Jewellery Materials & Meaning Guide

Materials & Meaning

The Energy & Beauty Behind Every Piece

Choosing materials that not only look beautiful, they can carry their own unique energy and story. Here’s everything you need to know about the metals, finishes, and gemstones we love.

Metals & Finishes

• Sterling Silver (925) Bright white metal that develops a soft patina over time. Hypoallergenic for most people.
  Energy: Connected to the moon, intuition, emotional balance, and clarity.
  
  
• Gold (18K Gold-Plated & Vermeil) Warm, luxurious finish over sterling silver or brass.
  Energy: Symbolises abundance, success, warmth, and positive energy.
  
  
• Rose Gold Soft pink hue created by blending gold with copper. Romantic and feminine.
  Energy: Love, compassion, emotional healing, and gentleness.
  
  
• Copper A living metal that naturally oxidises and changes over time.
  Energy: Grounding, vitality, energising, and emotional balance.
  
  
• Brass & Bronze Warm antique golden tones with a vintage feel.
  Energy: Strength, protection, ancient wisdom, and stability.
  
  
• Stainless Steel Extremely durable, tarnish-resistant, and perfect for everyday wear. Energy: Resilience, strength, and modern simplicity.

Gemstones & Their Meanings

Here’s a comprehensive list of beautiful gemstones commonly used in boho jewellery:

Turquoise The ultimate boho stone. Blue-green with natural variations.
Meaning: Protection, healing, good fortune, peace, and clear communication.

Red Agate Warm orange-red to deep brown tones.
Meaning: Courage, strength, grounding, passion, and emotional stability.

Howlite White with grey veining (often dyed turquoise).
Meaning: Calmness, stress relief, patience, and better sleep.

Amethyst Purple to lavender quartz.
Meaning: Peace, intuition, spiritual growth, protection from negative energy, and calm mind.

Crystal Quartz (Clear Quartz) Clear or milky white.
Meaning: Master healer, amplifies energy, clarity, positive vibrations, and manifestation.

Carnelian Bright orange-red stone.
Meaning: Creativity, motivation, courage, vitality, and confidence.

Lava Stone Black porous volcanic rock.
Meaning: Strength, rebirth, grounding, and excellent for essential oil diffusion.

Jasper (Red, Picture, Dalmatian, etc.) Earthy, patterned stones.
Meaning: Nurturing, stability, emotional strength, and grounding.

Moonstone Pearly white with rainbow sheen.
Meaning: Intuition, feminine energy, new beginnings, and emotional balance.

Labradorite Grey with stunning blue/green flash (labradorescence).
Meaning: Transformation, protection, intuition, and awakening inner magic.

Rose Quartz Soft pink stone.
Meaning: Unconditional love, self-love, compassion, and emotional healing.

Lapis Lazuli Deep blue with golden pyrite flecks.
Meaning: Wisdom, truth, inner vision, and spiritual enlightenment.

Tiger’s Eye Golden-brown with chatoyancy (cat’s eye effect).
Meaning: Protection, courage, confidence, and grounding.

Garnet Deep red stone.
Meaning: Passion, energy, commitment, and revitalisation.

Amazonite Turquoise-green stone.
Meaning: Hope, communication, balance, and soothing throat chakra.

Aventurine (Green) Sparkling green stone.
Meaning: Luck, prosperity, opportunity, and heart healing.

Black Obsidian Shiny black volcanic glass.
Meaning: Protection, grounding, releasing negativity, and shadow work.

Sodalite Deep blue with white veins.
Meaning: Logic, intuition, calm communication, and clarity.

Fluorite Comes in purple, green, and rainbow colours.
Meaning: Mental clarity, focus, decision-making, and protection.

Hematite Metallic grey-black stone.
Meaning: Grounding, strength, protection, and confidence.