Its variety of coloured streaks makes it the most creative, unique and unrepeatable crystal. This stone gives stability and concentration, stimulates the ability to analyse, facilitating problem-solving, and enhances the sense of security and reality. Mined since the 15th century, it was particularly used in the creation of cups and chalices for European Renaissance nobility.

Origin: Mexico, Brazil

Thanks to its appearance due to inclusions of green/brown coloured minerals, it has always been associated with nature, the earth and guiding spirits, which infuse it with beneficial and healthy energy. This stone is suitable for any new beginning. It refreshes the soul and enables us to see the beauty in everything around us. Moss agate develops strength and the ability to get along with others, always encouraging trust and hope. This variety of agate has a very strong characteristic; it is indeed regenerative. It will help you to see the world with new eyes, a real breath of fresh air.

Origin: Uruguay, Brazil

The name comes from the Amazon River, where it was first discovered and is still one of the richest reservoirs. According to the Indios, it came from the “Land of Women” and they recognised its virtue of making them beautiful and attractive. It stimulates artistic creativity, increases grace, respect and self-confidence for communication. It allows clarity about one's destiny, helps to find a balance in one's mood.

Origin: India, Namibia

Amethyst belongs to the crystalline quartz family and owes its violet colour to the presence of traces of iron. It is a moonstone that awakens in us the feminine aspect of the Universe: intuition. It offers us serenity, balance and harmony, eliminates restlessness and awakens patience. It melts away fear and helps us face situations with more awareness. Ideal for overcoming moments of sadness, especially related to loss or damage suffered. Allows relaxation under stress. Amethyst gives flexibility in decision-making, conferring greater spiritual wisdom. Thanks to its bright and intense hues, it has been one of the most loved and sought-after gems since antiquity. Greeks and Romans favoured it for making jewellery and fine cups from which they tasted wine.

Origin: Brazil, Uruguay

Derived from the Greek divinity “Apate” Goddess of Deception, due to its appearance it was often confused in the past with other minerals. It is a powerful source of emotional inspiration, gently attuning us to our spiritual sphere. It helps in cases of apathy due to severe exhaustion. Stimulates a sense of autonomy and determination. Encourages openness towards others. If you are a person who finds it difficult to socialise, wearing a blue apatite in contact with your throat stimulates expansiveness. It gives us vitality and helps in cases of depression caused by a period of hyperactivity that has worn you out. It can also be useful for keeping calm in situations that make you lose your temper. It improves intuition, learning and creativity.

Origin: Brazil, Madagascar

Considered a “lucky charm” amulet, particularly in propitiatory rites for money and wealth. Used for the eyes of ancient Tibetan statues, their luminosity would have watched over the fortune and health of men. It encourages inner growth, helps one to dream and turn dreams into reality. In the spiritual sphere it gives light-heartedness and relieves stress and insomnia. It helps to get rid of worries and obsessive thoughts.

Origin: Brazil, China

It promotes understanding of the inner self, strengthens concentration and courage, helps with public speaking, and increases one's self-esteem. Carnelian is a stone of power and can bring success in one's life. In the psychic sphere it communicates dynamism, stability and good humour. It was placed next to Egyptian sarcophagi as “magic armour” for the journey to the afterlife.

Origin: Madagascar, Brazil

Blue-green stone owes its colour to the alterations of copper, of which it is predominantly composed. The name derives from the Greek words “chrysos” meaning gold, and “kolla” meaning glue, it was in fact used in the past in the soldering of gold. Chrysocolla acts on two levels, it is a soothing and calming stone for moments of major stress, even just the sight of it brings inner balance and a gentle spirit, calming the emotions. Chrysocolla is a powerful source of vital energy, with a strong feminine energy, and helps to clear the subconscious of negative feelings of guilt deep within us. Chrysocolla enhances creativity.

Origin: Mexico, United States

Chrysoprase is linked to the earth element. It confers stability, balance and harmony. This stone aids introspection and awareness of our surroundings such as others and the environment. Much appreciated by Frederick II of Prussia, who surrounded himself with skilled carvers to make vases, plates and snuff boxes.

Origin: Australia, Germany

It owes its name to its resemblance to ice. Known since antiquity, Aztecs and Mayans used it for power rituals, it is the most versatile and powerful healing stone of all crystals. It strengthens one's energy field, bestowing purity of heart and emotional clarity. It consolidates one's point of view and makes memories more vivid.

Origin: Brazil, Uruguay

American Indians used it in rituals to make the rain fall, hence the name “bringer of rain”. Among the ancient Egyptians it was widespread as an amulet in the form of a scarab. It sustains the wearer and supports them during times of increased stress, bringing a sense of tranquillity and wholeness. Red Jasper is also a stone of deep personal fairness and justice, reinforcing responsibility, better choices for our evolution and compassion. It can have a stabilising effect, and can help us regain our energy and use it in a more balanced way. It strengthens the connection with life and the earth.

Origin: Brazil, Australia

In ancient times, jasper was attributed the virtue of neutralising all kinds of spells. In all its variations, it removes negative energy from the body, helps to establish a balance with one's own energy and with the earth. Green Jasper facilitates the attainment of balance in the spiritual sphere, tempers emotions, helping one to experience and accept them, gives calm and serenity. It encourages positive thinking.

Origin: Brazil, Australia

It is a stone that can help us achieve our goals by instilling resourcefulness and allows us to see beyond our self-imposed limits. It not only protects and strengthens the body, but also helps and propitiates economic fortune. It is the stone of balance, especially in the psychological sphere it creates the right balance between rest and activity.

Origin: China, Burma

The name comes from the Latin word “granatus” and refers to the pomegranate, due to its round shape and the colour of its red seeds. Particularly popular among the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, to embellish their jewellery. Like armour, it protects body and soul from negative energies. Spreads joie de vivre and charisma. It increases confidence, friendliness and joy of the senses.

Origin: India, Kenya

Grossularia is a mineral belonging to the garnet group. It brings calmness, serenity and compassion for oneself and others. It encourages an increase in positive energy, self-confidence, and the achievement of success in one's business. It connects with the deep energy of Mother Earth and the loving energy of the heart. It helps the individual to come out of a state of passivity and to face the most difficult situations with lucidity and courage.

Origin: South Africa, Canada

Also known as “Selenite” due to its resemblance to the moon. In the East it is considered a sacred stone and placed on fruit trees as amulets to ensure fertility and abundance. It is a gem of intuition and profound understanding, it helps balance emotions by accentuating freedom of expression and mitigates aggression. In the psychic sphere it inspires deep feelings and opens the mind to inspiration.

Origin: Sri Lanka, Madagascar

Considered the “sun stone” because it enabled the Vikings to orient themselves with respect to the sun during navigation. They used iolite lenses that enabled them to see the polarisation of sunlight in the atmosphere and thus define the exact position of the sun. It gives strength and courage to make decisions, reinforces one's self-awareness and helps one choose the right path to reach desired destinations.

Origin: Madagascar, Finland

According to an Eskimo legend, the northern lights were imprisoned inside a rock along the Labrador coast. A wandering warrior with spear strokes freed most of the lights and those that remained still shine and characterise this marvellous rock. Characterised by beautiful iridescent colours, it is considered “the mirror of the soul”. It helps to recognise one's hidden abilities and talents. It stimulates the imagination, creativity and gives enthusiasm. In the psychic sphere it enhances intuition and the depth of feelings. It brings forgotten memories to the surface and makes it possible to recognise illusions.

Origin: Canada, Scandinavian Peninsula

Lapis lazuli is a blue stone with golden specks due to the presence of sulphur and pyrite. It derives from the Persian word “lazur” meaning “blue stone”. It was already widespread in Egypt in the 5th millennium B.C. and was used to make jewellery and amulets, as evidenced by findings in Pharaonic tombs. Lapis tiles characterise the majestic Ishtar Gate, the eighth entrance to the city of Babylon, a breathtaking work of art now on display at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. It helps to alleviate anger and negative thoughts and to express oneself coherently and lucidly. It is the right gemstone for people who prefer order and aim to keep everything under control. Lapis lazuli finds its perfect place in the throat and stimulates the opening of the third eye, enhances expressive abilities and gives mental clarity, makes one creative.

Origin: Afghanistan, Egypt

Also called “Australian Jasper” because of its abundant presence in Australia. Aborigines have always considered it a stone of good health, giving balance and protection. Mokaite helps transform anger into strength and tenacity, qualities that are useful in achieving a goal.

Origin: Australia, Brazil

In ancient Rome it was used to make wonderful cameo carvings with images of famous people or scenes. Onyx is often connected to instinct and intuition, it strengthens authority and analytical thinking. It improves logic, control and the ability to argue. It is particularly suitable for those who tend to be easily influenced. It strengthens self-awareness and a sense of responsibility. It promotes a healthy sense of identity. Strengthens the ability to assert oneself. Improves the faculty of concentration and helps to argue clearly and concisely. Makes one realistic and teaches one to control one's actions.

Origin: Brazil, India

Feminine crystal par excellence. It is aligned with the female reproductive system. It favours conception and accompanies women during pregnancy. Its reflected light illuminates our thoughts, giving us good advice. Wearing it constantly, it helps to make the personality stronger, to express oneself with confidence. On a spiritual level, the moonstone helps to harmonise with the cycles of life and nature. In the East, it is considered a sacred stone and placed on fruit trees as an amulet to ensure fertility and abundance. It is a gemstone of intuition and profound understanding, it helps to balance emotions by accentuating freedom of expression and mitigates aggression. In the psychic sphere it inspires deep feelings and opens the mind to inspiration.

Origin: Brazil, Sri Lanka

Its name derives from the Greek “pyr” meaning “fire”, in fact when rubbed together the stones produce sparks. In the past, it was commonly believed that it actually contained fire within it, which is why it was used to make precious amulets. Given its gold-like appearance, with which it was often confused, pyrite was known in the Middle Ages as “fool's gold”. It helps to shed light on the positive and negative aspects of one's personality. It gives energy and stability, encourages positive thinking and is traditionally considered a “lucky charm” stone.

Origin: Spain, Japan

It is a stone of strong transformative power and is often used for the removal of negativity and non-harmonic energies in places. It eliminates tension and reduces stress. It improves survival instincts, helps one to live in harmony with others and one's inner “self”. Inspires objective, realistic and pragmatic thinking.

Origin: Madagascar, Austria

More commonly known as “cloud quartz”, it gets its name from the darker inclusions embedded within that give it the appearance of clouds of smoke. For many cultures, this mineral was endowed with magical powers that warded off evil and disease.

Origin: Siberia, Brazil

It is among the best-known minerals, its appearance varying from a very pale, almost white pink to a more intense shade. It helps us understand that all changes in our lives are important, even the most difficult to accept. Rose quartz is called the Stone of the Heart: it represents love, beauty, peace and forgiveness. It is a gentle, kind, calming stone that warms the centre of our heart. In India it is called the ’stone of forgiveness“ because it spreads feelings of love and forgiveness towards a critical person or situation. It opens the heart to inner peace and self-love. Among the Egyptians, the belief was widespread that such quartz could slow down ageing. The Assyrians and Romans were among the first to use it for objects related to esoteric and divination practices.

Origin: Argentina, Germany

The name is derived from the Greek word “rhodon” meaning “rose”. Thanks to abundant deposits, it is recognised as a national jewel in Russia, and it is customary among children to exchange small rhodonite eggs as a gesture of friendship. It gives confidence in oneself and one's heart, encouraging generosity and cooperation between people, nourishing the soul through the heart. It helps in forgiveness and mutual understanding.

Origin: Sweden, Russia

This stone is a volcanic rock and was only discovered in 1811 in Greenland. Its name derives from its high sodium content. Its intense blue colour with white streaks is reminiscent of the sky and the depths of the sea, which is why it has always been used as a talisman to represent a magical and spiritual dimension. It stimulates the desire for truth and knowledge, calms the mind and helps relieve our fears and guilt.

Origin: Brazil, Russia

Characterised by beautiful shades of colour, it is an extraordinary and multiform stone. The name derives from the Sinhalese word “turmali” meaning “stone rich in colours”. It has a beneficial power on the body, and is considered an excellent recharge of vital energies. It provides a balance of male and female energies within the body, and is excellent for balancing the hemispheres of the brain. Tourmaline is a powerful vibrational regulator that helps in maintaining, stimulating and purifying the energy centres of our body. It is well known that tourmaline is a purifying stone that has the power to deflect and transform negative energy, (especially that generated by electric and magnetic fields and radiation), and is therefore very protective. Tourmaline stone is able to improve one's awareness and increase self-esteem.

Origin: Brazil, Afghanistan

Named after the place where it was discovered, it was first found in the Unaka Mountains in the United States. Unakite keeps our spirits high when feeling down or easily influenced, never making us lose sight of the beauty of life. Unakite is beneficial for the reproductive system, for healthy pregnancies, and for the healthy and harmonious development of unborn children. Also used during recovery from major traumas, it helps us by prompting our bodies to remember the perfect state of health. It instils calmness and induces us to analyse our deepest inner processes in total serenity.

Origin: Mexico, United States

It helps the mind to focus on main objectives, not to get distracted and, in case of interruptions, to regain concentration. Zoisite brings energy by banishing laziness. It is green often enriched with ruby inclusions. Very stimulating and positive, it encourages the expression of our full potential. It stimulates creativity and a strong desire to complete what one undertakes.

Origin: South Africa, Madagascar