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How to tell the difference between Sodalite and Lapis Lazuli…
By Marie Chalmers FGA DGA I’m Marie Chalmers, I’m a Gemmologist, but I’ve been working in the Jewellery and Gemstone industry for over 20 years, and I can help you! Sodalite and Lapis Lazuli look quite similar in appearance. They are both a beautiful bright blue colour, quite often with blacks and greys and whites.…
Lapis Lazuli | A Crystal Healing Guide
By Danni Saint Lapis Lazuli is a Crystal that has been used for centuries as part of various spiritual and healing rituals, but what makes this Gemstone so special? What makes it the go-to Stone when it comes to Crystal Healing? This deep blue Stone contains flecks of gold and silver and is believed to…
Moonstone | Gemmology Lesson with Marie Chalmers
By Marie Chalmers FGA DGA Let’s talk about Moonstone! What is Moonstone? Moonstone is part of the Feldspar family, which is one of the largest Gemstone families. It is called Orthoclase, which is its official name, and its sister is Amazonite. But within the Feldspar family, you also have other materials like Labradorite, but they…
Moonstone | A Crystal Healing Guide
By Danni Saint Are you feeling a little out of touch with the moon? If your lunar cravings are going unfulfilled, then it may be time to introduce Moonstone into your life! A powerful Crystal in the healing world, its properties can bring balance and harmony to all aspects of our lives. Moonstone is a…
Getting Started With Jewellery Making By Fleur Hastings
By Fleur Hastings What is Jewellery Making? Jewellery Making is a creative and rewarding craft that anyone can enjoy regardless of their age or skill level. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced crafter, you can create unique and beautiful pieces of Jewellery that reflect your personal style and taste. Let me…
What is Crystal Gridding and How to use a Crystal Grid?
By Sheena Gill Crystal Gridding is a form of spiritual practice that combines Crystals with intentions, affirmations, and visualisation. It involves creating a Grid or pattern of healing Stones on a flat surface, often in the shape of a mandala, to create a powerful energetic field. This energy field is believed to amplify positive intentions,…
Fluorescence | Gemmology Lesson With Marie Chalmers
By Marie Chalmers FGA DGA Why do some Gemstones glow? That property is called fluorescence, and only 15% of Gemstones exhibit that phenomenon. Let’s have a talk about fluorescence. 26Fluorescence is the emission of visible light; once a material has been stimulated by radiation, which in most cases is ultraviolet light, the Gemstone will look…
What are Gemstone Inclusions? Gemmology with Chalmers Gems
By Marie Chalmers FGA DGA Let’s talk about Inclusions! I’m Marie Chalmers, I’m a Gemmologist, and I’m going to talk you through Gemstone Inclusions. What is a Gemstone Inclusion? An Inclusion is something that has been trapped inside another Mineral as it was forming. This could be all sorts of different materials. So, if you look…
Which Crystals work with the Throat Chakra?
By Danni Saint The Throat Chakra is the fifth Chakra in the body, located at the base of our Throat. This energy centre helps us communicate our feelings and thoughts to those around us. When it is out of balance or blocked, we may have trouble expressing ourselves and can feel a sense of stagnation…
Which Crystals work with the Heart Chakra?
By Danni Saint The Heart Chakra is one of the most important Chakras in our energy system. It’s located at the centre of your chest and helps to regulate your emotions, relationships with others, and self-love. An imbalance or blockage in the Heart Chakra can lead to feelings of sadness, loneliness, or even physical pain.…
Which Crystals work with the Solar Plexus Chakra?
By Danni Saint The Solar Plexus Chakra is one of the seven major Chakras in the body, located just above the navel. It’s associated with personal power, and when it is blocked or out of alignment, it can cause issues such as digestive problems and low confidence. Crystals can be a great way to help…
Which Crystals Work with the Sacral Chakra?
By Danni Saint The Sacral Chakra, or Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, is associated with the colour orange and is located just above the pubic bone. It’s connected to our ability to feel pleasure, creativity, and emotion. When this Chakra is balanced, we are able to embrace change with ease, trust our intuition and be open to…
Which Crystals Work with the Root Chakra?
The Root Chakra is the first of seven Chakras located along a spiritual energy centre known as the spine. It relates to our sense of safety and security in the world and our ability to manifest and bring things into existence. The Root Chakra is associated with grounding, survival, support and stability. When this Chakra…
How to Programme Your Crystals for Chakra Healing
By Danni Saint Programming Crystals for Chakra Healing is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to help balance the body’s energy system. By programming your Crystals, you can use them in a variety of ways to aid in the Healing process and improve your wellbeing. Let’s get started by recapping what Chakras…
Selenite & the Gypsum Family | Gemmology Lesson
By Marie Chalmers Let’s talk about Selenite! Selenite is part of the Gypsum family, and Gypsum is a Mineral that forms in various ways. So, the Selenite we know and love, like the Hearts below, is your traditional white fibrous formation. This Mineral is called Satin Spar, but its trade name is Selenite, which many people…
Using Selenite with the Moon for Crystal Healing
By Danni Saint Are you looking to take your Crystal Healing to the next level? Maybe you’re a seasoned Crystal Collector or Jewellery Maker seeking more holistic approaches to self-care and spiritual growth but don’t want to sacrifice power or convenience. Whatever your purpose may be, we’ve got just the magic solution: Selenite combined with…
Natural VS Man-made Gemstones | Gemmology Lesson
by Gemmologist Marie Chalmers Some Gemstones are real and some Gemstones are not real. The term that is used across industries tends to be real verses fake. But for Gemstones, that’s a little bit of a different debate because there are other things to consider. When we say real, do we mean natural? And when…
How to use Agate for Crystal Healing
By Danni Saint Agate is a beautiful, vibrant Stone that has been used as an object of adornment, and for spiritual healing for many centuries. It comes in a wide variety of colours, such as green, pink, orange, yellow and purple. Each type of Agate has unique healing properties and vibrational frequencies that can help…
Everything You Need To Know About Agate From a Gemmologist | Gemmology Lesson
By Marie Chalmers Agate is the underdog of the Gemstone world! It’s a fascinating material, it forms in the most unusual ways and can be found in abundance all over the world. But, each one is completely unique. Some Agate even grows with smiley faces, what more could you want from a Gemstone? WHAT IS…
An Introduction to Optical Properties
by Maire Chalmers When we first started talking about the theme for today’s blog, we knew that we wanted to do justice to those beautiful Gemstones that display remarkable optical characteristics or phenomena. However, we just kept slipping into the chorus of LL Cool J’s ‘Phenomenon’ every time we said the word, which, as you…
Things To Consider When Purchasing Amethyst
By Marie Chalmers Amethyst is one of the most popular Gemstones in the world, it’s a very recognised and commercially valuable Gemstone and comes in a multitude of different qualities, colour variations and formations. It is a fascinating Gemstone and we are going to tell you a little bit more about it. Recognised for its…
A Mystical Journey to Rishikesh, India
Have you ever dreamed of a journey to the magical and mystical city of Rishikesh? Join Chalmers Gems on an unforgettable journey to the spiritual capital of India. We’ll be exploring everything that this enchanting city has to offer, and we are even indulging in The Beatles’ visit in 1968, some yoga and meditation…
The Hidden Meaning Behind Birthstones
We continue to get LOADS of enquiries about Birthstones, so we have dedicated an entire Live Show exclusively to this entrancing subject whilst we are on location in India. During this Live event, we shall take you through the Gemstones and Meanings for each month as we give you plenty of opportunity to look…
Everything you need to know about Rose Quartz from a Gemmologist
By Marie Chalmers Rose Quartz – a fascinating Gemstone. Rose Quartz is part of the largest Gemstone family. Lots of Gemstones fall into family groups, for example, the Beryl family has Emerald, Aquamarine and Morganite. Emerald is the green Gemstone, Aquamarine is the blue Gem and Morganite is the pink. The same thing happens with the…
Discovering Chakras and Gemstones for Healing & Wheeling
Discovering Chakras and Gemstones for Healing & Wheeling The Chakras are energy centres that are believed to be essential for a balanced and healthy life, both mentally and spiritually. The Sanskrit word “Chakra” translates to “wheel,” which aptly describes these energy centres, as they are thought of as spinning wheels of energy located throughout…
3 Top Tips From a Gemmologist to Consider When Purchasing Labradorite
3 Top Tips From a Gemmologist to Consider When Purchasing Labradorite I’m Marie Chalmers, an Award-Winning Gemmologist with over 20 years of experience in the Gemstone and Diamond industry. As a qualified Gemmologist and Fine Goldsmith, I have worked across continents such as India, Africa and China. I have travelled the world building strong relationships…
