Gemstones from A to Z

Natural gemstones include a wide variety of minerals and natural materials valued for their colors, textures and use in jewelry.

This A-to-Z guide presents the stones and natural materials featured in Ovie Bijoux content and creations. Each entry provides information about their appearance, characteristics and the symbolism associated with them in different traditions.

Associations related to lithotherapy, astrology and chakras are cultural or traditional beliefs; they are not scientifically demonstrated effects.

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A

Agate
Balance • Harmony • Grounding

Aquamarine
Gentleness • Communication • Serenity

Amazonite
Expression • Confidence • Harmony

Amber
Warmth • Light • Vitality

Amethyst
Intuition • Calm • Wisdom

Ametrine
Clarity • Balance • Confidence

Blue Apatite
Inspiration • Expression • Motivation

Green Aventurine
Growth • Optimism • Balance

Azurite
Intuition • Clarity • Expression

C

Chrysocolla
Soothing • Expression • Listening

Chrysoprase
Renewal • Hope • Harmony

Citrine
Joy • Vitality • Abundance

Carnelian
Creativity • Drive • Courage

F

Fluorite
Clarity • Concentration • Harmony

G

Garnet
Passion • Courage • Vitality

H

Hematite
Grounding • Stability • Inner Strength

Howlite
Calm • Patience • Serenity

J

Jade
Harmony • Wisdom • Balance

Jasper
Grounding • Stability • Protection

K

Kyanite
Communication • Intuition • Alignment

Kunzite
Gentleness • Compassion • Openness

L

Labradorite
Intuition • Transformation • Protection

Lapis Lazuli
Wisdom • Truth • Expression

Larimar
Serenity • Communication • Gentleness

Larvikite
Grounding • Clarity • Introspection

Lepidolite
Soothing • Balance • Letting Go

O

Snowflake Obsidian
Grounding • Balance • Resilience

Tiger's Eye
Confidence • Courage • Determination

Opal
Intuition • Inspiration • Transformation

P

Peridot
Renewal • Joy • Growth

Lava Stone
Grounding • Strength • Transformation

Moonstone
Intuition • Femininity • Gentleness

Sunstone
Joy • Vitality • Confidence

Pietersite
Clarity • Courage • Transformation

Pyrite
Protection • Confidence • Determination

Q

Quartz
Clarity • Light • Balance

R

Rhodochrosite
Self-love • Gentleness • Kindness

Rhodonite
Compassion • Balance • Kindness

S

Shungite
Grounding • Stability • Protection

Sodalite
Expression • Logic • Intuition

T

Black Tourmaline
Protection • Grounding • Balance

Pink Tourmaline
Love • Gentleness • Emotional Balance

Turquoise
Communication • Serenity • Harmony

U

Unakite
Balance • Renewal • Harmony

Y

Yooperlite
Expression • Intuition • Discovery