Mangofrooty

Healing properties have long been associated with gemstones with a combination of stones carrying significance for the wearer.

Do they work?

I am really not sure but isn't it nice to have a little story behind each piece you are wearing?

The following information has been collected from a variety of sources.

Abalone (NZ Paua)
To soothe emotions and promote calm.

Agate
to increase self-confidence and courage.  For protection

Amber
For happiness and positive energy

Amethyst
For enhanced wisdom, intuition and truthfulness. To promote healing.

Aquamarine
To quicken the intellect, increase self-knowledge and promote clear thinking. For calm and tranquillity.

Black Onyx
To promote positivity, increase stamina and energy.

Blue lace agate
For calm and enhanced self expression.

Carnelian
To balance creative and mental processes, and increase energy levels.

Citrine
To promote wealth. For enhanced self esteem, intellect and energy.

Cinnabar
To lift spirits

Coral
To balance physical energy and cool tempers.

Garnet
To stimulate the imagination and promote self-confidence.

Iolite
For increased control over emotions and direction in life

Jade
For luck, wealth and protection.  To promote wisdom, peace and harmony.

Labradorite
For strength and perseverance.

Lapis Lazuli
To promote creativity, wisdom, insight and truthfulness.

Mother of pearl
For protection.

Moonstone
To lift spirits, balance emotion and relieve anxiety.

Freshwater Pearl
To relax the mind, increase self confidence and encourage love.

Peridot
To dispel fear, anger and jealousy. For calm and positivity.

Quartz
For balance, increased focus and intuition.

Rose Quartz
To calm emotions, enhance inner peace and heal bitterness. For forgiveness, love and friendship.

Tiger's Eye
For clear thinking, courage and protection.

Topaz
To calm the emotions and promote peace.  For self-confidence and creativity.

Turquoise
For friendship, luck and happiness.

Silver
To fight shyness, encourage self-improvement and quicken the intellect.

Smoky Quartz
For protection, creativity and positive energy
 
Below are some other bead types used in Mango Frooty jewellery:
Cloisonné
Enamel on silver or brass. Modern cloisonné beads are from China and SE Asia.

Cinnabar
Carved lacquer over a wooden or metal base. Modern Cinnabar beads are synthetic versions of traditional designs.

Ceramic beads
using traditional Chinese designs

Swarovski crystal
For sparkle, colour and a little bit of bling.

Wooden, horn and resin beads, and shells are also used especially if they're great looking!

Birthstones: the list varies