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Raised by Optimus Prime, Bumblebee was one of the last generation of the Transformer Autobots to be created from the Well of Allsparks...    Pssst... wrong Bumblebee. Today’s blog post is about Bumblebee Jasper, the unique crystal healing stone that promotes strength, courage, confidence, and optimism, and is thought to be beneficial during times of stress and anxiety. I don’t know... sounds like the character I was talking about.    Not even close. Bumblebee Jasper is not an Autobot from Cybertron. Instead, it’s a rare gemstone mined from the volcanic vents of Mt. Papandayan in Indonesia. It has a Mohs hardness of...

   Nothing makes me think of spring and summer more than Serpentine, with its varying hues of green. A symbol of lushness and nature, it was used by the ancient Egyptians in scarabs and amulets, as green was associated with fertility and rebirth—an ideal reflection of this time of year.       Often associated with healing, balance and harmony, the green energy of Serpentine is believed to help release emotional blockages, support personal growth, and invite a sense of calm and tranquility into one's life. The Mesopotamians used this gemstone to protect against negative energies and illnesses.    Thanks...

   Today I would like to introduce you to the Grandmother Stone, also known as Lepidolite. Not what you were expecting from a gemstone with the title Grandmother? You obviously never met my grandmother. Like this stone, she was a regular powerhouse!      Don’t let Lepidolite’s low Mohs hardness (2.5 to 4) fool you into thinking it’s just another soft stone. Lepidolite is considered to have powerful properties. Also known as the Peace Stone or Stone of Transition, it is believed to promote mental balance, calm anxiety, and protect against negative energies, thus supporting individuals through change and transformation. This range of abilities...

All that glitters is not gold... but that doesn't mean it isn’t pretty!    Such is the case with Copper Goldstone. A man-made glass, this gem has been used to create beautiful jewelry since the 12th or 13th century. Although the earliest evidence of its existence is an ancient amulet from Iran dating back to that time, the modern production of this gem is credited to the Miotti family in the 17th century when they were granted an exclusive license to manufacture it in Venice.    It is easy to see why they sought the license. Although it is not...

OOOHHH, what are these pretty, shiny objects? Are they from outer space? Or do they come from the deepest recesses of the Earth? The correct answer is-neither!    This beautiful stone is actually a man-made material, not a naturally occurring gemstone. A combination of silica, cobalt, and other metal oxides, it is created in a low-oxygen oven. The mixture is heated to over 2000°, then slowly cooled to form tiny glittering crystals. With a hardness of 5.5 - 6 on the Mohs scale, it's relatively durable and can withstand everyday wear and tear, making it the perfect stone to use...