Crystal meanings
17 stones we trust enough to string. What each one is traditionally worn for, which chakra it belongs to, which wrist to wear it on and how to look after it.
Amethyst
Calm · Intuition · Sleep
3 bracelets
Black Obsidian
Shielding · Truth · Release
2 bracelets
Black Tourmaline
Protection · Boundaries · Grounding
1 bracelet
Carnelian
Vitality · Creativity · Drive
3 bracelets
Citrine
Abundance · Joy · Optimism
3 bracelets
Clear Quartz
Clarity · Amplification · Intention
3 bracelets
Fluorite
Focus · Learning · Clarity
1 bracelet
Green Aventurine
Luck · Opportunity · Growth
2 bracelets
Hematite
Grounding · Focus · Steadiness
2 bracelets
Labradorite
Transformation · Magic · Aura shield
1 bracelet
Lapis Lazuli
Truth · Wisdom · Expression
2 bracelets
Moonstone
Intuition · Cycles · New beginnings
1 bracelet
Pyrite
Wealth · Action · Willpower
2 bracelets
Red Jasper
Stamina · Grounding · Courage
1 bracelet
Rose Quartz
Love · Compassion · Self-worth
3 bracelets
Smoky Quartz
Grounding · Release · Steadiness
2 bracelets
Tiger's Eye
Confidence · Courage · Willpower
2 bracelets
17 stones at a glance
| Stone | Traditionally worn for | Chakra | Wrist | Water | Sun | Mohs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | Calm, Intuition, Sleep | Third Eye, Crown | Left | Brief rinse | Fades | 7 |
| Black Obsidian | Shielding, Truth, Release | Root | Right | Brief rinse | Fine | 5 to 5.5 |
| Black Tourmaline | Protection, Boundaries, Grounding | Root | Right | Brief rinse | Fine | 7 to 7.5 |
| Carnelian | Vitality, Creativity, Drive | Sacral | Right | Brief rinse | Fades | 6.5 to 7 |
| Citrine | Abundance, Joy, Optimism | Solar Plexus | Left | Brief rinse | Fades | 7 |
| Clear Quartz | Clarity, Amplification, Intention | Crown | Either | Brief rinse | Fine | 7 |
| Fluorite | Focus, Learning, Clarity | Third Eye, Heart | Left | Keep dry | Fades | 4 |
| Green Aventurine | Luck, Opportunity, Growth | Heart | Left | Brief rinse | Fine | 6.5 to 7 |
| Hematite | Grounding, Focus, Steadiness | Root | Right | Keep dry | Fine | 5.5 to 6.5 |
| Labradorite | Transformation, Magic, Aura shield | Third Eye, Throat | Left | Brief rinse | Fine | 6 to 6.5 |
| Lapis Lazuli | Truth, Wisdom, Expression | Third Eye, Throat | Right | Keep dry | Fine | 5 to 5.5 |
| Moonstone | Intuition, Cycles, New beginnings | Crown, Sacral | Left | Brief rinse | Fine | 6 to 6.5 |
| Pyrite | Wealth, Action, Willpower | Solar Plexus | Left | Keep dry | Fine | 6 to 6.5 |
| Red Jasper | Stamina, Grounding, Courage | Root | Right | Brief rinse | Fine | 6.5 to 7 |
| Rose Quartz | Love, Compassion, Self-worth | Heart | Left | Brief rinse | Fades | 7 |
| Smoky Quartz | Grounding, Release, Steadiness | Root | Right | Brief rinse | Fades | 7 |
| Tiger's Eye | Confidence, Courage, Willpower | Solar Plexus, Root | Right | Brief rinse | Fine | 6.5 to 7 |
Crystal meanings describe traditional beliefs, not medical advice. How to cleanse and care for each stone.