads are considered as one of the most prestigious and are always considered extremely fashionable items because of their beauty.They are available in different colors, like tones of black, grey green, vivid blue, pale apple green, white, brown, vivid blue etc.
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  • CORNELIAN ; These are said to improve your outlook and cleanse the blood. They are also thought to assist in healing wounds and stopping bleeding. They are thought to protect against envy & fear.Usually, the color range of these stone beads varies from reddish orange to bright orange.
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  •  AGATE ; The Agate-stone beads are considered as very good for courage, energy, healing, protection and mental calming. Although, there is no scientific evidence present behind these believes!More widely agreed is their capacity of enhancing the creativity and intellectual power among those who use these beads. Thus, these beads are very popular among students and artists.
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  •  AMETHYST ; Amethyst is a very popular and widely used gemstone. It belongs to the the purple variety of quartz. Ancient belief was that anyone wearing amethysts could not become intoxicated!
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  • AVENTURINE ; The Aventurine stones are available in different shades of green color. The green Aventurine beads are believed to calm one's anxiety and emotion and bring opportunity. It is considered as a symbol of good luck.
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  •  HEMATITE ;  Hematite is a silvery, lustrous opaque stone that resembles metal. Hematite beads are heavier than other stone beads and have a wonderful smooth feeling.They are said to maintain a balance between body and mind and help in removing mental stress. Another type of hematite beads are magnetic beads . These beads are extremely beneficial in pain-therapy, specially for the joint pain and headache.
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  • HOWLITE ;  Howlite beads are rather soft and therefore, reasonable care must be taken while wearing or cleaning them.  Howlite stone beads are specially helpful for those who postpone doing what they should be doing. These beads are also considered good for removing anger, critical & offensive behavior, and rudeness.
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  •  JASPER ;  Jasper Stone Beads are also known as Bloodstone. These beads are a little expensive and therefore, these are mostly used in expensive jewellery. They are a tough gemstones bead which is said to strengthens the stomach and help to cure gynecological problems.
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  • PEARLS ; Pearls occur naturally and from the ancient period of time, these have been using in making jewelry. According to their sources of availability, these beads can be classified into two broad groups. One is "Fresh Water Pearl Beads" and other is the "Salt Water Pearl Beads". Some pearl beads can also be made artificially. In artificial manufacturing process, a chemical reaction is allowed to take place in the organic gem that is present in the oysters. Pearl beads have an adoring and smooth appearance. These beads are the synonyms of beauty, quality, uniqueness and outstanding value in real sense. These pearl beads are available in different body colors and these also have several surface chromas.
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  •  QUARTZ ;  Through general view, quart and glass are seemed to be similar, but careful observation can distinguish these two. In Quartz beads, there are some tiny bubbles are present and also these beads exhibit double refractive index. The quartz beads are also harder than the glass beads. Quartz stone beads have other significances also, like these are considered as "Universal Healing Stone Beads". It is believed these beads are also good for bringing happiness, optimism and hope.
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  • TOPAZ ; Beads made out of Topaz stones are fragile, therefore, reasonable care is required while using these beads in jewellery. Topaz beads are said to help in balancing emotions Cure blood disorders, Increase appetite, encourage wealth & remove bad dreams.