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Opals Uncovered: Revealing the Hidden Wonders of Nature’s Gems
By Sheena Gill & Marie Chalmers For Marie, it has been a career-long ambition to go down under and visit the Opal fields that produce over 90% of the world’s gem-grade Opals. As a Global Gemstone Buyer, she has seen many mines across the globe. Yet, the Australian Opal mining fields have always evaded her,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When Autumn Falls: harnessing the season’s power with Crystal Healing
By Emm Reeve Welcome to this month’s Blog for all things Crystal Healing! I’m Emm, Chalmers Gems Holistic Practitioner, Belly Dancer and Yoga Teacher, busy Mother and Wife, and I use Crystals and Gemstones in all aspects of my life. By harnessing the energies from these beautiful and authentic pieces from Chalmers Gems, I try…
Chalmers Gems India FAQs
How do I shop the India Pop-Up Shop? You can find the India Pop-Up Shop HERE. How do I find out when and where the Live Shows are taking place? All our Live Shows will take place on either Facebook or Instagram. The details of all our Live Shows can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/chalmersgems/events. What is…
Crystal Vibrations – What are they?
By Danni Saint The Crystals we use today hold a life force and healing power from both the earth and the sky, having been formed over millions of years by the action of water, wind, and volcanic fire. Crystals contain their own healing energy and act as transmitters and amplifiers. Each Crystal has its own…
When Summer Blooms: harnessing the season’s power with Crystal Healing
By Emm Reeve Welcome to this month’s Blog for all things Crystal Healing! I’m Emm, Chalmers Gems Holistic Practitioner, Belly Dancer and Yoga Teacher, busy Mother and Wife and I use Crystals and Gemstones in all aspects of my life. By harnessing the energies from these beautiful and authentic pieces from Chalmers Gems, I…
Energetic Shifts – What are they & how can Crystals help?
By Emm Reeve Welcome to this month’s blog for all things Crystal Healing! I’m Emm, Chalmers Gems Holistic Practitioner, Belly Dancer and Yoga Teacher, busy Mother and Wife and I use Crystals and Gemstones in all aspects of my life. By harnessing the energies from these beautiful and authentic pieces from Chalmers Gems, I try…
Must-Know Facts About Jadeite From Gemmologist Marie Chalmers
When it comes to Genuine Jade, there are two types of Minerals: Jadeite and Nephrite. These are alike in appearance but have different optical properties, chemical makeup, and structures. However, Jadeite is the rarer form, therefore more expensive of the two. For a very long time, no one knew that there were two varieties of…
10 Must-Know Facts About Labradorite
We sat down with Chalmers Gems Director and Gemmologist Marie to talk about your favourite Gemstone, Labradorite! Here are ten facts you need to know about this flashy Gem. 1. Labradorite is a member of the Feldspar family. The Feldspar group of Minerals is a large group within the Silicate Minerals family, the largest…
How To Set Your Chakra Crystal Grid
By Sheena Gill All of the Gemstones in our CHAKRA CRYSTAL GRID BOX SET have been selected for their energies so they can work together to help clear, align and invigorate your Chakras. Each comes with a Bespoke Bamboo Grid Box and the Gemstones you will need for this manifestation. 1 x Clear Quartz 1…
Crystal Healing Q&A with Holistic Practitioner Emm from Emira Energy
By Danni Saint We recently welcomed Emm to Team Chalmers Gems as our Holistic Practitioner and would love for you to get to know her and her thoughts of Crystal Healing. Emm sat down with Danni for a little Crystal Healing Q&A. So, please could you let us know a little bit about you? I’m…
How To Set Your Love & Compassion Grid
By Sheena Gill All of the Gemstones in our LOVE & COMPASSION CRYSTAL GRID BOX SET have been selected for their energy. They are all connected to the Heart Chakra and matters of the heart. Each comes with a Bespoke Bamboo Grid Box along with the Gemstones you will need for this manifestation. 1 x Morganite Rough 2 x…
Chalmers Gems & Rocks n Chains Workshops – Register your interest
We are super excited to announce our one-day workshop series with Fleur from Rocks n Chains. The first workshop will be held in March at the Birmingham Assay Office, followed by other dates throughout the year and across the country. The workshops will be composed of a Jewellery Making session with Fleur and a Gemmology…
Sagittarius Season Zodiac & Crystals
By Sophie Ahmed Sagittarius – November 22nd – December 21st The Sagittarius Sun is ready to shine brightly after swimming in the water sign of Scorpio. This fire sign is ready to bring optimism, adventure and fun. Ruled by Jupiter, Planet of luck, growth and expansion. This season is all about growing yourself with newfound…
Scorpio Season – Zodiac & Crystals
By Danni Saint Scorpio – October 23rd – November 21st As the nights crawl in and the days get shorter, we enter Scorpio season. We think of this time of year as spiritually darker – after all, Halloween falls at the beginning of Scorpio. Dark and Mysterious Scorpio will be ruling us until November 21st…
Rough v Polished Crystals – Which Gemstones are better?
By Danni Saint Which are better, rough or polished Gemstones? This is something we are asked a lot, and there are many opinions on this topic, but it can be a bit controversial. When people ask us this question, most are seeking a better stone or more powerful. In reality, more powerful or stronger doesn’t necessarily…
New Moon in Libra 2021 – What does it mean for us and our Crystals?
By Danni Saint What is a New Moon? The New Moon in Libra occurs on October 6 2021. The New Moon is when the Sun and Moon are perfectly aligned. The Sun and Earth are on opposite sides of the Moon. An everpresent monthly occurrence to get clarity on which path to take over the…
Beading For Healing – Chakras & Crystal Healing for Jewellery Makers
By Sheena Gill & Marie Chalmers Full disclosure right up front! Whilst Sheena is currently taking a Diploma Course in Crystal Healing, we do not purport to be Crystal Healers with any authority other than self-taught insights and having closely listened to our customers over decades in the Industry (which Sheena will tell you is…
Chakras & Crystal Healing – A Beginners Guide
By Danni Saint Chakra: from the ancient Sanskrit, meaning ‘Wheel’ The Chakras are energy centres in the body that are believed to be important for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The word “Chakra” is Sanskrit for “wheel,” and these energy centres are thought to be spinning wheels of energy that correspond to different areas of…
Libra Season – Zodiac & Crystals
By Sophie Ahmed September 23 – October 22 Libra Season is upon us, the days and the nights are becoming equal in length and the earth and sun are in balance. Airy Libra will be ruling us until October 22nd bringing us the desire for connection and balance. Virgo season can be intense but Libra…
Once in a Blue Moon – Magical Full Moon for Crystal Charging
By Danni Saint Sunday 22 August 2021 marks the third of four full moons this season; it is known as a Blue Moon. A Blue Moon only happens once every few years, giving the term “Once in a Blue Moon”. There usually are only three full moons each season of the year. But since full…
Designer Challenge #1 Reveal
TODAY WE REVEAL ALL! The wait is over! As you know, yesterday we launched our bespoke cut Moon, Stars & Flowers beads in amethyst and rose quartz! As part of this product launch, we invited 4 very talented Designers to design and make some imaginative pieces of jewellery to show off these stunning jewels! This…
