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Magnificently fun
This book is a compilation of pamhplets that Dolfyn had previously published in six volumes. Crystal wisdom reflects the total essence of her work with the mineral kingdom, which has been highly influential on my own path with crystals. Dolfyn gives a very good explanation of the basics of working with crystals, including and alternative to 'programming.' Instead of treating crystals like lifeless tools, she reccomends the euphemisation of 'inspiring' them to work with us.

Also included are chapters detailing many of the more common gemstones and even a listing of concise information relating to many uncommon minerals that were becoming only gradually more popular. Several entries include poetic messages from the stones themselves, lending a playful sense of authenticity to Dolfyn's work.

Crystal Wisdom Review
Written in a simple, easy to understand style.Does not take itself too seriously and is very enjoyable reading for fans of crystals.

a must-read for all crystal lovers.
Crystal Wisdom is definitely on my "top ten" list of books I reccommend for crystal lovers. Whether you're looking for a good introduction to the crystalline realms, seeking to deepen your knowledge ofindividual crystal properties or even looking for material for you owncrystal workshops, Crystal Wisdom offers abundant, well written material.This book contains easily the best crystal meditations and exercises I'vefoundto date: the section on how to attune oneself to crystalenergiesis superb, the chapter on healing a masterpiece , and Dolfyn's advise onhow to encounter the Crystal Teaching Spirits is elegantly simple. Theentries on individual crystals definitely expanded my understanding of eachnamed crystal's nature and my only complaint would be that he author hasnot (to date) published a second volume!

This is a very informative book, for people at all levels
This is one of the best books I have read on crystals.This is a must have, reference book, for anyone involved with crystals.Gives great detail for various forms and types of crystals.I highly recommend thisbook to everyone. ... Read more

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As well as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, over 100 gems are featured, with full descriptions, technical details, and tips on how to check for fakes; illustrated throughout with fabulous color photographs to make identification easier. ... Read more

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Not Worth It
The book was factually incorrect in several places and outdated in several others. The photos were alright but not worth the price. Skip it.

great if limited
I bought this book and received the volume immediately.The book is slender but has a great set of pictures of the different gems.The book is set up like a dictionary with a discussion of each major (and many minor) gem usually with a review of how to identify it and how to distinguish some of the more common fakes.

My only objection is that the book wasn't long enough.

I liked the book a lot and would recommend it to anyone who loves gems.

Gemstones
A pretty good book, especially the opening sections about the history of gemstones and the methods used to identify diamonds.

Great detail!
If you need a book on Gemstones, this is the one.Awesome pictures and great detail on discribing the many different gems around the world.If you are a collector of gemstones, this is a MUST HAVE!" ... Read more

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precious & semiprecious stones1500 photos of gems in rough & polished statescomplete physical properties & characteristicsfinding, Mining & cutting ... Read more

Customer Reviews (24)

Gemstones of the world book
First time Amazon buyer!I thought the book was in excellent condition for being a used book.I loved that it came from a library.What a way to recycle!Great price considering that it is a $25.00 book which I got for around $7.00 with shipping.Thanks!

A pictorial gem reference full of wonderful photos
THis book is so good, the Jewelry Channel reprinted this same book under their cover. I love this book.

Definitely among the best
This is the best book for gemstone I ever have.It's very detail and compact information without too much bla... bla... bla...

Gemstones of the World
A great travel guide for those buying/looking at gemstones, lots of visual id's...well worth price.

Professor of Gemology aka Jasper
This book is excellent for everyone.Perfect combination of words and pictures.The things I found to be useful are the descriptions for each gemstone and they have a list of what each gemstone may possibly be confused with.They also give you alternative names for gemstones and the history of the name with its meaning.If you are interested in gemstones this is the book for you. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (5)

invaluable
We travel the USA doing gem and rock shows for a living. This book is the argument solver on rock/gem id.

Handy reference
I have a number of books on rocks, minerals and gemstones. Some are texts, others, more like "coffee table books" with huge lush photos of the gems and stones. This book has quite a bit of information, but I find it lacking in highlighting the differences in different varieties of stones, and while it has many illustrations they are small and somewhat disappointing.

Essential reference... beautiful little book!
I am a mineral and crystal dealer and love this "gem" (sorry) of a book.It is well-organized and clearly written, and the photographs are actually useful - showing specimens that one might actually see - making it valuable for identification.Useful for all levels of knowledge or interest, with enough depth for a professional reference, yet not daunting for a novice. High-quality printing on glossy paper and a very portable size - this are a must-have for the enthusiast, collector, or anyone who loves gems, minerals, and crystals.

A 'must' for any gemstone collector or library catering to them
GEMSTONES OF THE WORLD has been newly revised and expanded in this updated fourth edition, which packs in nearly two thousand photos of gems along with complete physical properties and tips on finding and cutting them. Even more gemstones are covered here than in previous editions, making for an outstanding reference and a 'must' for any gemstone collector or library catering to them.

The new Fourth Edition
The new edition of this classic work adds material covering gem treatments and things like diamond testing devices. It has several pages of "new to the market" gemstones, and updates and extends a few areas and has some minor rearrangements of the material. It's noticeably thicker than the 3rd edition, but overall it's pretty much a collection of small improvements rather than anything revolutionary.

It remains probably the best first book on gemstones for anyone interested in the subject. It tells you a little bit about everything, though it generally does not cover any topic in great depth. It's a pleasingly sized hard-bound volume which is very portable and quite reasonably priced.

There's a new six page section on the healing powers of gemstones which I thought was rather disappointing to see, but I guess they feel the need to cater to the new-age audience as well.

It's a book that everyone with an interest in gemstones should own, and the 4th edition is a worthy update and a worthwhile upgrade for anyone who owns a previous edition. ... Read more

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This is the award-winning account of the author's conversations with the Gemstone Guardians - the inner-world beings responsible for fulfilling the purpose and maintaining the effects of gemstones everywhere.In 30 fascinating interviews, the Guardians herald a new field of energy medicine - one that uses the life force emanated by gemstone spheres to heal, nourish, and illuminate all aspects of our lives. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Excellent resource for gemstone information
When I read this book a few years ago, it changed my entire way of thinking about and using gemstones. Until I read it, gemstone therapy never resonated with me, even though I'm an energy healer (Reiki Master / Polarity Therapist) and actively used crystals in my practice. All the other books on gemstones just didn't seem right to me, or to resonate, until I this one. The interviews with each Gemstone Guardian kept me glued to this book until the last page. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to take their use of gems to a higher level.

Wonderful and informative
I highly enjoyed this book. I read some of the other reviews and I understand how opinions can differ about it. It is true, it is probably not a book for beginners unless they are very openminded about certain things. I also understand how the author's emphasis on the spherical form of crystals can be a matter of controversy. However, it does make sense to me that the energy emanated from spheres would be different than from any other form. The guardians he interviews emphasise actually that the consciousness of mankind is now ready for the use of gemstones in spherical form. That means it is a development that humankind is growing into right now, so there still naturally is a transition period and it doesn't mean that crystals in other form are not valid or working. The sphere works differently, more potent for todays consciousness, that's how I understand it. I personally don't work with crystals, but read this book more for interest in the background information about our planet, history, and the subtle bodies (astral, causal, mental bodies and so on). As for the mentioning of extraterrestrials planting certain crystals, or trading for crystals, well it depends how openminded one is. I have been around these ideas for a while so they are not 'weird' or foreign to me (I grew up in a household where it was common to discuss that extraterrestrias really had helped mankind along in their development, such as helped build the pyramids, offered knowledge about agriculture and so on; so why would it be strange to think they also help the development of crystals along. With that being said, as the author also says in the book, keep some discrimination as not all extraterrestrials are of good intention!). It helps to remember that the universe might be far more fantastic than what we commonly assume, and this book is a good reminder for that.

Rule #1: Never buy a book Larry King endorses.
I bought this book since it has a chapter on building a crystal pharmacy. Little did I know that the author was referring to himself and reveals nothing to the reader as to how he/she should go about it with the exception of 'buy my line of presumably overpriced, crystal necklaces'. The author has written this book as a pretense to sell you his product line of necklaces and I RESENT IT. Here are two examples: the book comes with a postcard inserted in it to order the author's catalog and on pg 287 (I paraphrase) 'Anyone fortunate enough to own a strand of Lapis Lazuli spheres are really lucky to own such a wonderful tool.' The author 'talks' to the 'guardians of each crystal and they have explained to him what their powers are and how to construct these special necklaces that only he knows now how to do properly. But lucky for the reader, he can sell them to you...Blah, blah, blah, This book will end up in the next garage sale. If I had seen the Larry King endorsement on the front cover I would have known to stay away, far, far away but I didn't. Oh, well. Unfortunately, I bought Michael Katz's Energy Medicine book too. I haven't looked or read it yet but I wouldn't be surprised if it were written to sell me on necklaces or something else too since it came with the catalog postcard in it as well. I recommend people stay away from Katz books. He can't be trusted -- he has an agenda.

Great information
I like the form and the format of this book.It gives great insights as to why we should wear gemstones and the significance to us on this planet at this time.It's more current and up to date then other books and it is channeled information.

Not What I Anticipated
I am not into the magical and mystical powers of gemstones. From the review I read, I was prepared for a book naming and showing all types of gems along with some beliefs and meanings of color and gemstones for my jewelry designs. I would not recommend unless you are interested in Wicca and forms of mysticism and magic. ... Read more

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People have been attracted to gemstones and crystals since prehistoric times, and while beauty plays a part in the appeal, it is the stone’s energy that has the most impact on us. Throughout many cultures, their powers have been used for attraction, protection and healing. The ancient Chinese art of feng shui also uses crystals to remedy problems and enhance specific areas of life. Gemstone Feng Shui is an innovative approach to using gemstones and crystals through feng shui techniques to help you create harmony, healing and balance in your environment and life.

Part One covers the feng shui and gemstone/crystal basics, then takes you step-by-step in choosing the right stones and room-by-room to applying their power to your home. Using gemstone feng shui outside your home and in your neighborhood is also covered. In addition, the book includes:

- Instructions for the three methods of applying gemstones to your feng shui practice

- How to use gemstones and crystals to draw on the energy of the elements

- How to call on the power of your birthstone(s) for balance and strength

Part Two provides an overview of the most common gemstones and minerals, including their history, associations and use in feng shui. ... Read more

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Fell flat to my expectations
Gemstones and feng shui; the marriage between the two isn't as apparent as it should be. However, stones and their energies are a perfect companion to the ancient Chinese practice. Sandra Kynes' book, Gemstone Feng Shui, explores this complex and interesting relationship. I imagined a whole system of feng shui that used gemstones to counter and support the natural feng shui energies. While the book has a wealth of information on how to use crystals in conjunction with traditional feng shui practices it fell short of my initial impression. Instead the book describes how to use the stones with alongside current feng shui practices.

The book has two parts. The first part introduces crystals, healing properties, feng shui basics and tools. It then goes into limited exploration of how to use gemstones in combination with feng shui. The book does a great job of introducing the basics of crystals. Ms. Kynes' gemstone-circle meditation is a great way to introduce new users of crystals and their energies to one another by placing them around a person. The book uses the 9 Square, or Lo Shu Grid to teach readers feng shui. The Lo Shu Grid divides a room up into squares instead of the more common practice of visualizing a room broken down into a circle with each direction representing a piece of the pie.

The second half of the book goes into the gemstones themselves. Over 100 pages are dedicated to explaining the history, lore, and energy properties of selected stones. This part of the book is worth its weight in gold. These tables and lists show readers new gemstone correspondences as they relate to the 5 traditional Chinese elements.

Gemstone Feng Shui falls short at teaching readers how to incorporate gemstones into daily feng shui practices. When it describes how to remove blocking or harmful energies it is done separately from gemstones. The two topics seem to have very little to do with each other. When they do interact, it is through descriptions of situations and their blocks and a few suggestions on how to counteract, harmonize or enhance aspects of this element. The book makes a series of statements rather than exploring the rationale behind how the stone's energies work to produce the desired feeling in a room. It quickly goes from element to element as well as showing how the colors of the stones or one's birthstone can also produce and affect feng shui energies.

Overall, this book is not for people new to crystal work or feng shui. Even with the introductory chapters on each topic, the book crams a large amount of study and history of both feng shui and crystals but doesn't do much to describe the marriage between the two. However, the time and energy spent on describing the stones and their energies make up for the lack of practical applications.

Feng Shui for Pagans
At last, a way to use feng shui that works from a pagan perspective and belief. Thank you.

The Energy Connection
Energy connects everything in the universe and finding a way to use it so it works for you is so important. I was already using crystals around my home for their beneficial energy -- now I have some really good guidelines with this book. If you use crystals or do any kind of energy work, this system is for you.

Put stones around your house for the ultimate in harmony!
Now, I can get into some feng shui and I can see how a certain flow to your house is important.I can accept things like "don't put your bed on the same wall as the door", but that is a far cry from this book.Putting different color rocks in different places around the house will not help you and you might want to take a trip to the shrink if you think otherwise. If you still believe in the power of rocks--LOL--after you get back from the shrink, then this is the book for you! Buy it now!

Profound book and well explained material
Sandra Kynes'e book is an excellent, easy to read and complete review of gemstones. However, I would like to add the following: I have a number of books about the basic principles and techniques of feng shui and many of them are confusing, misleading and incomplete. This book by name and topic was not supposed to provide a detailed info on feng shui, BUT IT DOES. It has logical, easy to follow yet complete description of feng shui principles. I truly enjoyed it and highly recommend to anyone interested in feng shui. ... Read more

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The Pocket Naturalist card is a pocket-sized, folding card which provides simplified, easy-to-use introduction to familiar North American rocks, gems, minerals and fossils. Maps show distribution of important rocks and minerals. Every card is laminated so that it is waterproof and practical for use in the field. ... Read more

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it was a limted folding thing not a book!!!
it did not cover some of the rocks & minerals more common to the state
of oregon. i was looking for something more helpful for oregon such as
common opal, opal, agates, and gem stones ect. and understould it was a
book not a folding deal . it is real limted thing not a book witch i was
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Once known by our ancestors, a channel of communication exists between the Mineral Realm and Humanity. In this book you will learn the insights and techniques that enable you to access that channel and to read the messages inherent in the energies of the stones for the benefit of yourself and others. In this step-by-step guide you will learn: About the Nature of Mineral Consciousness; How and Where to Acquire a Divination Stone Collection; How to Care for and Re-energize Your Stones; How to Read the Messages Conveyed by the Stones; How to Conduct Divination Readings for Yourself or Others; The Relationship between Stones and Other Divination Media; How to Make Healing Elixirs...and much more... Illustrations of stone layouts and fascinating examples of real life readings will help you to enhance your insights and hone your own intuitive powers to acquire Life Lessons and Health Guidance. Full color and illustrations throughout.
WINNER OF THE 2009 COALITION OF VISIONARY RESOURCES AWARD. ... Read more

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Good book
Great book and lot of pics in the explanations...
It is more a book for peaple who have phychic abilities than the common curious person.

DeLIGHTful gem --Get the word out!
This book has been out for nearly two years and I do not understand why it is not better known.I am so glad I came across it as it is now one of my favorite crystal books on gemstone divination.The book is lovely--from the cover through the nice quality pages that are pastel color coded to the gorgeous photos of each of the 38 different types of crystals. The divination system is based on a collection of 38 different types of crystals and gemstones, including 3 of each type, for a total of 114 stones.The stones are easy to find and Ms. Butler also lists substitute stones for more flexibility.One needs only medium [3/4"- 1 inch]tumble stones which usually cost from $1.00 - $5.00 in rock shops around the midwest area. It is fun collecting the stones that are right for your set.The divination system reminds me of my other favorite book on the subject, "Fortune-Telling by Crystals and Semi-Precious Stones" by Ursula Markham, 1987.The querent draws 9 stones and sets them on a velvet mat.The book helps you understand the stones' message and also how to consider the 9 stones in relationship to each other on the mat.There is also an opportunity to ask a Yes or No question, and a simple Health reading.Later in the book Ms. Butler also relates many of the stones to Tarot cards. My friends enjoy having readings from the gems. My other favorite crystal book is "Healing Crystal First Aid Manual" by Michael Gienger, which is about using crystals and gems for healing. Both are great guides for using crystals and gems.
Highly recommended-- a joy.

My CBB (Crystal Blessings Book)
I purchased "Crystal & Gemstone Divination" from Amazon by Gail Butler.I love it ... super-great.The book is pack-filled with tons of information ... Crystals/gemstones woven with Tarot and other metaphysics ... meditation, chakra, dream, amulets and talismans plus energy work.Ms. Butler is continuously on point with a wealth of information ... stone interpretations, sample readings, etc.I consider this my CBB; Crystal Blessings Book.

The book arrived this week, and I'm all over the pages ... like a kid with a new toy.The photographs are phenomenal; exquisite and true to color.I own many [many] books on crystals and gemstones.This by far is one of the best books in my collection.My only shortfall is that I cannot give this book enough praise ... I keep trying to end this review, but then I'm compelled to explore more previews.This is definitely a WOW book for me!

Worth Every Penny!
What a wonderful book!!!Haven't we all wondered what good things the future will bring? What's next for our love life, careers, or health?Well I was, and found Crystal & Gemstone Divination an extraordinarily powerful book to teach the casting of stones and the reading of their messages for me.

I really like the style of writing which is warm and clear, with step by step instructions, beautiful photographs, quick sidebars for fast information, and a glossary.Chapters include the history of gemstone divination, how to make a gemstone bag, each stone's photo and it's properties, and the stones relationship to the Tarot cards.Also, the balancing of your chakra, dreamwork, forecasting, how to conduct readings for others, and much more.

This is such a beautiful and thorough book that I'll be able to use it over and over again as any good reference book.Worth every penny!!! ... Read more

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The Best Of The Best !
I am not a jewel driven kind of gal - most of my money goes into art supplies and the comfy clothing that I chose to wear is not conducive to wearing too many jewels. Paint and glue would not be compatible with the unearthly beauty of the gems and jewelry displayed in this beautiful book! That being said - if I could have jewels such as the ones in this book I might take a second look at my clothes and make myself fit to wear these amazing pieces. Ah! To be wealthy enough to be able to collect some of this art-to-wear.


As I have mentioned before - I am a big fan of Lark Books publications and their compendiums are generally the best of the best. This is no exception to that rule. The jewelry that is displayed in this book is all pure eye candy and is sure to bring out the lust for personal adornment even to those of us who generally don't have a yen for bling - like me. This book is chock full of the latest and the greatest in modern jeweled adornment.You will find everything from pins,earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings to odder things like a contact lens that is filled with gems - alien looking to be sure and I wonder how long it would be comfortable in your eye - but it looks great in the photo! There are small 'Earth Spirit Guides, small sculptures, airy tiaras fit for the highest of debutantes. Mostly though this is a book about personal adornment - haute jewels as it were. With few exceptions I would be over the moon to be able to own any of the glorious examples in this book. The photography - as is always the case with Lark Books is superb. There was nothing to do but give it 5 stars for being a book that I will take great pleasure at looking at over and over again - no, I don't think I can give this one up! Kudos to Lark and to the amazing artists that are featured in this book!

Takes Your Breath Away
This gorgeous book will knock your socks off.The pictures are amazing and the descriptions are certainly adequate.I bought this book to help me decide how to redesign some jewelry I inherited.I wish I had 100 pieces to redesign.

I love this book!!!!
I am a jewelry student and this book is a great source of inspiration.All of the pieces are beautifully designed.Buy this book, you won't be disappointed.

The wealth of color photos and discussions of stones and settings is outstanding
500 Gemstone Jewels provides a fine jewelry survey perfect for libraries strong in jewelry and crafts, offering insights and designs by some of today's top designers. Close-up color photos of gemstones used in a range of settings showcase both gems and designs, making for a lush presentation perfect for any crafts and arts collection. The wealth of color photos and discussions of stones and settings is outstanding.

gorgeous....again
As with most of the lark 500 series, this is a compendium of gorgeous work filled with gemstones in all sorts of varieties and clever settings. Another beautiful coffee table book of inspiration. As with all these books - there are no instructions, projects or techniques - it is JUST pictures of lots of different work. Lots of work not seen in any other books too, which is nice.
Recommend, it ranks high in the 500 series. (There is also lots of brilliant metalwork - its not just gemstones, although they do, of course, feature highly). ... Read more

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An earlier addition by the master
There is little I can add to the reviews for this and other additions.Get a second copy for your back pack.The unequivical guide to finding, collecting, preparing, and displaying gems and minerals.

Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals
This is an earlier edition of Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals.Both are excellent, so if this one is hard to find, it may be simpler to get Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals (see its review). ... Read more

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This book should be of interest to gemologists; gem collectors; jewellers; gem cutters; gem dealers; anyone interested in gemstones. ... Read more

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Absolutely essential for gemology at all levels
While there are dozens of excellent books out there on the subject of gemology, there are really only a couple that I would consider to be required reading. The Color Encyclopedia of Gemstones is one of them. Even though the book has been out of print for awhile, it still manages to provide more information n one volume than just about every other book out there.
With clear and concise entries of just about every gemstone available to the collector, as well as color photos of each gem described, this book contains pretty much all the information you would need to identify your gemstone.

book
seller sent book as requested. was in good condition. was very happy with this transaction.

Color Encylopedia of Gemstones Vendor Review
The item was well priced, arrived in excellent condition and in a reasonable time frame. I am very pleased.
I knew what I was purchasing as I had examined the book several years ago (at that time it was priced over $100 and was too expensive).

although the rest are very fine, this is still the best
It is a real shame that this book is presently out-of-print, I borrowed it from the local library some 5 years ago, and to this date have yet to see anything better in this genre. The technical data about precious stones -such as dispersion, types of refraction, specific gravity, types ofcutting, and so on - are well covered, with specific commentaries onindividual stones presented in encyclopaedic format. It's very useful notonly for specific reference but just for general browsing.What sets thisbook apart, on the other hand, is the quality and quantity of the gemphotography. There are pictures of every major and minor gem in the world,and where a particular type of stone has more than one color - or colors -the entire suite of colors is presented. So the garnets, sapphires,diamonds, tourmalines, topazes, beryls (just to name a few) look positivelykaleidoscopic.The opal section alone has some magnificent stones,including top-quality Lightning Ridge black, one of which is photographedfrom different directions to demonstrate the superb color play. The zirconand spinel photography is quite impressive too.

This book is emphaticallynot for the investor or speculator who is looking for advice, and noattempts at valuation are made. On the other hand, for readers interestedin specific gemmological research or (esoteric) appreciation, this bookwill be ideal. The level of scholarship is impeccable, and the book is notoverwhelmingly technical or difficult. It is not cheap but is worth everypenny. Most strongly recommended.

A superb reference book of colored gemstones!
Outstanding color photographs to review, that are matched to technical data regarding the various gemstone "families". There is a very fine topic governing "colors" of gemstones as well. Joel Arem has done a very fine job! ... Read more

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Dear novice and advanced psychic seekers, thank your self for picking up A Sparkling Aura ~ A Sparkling Life. Why? In the next few moments we’re going to rediscover the world of psychic and physical phenomenon, uniting the two in a dazzling harmony.

Sure you can see auras, perhaps give excellent readings, and maybe even cleanse them. But what might have been discovered while you have been so busy? Go on, look into it!

And of course, if you don’t see these things yet, by the time you’ve read this you’ll be well on your way not only to the basics, but to the deeper meanings of it all.

If you’re just beginning your journey on this subject you’re already riveted to the idea, let author Scott Marmorstein help immerse you in the practice of the idea. Be it old hat or brand new, one thing is for certain, by reading this, the alchemy of transformation is already enkindled.

Let A Sparkling Aura ~ A Sparkling Life give you a unique and fresh perspective on the so called “New Age” phenomenon that makes sense. ... Read more

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Enlightened!
These philosophies will make a difference in your life. The world today is full of hacks who say they can help "guide" you or assist you in finding fulfillment. The answer is, you already have fulfillment inside you. Scott helped me uncover several things to give me the freedom I so desperately needed for peace in my life.

If fact, I found where he was traveling and had a session with him. He was more amazing than I ever anticipated.
I challenge you to buy this book and share it with someone you really love.

amazing tools
I was blown away by the depth of this book. I have read books on energy and auras but the tools in this book have been so incredibly helpful!

Amazing and Highly Recommended Read!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!I was really shocked at the vast amount of knowledge that was packed into a book of this size.It's well written and extremely informative.I learned about a lot of stuff in regards to auras, crystals, gemstones, chakras etc. that I doubt I would have ever taken the time to find out on my own.

I especially liked how well organized it was.I didn't have to look through the table of contents and jump from chapter to chapter to find out what I wanted to know.I just read the book as it was written and it seemed like right when my curiosity kicked in full force, and I had a question about something, it had an answer right in the next section waiting for me.

I appreciate that Scott took care when writing it as to not bombard the reader with too much information and cause confusion.That's a huge plus!It gives just the right portions, right when they're needed, and you can't help but find yourself thinking about things you read in the book even hours after you've put it down.

I highly recommend this book to all of you "seekers" out there, who want to learn about the fascinating world of auras and acquire knowledge and skill in this field. I also recommend it to those more polished in the whole aura phenomenon - and everyone else for that matter, because this book definitely has something for everyone.

Outstanding!

Simply delightful and fascinating
Scott's book is a fresh of breath air in the collection of metaphsyical literature available.It is light and humerous, but he takes care to cover important material at the same time.I'm sure you will enjoy reading about some of Scott's own experiences, and the information he brings through from his own guides.

While Scott peppers the book with light humor and dialogue, he presents a lot of information that will be new to most, even widely read readers such as myself.There is information in this book that I had never come across before, making this book invaluable to my personal collection.Scott leads you on a wonderful adventure into the unseen realms, holding you by the hand so that you never skip a beat. ... Read more

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Learn to cut cabochons and small flats using diamond abrasives. This helpful little book is jam-packed with information. You will learn different methods of preparing cabochons with diamond abrasives such as sawing, trimming, dopping, grinding, smoothing and polishing. Equipment and accessories are also covered in depth. Photographs and illustrations throughout give you a clear understanding of the topics being discussed. A perfect accompaniment to your new gem cutting machine! ... Read more

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Women are naturally healers. Throughout time, they have performed curative roles as mothers, midwives, caregivers, and wisewomen, but modern medicine has suppressed this important tradition. Ancient women healers knew that the body is more than what is seen: through body, emotions, mind, and spirit, we can connect with the Goddess and actively choose to heal ourselves and others. By relearning and using ancient skills like aura and chakra work, creative visualization, meditation, laying on of hands, psychic healing, and working with crystals and gemstones, women can prevent or transform many dis-eases of the body and spirit before they become matters for modern medicine.

In THE WOMEN’S BOOK OF HEALING, Diane Stein, author of the best-selling ESSENTIAL REIKI, demystifies, explains, and teaches these skills in ways that modern women can learn and use. She first introduces basic healing, then applies those skills to healing with crystals and gemstones—a beautiful, effective, and empowering aspect of the ancient woman’s healing methods. A comprehensive guide from a knowledgeable healer, THE WOMEN’S BOOK OF HEALING proves that well-being is within a woman’s choice and natural abilities, and reaffirms her timeless role as healer of herself and others. ... Read more

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The Women's Book of Healing:Auras, Chakras, Laying on of Hands, Crystals, Gemstones and Colors
It'a a good general book on the subject.Gives a few suggestions but doesn't go deeply into them.Makes you want to search for more on those subjects.

Healing info NOT just for women :-)
The first half of the book has a lot of great information about pranic healing, psychic healing, hands-on healing, creative visualization, and color therapy. Gentle and easy to learn techniques. The second half provides some very in-depth info about crystals and gemstones, drilling deeper into their specific uses per each chakra.

As usual, Stein's uber-feminism can lean toward the extreme, but she weaves in a good message of unity and rediscovering our own abilities, power, and stren...more The first half of the book has a lot of great information about pranic healing, psychic healing, hands-on healing, creative visualization, and color therapy. Gentle and easy to learn techniques. The second half provides some very in-depth info about crystals and gemstones, drilling deeper into their specific uses per each chakra.

As usual, Stein's uber-feminism can lean toward the extreme, but she weaves in a good message of unity and rediscovering our own abilities, power, and strength.

The Women's Book of Healing: Auras, Chakras, Laying on of Hands, Crystals, Gemstones, and Colors
I am enjoying the book. It is nice for me to have some of the information I use handy in just one book instead of 6 or more.
Thank you Diane for a well put together book for those of us who do this sort of healing.

Reverand Lorrie Lee Fyfe
Ontario, Calif

Excellent Reference Tool
This book belongs on your shelf if you are looking for a resource you'll refer to time and again. Easy to read, accessible, and packed full of info. Worth the money.

Finding What Was Meant For You
I just got the book and immediately checked out the high points, reading the prologue, bits here and there, etc.I knew this was something I could get into.Diane Stein has put into words the same conclusions that it hastaken me years to reach.I have not read the entire book, but I willdevour every word.The main topic, explanatory from the title, is woman'splace in healing, that woman has always been a healer.

She has sectionsabout auras and laying on of hands, of crystals and gemstones and theirpowers. My sister was in a head-on collision the first of June.It's amiracle she's alive.I took her a necklace of amethyst, which is a healingstone, and it is really making a difference.Diane also has a section onchakras and colors.I am not yet familiar with chakras, but I know fromexperience the power of color therapy.My bedroom is done in shades ofblue and I have a sound-effects machine that simulates the ocean.Oh, yes,it works!

I highly recommend this book, even though so far I have justskimmed off the overflow.Another plus - she expresses herself in plainEnglish.There is not a lot of technical jargon to plow through and say,"Say What? "If I could only keep one of my Christmas gifts,this would be it.Thanks for listening to me. ... Read more

Product Description
Healing with Gemstones is a clear and heart-centered guide showing how to use over 80 gemstones for personal and spiritual transformation. The first section of the book emphasizes attuning to gemstones and developing personal intuition about the qualities of gemstones and how they are working on body, mind and spirit. You will find suggestions on how to use a pendulum to assist you in choosing and caring for gemstones. The authors then describe five perspectives that they use for viewing gemstone energy.

The second section, the central focus of the book, includes a description of each stone's physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual qualities as well as a Devic channeling, and affirmation for each stone. The third section describes how to make gem essences and makes more suggestions for working with gemstones for healing. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Healing With Gemstones
Great book! I have used this book extensively since purchasing it. A truly fun, and informational, book.

A shorter guide
This book really consists only of healing on an emotional and spiritual level. I enjoy the channeled messages from each crystal, and this book actually separates channeled from researched material.

If you are looking for a lot of information regarding elixirs, this book will be very useful for you. I reccomend Chase and Pawlik's book for those who would like to further their knowledge of the use and application of gemstone elixirs. This book also has a compendium of pendulum charts for blending and prescribing elxirs and the appropriate dosages.

5+ stars!!!
Chase and Pawlik do an amazing job in writing this excellent book on gemstones as they pertain to alternative and/or complimentary medicine!

This book is broken down into three major parts:Part 1 deals with Exploring the World of Gemstones, Part 2 goes in depth with each of the particular properties of specific stones, and Part 3 deals specifically with application and healing.There is also an extensive list of illustrations that are quite good!

For an even more complete library, I recommend getting this book in addition to Chase and Pawlik's other masterpiece, "Healing with Crystals".

This book is money well spent.Highly recommended!

Good reference book
Healing with Gemstones is a good, solid beginners book on working with over 80 different gemstones.  Using color, specific healing techniques, studying the various correspondences and associations with each gem, this book is a wonderful storehouse of valuable information.  These two professional healers and counselors give you step by step instructions written so anyone can understand. Another good book to have on your library shelf. ... Read more

Product Description
The author connects two natural, healing powers for a potent mutual effect.While Reiki, the universal life energy, brings the physical and emotionalfunctions back into their original harmony, gemstones concentrate light-filledpowers and color vibrations into the chakras, whose unrestricted functioning isgreatly important for vitality and well-being.By connecting Reiki and gemstone therapy, the powers of self-healing are activated in a natural manner. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

good book to read for beginners
This book was recommended reading before I started my Reiki training.It was a very very helpful book since I was just beginning my journey with Reiki.I now have more in depth books about gems but this is a great starter book for anyone willing to learn.

Glorified Reiki I Manual
I bought this book with the hope that it would tell me how certain stoneswould enhance Reiki treatments or maybe how they would function in a ReikiGrid. I think what I'm trying to say is that I was expecting a catalogue ofstones and what they do with Reiki specifically, along with descriptionsand illustrations of specialized layouts that would enhance healing withReiki by merging them with gemstone vibrations. Whoops!

First off, theauthor tells you that certain stones act certain ways depending upon howthey are shaped and if they have been altered from the natural state, i.e.faceted, carbocon-cut, tumbled, etc. Sometimes the shape *does* have aneffect if the cut enhances the stone such as rfaceting bringin more lightinto a stone, or if it is in a sacred shape such as a pyramid, but fromexperience it has little to no effect. She says NOTHING about the gemquality of a stone affecting its vibration and seems to think the size ofthe stone matters, which I have found not to be the case.

I'd say 1/3of the book is the standard Reiki I hand position manual, indeed, anabridged Reiki I manual, and added because she wanted to make the booklonger. No where, except for in a customer review was there even a hintthat this book was for beginning Reiki practitioners. Personally, I thinkenough books have covered Reiki I positions well enough already and to addit to this one was too much.

There was a bit of new information (forme, at least) on the layouts and descriptions of 7 of the same gemstone,one on each major Kundalini Chakra: 7 Garnets, 7 Carnelians, 7 Citrines, 7Rutilated Quartz, 7 Pieces of Amber, 7 Chrysoprase pieces, 7 Rose Quartz, 7Chalcedonies, 7 Aquamarines, 7 Lapis, 7 Amethysts, and 7 Clear Quartz.Those sections had a paragraph of what the stones were to do in each energycenter. And it did give the optimal positions for the stones' energies toaffect each Chakra.

All in all I was very disappointed with this book,which I had set very high hopes on. However, if you are a Reiki I and/or abeginner at Laying on of Stones, this book might be of some help to you. Ifyou're Reiki II or III, do yourself a favor and look at books which arepurely for Laying on of Stones.

A very good book for beginners!
I enjoyed this book. It was easy to read and understand. Especially good for beginners in Reiki. ... Read more