The Viking?s Compass

Iolite has been referred to as the "Viking?s compass." On cloudy days, the Vikings were able to locate the position of the sun by looking through a thin colorless slices of iolite. The stone acted as a light polarizer and cancelled out haze and mist.

Zodiac Stones - Aquarius (Hindu Version)

Garnet - guarantees true friendship when worn by an Aquarian

Aqua Aura

Aqua Aura is generally a quartz material coated with a reflective layer similar to that found on iridescent marbles and sunglasses. It does not occur in this state naturally.

Zodiac Stones - Pisces (Hindu Version)

Amethyst - protects all Pisces from extremes of passion

Swiss Jade

"Swiss Jade" is dyed calcedony.

Amazon Jade

"Amazon Jade" is amazonite feldspar.

Oriental Sapphire

"Oriental Sapphire" is chyrsoberyl.

Oregon Jade

"Oregon Jade" is dark green jasper.

Water Sapphire

"Water Sapphire" is iolite.

Rhodocrosite

Argentina has the oldest rhodocrosite mines; its banded rhodochrosite is sometimes called "Inca Rose"

.Red

Ruby Diamond Garnet Spinel Coral Topaz Tourmaline

Topaz

The name topaz is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word tapas, meaning fire.

Evening Emerald

"Evening Emeralds" are actually Peridot.

Siberian Ruby

"Siberian Ruby" is tourmaline.

Pink

Rose Quartz Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tourmaline Topaz Morganite Kunzite Pearl Garnet Taafeite Coral Spinel