Crystals That Make Great Gifts
It’s the time of year when gift shopping comes to mind and at least for me, it never seems to get easier.
Something we have added to our store somewhat recently are crystals and minerals, which have been a huge hit. We carry a wide variety of authentic stones, tumbled and raw that are fantastic presents to those special people in your life.
There are a million different crystals out there, and knowing what is appropriate to give someone can be a headache to figure out so this blog post will be a compilation of crystals, stones and minerals that make heartfelt gifts for your loved ones.
11 Crystals To Discover And Share
Rose quartz is one of the most popular crystals, and for good reason.
Rose quartz is the birthstone for the month of January and the fifth wedding anniversary gift! Rose quartz is absolutely beautiful and makes a great gift, as its meaning is universal love and can be used by everyone.
It speaks softly to all kinds of love; from healing communication with family to developing a deeper bond with spouses and friends, and even bringing sweeter notes of self-care into your own world. One of my favorite things about rose quartz is that each stone is unique, the colors range from a pale baby pink to an almost violet color.
Rose quartz can also be smoky, cloudy or clear. Each piece has a uniquely beautiful element to it. This crystal is often used for face rollers and gua sha tools, as it’s said to “infuse your skincare routine with extra self love”. All in all, a very solid gift idea for people needing a little extra love or boost in their lives.
Black Tourmaline has a naturally occurring sheen which gives it a polished appearance.
Black tourmaline is one of the most coveted stones for protection and cleansing. It’s commonly used in rituals, grids, meditations and shrines. This crystal also often features inclusions of the mineral, mica which is silver in color, resulting in a dazzling combination of dark and light that is highly prized.
Black tourmaline is an excellent stone for calming the mind as well as protecting your spirit and place. The root chakra is associated with it and October is the birthstone month.
Celestite, also known as Celestine, is a mineral that forms blue crystals and is best used as a focus point for a spiritual practice.
Celestite is often associated with divine power and is thought to increase understanding, higher consciousness, as well as mindfulness when used in meditation and prayer.
This crystal is associated with the third eye chakra, Anja: wisdom, understanding, mindfulness and higher consciousness. Associated with celestial beings, Celestite is strongly connected to divine energy and cosmic supernatural forces.
Labradorite is one beautiful crystal, with purples, blues, oranges, greens, yellows, browns and a pearlescent finish.
Born from the storms of the Northern Lights and found in Canada’s Labrador region, the healing properties of this healing crystal are all about tapping into your own wonderful well of creativity and connecting with the higher consciousness.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, or in a rut, labradorite is the stone for you. Labradorite is great for Taurus, Leos and Pisces and this stone has long been synonymous with the ideas of art and magic.
It’s for those who want to embrace the mysteries of the universe – all while making sense of their own space. While other stones keep you grounded to earth, labradorite encourages you to have your head in the clouds and constantly dreaming, and manifesting.
This stone makes a great gift for those who need a spiritual boost, creative energy or a tool to use during meditation.
Ammonite spirals draw in negative energy, filtering it through the chambers and releasing fresh, positive energy
Ammonite benefits the root chakra, and stimulates the third eye. It is both grounding and helps us connect to the spiritual realm through spiritual guides.
The spiraled shape of the Ammonite is ideal for removing chakra blockages and re-opening chakras. Opalized Ammonite are thought to cleanse and purify the aura.
Clear Quartz is all about spiritual growth and it loves enticing you to look deep.
Clear Quartz is the most recognized type of crystal and what most people envision when the thought “Crystal” comes to mind. A “stone of the mind”, it helps focus the mind, aides concentration and enriches mental ability.
It’s a crystal that has the capacity to absorb, store, release and regulate energy and it resonates with all of the chakras as well as each Zodiac sign. Clear Quartz is known to enhance psychic abilities, aid concentration and unlock memory.
Lepidolite brings in good luck and dispels negativity.
It also helps shift or rearrange old energy patterns, bringing hope and positivity to a bad situation. Lepidolite has softening energies that can affect your emotional body and keep your mental state operating in a calm manner.
Lepidolite is known for encouraging a sense of calm and tranquility during times of tension and chaos.
Amethyst is definitely one of the most famous stones and is the most commonly represented in the media.
Amethyst is the birthstone of the month of February, it is also the traditional gift for a couple’s 33rd wedding anniversary because 33 is the number of divine protection and is one of the most affordable crystals on the market today.
Amethyst is incredibly durable, and very beautiful so it makes a great option for jewelry of all kinds. The metaphysical properties of Amethyst are calmness, balance, and peace. People also use it to eliminate impatience.
Fun Fact: In Greek mythology, a titan named Rhea gave the god of wine, Dionysus, an amethyst to help preserve his sanity. In fact, this myth led the ancient Romans to believe that amethysts could keep them from getting drunk.
While the science backing that up hasn’t been proven, amethyst stones are used to promote calm feelings and are fun to keep in your pocket for a mood boosting reminder!
Shungite is a beautiful, black stone and perfect for anybody in your life looking for a little energy detox and some positive blessings.
Shungite stones are made up of clusters of carbon atoms called “fullerenes.” Shungite stones also contain many micro- and macrominerals. Some of these are quartz, mica, albite, and pyrite.
Shungite is typically black but can range to a deep bronze color. It’s opaque, but can have a shiny quality, making it look lustrous and metallic.
The high carbon content in Shungite helps kill bacteria, which in turn purifies water. This is one of the few crystals that has had scientific studies run on it’s benefits and the research is promising!
Smokey Quartz is one of the best grounding stones and helps to strengthen your intuition and connection to the earth.
Like a multivitamin of magic for the soul, this stone can serve as a detox and an amplifier of positive energy. Smokey quartz is associated with scorpios, sagittarians and capricorns and is said to be Scotland’s national stone.
This quartz has a history with Maori tribes in New Zealand and is like taking a great big deep breath. It nurtures and neutralizes to create that grounding feeling. Smokey quartz is a stone that promotes healing, so the feeling of negative energy being pushed out is totally normal. This allows positive energy to fill your body and become the new normal.
Smoky quartz is a great gift for someone in your life going through emotional healing or a lot of stress, to help them connect to good sources of energy in their life.
Carnelian is a gorgeous firecracker of a crystal.
This semi precious stone comes in a wide variety of reds and is the birthstone of July. Carnelian symbolizes bold energy, warmth, empowerment and stimulation. It’s known for being a stone of courage, endurance, energy, leadership, and motivation.
This crystal has been used since Ancient Egyptian times for help with public speaking, bravery and trusting your intuition. This stone is powerful and has been used for centuries by warriors, kings and healers.
Pick up some Carnelian for anyone in your life who is struggling with finding their voice, feeling a lack of confidence in themselves or needing a kick of motivation.
Come on in and check out our wide variety of authentic stones, tumbled and raw that are fantastic presents to those special people in your life.
Now if you already enjoy crystals, you know that there are a million different types out there and each one has a special quality and usefulness depending on what type of a gift you want to give.
So whether you need a gift, want to get some free stuff or just want to check out what we have, come on down to the store, give us a call or send us an email.
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