Freshwater pearls are also referred to in prosaic terms as “special features from the sea” - and rightly so. Pearls are not only beautiful and each one is unique, they have also been said to have a mystical-magical impact since ancient times: they are supposed to have a healing effect.

Pearls can alleviate grief, stress and dissatisfaction. They should also resolve internal conflicts and thus help to regain inner balance.

Like most stones, calcite also has a healing effect. Worn as a chain or gemstone bracelet, calcite strengthens stability and self-confidence and helps to overcome difficult phases in life. Calcite is said to have a calming effect, for example it can protect us against nightmares at night.

Calcite can be found all over the world, some have a glossy sheen, others have a matt shimmer. Like many other minerals, the stone is naturally white or colorless, but often contains microscopic inclusions of other minerals that can color it orange, red, blue or green. Calcites such as orange calcite, citron calcite, green calcite, and blue calcite are found in small areas in Mexico.

The gemstone owes its color to various microcrystalline inclusions. In nature, the mineral occurs in brown, reddish, bluish or greenish hues. The stone has a strong shimmer, and its metallic sheen is particularly noticeable. It is therefore very popular in jewelry production, for example for earrings and pendants. Aventurines not only decorate, they also help those who wear them to find more inner peace and serenity. This stone can only be found in relatively few areas, including Germany, Austria, South Africa, India, China, Japan and the USA.

It is that fine glow of light on the smoothly polished surfaces that resembles the slit-like pupils of tigers in the dark and gives the stone its mysterious name. Tiger’s Eye is a very old talisman that was supposed to protect its wearer from misfortune even in ancient times. The mostly golden brown or golden yellow colored stone is also credited with the power to promote harmony between people.

The gemstone has its origin in South Africa. It can also be found in Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka, Australia, Brazil and the USA.

It is not yet known to many. Nunderit has only been on the market as a gemstone for a few years. But because of its distinctive and discreet charm, it finds more and more lovers amongst us. In Australia, where this stone is mined, numerous legends are said to have grown up around the brown stone with its characteristic, pistachio-green inclusions. So it is associated with magic, but unfortunately no precise information has been passed down.

There is something mysterious about this stone, almost mystical about it. Rhyolite is mostly a light gray or reddish rock, formed in particularly quartz-rich lava. Its name was formed from Greek word syllables and means something like "flowing stone", probably an indication of its volcanic origin. Highly polished, rhyolites, for example, as visually impressive stone beads, are a real eye-catcher for chains of all kinds. The stones help you to find yourself. You strengthen your own perception and help to accept yourself.

Rhyolite deposits can be found worldwide in landscapes shaped by volcanism. In Germany, for example, in the Harz or the Odenwald.

Lemon? Yes! Lemon! The yellow quartz (citrine) got its name, of course, because of its yellowish color. The name is derived from the Latin word "citrus" and translated means lemon. Citrines come in very different shades of yellow: from light to dark yellow, yellow-brown, lemon-yellow or orange-yellow. Real yellow citrine, however, is very rare in nature.

Citrine gives zest for life, strengthens self-confidence, helps with stress, grief and depression. There are citrine deposits in Norway, Spain, Australia, Argentina and many states in the USA.

Diamonds have not only been “a girl’s best friends” since Marilyn Monroe. The gemstone has exerted a very special fascination to people for thousands of years. Important to know: Not the shape, only the artful, precise cut determines how strong a diamond sparkles. The virtuoso cut ensures the brilliance and the countless light reflections of a diamond and makes it unmistakable. Four criteria determine the value of a diamond: the cut, the purity, the color and the weight. However, not every diamond is suitable as a piece of jewelry. Only a quarter of the gemstones meet the quality requirements and can be processed. The rest is used in industry.

A diamond provides strength of character, strengthens willpower and personal self-esteem. The largest deposits of diamonds are found in Russia, Africa, Australia, Canada and Brazil.

Agate was already popular as a gemstone in ancient times. This eye-catching semi-precious stone is a quartz variant and is easy to recognize by its different colored stone layers. The agate was discovered on the Achates River in Sicily, hence its name. The enormous variety of colors of natural agates is impressive, they can be found in almost any color.

The gemstone is said to have a great effect on the human soul. For example, agate promotes self-acceptance and strengthens self-confidence. There are sites all over the world, for example in England, France, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Iran; Kenya, Australia, Bolivia, Mexico, USA and Canada.

The prasiolite shows its true color. It is a beautiful, leek-green gemstone from the large group of quartz. The Greek words "prason" (for leek) and "lithos" (for stone) describe its name. Naturally green colored quartz is very rare in nature. Because this natural gemstone is a rarity, it is often artificially created by firing green amethyst or yellow quartz.

Prasiolite gives its wearers peace and stability and keeps the body in balance. The gemstone is also said to have the power to convert negative energy into positive. Known occurrences of natural green prasiolite are in Poland, Brazil, and the southwest of England.