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Crystals for Beginners: How to Start your Crystal Collection!
Intrigued by our gorgeous collection of healing crystals but don’t know where to start? Let’s talk about crystals and which should be first on that crystal list!
The wonderful world of crystals and their healing benefits is such an incredible world to learn about and immerse yourself in, and we recommend crystals and gemstone jewellery to everyone we come across! No matter what your needs or future plans, there is a crystal out there which is bound to support you in your exciting endeavours and help you in your day-to-day life.
However, here at Team Alyssa we completely understand that it can all be very daunting as a ‘beginner’ to the magical world of crystals: there are just so many to choose from and so many different benefits that you may find yourself asking, “Where do I even start?!”
If this sounds like you, we have compiled just the guide! Here are our top 4 crystals for anyone just getting started on their crystal adventure!
(Before we begin, it is so important for us to say that there is no right or wrong way to begin collecting and learning about crystals, especially as it is widely believed that you are instinctively drawn to the crystals that you need most within your life! If you find a particular one is calling for you, it is the right choice, regardless of whether it is in this list or not!)
For: Healing, Intuition, Calming, De-Stressing and helping with Anxiety.
Generally known as the stone of spirituality, Amethyst can be found in a stunning range of purple shades and is one of the most well-known crystals in the world. Amethyst vibrates at a high frequency which gives it an incredible energy along with great healing properties, making it a very popular first crystal!
Connecting to the Crown and Third Eye chakras, Amethyst is believed to connect with the subconscious, promoting good intuition and a relaxed sleep. Historically, Amethyst has been used to treat anxiety and the headaches and stress that can come with it. This stunning purple crystal is regularly used in meditation due to its calming energy.
Amethyst is made into a variety of jewellery items such as rings, necklaces and bracelets, although a tumble stone or other small piece can easily be carried in your pocket throughout the day for that extra boost of confidence!
To treat anxiety, it is recommended to hold an Amethyst in the palm of your hand and to have one close to you whenever you need to feel its benefits. Pop one on a bedside table to help give you a restful nights sleep or on your work desk to promote a good atmosphere and ease any daily stresses. Wear an Amethyst necklace to keep its vibrations helping you all throughout the day.
When placed on the forehead when laying down, an Amethyst tumble stone is believed to help rid migraines and spells of anxiety.
For: Unconditional Love of all kinds, Strengthening Relationships and to help promote Happiness.
Another incredibly popular and well-known crystal is Rose Quartz! This is Alyssa’s favourite gemstone of all because of the multiple benefits it holds within. The beautiful pink stone is known as the stone of unconditional love, making it perfect for new mothers as a tool to help them bond with a new or unborn baby, and simply showing and sharing the love between friends and partners. It is also believed to help promote self love and self worth which is something we could all do with a bit more of. Self acceptance is one of the most important things we can feel and this crystal is perfect for helping to encourage this because happiness must first come from within.
Because of its strong healing benefits, this crystal can also help you to heal from loss and help with grief.
Linking to the Heart chakra, Rose Quartz is known for its ability to attract romantic relationships and strengthen existing ones, as well as strengthen your own self-love and personal confidence! Many people give their partners gifts in the form of heart-shaped pieces of Rose Quartz, which is said to amplify the stone’s powers even more. Rose Quartz is also a wonderful stone for meditation, and many people place a piece of the stone over their heart while meditating.
The stone’s property of a strong feminine energy is great for working on compassion and forgiveness, allowing you to better resolve negative emotions!
Hold a Rose Quartz stone in your hand, keep it in a pocket in your clothes or pop it on your bed side table to feel its benefits. We always recommend holding one in the palm of your hand when you need to feel its healing qualities. Alyssa pops a small Rose Quartz stone in her bra to go about daily tasks which can often help to bring peace and general happiness to a stressful day.
A Rose Quartz candle holder or tumble stone in a hallway can help encourage love and happiness into the home, so this is always a great place to pop one of these powerful healing crystals.
For: Friendship, Awareness, Self-Control, to boost creativity
The stone of friendship and total awareness is another great choice for a crystal newbie! Connecting to the Throat chakra, Lapis Lazuli looks simply stunning set into jewellery and comes with a whole host of incredible benefits too!
This deep-blue stone is popular for people looking to take back control of their lives and improve their sense of judgement, as well as supporting in expressing your feelings and boosting your creativity. Keep one close to you in tumble stone form to hold in your hand or wear as a piece of jewellery for your daily confidence boost.
Lapis Lazuli is a popular stone for people wanting to awaken their purpose in life, find direction and figure out their life path! Lapis is frequently set into necklaces and pendants due to its ability to balance and support the throat chakra, allowing the crystal to rest in the perfect position!
For: Courage and self-confidence.
Known as the stone of the mind, Tiger’s Eye is so popular because of its unique appearance which resembles the stripes of a tiger…and it is aptly named not only for its pattern but its benefits too! This stone is said to give you the strength and courage to move forward and go after your dreams and goals as well as having a calming influence for those busy moments. The courage and confidence of a tiger!
A wonderful stone for grounding, Tiger’s Eye connects you with the earth’s energies, boosting your self-confidence and helping you to grow spiritually. Many people use it as a tool to amplify the energies of other stones, which is why it is such a wonderful addition to your crystal collection when you’re first starting out!
Hold a Tiger’s Eye in your hand, keep one in your pocket and keep one close to you when you need the confidence to speak your mind, voice your opinion at a work meeting or unfamiliar situation or wear one close to you every day to help you make the things happen in life that you need to, when you would ordinarily be held back by fear or uncertainty.
Whether you’re a crystal newbie or seasoned crystal collector and enjoyer, we would love to hear which crystals are your go-to favourites or even the ones you’re planning to add to your collection!
ALYSSA ( Sparkle Queen ) SMITH
Founder, Director and Jewellery Chief Elf Designer Maker · Alyssa Smith Jewellery
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