Stone meaning guide
Shop by the stone you love or the color you want. Every stone carries a story; here is what each one has traditionally stood for.
Hope
Stone of Inspiration
Creativity · optimism · new beginnings
Opal has long been called the stone of hope. Its shifting play of color is said to stand for creativity and fresh starts.
Birthstone · October
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Protection
Stone of Protection
Travel · friendship · good fortune
One of the oldest protection stones in the world, worn for centuries across the American Southwest, Persia and Tibet as a guardian for travelers and a token of friendship.
Birthstone · December
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Strength
Stone of Strength
Focus · self-control · grounding
Black onyx is traditionally linked with strength and steady focus. A quiet, grounding stone that pairs with everything.
Balance
Stone of Balance
Grounding · calm · stability
Agate has been carved and worn for thousands of years. Its natural bands are said to bring balance and a steady, grounded calm.
Intuition
Stone of New Beginnings
New beginnings · inner wisdom
Tied to the moon in many traditions, moonstone glows with a soft blue sheen and is often called the stone of intuition.
Birthstone · June
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Purity
Stone of Sincerity
Grace · loyalty · new beginnings
Pearls have stood for purity and grace across many cultures.
Birthstone · June
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Calm
Stone of the Sea
Comfort · gentleness · the sea
The shimmering inner layer of the shell, mother of pearl is traditionally linked with calm and gentle comfort.
Serenity
Stone of the Ocean
The sea · harmony · beauty
Every piece of abalone shell is different, with swirls of blue, green and violet. It has long been treasured as a stone of the sea and serenity.
Tranquility
The Dolphin Stone
Peace · the ocean · clear communication
Found in only one place on Earth, the Dominican Republic, larimar carries the soft sky-and-sea blue that gives it its calm reputation.
Wisdom
Stone of Wisdom
Truth · honesty · self-expression
Lapis lazuli was treasured by the ancient Egyptians. Its deep blue with golden flecks is traditionally connected with wisdom and truth.
Focus
Stone of Courage
Courage · confidence · clarity
Tiger eye’s golden, silky shimmer has made it a classic stone of focus and confidence for centuries.
Vitality
Stone of Vitality
Energy · protection · joy
Coral has been worn since ancient times for vitality and protection, loved for its warm red-orange glow.
Balance
Stone of Prosperity
Harmony · luck · prosperity
Treasured for thousands of years in China, jade is the classic stone of balance, harmony and good fortune.
Grounding
The Supreme Nurturer
Stability · comfort · strength
Earthy and richly patterned, jasper has long been worn as a stone of stability and quiet strength.
Growth
Stone of Transformation
Change · protection · courage
Malachite’s bold green bands have made it a stone of growth and positive change since ancient Egypt.
Transformation
Stone of Magic
Magic · intuition · protection
Flashing blue and gold light from within, labradorite is said to be a stone of transformation and inner magic.
Love
Stone of Love
Self-love · compassion · peace
Soft pink rose quartz is the timeless stone of love: for others and for yourself.
Calm
Stone of Grounding
Grounding · letting go
Warm, smoky brown quartz has long been worn to stay calm and grounded.
Courage
Stone of Motivation
Motivation · creativity · vitality
Glowing orange carnelian was worn by warriors in ancient Rome as a stone of courage.
Insight
The Poet’s Stone
Logic · calm · truth
Deep blue sodalite with white veins has long been called a stone of insight and clear thinking.
Calm
Stone of Calm
Patience · peace · rest
Snow-white howlite with fine grey veins is traditionally a calming stone.
Grounding
Stone of the Mind
Strength · focus · protection
Mirror-bright hematite is one of the best-loved grounding stones, steady and strong.
Protection
Stone of Truth
Truth · strength · shielding
Formed from volcanic glass, obsidian has been prized for protection since ancient times.
Protection
Stone of Protection
Grounding · balance
Black tourmaline is a classic protection stone in folklore, worn close for steady energy.
Warmth
Stone of Sunshine
Sunshine · healing · joy
Golden amber is ancient tree resin, treasured for millennia as a warm, sunny stone of joy.
Grounding
Stone of Life
Protection · balance
Rare black shungite from Russia is traditionally worn for grounding and balance.
Passion
Stone of Commitment
Loyalty · energy · devotion
Worn since Roman times as a stone of passion and loyalty, garnet brings a deep red warmth to silver.
Birthstone · January
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Calm
Stone of Inner Peace
Clarity · peace · balance
Prized since ancient Greece as the stone of calm and clear thinking, amethyst is one of the most loved purple stones in jewelry.
Birthstone · February
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Courage
Stone of Courage
Calm seas · clear thinking
Named for the sea, aquamarine was carried by sailors for courage and safe passage.
Birthstone · March
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Sparkle
Stone of Brilliance
Engagement · everyday shine
Bright white fire with the brilliance of a diamond, perfect for engagement rings and everyday shine.
Birthstone · April (look)
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Love
Stone of Successful Love
Renewal · growth · harmony
Vivid green emerald has been tied to love and renewal since ancient Egypt.
Birthstone · May
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Devotion
The King of Gems
Passion · courage · energy
Ruby, the deep red “king of gems,” has always stood for devotion and passion.
Birthstone · July
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Renewal
The Evening Emerald
Light · growth · fresh starts
Bright lime-green peridot has long been called the gem of the sun and of fresh starts.
Birthstone · August
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Loyalty
Stone of Wisdom
Wisdom · faithfulness · royalty
Royal blue sapphire has long been the stone of loyalty and wisdom.
Birthstone · September
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Joy
The Merchant’s Stone
Warmth · abundance · optimism
Citrine is known as a sunny stone of joy and abundance, with a warm golden glow.
Birthstone · November
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Friendship
Stone of Abundance
Warmth · loyalty · clarity
Topaz is traditionally a stone of friendship. Sky-blue topaz is one of December’s birthstones.
Birthstone · November · December (blue)
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Calm
Stone of Communication
Communication · loyalty
Sky-blue topaz is a December birthstone, tied to calm and honest communication.
Birthstone · December
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Sweetness
The Color of Romance
Romance · joy
Soft pink stones bring a sweet, romantic sparkle to silver.
Bold
The Color of Power
Modern · striking
Jet-black stones give a bold, modern edge.
Stone meanings are traditional folklore, believed by many. Our jewelry is for wearing, not for healing.