Crystal Guides

Morganite, kunzite, rhodonite, strawberry quartz, red jasper and garnet — what separates a pink stone from a red one, by hardness, care and traditional reading.

Aquamarine, amazonite, green aventurine, fluorite and blue chalcedony compared by hardness, treatment and traditional meaning — and which ones survive daily wear.

Amber, lemon quartz, yellow agate, yellow jade, sunstone and mica — what each golden stone is made of, how hard it is, and how to wear it without damage.

Traditional birthstones month by month, the honest stand-ins, and what to choose by age and budget.

What mothers actually keep, the colours that get worn, why rings fail, and the dates that differ by country.

Order dates, four sizing-safe categories, and what to avoid on 14 February if you do not know the size or the taste.