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Below is a list of some of the stones I like to use, along with their general properties. There are lists online that are far more comprehensive. They may also use different names for the stones. I'm not a gemologist or specialist - these are just what I like. When looking for the right stones for you - above all else - go with your gut. If you're drawn to a stone in some way (color, feel, shape) ... just go for it!
Agate (Red, Blue Lace, Druzy, Fire, Moss, White, Batik, Bamboo Leaf) - promotes inner stability and composure, encourages self-confidence
Amethyst - stimulates and soothes the mind and emotions, stone of faithful love, carries energy of fire and passion, creativity and spirituality
Amazonite - inspires truth, honor, integrity and trust
Angelite - promotes compassion and understanding, dispels fear and anger, encourages forgiveness
Apatite - known for its positive use of personal power to achieve goals, clears away confusion, apathy, negativity
Aventurine - known as the "Stone of Opportunity", invites good luck and prosperity
Aqua (Moss) - helps to increase psychic skills and awareness, calms emotions, stress reliever
Blue Topaz - supports self-expression and alignment with the divine
Calcite (Blue) - calming and soothing, enhances decision making, aids communication
Carnelian - stone of rebirth and reincarnation. Restores vitality and motivation, and gives courage.
Cat's Eye - brings happiness and serenity, along with optimism, generosity and confidence
Chrysoprase - heals the inner child and can mend a broken heart, heal relationships and transmute negative emotions into positive ones
Citrine - known as "success stone", directs personal power and creativity, aids in manifestation
Emerald - brings successful and abundant love, enhances loyalty and unity, promotes friendship
Flourite - Cleanses and stabilizes the aura, creates balance, increases self-confidence and aids in decision making
Garnet (Rhodolite, Green) - a stone of physical love and relationships, spiritual stone of psychic protection
Garnet (Spessartite) - promotes rational thought and happiness from within, boosts fertility and sex drive
Hawk's Eye - associated with the Throat Chakra and the ability to communicate honestly and effectively
Hematite (Traditional, Brown, Green) - grounds and protects us, stimulates concentration and focus, gives strength and dispels negative energy
Iolite - helps in recovering balance, strengthens resolve to be responsible, provides self-assurance and endurance when under stress
Jade - blesses everything it touches, used to protect, heal, promote wisdom, balance, and peace, historically been used to attract love
Jasper (Dalmation) - encourages self-liberation and discovery of one's true purpose in life
Jasper (Dragon's Blood, Picture) - known as the “supreme nurturer”, sustains and supports through times of stress
Jasper (Fossil) - grounds and protects, instills a feeling of "wholeness", aids in mental clarity
Jasper (Imperial) - aligns the soul with the divine
Jasper (Leopardskin) - facilitates connection to animals, promotes self-healing, excellent for those with chronic health conditions
Jasper (Picasso) - grounds and calms the soul, engenders strength and self-discipline
Jasper (Red) - aids in spiritual grounding, mental and physical healing
Jasper (Snakeskin) - protective, calming stone, known as the "stone of grace", can decrease anxiety in times of worry or stress
Jasper (Zebra) - centering, motivating, mood-lifting and energizing, increases appreciation for life's joys
Kyanite (Indigo) - promotes inner balance, as well as protects from negative influences
Labradorite - strengthens and stimulates psychic abilities, intuition, strength of will and a feeling of inner worth, protection against negativity
Lapis Lazuli - stone of protection and purification, bringing harmony, peace and deep inner self-knowledge
Larimar - represents peace and clarity, supports healing and love
Lava Stone - gives strength and courage, connects us to Mother Earth
Magnesite - instills deep peace and calm, aids in creative visualization
Moonstone (Chocolate, Mystic, Rutilated, Peach) - brings hope and abundance, enhances feminine energies and intuition
Mother-of-Pearl - stone of protection, healing and emotional balance, relieves stress
Onyx - powerful stone of protection, transforms negative energy and prevents the drain of personal energy
Opal (Black, Dendrite) - intensifies emotions and releases inhibitions, encourages freedom and independence
Opal (Blue Peruvian, Natural) - stone of courage and ingenuity, improves self-esteem and self-love
Pearl - removes negativity, gives purity, promotes faith and personal integrity
Peridot - increases prosperity and happiness, stone of protection and cleansing
Pyrite - Protects against all forms of negative energy, stimulates intelligence and enhances psychic development
Quartz (Rose, Smoky, Rutile, Mystic) - used to attract and keep love, helps to heal one's heart from pain and disappointment, cleanses and balances the soul
Rhodochrosite (Pink Argentinian) - aids in emotional healing, supports love for self, talisman for joy and healing
Riverstone - powerful stone, provides strength, promotes rapid change and aids other stones in their work
Rosewood - carries compassionate, feminine energy, helps stimulate compassion and love
Sapphire (Tundra) - stone of wisdom and prophecy, calms the mind, brings protection, spiritual insight and good fortune
Serpentine - powerful stone for healing, creates an energetic and protective shield around the body
Spinel - connected with energy renewal, with overcoming tough circumstances and promotes mind and body rejuvenation
Silverite - facilitates peace and balance within the physical, mental and spiritual energies of the body
Sunstone - instills good nature, heightens intuition and allows the real self to shine through happily
Sunstone (Blue) - helps dispel fears and phobias, decreases stress and lifts depression, increases personal power
Tiger's Eye - gives courage, strength of mind and self-confidence
Topaz - associated with true friendship, stone of compassion, empathy and kindness
Topaz (Blue) - supports self expression and alignment with the Divine
Tourmaline - aids in understanding oneself and others, diminishes fear, attracts inspiration, and prosperity
Turquoise (Buffalo, Stabilized) - symbolizes friendship, embodies power, wisdom, and protection, inspires self-forgiveness and self-acceptance
Vesuvianite - banishes depression, clears negative thought patterns and drives away fear, brings one closer to their divine purpose
Zircon - has an intense energy that is highly spiritual, symbolizes healing, helps wearer to love themselves and others, heals mental disturbances and promotes common sense
Below is a list of some of the stones I like to use, along with their general properties. There are lists online that are far more comprehensive. They may also use different names for the stones. I'm not a gemologist or specialist - these are just what I like. When looking for the right stones for you - above all else - go with your gut. If you're drawn to a stone in some way (color, feel, shape) ... just go for it!
Agate (Red, Blue Lace, Druzy, Fire, Moss, White, Batik, Bamboo Leaf) - promotes inner stability and composure, encourages self-confidence
Amethyst - stimulates and soothes the mind and emotions, stone of faithful love, carries energy of fire and passion, creativity and spirituality
Amazonite - inspires truth, honor, integrity and trust
Angelite - promotes compassion and understanding, dispels fear and anger, encourages forgiveness
Apatite - known for its positive use of personal power to achieve goals, clears away confusion, apathy, negativity
Aventurine - known as the "Stone of Opportunity", invites good luck and prosperity
Aqua (Moss) - helps to increase psychic skills and awareness, calms emotions, stress reliever
Blue Topaz - supports self-expression and alignment with the divine
Calcite (Blue) - calming and soothing, enhances decision making, aids communication
Carnelian - stone of rebirth and reincarnation. Restores vitality and motivation, and gives courage.
Cat's Eye - brings happiness and serenity, along with optimism, generosity and confidence
Chrysoprase - heals the inner child and can mend a broken heart, heal relationships and transmute negative emotions into positive ones
Citrine - known as "success stone", directs personal power and creativity, aids in manifestation
Emerald - brings successful and abundant love, enhances loyalty and unity, promotes friendship
Flourite - Cleanses and stabilizes the aura, creates balance, increases self-confidence and aids in decision making
Garnet (Rhodolite, Green) - a stone of physical love and relationships, spiritual stone of psychic protection
Garnet (Spessartite) - promotes rational thought and happiness from within, boosts fertility and sex drive
Hawk's Eye - associated with the Throat Chakra and the ability to communicate honestly and effectively
Hematite (Traditional, Brown, Green) - grounds and protects us, stimulates concentration and focus, gives strength and dispels negative energy
Iolite - helps in recovering balance, strengthens resolve to be responsible, provides self-assurance and endurance when under stress
Jade - blesses everything it touches, used to protect, heal, promote wisdom, balance, and peace, historically been used to attract love
Jasper (Dalmation) - encourages self-liberation and discovery of one's true purpose in life
Jasper (Dragon's Blood, Picture) - known as the “supreme nurturer”, sustains and supports through times of stress
Jasper (Fossil) - grounds and protects, instills a feeling of "wholeness", aids in mental clarity
Jasper (Imperial) - aligns the soul with the divine
Jasper (Leopardskin) - facilitates connection to animals, promotes self-healing, excellent for those with chronic health conditions
Jasper (Picasso) - grounds and calms the soul, engenders strength and self-discipline
Jasper (Red) - aids in spiritual grounding, mental and physical healing
Jasper (Snakeskin) - protective, calming stone, known as the "stone of grace", can decrease anxiety in times of worry or stress
Jasper (Zebra) - centering, motivating, mood-lifting and energizing, increases appreciation for life's joys
Kyanite (Indigo) - promotes inner balance, as well as protects from negative influences
Labradorite - strengthens and stimulates psychic abilities, intuition, strength of will and a feeling of inner worth, protection against negativity
Lapis Lazuli - stone of protection and purification, bringing harmony, peace and deep inner self-knowledge
Larimar - represents peace and clarity, supports healing and love
Lava Stone - gives strength and courage, connects us to Mother Earth
Magnesite - instills deep peace and calm, aids in creative visualization
Moonstone (Chocolate, Mystic, Rutilated, Peach) - brings hope and abundance, enhances feminine energies and intuition
Mother-of-Pearl - stone of protection, healing and emotional balance, relieves stress
Onyx - powerful stone of protection, transforms negative energy and prevents the drain of personal energy
Opal (Black, Dendrite) - intensifies emotions and releases inhibitions, encourages freedom and independence
Opal (Blue Peruvian, Natural) - stone of courage and ingenuity, improves self-esteem and self-love
Pearl - removes negativity, gives purity, promotes faith and personal integrity
Peridot - increases prosperity and happiness, stone of protection and cleansing
Pyrite - Protects against all forms of negative energy, stimulates intelligence and enhances psychic development
Quartz (Rose, Smoky, Rutile, Mystic) - used to attract and keep love, helps to heal one's heart from pain and disappointment, cleanses and balances the soul
Rhodochrosite (Pink Argentinian) - aids in emotional healing, supports love for self, talisman for joy and healing
Riverstone - powerful stone, provides strength, promotes rapid change and aids other stones in their work
Rosewood - carries compassionate, feminine energy, helps stimulate compassion and love
Sapphire (Tundra) - stone of wisdom and prophecy, calms the mind, brings protection, spiritual insight and good fortune
Serpentine - powerful stone for healing, creates an energetic and protective shield around the body
Spinel - connected with energy renewal, with overcoming tough circumstances and promotes mind and body rejuvenation
Silverite - facilitates peace and balance within the physical, mental and spiritual energies of the body
Sunstone - instills good nature, heightens intuition and allows the real self to shine through happily
Sunstone (Blue) - helps dispel fears and phobias, decreases stress and lifts depression, increases personal power
Tiger's Eye - gives courage, strength of mind and self-confidence
Topaz - associated with true friendship, stone of compassion, empathy and kindness
Topaz (Blue) - supports self expression and alignment with the Divine
Tourmaline - aids in understanding oneself and others, diminishes fear, attracts inspiration, and prosperity
Turquoise (Buffalo, Stabilized) - symbolizes friendship, embodies power, wisdom, and protection, inspires self-forgiveness and self-acceptance
Vesuvianite - banishes depression, clears negative thought patterns and drives away fear, brings one closer to their divine purpose
Zircon - has an intense energy that is highly spiritual, symbolizes healing, helps wearer to love themselves and others, heals mental disturbances and promotes common sense