The Gemstone Library

30 gemstones and their healing benefits

From ancient civilizations to modern times, gemstones have been believed to have a powerful and transformative effect on the body, mind, and spirit. If you are inspired to incorporate gem therapy into your daily routine, check out this list of 30 of the most popular gemstones and their perceived benefits. Whether you're seeking calmness, creativity, or grounding, there's a gemstone for you!

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Colourful assortment of polished crystals and gemstones arranged in a graduated spectrum

From ancient civilizations to modern times, gemstones have been believed to have a powerful and transformative effect on the body, mind, and spirit. If you are inspired to incorporate GEM THERAPY into your daily routine, check out this list of 30 of the most popular gemstones and their perceived benefits. Whether you're seeking calmness, creativity, or grounding, there's a gemstone for you!


Amazonite: Harmony, balance, and communication

Amethyst: Calming, stress relief, and spiritual awareness

Amber: Healing, grounding, and protection

Aquamarine: Communication, self-expression, and peace

Black tourmaline: Protection, grounding, and negativity removal

Citrine: Optimism, happiness, and manifestation

Diamond: Clarity, purity, and unconditional love

Emerald: Growth, healing, and balance

Fluorite: Clarity, focus, and stability

Garnet: Passion, energy, and physical vitality

Jade: Peace, harmony, and luck

Jasper: Nurturing, stability, and grounding

Kyanite: Communication, self-expression, and truth

Labradorite: Inner strength, intuition and self-discovery

Lapis Lazuli: Inner power, wisdom, and truth

Moonstone: Emotional balance, intuition, and femininity

Onyx: Protection, grounding, and support

Opal: Creativity, imagination, and inspiration

Peridot: Transformation, renewal, and abundance

Quartz: Clarity, amplification, and healing

Rose Quartz: Love, compassion and emotional healing

Ruby: Passion, energy, and physical vitality

Sapphire: Calmness, communication, and self-expression

Selenite: Clarity, peace, and protection

Smoky Quartz: Grounding, stability, and protection

Spinel: Vitality, energy and protection

Sunstone: Optimism, happiness, and self-confidence

Tiger's Eye: Focus, motivation, and protection

Tourmaline: Protection, grounding, and negativity removal

Turquoise: Protection, communication, and self-expression

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