A guide to gemstones in Bird's Yard

With lots of different gemstones in jewellery from our talented independent designers, it's often difficult to choose which one to go for. As well as picking your favourite colours and style of the jewellery they're in, here are some other little insights for you in our guide to gemstones you'll find in Bird's Yard...

(Please note some of these jewellery pieces are unique so might not always be in stock in the shop)

Amethyst

Colour: a range of purples from light mauve to deep, rich tones

Associated with: protecting against drunkenness (which is where the name amethyst comes from); bringing balance and peace

Birthstone for: February

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by You Earth Ash; Lily King; Claudia Latini Jewellery; Finding Foreverness

Amethyst necklace by You Earth Ash in Bird's Yard. £10

Amethyst slab necklace by You Earth Ash in Bird's Yard. £20

Silver and amethyst ring by Finding Foreverness at Bird's Yard. £75

Prehnite

Colour: shades of greens and yellow with some brown and white tones too

Associated with: stimulating inner knowledge and analytical thinking

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery; Shapeshifter Design

Prehnite earrings by Shapeshifter Design.

Labradorite

Colour: pale to deep blues, greens and greys with iridescent flashes

Associated with: calming the wearer and bringing out their best qualities; Labradorite is a highly mystical and protective stone, it works on all areas of the mind and body increasing energy and clarifying thought processes; transformation and reflection.

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery; Shapeshifter Design

Sterling silver labradorite ring by Nanfan Jewellery at Bird's Yard. £24

Labradorite and pearl earrings and necklace set by Shapeshifter Design at Bird's Yard.

Citrine

Colour: yellow and amber (citrine is a form of quartz that gets its colour from the presence of iron)

Associated with: historically in medicine with removing toxins and aiding digestion. Promoting creativity and clarity.
Birthstone for: one of November's birthstones

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Your Earth Ash

Citrine choker by You Earth Ash at Bird's Yard. £15

Carnelian

Colour: orange-reds to deep red which it gets from the presence of iron oxide

Associated with: stimulating creativity and creating positive energy

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery; Shapeshifter Design

Carnelian clip on earrings by Claudia Latini at Bird's Yard. £11.25

Carnelian earrings by Shapeshifter Design at Bird's Yard.

Aquamarine

Colour: pale to deep blues

Associated with: a long and happy marriage; mental peace and clarity
Birthstone for: March

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery

Aquamarine hoop earrings by Nanfan Jewellery at Bird's Yard

Garnet

Colour: all colours except blue - though it's usually deep red (it's named after the Latin word for pomegranate)

Associated with: love and passion; promoting self confidence
Birthstone for: January

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery

Garnet twist ring by Nanfan Jewellery at Bird's Yard. £24

Rose Quartz

Colour: soft pinks

Associated with: being a cleanser and energiser

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by You Earth Ash

Rose quartz nugget necklaces by You Earth Ash at Bird's Yard. £5 each

Topaz

Colour: yellow, pink, green or blue

Associated with: happiness and true friendship
Birthstone for: one of the stones for November

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery

Topaz sterling silver twist ring by Nanfan Jewellery at Bird's Yard.

Moonstone

Colour: whites and creams with iridescent tones

Associated with: strengthening feminine qualities. There's a tradition that if you give your true love a gift of moonstone during a full moon you'll stay together forever.

Birthstone for: one of June's birthstones

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Lily King

Moonstone bracelet by Lily King in Bird's Yard. £30

Smoky Quartz

Colour: smoky browns

Associated with: dissipating blocked energy & negativity; enhancing awareness and dreams.

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Shapeshifter Designs

 

Jasper

Colour: red, yellow, brown or green earthy colours

Associated with: balance and stability for grounding and stimulating; promoting dynamic actions; helping in times of stress.

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery; Shapeshifter Designs

Jasper earrings by Nanfan Jewellery at Bird's Yard.

Chalcedony

(pronounced - cal-said-nee)

Colour: pale grey, blue, green (although other stones are forms of chalcedony and are other colours such as agate, carnelian and onyx)

Associated with: negating negative feelings and improving stamina

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Shapeshifter Design; Nanfan Jewellery; Lily King

Blue chalcedony bangle by Lily King at Bird's Yard. £16

Chalcedony earrings by Shapeshifter Design at Bird's Yard Sheffield.

Pyrite
 Colour: golden yellows (also known as 'fools gold')

Associated with: protecting against negative energy; stimulating the intellect

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Shapeshifter Design


Amber

Colour: yellow, oranges, reds and browns
Rather than a gemstone, amber is actually a fossilised resin that's at least 2 million years old

Associated with: good luck and success; protection

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery; Claudia Latini Jewellery

Raw amber nugget earrings by Nanfan Jewellery at Bird's Yard.

Agate

Colour: various

Associated with: relieving stress; protection from bad dreams if placed under a pillow

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by You Earth Ash; Nanfan Jewellery; Claudia Latini Jewellery

Moss agate copper wrapped earrings by Nanafan Jewellery at Bird's Yard.

Pink agate slice necklace by You Earth Ash at Bird's Yard. £15

Peridot

Colour: pale to deep green depending on the amount of iron present

Associated with: prosperity, growth and openness
Birthstone for: August

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery

Turquoise

Colour: blues and blue-greens

Associated with: strength and peace
Birthstone for: one of December's birthstones

Find it in Bird's Yard: in jewellery by Nanfan Jewellery; You earth Ash; Claudia Latini Jewellery

Turquoise sterling silver ring by Nanfan Jewellery at Bird's Yard.

Sterling silver and turquoise necklace by Claudia Latini at Bird's Yard. £21