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
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| Amethyst necklace by You Earth Ash in Bird's Yard. £10 |
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| Amethyst slab necklace by You Earth Ash in Bird's Yard. £20 |
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| 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
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| 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
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| Sterling silver labradorite ring by Nanfan Jewellery at Bird's Yard. £24 |
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| 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
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| 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
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| Carnelian clip on earrings by Claudia Latini at Bird's Yard. £11.25 |
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Carnelian earrings by Shapeshifter Design at Bird's Yard.
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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Rose quartz nugget necklaces by You Earth Ash at Bird's Yard. £5 each
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Blue chalcedony bangle by Lily King at Bird's Yard. £16 |
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Chalcedony earrings by Shapeshifter Design at Bird's Yard Sheffield.
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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
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| 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
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| Moss agate copper wrapped earrings by Nanafan Jewellery at Bird's Yard. |
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| 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
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| Turquoise sterling silver ring by Nanfan Jewellery at Bird's Yard. |
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| Sterling silver and turquoise necklace by Claudia Latini at Bird's Yard. £21 |
