Opal is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word Upala, which translates to “precious stone.” Depending on the type and colors, some opal can cost more per carat than diamonds.

Opal can exist in many different types, size and colors. Opal is found in the US, Australia, Mexico, Africa, Czech Republic and many other localities. Opal forms in cracks and crevices in the stone native to the area it is found. Opal can even replace the organic material such as shells, teeth, bones and wood.

The iridescence and color of opal is caused by small silica spheres that, due to their arrangement, diffracts light and gives opal a glittery color appearance. Water content of opal can vary from 5% to 20% and is the reason to avoid rapid temperature changes to opal as it possible to crack.

 In Metaphysics, opal is believed to enhance memory, creativity and imagination. Opals are also believed to ease change as well as bringing pleasant vivid dreams to the owner of this stone. Some believe Opals enhance Psychic and intuitive gifts.

The healing properties include regulation of metabolism, and circulation to the heart. Opal is associated with the heart chakra.

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Sapphires are made up structurally and chemically the exact same as Rubies. Sapphires are best known for their blue color but can be almost any color except red which are called Rubies. Sapphires and Rubies are the second hardest mineral known to man; with the hardest being Diamonds.

A Sapphire used during meditation will aid oneself in finding your hidden potential such as Psychic abilities or mediumship. This stone will help your mind to clear and focus on the path you take to begin your journey. The Sapphire is believed to help obtain your desires of wealth. This stone will also help you keep this wealth once it is obtained and help you focus in decisions pertaining to your finances.

In the far east, Sapphires were believed to help a person focus. In the case of illness this was beneficial because it was believed that if one was to focus on health during sickness you would achieve full recovery sooner.

In Europe the Sapphire was believed to protect against “the evil eye.” It would protect the wearer from evil spells and reflect the spell back to the person casting it.

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The ancient Hindus saw the fiery red of rubies as coming from internally and thought it to be an eternal flame. It was also thought to be the most important gift to honor Buddha.

Clarity and wisdom are a metaphysical property of Rubies. A ruby is believed to bring clarity and focus as well as the ability to help you choose your most productive path. Rubies are also said to stimulate interaction between conscious and the subconscious mind causing lucid dreaming.

Meditating with a ruby will open your base or root chakra. The ruby is said to light a fiery path through our darkest fears.It is often worn to alleviate blood disorders, such as anemia, poor circulation as well as menstral problems.

This stone represents passion and strong feelings, and is a symbol of love and vitality. From ancient to present, Rubies have been used in a variety of ways. In the bible book of Exodus it is mentioned in Aaron’s breastplate as “sardius”. This is the ancient name for rubies. In modern times artificial Rubies were used in many of the first lasers used in the field of science.

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Alexandrite is the most expensive gemstone commercially offered ranging from $1,500 to $100,000 per carat depending on the quality of the stone.

Alexandrite’s healing properties are said to provide confidence and self-esteem. The June birthstone is said to assist the owner in bringing about change in their life.

This is a stone of healers. Alexandrite is used by a shaman or healer to protect themselves from random negative or harmful energy of others.

Alexandrite is associated with the throat chakra as well as the third eye. Not only does this beautiful gemstone assist with clairvoyance, it also lends it’s healing abilities to our gifts of sharing knowledge.

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The Emerald is a crystal that is great for helping one with Psychic insight, abundance and assists in creativity. The metaphysical energy associated with Emerald helps to increase mental clarity, improve memory, and has a calming effect on the emotions bringing peace and assurance.

Emeralds are associated with the heart chakra. It is an excellent healing crystal for it is thought to assist healing of the lungs, immune system, eyesight and the Heart. It also promotes peace, harmony, love and honesty.

In mythology Emeralds were known as a traveling stones, because of their association with Mercury the messenger to the God’s and travel. People still to this day wear or take an emerald with them when the travel.

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Giving the gift of diamond has long been a symbol of eternal love. A woman wears her engagement ring and wedding ring on her left hand. In Egypt the vein of love (vena amoris) was believed to run from the heart to the third finger of the left hand.

The Metaphysical Energies associated with this crystal include clarity, and balance to your relationship. It can amplify a person’s strengths and weakness and it can bond relationships. In history some saw wearing a diamond as a sign of courage and hope. The Diamond is associated with the Star sign is Aries; Fiery and illuminated from within. This gemstone is connected with the Crown Chakra which is the well intuitive knowing is drawn from.

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