juliette campbell jewelry is hand-made in new york city. all the stones are natural and of the highest quality available. each piece is one-of-a-kind and created to be worn as an everyday talisman to bring peace, happiness and good health into your life. below are some traditional beliefs about the power of stones from different cultures.

turquoise

turquoise is a powerful stone - sacred in most cultures. it is said to attract wealth, success, and health. it is considered precious in tibet, nepal, china, egypt, persia and north america. native american tribes wear it for its talismanic and magical attributes; medicine-people use it, and ritual jewelry is carved with it. in china it is a good luck charm that attracts and prolongs good health. given as a gift, turquoise is believed to bestow wealth and happiness upon the receiver. the turquoise used in this jewelry is very old and of the highest quality.

peruvian opal

peruvian opal is a rare stone found in only one place in the world. opals are considered luck-bringing stones. they are used to bring out one's inner beauty and to help increase self-esteem and spiritual contentment. opals are also believed to develop psychic powers, facilitate astral projection, and some believe they can help one to recall past lives.

amethyst

amethyst is a powerful healing stone associated with the spiritual body. since ancient times it has been used as a meditation tool; held against the "third eye chakra" between the brows it is said to create peace and tranquility. it is believed to prevent stressed-out emotional states if worn close to the skin. amethyst has also been associated with magic for centuries and has been used as a charm to prevent danger and sickness. it is also used in spells to magnify beauty, draw perfect love, and to treat addictions and insomnia.

carnelian

carnelian is a "power stone" associated with the solar plexus. it is used for manifesting things on the material plane. it can be used to draw success and fame, or whatever you truly desire. carnelian is worn for motivation, self-confidence, to increase physical strength and to stimulate sexual energy. it can also be worn to promote fertility.

chalcedony

chalcedony promotes calm and peaceful feelings when held. since ancient times chalcedony has been worn to dispel sadness. it has been credited with alleviating nightmares and a fear of the dark when placed beneath one's pillow during sleep. it is also known as a protective stone that prevents accidents if worn and has long been considered the perfect traveler's amulet.

rose quartz

rose quartz is considered a "love stone," and is believed to draw love. it is also believed to soothe the emotions and strengthen the heart.

peridot

peridot is connected with the healing of the physical body. associated with the "naval chakra", it is used to heal and strengthen the endocrine system - especially the adrenals. it is thought to release nervous tension and to help dispel negative emotional states such as anger and jealousy. peridot is used to heal damaged relationships, and in early rome, peridot was worn to relieve depression.

sandalwood

sandalwood is a fragrant, sacred wood from india. its wood has been used for thousands of years for spiritual and medicinal purposes. it is traditionally used for malas, or prayer beads. ancient indian temples were carved of sandalwood, and its oil is used as an aid to meditation as well as in ayurvedic medicine. in ayurveda sandalwood oil is used to heal throat conditions, skin irritations, nausea, stress and depression. during meditation the fragrance of sandalwood is said to help the wearer think of heavenly realms.