Healing Stone Jewellery – How to Use a Stone to Boost Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being

When it comes to healing stones – also known as crystals, gemstones or chakra stones – there’s not a lot of scientific evidence for their supposed powers. However, they’ve been gaining traction as part of holistic and alternative health practices and have a long history of use across many cultures.

Those looking to boost their mental and emotional wellbeing often place them in different parts of the body. For example, you may place a rose quartz stone over the heart to promote self-love and compassion or keep an amethyst under the pillow for sleep support. Alternatively, you could wear a citrine necklace to amplify confidence and prosperity or a smoky quartz bracelet to protect against negative energy.

Incorporating healing stones into your daily routine can be a great way to keep them in your sight and mind – they’re also super pretty. It’s also worth keeping in mind that healing crystals are not a replacement for traditional medical treatment if you have an illness.

Rather, they’re intended to work alongside existing practices such as meditation and mindfulness. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, these practices can help reduce stress, improve mood and boost your mental well-being.

But how exactly do you use a healing stone? And what about the hippy dippy crystal shops that are so popular nowadays?

The simple answer is that it all depends on your intentions. Choosing a particular stone associated with an intention you want to work on can be a powerful tool, as it can focus your attention and help you stay on track towards your goal.

Rose quartz is the most popular crystal for boosting connection, love and compassion. It’s also thought to be effective for easing heartbreak and cultivating self-love and is said to open the ‘heart chakra’. Meanwhile, amethyst is a powerful aid for protection and enhancing spiritual growth and is associated with clarity.

Some crystals are also believed to have specific powers, for example, hematite is thought to be useful for strengthening the immune system and helping blood flow which can help with fatigue and low iron levels. Similarly, citrine is a ‘healing stone for the aura’ which is believed to boost positivity and bring in wealth.

And with a little bit of faith and an open mind, you can take your healing crystals on the go in style by wearing them as jewellery. Whether you’re rocking a piece of rose quartz on your wrist to help ease your burnout or an amethyst pendant to support your sleep, it seems the crystal-wearing crowd (including Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle) is definitely in favour.