All healing crystals, and healing gemstone jewellery, purchased from Charms Of Light® are cleansed and Reiki enhanced before they are sent to you.  However, over time, they will pick up negative energies or vibrations and will need to be cleansed again and re-energised.  You may also wish to programme your gemstones with specific healing intentions, once they have been cleansed.  Cleansing your gemstones is also important before making a gem elixir.  Following

Did you know that the Gregorian calendar has a poem matching each month with its birthstone?  These poems were apparently published by "an unknown author" in 1870.     Gregorian Birthstone Poems   By her who in this month (January) is born No gem save garnets should be worn; They will ensure her constancy, True friendship, and fidelity.   The February-born shall find Sincerity and peace of mind, Freedom from passion and

Some gemstones contain metals or toxins.  Whilst these stones are all safe to place on the body, or within the aura, to gain their healing effects, they must NEVER be used directly in water for use as gem elixirs or essences. Below is a list of the better known toxic gemstones, but please be aware that this list is by no means complete. If you wish to make a gem elixir or essence from a known toxic gemstone, or you are unsure about a particular gemstone, only use the indirect

Someone wrote to me asking, “What stones can I use to help focus in my school work and studies?” As I know there are often many people trying to cope with the pressures of course work, studying and exams, I thought that the answer to this may help more than just the person who asked, so here are a few gemstone suggestions for any of you who need a little more help in this area. Carrying a gemstone charm, similar to this one that I made for my daughter, can help.  You can

I’ve been asked recently about suggestions for gemstones that would be most healing for breast cancer.   Rose Quartz My first thought jumped immediately to Rose Quartz. This gemstone has an association with self-love and deep inner healing which helps to bring comfort and strength.  However, along with Rose Quartz, it would also be beneficial to look for gemstones that protect your health and immune system, especially if going through

Not too long ago I was asked about Hematite & it's properties with relation to EMF Health.  Now I am going to let you know what other gemstones I like for EMF protection.   Firstly, what is EMF? EMF stands for Electromagnetic Fields.  What are Electromagnetic Fields?  The World Health Organisation says, "Electromagnetic radiation has been around since the birth of the universe; light is its most familiar form.  Electric and magnetic fields are part

I often have requests for jewellery that will help with addictions and addictive behaviour, so thought I should write something here about the gemstones that can help.   Amethyst Amethyst is a very powerful and protective stone.  It has the ability to soothe irritability and dissolve negativity with strong healing and cleansing powers.  Amethyst encourages sobriety, having a sobering effect on overindulgence of alcohol, drugs or other addictions.  It calms and