Amber is prized as a jewelry item because of its gorgeous dark yellow tones, along with its reputed holisitic properties as a bringer of good fortune. Althugh it’s found in many places, the two top areas for high-quality amber are the Baltic region (Estonia, Lativia and Lithuania) and the Dominican Republic. Baltic amber is generally [...]
Pearl, the gem of the sea, has evoked a sense of mysticism for centuries. This is not only related to the beauty of the gem, but also to its potential healing power. When infused into your favorite skincare products, the skincare and beauty researchers at Kristals Cosmetics say that pearl has serious brightening abilities. Not [...]
Rich and red, the aura of the ruby is one of power and stability. If you’re coping with stress or fatigue, the mystical power of the ruby is thought to give you a boost of vitality and keep you going in the face of adversity. As an ingredient in health and beauty products, the skincare [...]
According to practitioners of holistic medicine that incorporate healing crystals, amber is known for transforming negative energy into positive, encouraging openness of the spirit to activate the energy fields, promote concentration and attention and more. These are some of the reasons why the amber is considered one of the most powerful gems out there. Emotional [...]
Aventurine, a vivid green stone, has had a sense of lore and mysticism for centuries. The stone is often referred to as the “Stone of Opportunity.” Among the crystals, it’s considered to be the luckiest. Optimism and a positive outlook are typically associated with this stone. When it comes to its use in cosmetic products, [...]
When thinking of jewelry gemstones, most people don’t go beyond diamonds, prized the world over as the epitome of gem-based beauty. But in fact, any number of other precious gemstones can be valued even higher than diamonds and are seen by many as just as beautiful. In fact, according to the GemVal Valuation Guide prices [...]
