posted March 26, 2003 04:15 AM         

Your favourite might be a precious gem, like a ruby or diamond or sapphire, or semi-precious, like turquoise, tigereye, or jade, or even an unusual rock.

I am very drawn to blue tiger's eye (also called hawk's eye), agates, moonstones, labradorite, volcanic rock, and if I could afford them (ha! ), diamonds and opals, because they're full of fire. I'm also trying to learn more about stone's healing properties; here's a link to a neat site that has this kind of information.
http://www.crystals.uk.net/healing-stones.html

So what rocks get you off?

posted March 26, 2003 09:24 AM         

Amber and jet because they from a living source(trees). Lapis lazuli because it is reputed to be a diviner's stone. Jade because it is a strong stone and lucky. Carnelian I just like to look at and feel--probably my (red) Mars affliction. Bloodstone, green with red flecks, an old sorcerer's stone supposedly makes you invisible. Moss agate a peaceful stone. My first magical ring was made and set with this stone.

Then, there are these big hollow rocks I bought years ago at a gem/rock/fossil store, I think they were called "thunder eggs(?)"? They look like big prehistoric dinosaur eggs, are hollow, and have slight cracks and an opening on one end, just like a cracked egg. I put these in my garden and when the wind blows just right, they whistle. So cool.

posted March 26, 2003 09:31 AM         

My favourites are Flourite, Labradorite, Rose Quartz, Prehnite, Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, Tiger Eye and Amethyst

My collection is getting bigger and bigger! I love stones that have rainbow/luminescent sheens to them. And blue stones attract me too.

I am currently studying Crystals and their healing properties. Fascinating stuff!

posted March 29, 2003 06:08 AM         

I also like Amethyst, Aventurine, Jade, Rose Quartz and Clear Quartz Crystal

posted March 30, 2003 07:31 PM         

...as a matter of fact, I LOVE turquoise...

I have four tuqruoise rings....and one turquoise bracelet....

I am thinking of getting these...

posted March 30, 2003 08:29 PM         

hehe

Hey my mom loves turquoise so everytime I see it without fail I think of her

Those earrings are nice

posted March 31, 2003 01:54 AM         

I wonder what sign Jagger is anyway. Even though he made a few mistakes and was/is flamboyant, he always seemed level-headed and a businessman--no fool with his money.

posted March 31, 2003 06:58 AM         

An Mick!!!!! Yeah Rainbow!!!!!

posted April 03, 2003 04:28 AM         

N_wEvil -- yep, I'd stoop to pick up several carats of carbon60, myself...

moth-- I like moss agte too-- have seen some beautiful stones for sale online. One of these days I'll have to design my own ring setting. Tell us more about your magic ring!

I could echo many of your choices-- I love them all. One of my favourites is a piece of flint I found in a Viking graveyard on a trip to Denmark. Oddly enough a clairvoyant told me I have a big Viking spirit guide -- maybe he came home with me way back then!

And a question for the Aussies -- are opals a big deal in Australia, or are they mainly for export?

Lunargirl

posted April 04, 2003 02:26 AM         

I LOVE emeralds. Garnets, Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and plain ol' regular Quartz. In both their raw and polished forms.

Actually, I love all crystals/gemstones, but those are my favorites.

posted April 07, 2003 03:22 PM         

Does anyone have a cluster of crystals in the house? I used to have a wonderful piece of amethyst geode upon which I would place objects I was purifying, but I decided to give to to a special friend (the right decision! ). I do still have a citrine cluster, but my use of it is different.

I prefer to choose my rocks and stones personally -- I visualize the use for which I want a stone (personal use for healing or clairvoyance work, or to give to a friend who needs encouragement or energy), and frequently get a certain feeling out of some of them, and those are the ones I choose. Does anyone else do this?

posted April 16, 2003 04:06 PM         

~ShadowLost~

posted April 16, 2003 06:08 PM         

So many different stones have come into my life and then passed on to others that needed them more than I.
But....if I MUST pick a favorite...hhmmmm...it would have to be the wonderful, watery, shimmer of an aquamarine!

posted April 17, 2003 03:17 AM         

The main site has good info about using (sometimes massive!) rock crystals for healing.

posted April 30, 2003 12:55 AM         

My last post in this thread was early on the 17th. Later that day I went to visit my pal Allison in the hospital (she had a lung transplant, as mentioned in Health and Healing).

Today I was shopping and found some nice loose amethyst points and clusters for sale. I've been wanting a cluster, in particular. But I went ahead and bought a point that really attracted me; little rainblow inclusions inside, with a nice single point. I argued with myself, telling myself I really didn't know why I was buying it. When the sales clerk asked if I wanted a box for it, I immediately said "Yes", then again wondered why I said that -- arguing with myself again that all I needed was a thick paper bag to protect it, but I let it be, so a box it was.

Since we were visiting my friend in the hospital tonight, much later on I considered taking it to her, but thought "Naaaah!" as I hadn't had time to cleanse the crystal.

Minutes after we arrive my friend asks me to help interpret this vision she's been having for the past 3 days of wearing an amethyst crystal at her neck!!!!

My mouth fell open THIIIIIIISSSSS wide!

I told her about my purchase and then HER jaw dropped. She started to describe it but we finished each other's sentences. Anyhow I am cleansing it as we speak and I'm bringing it over to her tomorrow.

And I thought _I_ was choosing the rock... instead it was choosing _me_!!!!

posted April 30, 2003 06:09 PM         

It is used to allow the wearer to see deeper into people and to get to the real meaning of things. It shatters like glass so to make jewelry one must be very skilled.

I finally, after a long search, found earings and a pendant made of obsidian. It has be cut into a teardrop shape, about the size of a quarter for the pendant and dimes for the earings. It is almost flawless.

I also carry Apache Tears with me and have 4 stones in a pouch that had already gone through the "smudging" or cleansing ceremony. I have it hanging on my wall next to my mandala.