Guide to Precious and Fine Gemstones

Hypersthene is a stone from the Pyroxene family. It is particularly appreciated for its virtues in lithotherapy, but not only; it is also used and loved in the world of jewelry. Its sober color can be worn by everyone. It's also known as "velvety labradorite", as it can be found in the same deposits as Labradorite.

Howlite is a member of the Calcite family. This gray-veined white stone is the perfect alternative to expensive turquoise. Howlite is affordable and can be tinted, giving it the name "white turquoise". What's more, the stone's lithotherapeutic virtues bring many beneficial benefits, for people in search of renewal and who like to take care of themselves.

Green Agate is a variety of Agate, itself a member of the large Chalcedony family. Green Agate covers a wide range of stones, including Moss Agate, Grass Agate, Peacock Agate, Dendritic Agate and many more.

Botswana Agate is a member of the Chalcedony family. It is known to be a variety within the large Agate family, but its provenance is most unique, with its only deposit in Botswana, and it is this unique trait that earns it the name Botswana Agate.

Hematite is a member of the Corundum-Hematite family. Hematite is a very abundant and easy-to-obtain stone, which is why it is used in so many products such as jewelry and alloys. Its metallic color reflects its intensely red interior; it has been widely used since the dawn of time for its red pigmentation. Today, it is increasingly used for its virtues in lithotherapy.

Red Jasper is a stone of protection and longevity, with an exciting history. Its reddish color is very unique and much appreciated, both then and now. Red Jasper has excellent lithotherapy properties, especially for pregnant women, thanks to its soothing properties.

Dalmatian Jasper is a unique mottled stone like a Dalmatian. It belongs to the Quartz family. Dalmatian Jasper is well known for its ability to counter sleep deprivation. It is also loved by athletes for soothing muscle and joint pain, and improving endurance.

Jade is a stone of prosperity, renowned since time immemorial for its soothing properties and beauty. The color of jade depends on the minerals of which it is composed. Its color can range from white, to blue-green, through black to pink.

Chrysoprase is a stone from the Quartz family, more precisely a variety of Chalcedony. Its color is reminiscent of green spring and calm. Chrysoprase is a stone of creativity, one of four that exist in lithotherapy, alongside Emerald, Iron, Pyrite and Tanzanite.

Rock Crystal is a colorless, transparent variety of Quartz found in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Rock Crystal has spectacular properties, especially for its energy-amplifying functions, whether corporal, spiritual or in association with other stones.

The stone Carnelian is a stone from the Chalcedony family. Its flamboyant orange-red color soothes the heart and brings a feeling of warmth and happiness. Carnelian catches the eye not only for its color, but also for its lithotherapeutic virtues, notably its creative aspect.

Citrine is a fine stone belonging to the Quartz family. It is an extremely virtuous stone. In lithotherapy, Citrine is known as an abundant, positive stone, synonymous with success.