Don't forget Mother's Day is on 22nd March 2009 (UK), and May 10th 2009 (USA)

"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." - Cardinal Mermillod

It is believed that the earliest Mother’s Day celebrations were the spring celebrations in ancient Greece honouring Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. Traditionally the world celebrates Mother’s Day at different times as a day of honouring mothers everywhere, because every mother is a goddess.

Choosing stones that represent those qualities unique to motherhood will create a special gift. Qualities such as nurturing, unconditional love, acceptance, forming bonds and attachments, giving confidence and enabling skills are universal characteristics of any mother. Mother’s Day Jewellery when chosen for it’s unique qualities will always make a special gift! Give a gem of a gift this Mother’s Day!

AMETHYST - Amethyst is a powerful protective stone. It calms or stimulates the mind as appropriate and can help you feel less scattered, more focused and in control of your responsibilities. Mentally it calms and dispels anger, fear, and anxiety.

BLUE LACE AGATE - A wonderful healing stone, Blue Lace Agate’s soft energy is cooling and calming bringing peace of mind. Feelings of anger are neutralised with this nurturing and supportive gem.

CARNELIAN - Red Carnelian warms and energises. It calms anger and banishes emotional negativity, replacing it with a love of life. It is a powerful protector against your or other people’s rage and resentment.

CHALCEDONY - Chalcedony is a nurturing stone that promotes good will and enhances group stability. It instils feelings of benevolence and generosity, removes hostility and transforms melancholy into joy.

HOWLITE - Howlite is an extremely calming stone. It strengthens positive character traits, teaches patience and helps to eliminate uncontrolled anger. A piece in your pocket absorbs your own anger and any that is directed towards you. Howlite allows for calm and reasoned communication to take place.

LAPIS LAZULI - Lapis Lazuli possesses enormous serenity and quickly releases stress, bringing deep peace. It brings the enduring qualities of honesty and compassion to the personality. It harmonises conflict and teaches the value of active listening. Lapis Lazuli bonds relationships in love and friendship and aids expressing feelings and emotions.

MOONSTONE - Moonstone calms overreactions to situations with its receptive, passive, feminine energy. It soothes stress and stabilises the emotions.

RHODOCHROSITE - Rhodochrosite represents selfless love and compassion. This stone imparts a dynamic and positive attitude. It is an excellent stone for the heart and relationships.

RHODONITE - Rhodonite is an emotional balancer that nurtures love. It has the ability to show both sides of the issue. It clears, stimulates and activates the heart and the heart chakra.

ROSE QUARTZ - Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace. It is the most important crystal for the heart and the heart chakra, teaching the true essence of love. It restores trust and harmony and encourages unconditional love. It strengthens empathy and sensitivity.

TIGER'S EYE - Tiger’s Eye is useful for recognising both your needs and those of other people. It is helpful for resolving dilemmas and internal conflict.

TOPAZ - Topaz promotes truth and forgiveness. It is a mellow, empathetic stone that directs energy to where it is needed most. Topaz’s vibrant energy vibrant energy brings joy, generosity, abundance, and good health. It has traditionally been known as a stone of love and good fortune.

TURQUOISE - Turquoise instils inner calm while remaining alert, stabilises mood swings, and aids creative expression. It is an excellent stone for exhaustion.