A comprehensive guide to the main varieties of birthstones, including their properties and structure. This volume features extracts from eight historical articles on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. This illustrative guide to birthstones is an ideal read for those who are interested in learning more about their spiritual connection to the natural world. Featured extracts taken from the following articles: - ‘Gems and Gem Materials’ Edward Henry Kraus - ‘The Natural History of Gems – Or, Decorative Stones’ C. W. King - ‘Diamonds and Precious Stones - Their History, Value and Distinguishing Characteristics’ Harry Emanuel - ‘A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems’ Hodder M Westropp - ‘Precious Stones and Gems - Their History, Sources and Characteristics’ Edwin W. Streeter - ‘Gem Testing’ B W Anderso - ‘A Hand-Book of Precious Stones’ M. D. Rothschild - ‘Gem Stones and Their Distinctive Characters’ G. F. Herbert Smith

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "A Guide to Birthstones" contains information on their structure, properties and much more. Intended to illustrate the main varieties of birthstones it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

You almost certainly know your personal zodiac sign which is based upon the position of the sun at your birth. But did you know that each of these signs is composed of 30 different degrees each representing a different energy or character shape? The Complete Guide to Crystal Astrology assigns a crystal element to each of the 360 degrees of the zodiac. This is the base for a very individual association between the stars of your birth and crystals. Look up which of the 360 crystal elements can be associated to the position of the sun at your birthday. Translate your whole birth chart into crystals by looking up which ones are associated to the different planets at your birth. Find out how your personal crystal elements are connected to numerology, Marc Edmund Jones key words, Sabian symbols and Jane Ridder-Patrick healing body points. Discover the message of crystals about your life path, your hidden and aware abilities.

A detailed guide for using crystals and gemstones to resolve negative karma and discover your soul’s purpose • Details the spiritual and chemical interpretations of more than 50 healing stones as well as fossils, flint, and amber • Offers advanced crystal exercises for past-life regression, cutting karmic cords, releasing cellular memories, and accessing the Akashic Records • Demonstrates how to use crystal grids and layouts for healing karma and how to seek assistance from angels and other divine beings As direct geometrical expressions of the Divine, crystals have the ability to work upon the soul at the deepest levels. The more mindfully and conscientiously we spend time with these crystalline forms, the more crystalline we become in terms of our spiritual bodies and their inner, holographic perfection. As potent catalysts of elevated consciousness and overall spiritual growth, crystals and gemstones offer a powerful resource for resolving negative karma patterns and realigning you with the light of your soul’s purpose. Detailing the spiritual and chemical interpretations of more than 50 healing stones, as well as fossils, flint, and amber, Nicholas Pearson guides readers through the how and why of resolving karmic knots and obstructions with the help of crystals. He offers hands-on crystal meditations and demonstrates how to use crystal grids and layouts for healing karma. He explains how to cleanse and program stones and shares more advanced crystal exercises for past-life regression, cutting karmic cords, releasing off-world karma and cellular memories, and accessing the Akashic Records to reveal your soul’s blueprint and rewrite its contracts with higher powers. Explaining how to incorporate color, chakra therapy, gem elixirs, and dreamwork in your karmic crystal practice, Pearson also explores how to access the Violet Flame of spiritual alchemy, the Seventh Ray, to transmute restrictive karmic patterns. He introduces the Lords of Karma and other spirit guides, gods, goddesses, and angels who can help with karmic healing. He offers guidance on what stones are appropriate for everyday wear and on working with crystal skulls, Lemurian seed crystals, shungite, and time link crystals. The author also explains how crystals can be used to resolve planetary karma, releasing us into the next phase in the collective transformation of humanity. Unveiling the inner teachings of the mineral kingdom, Pearson shows that if you work with crystals consciously, reverently, and humbly, your life will transform.

Harness the power of crystal healing and your astrological sign to incorporate personalized self-care and wellness into your daily routine.

A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.

"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.

Perfect for the novice and advanced grid practitioner alike, this beautiful guide features more than 50 grids designed by one of the world's leading crystal experts, Judy Hall. - from back cover.