Gemstones to decorate your home

In makes sense to begin at the entrance to your home and I suggest some Black Tourmaline near the front door. This gemstone is one of the best crystals for protection, it will ground the energy of your home and seal it with a strong shield. If anyone enters your house with negative energy, the Black Tourmaline will absorb this adverse energy and put up a barrier so it will not affect you.

Lapiz Lazuli is not only a gorgeous blue gemstone which has decorated the lives of every culture from the Ancient Egyptians onward but it is a stone of peace, harmony and communication. Anyone with a family will appreciate the importance of those three attributes.

Another gemstone which promotes balance and harmony is Fluorite. It also eases stress and anxiety so having some placed about the living room will calm any family friction and bring a relaxing atmosphere to get-togethers.

With a name that is derived from flesh, it is not surprising that Carnelian makes a great gemstone for the kitchen. This gemstone stimulates creativity and will get your imagination going when thinking of some new dishes for the household. It is also an energizing crystal so after a long day’s work it might be just what you need to find the strength to get dinner going!

Citrine is known as the Merchant’s Stone so if you have an office in your home, keep this gemstone on the desk or bookshelves to ensure financial success.

Any modern office will be full of electronic equipment to keep you in touch with the world - smart phones, computers, routers, wifi and so on. With all these devices comes the inevitable EMF pollution, so protect yourself with Malachite which blocks and absorbs harmful waves like no other gemstone.

We spend at least a third of our lives in the bedroom so we should have a couple of powerful friends in there with us. You cannot get a stronger gemstone than Amethyst - protective, calming, it improves sleep and wards off nightmares - just perfect.

Another bedroom buddy is Rose Quartz, a well known gemstone of love, it will improve relationships, inspire romance and encourage you to enjoy the time spent with the ones you love.

A gemstone of both good luck and abundance, Aventurine comes in gorgeous green colors that reflect the plants, bushes and vegetables of a healthy garden.

On face-value, Charoite is a purple gemstone but look deeper and you will see some lilac and violet as well as some creamy swirls and black flecks. Its beauty is not just skin deep as this gemstone is called the ‘Stone of Transformation’ as it can switch negativity to positivity in an instant.

This sturdy gemstone with a fantastic polish comes in every color you can imagine as well as a myriad of swirling patterns, patches and stripes. A striking Jasper gemstone would make a real statement as a decorative piece and its reputation as a ‘Nurturing Gemstone’ make it ideal for the family home.

In ancient times, gemstones were often carved into talismans and seals and these developed into decorative animals, flowers and motifs. These gemstone carvings come in a variety of colors, sizes and gemstone types and can add an interesting touch to the look of your house.