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The Top 5 Gemstones to Beat Winter Blues

It’s March.  Spring is around the corner.  By now a lot of people are feeling the effects of cabin fever.  I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for winter to be over!

Many people believe in the healing effects of gemstones.  Whether it’s metaphysical properties of the gems, or being inspired by the myriad colours, textures and sparkle of the stones, they certainly seem to have an effect on us.  So without further ado, here’s my top 5 list of gemstones that will help kick those winter blues. Click on any of the images to link to the matching Etsy post!

 

1. Citrine

Citrine "Sun Drops" necklace
Citrine "Sun Drops" necklace

Beat seasonal depression with bright, sunny citrine, November’s birthstone.  Citrine attracts positive energy, and is a stone that fosters joy, optimism, and hope.  As a bonus, citrine is also known as the stone of prosperity!

 

 

 

2. Carnelian

Carnelian and Amber "Pele's Tear"
Carnelian and Amber "Pele's Tear" on Etsy!

Carnelian is said to encourage initiative and stimulate creativity.  It boosts inner concentration and replaces negative energy with positive.

 

 

 

 

3. Lapis Lazuli

Lapis coin earrings
Lapis coin earrings on Etsy

Suffering from a little cabin fever?  Lapis lazuli is reported to release stress and bring inner peace and tranquility.

 

 

 

 

4. Garnet

Garnet and Smoky Quartz necklace
Garnet and Smoky Quartz necklace

If winter leaves you hiding inside, try wearing some garnet, January’s birthstone.  Garnet negates loneliness and isolation, and is the stone of passion and courage.  It also helps bring out your best qualities for others to see.

 

 

 

5. Aventurine

Aventurine Tree of Life pendant
Aventurine Tree of Life pendant on Etsy!

Feeling irritable?  Try wearing soothing aventurine.  This soft green gemstone relieves anxiety and calms the emotions.  It is also said to draw opportunities to its bearer.

 

 

 

 

Fun fact: Amber

Amber is a beautiful material, ranging from from rich orange, brown and umber colours to a striking yellow-green.  It is not actually a gemstone, but fossilized tree sap.  This makes it very lightweight.

Not sure if your piece of amber is real or a clever fake?  Try this test: Find a container large enough to submerge your amber in.  Fill it with water, and put in as much salt as you can dissolve.  Stir until the salt! crystals are completely dissolved.  Then, place your piece of amber in the salt solution.  If it floats, it’s real.

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