Stones and Colours
3 wise monkeys
The 3 wise monkeys are best known as Confucius’ Code on Conduct. The 3 different monkeys symbolise ‘See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’.
Bone
Bone is one of the oldest materials used to make Jewellery. Native Americans in particular used bone for jewellery making.
Boxwood
Boxwood is a hard and close-grained yellow wood that is used in delicate woodwork as in musical instruments, sculptures and inlays.
Brown
Brown symbolises calm, boldness, depth, natural organisms, nature, richness, rustics, stability, tradition, earth (classical element), October, Capricorn, Scorpio and down-to-earth feelings. Brown can stimulate the appetite, wholesomeness, steadfastness, simplicity, friendliness, and dependability.
Chinaberry
Chinaberries are small seeds that with a beautiful reddish colour that has been used for Jewellery making through centuries.
Ebony
Ebony is the general name for very dense dark wood. Ebony is used in cabinet making and also for piano keys.
Feathers
Native American Chiefs were wearing feathers as a symbol of their connection and communication with the Spirit and as an expression of their wisdom.
Hematite
Hematite is a "stone of mental mastery". It enhances memory, concentration and focus. It deflects negativity and it stimulates the desire for peace and inner happiness, enhancing one's ability to attract love.
Jet
Jet is a stone that has been used to heal fever in Medieval times. It was also a very popular stone for jewellery in Victorian times as it looks both somber and modest. Monks used it for their rosaries as they were told this stone was favoured by God. Maybe this is also why jet was said to help you in the afterlife. It is a beautiful and indeed fascinating stone. Lava
Lava is a limitless stone that works fast and with extreme power. It is a very protective stone that works as a shield from outside negativity. It brings clarity by removing confusion and conflicting thoughts. It puts you face-to-face with your shadow and brings depth to emotions.
Onyx
Onyx brings strength from the universe; it will make you feel good about yourself and gives you perseverance. It will help you overcome fear, worries and help you make wise decisions. It will make you relax in all surroundings and situations.
Red
In China red means prosperity and joy and is traditionally worn by brides. Red symbolises: courage, strength, passion, sacrifice, love and desire. In Tibetan culture red is a sacred colour. It is believed to have protective powers and is also often the chosen colour for Tibetan sacred buildings.
Rice Beads
Rice is a strong symbol in many cultures. In Western culture we throw rice at new wedded couples as a symbol or fertility, some say. And other says it is because we want to keep the hungry and evil spirits happy. In Asian culture rice is very much a symbol of abundance and wealth as summed up in the saying 'plant one seed, harvest many'. And once your rice is dry then it can be kept indefinitely and so creates security.
Rosewood
Rosewood is reddish with strongly marked grains making it a popular choice of wood for cabinet making.
Silver
Silver is also called the mirror of the soul and is connected to the Moon. Silver is said to have a calming effect, providing rhythm in life. And it is also said to help us understand ourselves.
Skulls
Skulls are used in Buddhist Mala beads and are less in our Mala necklaces because of fashion. Buddhist says they use skulls in some Mala designs, as they are here to remind us to start living with compassion and love. The skull is a no-fuss reminder to us that we are not here forever and that we need to stay on the path.
Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye and Iron Tiger's Eye helps to gain insight, to concentrate, to perceive and think more clearly, and to organise scattered details. It calms turmoil, eliminates the "blues" and encourages optimism and enthusiasm for life. It stimulates wealth and enhances the ability to maintain wealth.
White Feather
The white feather is a classic symbol of pacifism. | 