Violet flame opal can transform negative energies into positive ones. It can soothe the emotions and help with the release of anger and fear. The gentle influence of the opal can bring tranquility and calm to body, mind and spirit. Violet flame opal is a very spiritual stone and can help connect to guardian angels and other beings from the higher realms. It is an especially helpful crystal to use for meditation, and emotional balance, and enlightenment.

The lapis has flecks of pyrite and calcite inclusions. Patches of pyrite help in identifying the stone as genuine and do not detract from its value. Lapis is a very strong clairvoyance stone. It helps to enhance and remember dreams. It is traditionally believed to increase mental clarity, virility, and calm. It is also useful in relieving depression and promoting spirituality. It is a high intensity stone which cleanses the spirit to bring out inner truth and peace. Some believed that dreaming of lapis would foretell love that would be forever faithful. Wearing Lapis Lazuli can help with channeling. The ancient Egyptians used Lapis as a symbol of truth. During ancient times Lapis was ground up and used for medicinal purposes as well as a cosmetic. The stone can be used to connect two people in ways that go beyond just friendship. It is said to have powers of the night sky and is popular for scrying and for messages from beyond.

Red is the color associated with the element of fire. It is the embodiment of life and vitality. The color red can initiate courage, and it adds power and support to your system. It symbolizes life's blood that flows within our body. Red can represent joy, renewal, and desire. It is a color with strong associations - passion or anger, love or war. Most cultures have used the heart symbol in some form. It is considered to be the center of thought, emotion, and the soul; the very center of one's being. An original Beautiful Bullets design. I have been creating bullet jewelry since 2009 and have designed over a hundred different styles and types. I use recycled bullet shell casings, metal filigrees, Swarovski crystals, natural gemstones, vintage glass, and other items. All of the bullet casings I use are recycled so please allow for variations and small imperfections. Part of the proceeds is donated to charity. I have sent donations to the Peace Corps, the Patriot Guard Riders, the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, the Sandy Hook School Support Fund, and the USO. Thanks to everyone who has purchased one of these designs and made that possible. Check out my FB page at: http://www.facebook.com/BeautifulBullets

The large sapphire is from Kenya and the small one is from Vietnam. The large sapphire has record keeper geometric shapes. Sapphires are composed of corundum and they come in a variety of colors. They are found in India, Ceylon, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, and Africa. Sapphire symbolizes sincerity and devotion. The stone is often used in an engagement ring because it represents faithfulness. It promotes purity of mind, serenity, joy, and peace. It opens the mind to beauty and love and removes confusion and mistrust. It is often called the stone of destiny and the symbol of heaven. It is said to protect against the evil eye. Wearing a Sapphire can help fulfill your dreams and desires. Sapphire is believed to offer healing properties for arthritis and mental illness. It is also considered an antidepressant. Great Britain’s Crown Jewels have many large blue sapphires because they are believed to be symbols of a wise ruler. Believers in sacred geometry consider the hexagon of cosmic significance. It is said to represent the seventh key which holds the force of absolute magic. It can also represent balance as the six directions in space: up, down, east, west, north, south, and center. The hexagram is often repeated in nature, including beehives and crystal formations. Record keeper crystals usually have raised or incised triangles on one or more of their faces. These crystals are said to contain ancient knowledge and profound secrets of the universe. Many people claim to be able to access this information from their record keeper crystals. The crystals can also be used for personal meditation and to achieve balance and enlightenment. An original Beautiful Bullets design. I have been creating bullet jewelry since 2009 and have designed over a hundred different styles and types. I use recycled bullet shell casings, metal filigrees, Swarovski crystals, natural gemstones and vintage glass. All of the bullet casings I use are recycled so please allow for variations and small imperfections. I started my bullet jewelry line as a peace project, and I continue to donate part of the sale to different charities. I have sent donations to the Peace Corps, the Patriot Guard Riders, the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, the Sandy Hook School Support Fund, and the USO. Thanks to everyone who has purchased one of these designs and made that possible. Please see my FB page at: http://www.facebook.com/BeautifulBullets

Strawberry quartz is natural quartz with tiny red mica or muscovite, hematite, and iron hydroxide inclusions. The very fine flecks are what gives it the peachy pink strawberry color. The particles exhibit a glittery effect within the crystal. It is sometimes called harlequin or fire quartz. Like many pink stones, is often associated with love and emotional issues. Strawberry quartz can provide insight and understanding into issues of the heart. It may enhance and heighten awareness of affection and subtle romantic energy. Hematite quartz can help with problem solving by stimulating the creative thought process. It gives a sense of tranquility and order that aids in working out differences between people as well. It calms emotions such as anxiety and and can assist in raising self esteem. Hematite enhances focus, optimism, trust, and balance. Combined with quartz, these crystals provide grounding and stability to many situations.

Wearing a Sapphire can help fulfill your dreams and desires. Great Britain’s Crown Jewels have many large blue sapphires because they are believed to be symbols of a wise ruler. It is often called the stone of destiny and the symbol of heaven. It is said to protect against the evil eye. Record keeper crystals usually have raised or incised triangles on one or more of their faces. These crystals are said to contain ancient knowledge and profound secrets of the universe. Many people claim to be able to access this information from their record keeper crystals. The crystals can also be used for personal meditation and to achieve balance and enlightenment. Trigons or record keeper triangles are patterns that appear on many different types of crystals. They are etched on the stone as it is formed. For believers in sacred geometry, the triangle represents a powerful symbol and can act as an access point to open and amplify energy.

Barite comes in a variety of forms including tabular and blade. It also has a wide range of colors such as clear, blue, green, red, yellow, green, brown, and black. The color depends on the mineral content of the crystals. Blue barite is a more desirable color and is often used in handmade jewelry items. The blue color is probably caused by a rare earth element. It is believed that barite was used by Native American people in their religious ceremonies. Because of the many different varieties of barite, it might have been valued as a stone useful for shapeshifting and travel between the spiritual and physical worlds. Barite can facilitate connections between body, mind, and spirit. Like all blue stones, barite has healing properties and may enhance and increase the life force. It can help with emotional pain by revealing events and ideas that are holding you back. To that end, it is often used in past life recovery. Barite promotes inner peace and aids in keeping negative thoughts and energies at bay. It is a calming stone that helps to ground you and settle your thoughts.