The use of gemstone jewelry for the mind, body, and spirit dates back as far as recorded history. The notion of the healing power of gemstones is not all that farfetched. Consider, for example, the gemstone bloodstone – its most common medical use prior to modern medical techniques was to halt bleeding. Bloodstone contains iron oxide, which is an effective coagulator – still in use in modern surgery.
Chakra jewelry
Many people have a firm belief in the therapeutic value of gemstones and their ability to balance the Chakras. One way to achieve balance is to wear Chakra jewelry.
Since the beginning of time jewelry has been worn for three major purposes: decorative, as an indication of social status, and to achieve a physical, mental, or spiritual purpose.
This article discusses one such purpose – that of balancing the Chakras. Many people have a firm belief in the therapeutic value of gemstones and their ability to balance the Chakras. One way to achieve balance is to wear Chakra jewelry.
To follow are the 7Chakra energy centers and the gemstones associated with each:
Gemstone Jewelry for Root or Base Chakra
The Root or Base Chakra represents the ability to be grounded and living in the here and now. It is the Chakra of physical energy. Associated gemstones include:
- Bloodstone – A solid green or green with red flecks stone. It is one of the varieties of quartz labeled chalcedony. It is an electromagnetic stone.
- Carnelian – a member of the Chalcedony gemstone family. It is a rich clear to the brownish-red gemstone.
- Garnet – in various colors of rich wine red and green.
- Hematite – colored by red oxide or iron. The black iridescent crystal is normally used.
- Tiger’s Eye – color ranges from gray to yellow to reddish-brown. Its varied coloring is due to the mixing of quartz with iron.
Solar Plexus Chakra Gemstone Jewelry
The Solar Plexus Chakra is the chakra of personal power. It governs the ego, will, and control over personal goals and accomplishments. Associated gemstones include:
- Aventurine– a green gemstone.
- Malachite – also a green gemstone.
- Rose Quartz – a beautiful pink gemstone. Its pink coloring is due to traces of the mineral titanium.
Gemstone Jewelry for Sacral Chakra
The Sacral Chakra is the chakra of sexual expression. Associated gemstones include:
- Moonstone – a translucent blue, white, or pink gemstone – this effect coming from alternating layers of orthoclase and albite feldspars.
- Citrine – a beautiful golden/clear glassy variety of quartz.
- Rutilated Quartz – made from needles of rutile embedded in clear crystal quartz. Straw-colored but very lustrous.
Heart Chakra Gemstone Jewelry
The Heart Chakra is the chakra of love and compassion. It is the bridge between the mind and the body. Use the following gemstone to open your Heart Chakra:
- Emerald – a brilliant green member of the beryl family of stones. The finest emeralds are true green, transparent with no hint of yellow or blue.
- Jade – its most popular color is deep, imperial green. However, jade is also is mined in red.
- Rose Quartz can also be used for the heart chakra.
Gemstone Jewelry for Throat Chakra
The Throat Chakra is the chakra of self-expression that is the bridge between the mind and the heart. Use the following crystals to balance your Throat Chakra:
- Aquamarine – a translucent blue to sea green crystal.
- Blue Lace Agate – this gemstone is a beautiful light blue with grayish-white bands.
- Lapis Lazuli – deep-blue or violet-blue stone sometimes flecked with gold-colored iron pyrite.
Third Eye or Brow Gemstone Jewelry
The Third Eye or Brow Chakra is located in the middle of the forehead between the eyes. These purple and blue gemstones are used to balance the Third Eye Chakra:
- Amethyst – a vibrant red-violet gemstone. Amethyst is also the birthstone for those born in February.
- Fluorite – a beautiful translucent gemstone that is mined in many different colors: clear, yellow, blue, green, and combinations of these three colors.
- Lapis Lazuli – a blue gemstone often with gold flecks that is also used for the Throat Chakra. Many gemstones are useful for more than one Chakra energy center.
- Sodalite – This gemstone is very similar to lapis lazuli in appearance. It is a deep blue gemstone flecked with white. However, it is missing the gold markings found in lapis and it is much more commonly found than lapis lazuli. Therefore, it is a much less expensive blue gemstone than lapis.
Gemstone Jewelry for Crown Chakra
The Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head. These gemstones are used to balance the Crown Chakra:
- Amethyst – discussed above.
- Clear Crystal Quartz – Diamond is the best clear gemstone to use to balance the Crown Chakra. However, clear crystal quartz is a fine substitute.
- Jade – a beautifully rich, deep green stone. While jade is mined in other colors, the deep green color of jade is best used to balance the Crown Chakra.
How to cleanse Chakra gemstone jewelry
Those that wear this jewelry with a purpose periodically cleanse their jewelry to remove day-to-day bad vibes. The soaking method detailed below is quite simple.
Dissolve a pinch of salt into a bowl of lukewarm water using a glass bowl. Circle the bowl with a strand of amethyst chips or beads. Soak the Chakra jewelry overnight. The ideal time to cleanse Chakra jewelry is during the three-day period before a full moon.
Sources:
- Vivienne Chang – certified crystal healer
- Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic. Llewellyn Publications, 2002