Natural Stones and Their Properties
MON REVE · NATURAL STONE GUIDE
Colour, texture and meaning.
Explore natural stones and other natural materials used in jewellery. Each entry brings together traditional zodiac associations, symbolic meanings and selected material information.
Quick stone index · 30 entries
African Jade
Traditional zodiac associations
Virgo, Aquarius, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations associate African jade with calm, inner balance and a positive outlook. For a piece of jewellery with personal meaning, it can serve as a symbol of tranquillity.
Agate
Traditional zodiac associations
Almost all zodiac signs
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations associate agate with vitality, optimism and abundance. Its links with protection and the evil eye belong to its cultural symbolism rather than to a guaranteed protective effect.
Amazonite
Traditional zodiac associations
Gemini, Virgo
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Associated with strength and courage in symbolic interpretations, amazonite also represents calm and emotional balance. It can be chosen as a personal reminder of determination and peace.
Apatite
Traditional zodiac associations
Gemini, Taurus, Pisces
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations connect apatite with communication, self-expression and a positive outlook. It can hold symbolic meaning in jewellery chosen to represent openness and the expression of personal ideas.
Aventurine
Traditional zodiac associations
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Symbolic interpretations associate aventurine with happiness, harmony and emotional balance. It can be chosen as a personal reminder of optimism and the enjoyable moments in life.
Moonstone
Traditional zodiac associations
Cancer, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio, Pisces
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Moonstone is known for a soft glow that appears to move within the stone as the light changes. Traditional interpretations associate it with balance and harmony; its appearance and its symbolic meanings are distinct.
White / Yellow Jade
Traditional zodiac associations
Virgo, Aquarius, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations associate white and yellow jade with peace, reassurance and spiritual balance. These cultural associations can add a personal dimension to the choice of a piece of jewellery.
Hematite
Traditional zodiac associations
Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces
Material information
Hematite is an iron-oxide mineral. When choosing a piece of jewellery featuring hematite, consider its mineral identity, its cut and the way it works visually with the other materials in the design.
Pearl
Traditional zodiac associations
Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Pearls are organic gem materials formed within certain molluscs. Natural and cultured pearls involve different formation processes; check the product description for the type used. Traditional interpretations associate pearls with luck and self-confidence.
Cat’s-Eye Quartz
Traditional zodiac associations
Leo, Scorpio, Pisces
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Cat’s-eye quartz stands out for its shimmering appearance as the light changes. Traditional interpretations link it with confidence, peace, luck and intuition; these associations describe its cultural symbolism.
Kunzite
Traditional zodiac associations
Pisces, Taurus, Libra, Scorpio, Aries
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Kunzite is known for colours ranging from pink to lilac. Symbolic interpretations connect it with love, self-love and emotional openness, making it an option for jewellery chosen to express these personal meanings.
Quartz
Traditional zodiac associations
Cancer, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio, Pisces
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Quartz occurs in many varieties with different colours and appearances. Traditional interpretations associate it with balance, renewal and positive intention; these are symbolic ideas, not scientifically established energy effects.
Lapis Lazuli
Traditional zodiac associations
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations associate lapis lazuli with clarity, focus and inner calm. Its symbolic connection with meditation can be understood in the context of personal intentions and individual practices.
Lavender Amethyst
Traditional zodiac associations
Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Lavender amethyst is described by its purple tones and is associated with peace, happiness and a positive outlook in traditional interpretations. Its symbolism can become a personal reminder of calm within your jewellery choices.
Malachite
Traditional zodiac associations
Scorpio, Capricorn
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Symbolic interpretations connect malachite with courage, determination and leaving negativity behind. These meanings can make it a personal reminder of a goal or a new chapter.
Blue Quartz
Traditional zodiac associations
Gemini
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations associate blue quartz with courage, leadership and emotional balance. It can be chosen as a personal symbol of focusing on a goal or keeping an intention in mind.
Coral
Traditional zodiac associations
Pisces, Aries, Libra
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Coral is a gem material of biological origin derived from marine animals, rather than a mineral species. Traditional interpretations associate it with family bonds, harmony and protection.
Rock Crystal (Necef)
Traditional zodiac associations
Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Rock crystal, also referred to as Necef in Turkish, is colourless quartz. It is recognised for its glassy lustre; its association with luck belongs to traditional symbolic interpretations.
Onyx
Traditional zodiac associations
Aries, Gemini, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations connect onyx with balance and the idea of leaving a chapter behind. Also associated with harmony and connection in relationships, it can hold meaning in jewellery that symbolises personal change.
Rose Quartz
Traditional zodiac associations
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Rose quartz is known for colours ranging from very pale to more pronounced pink. Sometimes called the “love crystal” in traditional interpretations, it symbolises love and romantic connection.
Pink Opal
Traditional zodiac associations
Aries, Libra, Aquarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Symbolic interpretations connect pink opal with emotional closeness, relationship harmony and a joy for life. It can represent new beginnings and personal change, without promising a particular outcome.
Rhodonite
Traditional zodiac associations
Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations associate rhodonite with forgiveness, unconditional love, harmony and peace. These associations can add personal meaning to jewellery chosen to represent a connection or a memory.
Ruby Zoisite
Traditional zodiac associations
Aries, Gemini
Material information
Ruby zoisite, also known as anyolite, is described by the combination of green zoisite and red ruby crystals. The contrast between these colours is one of its distinctive visual characteristics.
Rusiana Jasper
Traditional zodiac associations
Cancer, Capricorn
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
The material listed as Rusiana Jasper is associated with love, faith, determination and abundance in symbolic interpretations. The name alone does not establish a particular origin or degree of rarity.
Mother of Pearl
Traditional zodiac associations
Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Material information
Mother of pearl is the iridescent nacre found in the shells of certain molluscs. Although related to pearl, it is not a pearl itself. It is used in jewellery for its lustre and distinctive surface appearance.
Citrine
Traditional zodiac associations
Leo, Virgo
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Citrine is a quartz variety that occurs in shades ranging from yellow to orange and brownish tones. Traditional interpretations associate it with self-confidence, joy and optimism.
Black Labradorite
Traditional zodiac associations
Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
The material listed as black labradorite is associated with inner calm and focus in symbolic interpretations. It can accompany your jewellery choices as a personal reminder of your goals.
Turquoise
Traditional zodiac associations
Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpio
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Also known as firuze in Turkish, turquoise is associated with generosity, faith and motivation in traditional interpretations. Its link with protection from the evil eye is a cultural belief, not a guarantee of physical protection.
Variscite
Traditional zodiac associations
Aquarius, Sagittarius
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations associate variscite with hope, optimism and tranquillity. It can be chosen as a personal symbol of a new intention or a positive outlook.
Green Lava Stone
Traditional zodiac associations
Aries, Taurus, Scorpio, Virgo
Characteristics and symbolic meaning
Traditional interpretations associate green lava stone with vitality, spiritual balance and peace. References to energy and renewal are symbolic; the material’s identity, colour and any treatments should be considered separately.
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