The Properties of Stones and Pendants

Have you considered choosing your gemstone pendant based on the properties of the stones from which they are made? For example, Amethyst is purported to be the "stone of spirituality and contentment". It's a calming stone that helps in meditation and in the acceptance of new ideas. Carnelian is known to encourage kinship and to encourage analytical capabilities and precision. Carnelian also enhances creativity, individuality and prosperity. Hematite is a stone for mental acuity, memory enhancement, original thinking and technical knowledge. It is said to bring peace and inner happiness. Jasper is a stone known for its nurturing properties. It is often used to encourage and hasten healing and was often worn by high priests for protection. Many people also select gemstones for enhancing specific chakras, for example blue stones such as Sodalite for the throat chakra.