Citrine: Stone of Radiance

Citrine: Stone of Radiance

To me, citrine is the stone that most captures the light of the sun in all of its radiance. In this season of the return of the sun, this is a particularly appropriate stone to focus on. I feature it periodically, because it is one of my favorite stones. One of my...
Zyamara Jasper

Zyamara Jasper

Zyamara jasper is a stone that is new to me. It comes from Madagascar and the exotic name and location are reflected in these stunning stones. I looked into the stone deeply in order to feel my way into its story. I could see it swirling, drifting and forming pictures...
Best Crystals for Beginners

Best Crystals for Beginners

One question I get asked all of the time about crystals is — “I am new to this, what are some good stones to use if you are just beginning?” My answer may vary from time to time, but one thing is constant: my favorite all-around tool is clear quartz. With...