When I first started crafting my handmade jewelry and got into gemstones, I had no idea what was what. It was a little embarassing when friends asked what the stones meant that I had used for a particular pair of handmade earrings and I had no clue! Customers also appreciate the extra info and it makes YOU look good! I have to admit, I don’t memorize each and every gemstone meaning, there are just too many! But it’s great to keep a little reference chart nearby!

Since I use alot of quartz in my handmade jewelry making, I thought I would start with this gemstone.

Quartz
This gemstone comes in an array of gorgeous colors!
It attracts life force from your being and brings it into the physical world. This life force then flows through your body and helps to nourish your mind, emotions and physical body.

Below is a pair of sterling silver earrings I recently handmade using blue quartz briolette gemstones