Jewelry Glossary N-S

Nephrite Jade                                 
                                                                                            Nephrite Jade
Nephrite Jade is a natural stone. True jade is either jadeite or nephrite (nephrite is stronger)

Nephrite Jade has shades of green from medium to dark and may display black inclusions.

Nephrite Jade is found in British Columbia and Canada.

Healing Properties

Jade is a symbol of purity and serenity. It is prized in the East and signifies wisdom gathering and tranquility. Psychologically, Jade stabilizes your personality and integrates the mind with the body. Mentally, Jade releases negative thoughts and soothes the mind. Emotionally, Jade is a dream stone. Spiritually, Jade encourages you to become who you really are. Jade treats the kidneys and supra adrenal glands, removes toxins, cellular and skeletal systems, and heals stitches.

Proper Care

Wipe with a soft cloth after wearing.Wipe ocassionally with a gem cleaner. Avoid chemical cleaners, steam cleaners and ultrasonic cleaners. Do not wear jewelry in pools or hot tubs to avoid contact with chlorine.

Scientific Notes

Nephrite Jade is compose of Nephrite, actinolate group. It has a Moh's rating of 6 to 6-1/2 making it a moderately hard stone. It may be used in fine quality jewelry.


Peridot                                                                       Peridot

Peridot Pronounced (pear ah dote) is a natural stone

Peridot is a shimmering clear pale green stone often called the evening emerald. Peridot is sometimes referred to as olivine.

Peridot is the national gem of Egypt.

Peridot is found in Egypt, Australia, China, United States, Brazil, Ireland, Russia, Sri Lanka and the Canary Islands.

Healing Properties

In ancient times, Peridot was believed to keep away evil spirits. This stone is a powerful cleanser, releasing and neutralizing toxins. Psychologically, Peridot alleviates jealousy, resentment, spite and anger and reduces stress. It enhances confidence and assertion without aggression. Mentally, Peridot sharpens the mind and opens it to new levels of awareness. Healing, Peridot has a tonic effect. It heals and regenerates tissues. It strengthens the metabolism and benefits the skin. Peridot aids the heart, thymus, Gallbladder, intestinal tract, and ulcers, and strengthens eyes.

Proper Care

Peridot should be spared from rugged wear. The best way to clean peridot is with warm, soapy water. You should protect it from scratching and sharp blows that can fracture or shatter the stone. Also, avoid large temperature changes, ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners that could damage the stone.

Scientific Notes

Periodot is composed of Nesocilicate. It has a Moh's rating of 6-1/2 to 7, making it a moderately hard stone. Peridot's green color reflects the amount of iron present in the stone. The deeper the shade of green, the smaller the amount of iron present in the stone.


Rainbow Moonstone
                                                                                                     Rainbow Moonstone

Rainbow Moonstone is a natural stone.

Rainbow Moonstone is a beautiful translucent white with a shimmer of blue.

Moonstone is found in India, Sri Lanka and Australia.

Healing Properties

Moonstone is often called the visionary's stone. It helps us see things more clearly. Rainbow moonstone, in particular, offers us visions of things that aren't immediately obvious. Moonstone is a stone of new beginning. Moonstone has traditionally been used to enhance psychic abilities and to develop clairvoyance. Psychologically, moonstone calms overreactions to situations and to emotional triggers. Mentally, moonstone opens the mind to sudden and irrational impulses, serendipity, and synchronicity. Emotionally, moonstone soothes emotional instability and stress, and stabilizes the emotion. Healing, moonstone helps the digestive and reproductive system, assimilates nutrients, eliminates toxins and fluid retention, and alleviates degenerative conditions of the skin, eyes, and fleshy organs such as the liver and pancreas.

Proper Care

Moonstone hs a slight tendency to cleave--guard jewelry against bumping or hard knocks. Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.

Scientific Notes

Rainbow Moonstone is composed of Potassium feldspar. It has a Moh's rating of 6 to 6-1/2, making it a moderately hard stone. It has used in fine quality jewelry.


Rose Quartz                                                             Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is a natural stone.

Rose Quartz is translucent light rose pink to slightly peach in color.

Rose Quartz is found in United States, South Africa, Brazil, Japan, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Russia and Uruguay.

Healing Properties

Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace. Rose Quartz enhances positive affirmations. The stone can then remind you of your intention. This beautiful stone promotes receptivity to beauty of all kinds. Emotionally, Rose Quartz is the best healing stone. Rose Quartz strengthens your heart and circulatory system and releases impurities from your bodily fluids. Rose Quartz aids in lung ailments and heals the kidneys and adrenal gland and alleviates vertigo.

Proper Care

Avoid scratches and sharp blows. Store in cotton boxes or bags when not in use. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Clean with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Air dry before storing.

Scientific Notes

Rose Quartz is Macrocrystalline Quartz. It has a Moh's rating of 7, making it a moderately hard stone. It is used in fine quality jewelry.


Smoky Quartz
                                                                                                       Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz is a natural stone that clear and can be heat treated and or irradiated. The smoky Quartz color is formed when rock crystal is naturally irradiated which usually occurs at high altitudes, which is why Smoky Quartz most notable sources are Brazil, Colorado, and the Swiss Alps.

Smoky Quartz is clear with brownish to blackish brown and sometimes yellowish brown.

Smoky Quartz is found at high altitudes of Brazils mountains, Colorado’s rocky mountains, or the Swiss Alps.

Healing Properties

Smoky Quartz is a great antidote for stress. Smoky Quartz is one of the best stones to ground spiritual energy. Smoky Quartz relieves fear and depression, and brings emotional calmness. Mentally, Smoky Quartz promotes positive, pragmatic thought and can be used in scrying to give clear insight and neutralize fear of failure.

Physically, because Smoky Quartz is often naturally irradiated, it is excellent for treating radiation related illness. Smoky Quartz is great for ailments of the abdomen, hips, and legs. It relieves pain, including headaches, and is great for the reproductive system, muscle and tissue, and the heart.

Proper Care

Clean with plain water and mild soap. A soft brush may be used and the stone should be wiped dry with a soft cloth. Do not soak. Do not leave in direct sunlight to prevent fading and do not expose to high heat.

Scientific Notes

Smoky Quartz is a Macrocrystalline quartz.  It has a Mah's rating of 7 and is used in fine quality jewelry.


Snow Quartz
                                                                                         Snow Quartz
Snow Quartz is a natural stone.

Snow Quartz is a cloudy, opaque translucent to semi translucent white quartz.

Snow Quartz is found in Brazil, and China. Quartz is the most common minerals on earth and is found worldwide.

Healing Properties

Snow Quartz supports you while learning and helps you let go of overwhelming responsibilities and limitations. Snow Quartz enhances tact and cooperation. It helps you think before you speak. Quartz is the most powerful healing and energy amplifier on the planet. Found world wide it absorbs, stores, releases, and regulates energy and is excellent for unblocking it. Quartzcrystal raises energy to the highest possible level. Quartz stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance. Quartz is great for soothing burns.

Proper Care

Clean with plain water and mild soap. A soft brush may be used and the stone should be wiped dry with a soft cloth. Do not soak. Do not leave in direct sunlight to prevent fading and do not expose to high heat.

Scientific Notes

Snow Quartz is Macrocrystalline quartz, silicon dioxide.  It has a Mah's rating of 7 and is used in fine quality jewelry.


Snowflake Obsidian
                                                                                                           Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass stone.

Snowflake Obsidian is a black stone with white snowflakes floating around its surface.

Snowflake Obsidian is found in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Healing Properties

Snowflake Obsidian calms and soothes like falling snow an night, putting you in a great frame of mind. It teaches you to value mistakes as well as successes. Like falling snow this stone represents purity, providing balance for the body. Snowflake Obsidian helps release stress.

Snowflake Obsidian treats veins and the skeleton, and improves circulation. Obsidian is a strongly protective stone, forming a shield against negativity. Obsidian’s greatest gift is insight into the cause of disease. It detoxifies, dissolving blockages and tension in the physical digestion. It reduces the pain of arthritis, joint problems, cramps, and injuries.


Scientific Notes

Snowflake Obsidian is  composed of Volcanic, amorphours, siliceous glass. It has a Moh's rating of 5 to 5-1/2, making it in the mid-range of harndess. It is used in fine quality jewelry.


Sodalite
                                                                                                           Sodalite
Sodalite is a natural stone.

Sodalite is a deep blue violet with white veining of calcite thought out. This stone looks a lot like Lapis Lazuli and at a fraction of the cost.

Sodalite is found in North America, France, Brazil, Africa, Greenland, Russia, Myanmar and Romania.

Healing Properties

Sodalite instills drive for truth and an urge toward idealism, keeping you true to yourself and your beliefs. Sodalite is great for your mind and eliminates mental confusion. Psychologically, Sodalite gives you emotional balance and calms panic attacks.

Sodalite balances your metabolism, overcomes calcium deficiencies, and cleans the lymphatic system and organs, boosting your immune system. It treats the throat, vocal cords, and larynx and is helpful for hoarseness, and digestive disorders.

Proper Care

Sodalite si somwhat fragile and should be handled with care. To clean, rub lightly with a soft polishing cloth. A dab of olive oil give a heautiful shine to the stone. Do not soak.

Scientific Notes

Sodalite is composed of Chloric sodium aluminum silicate. It has a Moh's rating of 5-1/2 to 6, making it a stone of mid-range hardness. It is used in fine quality jewelry.

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