Material & Care
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the gemstones, minerals, and natural materials we use in our jewelry. Each stone has its own unique origin, texture, and energetic properties—whether shimmering, matte, translucent, or richly polished. Learn about where the stones come from, their healing effects, how to cleanse and recharge them, and how rare or valuable they are. Choose, wear, and care for your piece with mindfulness and clarity.
Amber
Amber is fossilized tree resin with a warm golden to honey-brown hue and a smooth, waxy surface. It belongs to the group of organic gemstones and is mainly found in the Baltic region, Poland, and the Dominican Republic. Known for its calming and pain-relieving properties, amber promotes vitality and emotional warmth. Clean only with a soft cloth—avoid water, heat, and chemicals. Natural amber with clear inclusions is moderately rare and highly valued.
Blue Agate
Blue Agate is a banded gemstone in soft blue, gray, and white tones with a silky matte to subtle glossy finish. It belongs to the quartz family (chalcedony) and is mainly sourced from Brazil, India, and South Africa. This calming stone promotes communication, inner peace, and emotional clarity. Cleanse under lukewarm water and recharge on an amethyst cluster. Blue Agate is moderately rare—vivid patterns and intense color add to its value.
Citrine
Citrine is a golden-yellow to amber-colored gemstone from the quartz family with a transparent, glassy surface. It is mostly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and Russia. Known as the “stone of joy,” citrine boosts confidence, energy, and a positive mindset. Clean under running water and recharge in morning sunlight. Natural citrine is rare—clear, vibrant stones are especially prized in jewelry.
Coral
Coral is an organic gemstone formed from marine skeletons, typically in deep red, pink, or white. Its surface is smooth to slightly porous with a soft, matte to silky sheen. Found mainly in the Mediterranean, Japan, and Taiwan. Coral promotes vitality, emotional warmth, and protection. Clean only with a dry cloth—avoid water, acids, and heat. Fine red coral is moderately rare and highly prized in jewelry.
Garnet
Garnet is a deep red to brownish-red gemstone with a glassy, translucent surface. It belongs to the silicate group and is primarily found in India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Russia. This energizing stone enhances passion, courage, and vitality. Cleanse under lukewarm water and recharge in sunlight. While garnet is relatively common, clear, richly colored stones are considered especially valuable.
Green Agate
Green Agate is a softly banded gemstone in light to medium green tones with a smooth, silky texture. It belongs to the quartz family (chalcedony) and is mined in Brazil, India, and Australia. A stone of balance and calm, it soothes the heart, stabilizes emotions, and encourages growth. Cleanse under running water and recharge on an amethyst cluster. Green Agate is moderately rare—strong, natural color increases its value.
Green Tourmaline
Green tourmaline, also known as verdelite, is a transparent gemstone in shades from deep forest to vivid green with a brilliant, glassy surface. It belongs to the tourmaline group and is found in Brazil, Afghanistan, and Africa. This crystal supports vitality, regeneration, and heart-centered growth. Clean under lukewarm water and recharge in sunlight. High-quality green tourmaline is rare and valued for its clarity and depth of color.
Hematite
Hematite is a silvery-gray stone with a metallic luster and heavy, smooth feel. It belongs to the iron oxide family and is found mainly in Brazil, South Africa, and Canada. Known for its grounding and protective qualities, hematite supports inner strength and mental clarity. Clean only with a dry cloth—avoid water and salt. While widely available, high-shine, pure specimens are especially prized.
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue gemstone with golden pyrite specks and a soft, matte to silky sheen. It belongs to the silicate group and is found in Afghanistan, Chile, and Russia. This stone promotes truth, intuition, and self-expression. Clean dry with a soft cloth—avoid water, salt, or heat. High-quality lapis with rich blue color and visible gold flecks is rare and highly valued.
Malachite
Malachite is a vivid green gemstone with striking light and dark banding and a silky to matte surface. It belongs to the copper carbonate family and is mainly found in Zambia, Russia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Known as a stone of transformation and protection, malachite supports emotional healing and clarity. Clean only with a dry cloth—avoid water and chemicals. Strongly patterned, high-quality malachite is rare and highly desirable.
Moonstone
Moonstone shimmers in soft white, beige, or cream tones with a mysterious bluish glow (adularescence). It belongs to the feldspar group and is mainly sourced from Sri Lanka, India, and Madagascar. This crystal enhances intuition, femininity, and emotional balance. Cleanse under running water and recharge under the full moon. Moonstones with strong blue sheen and high clarity are rare and treasured.
Mother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl is the iridescent inner layer of certain mollusk shells, often in white, soft pink, or silver tones with a smooth, pearly surface. It is an organic material mainly sourced from Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. This gentle material brings calm, clarity, and emotional harmony. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth—avoid water, chemicals, and abrasion. Fine, evenly shimmering Mother of Pearl is moderately rare and popular in jewelry.
Onyx
Onyx is a deep black gemstone with a smooth, fine structure and silky luster. It belongs to the quartz family (chalcedony) and is commonly found in Brazil, India, and Uruguay. A strong protection stone, onyx enhances willpower, inner strength, and grounding. Cleanse under running water and recharge on hematite overnight. While widely available, pure black onyx is especially valued in fine jewelry.
Opal
Opal is a shimmering gemstone known for its play-of-color—flashes of blue, green, pink, and red across a milky to transparent base. It belongs to the oxide class and contains water, making it sensitive. Major sources include Australia, Ethiopia, and Mexico. Opal boosts creativity, intuition, and emotional clarity. Wipe gently with a dry cloth—avoid heat, water, and direct sunlight. Vividly colored opals with strong iridescence are rare and highly prized.
Paua Shell
Paua shell, also called New Zealand abalone, features vibrant blues, greens, and purples with a glossy, iridescent finish. It’s an organic material found only in the coastal waters of New Zealand. This shell promotes harmony, emotional healing, and inner calm. Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth—avoid moisture, acids, and abrasion. Because of its vivid color play and limited origin, Paua shell is highly valued in jewelry.
Peridot
Peridot is a vibrant olive-green gemstone with a translucent, glassy surface. It belongs to the olivine group and is mainly found in Pakistan, Myanmar, the U.S., and China. Peridot enhances self-confidence, clarity, and energy renewal. Cleanse under running water and recharge in sunlight. High-quality, vivid green peridot is relatively rare and treasured for its brightness and purity.
Pink Tourmaline
Pink tourmaline, or rubellite, ranges from soft rose to intense magenta with a smooth, glassy finish. It belongs to the tourmaline group and is mined in Brazil, Nigeria, and Madagascar. This emotional healing stone enhances love, compassion, and inner strength. Rinse briefly with water and recharge in moonlight. Bright, vivid pink tourmaline with clarity is rare and highly sought after.
Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is a pink to raspberry-red gemstone with white swirls or bands and a soft, silky surface. It belongs to the carbonate group and is mainly found in Argentina, South Africa, and the U.S. Known for promoting love, compassion, and emotional healing, rhodochrosite should be cleaned dry—avoid water and harsh chemicals. High-quality stones with rich color and clear patterns are rare and highly valued.
Rhodolite
Rhodolite is a rich raspberry to wine-red gemstone from the garnet group, with a transparent, glassy surface. It is mined in Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and the U.S. This uplifting stone enhances joy, creativity, and emotional strength. Clean with lukewarm water and recharge in sunlight. Rhodolite is rarer than common garnet—clear, deeply colored specimens are especially prized.
Salmon Coral
Salmon coral is a rare variety of precious coral with soft pink to peach tones and a smooth, silky surface. It is primarily found in Japan and the Pacific region. This gentle stone supports emotional healing, calmness, and compassion. Wipe clean with a soft cloth—keep away from water and direct sunlight. Due to its delicate color and limited source, salmon coral is especially valuable.
Turquoise
Turquoise is a sky-blue to blue-green gemstone with a soft, matte to waxy finish and often delicate veining. It belongs to the phosphate group and is primarily sourced from Iran, the USA, Tibet, and China. A powerful protection stone, turquoise encourages communication and emotional balance. Clean gently with a dry cloth—avoid heat, water, and chemicals. Natural, untreated turquoise with vibrant color is rare and highly prized.