If you’re anything like me, your gemstones and jewelry are a precious part of your life. The medicine that comes with sacred adornment is an important part of every one of my days. So taking extra special care of them is extremely important for longevity and their ability to do their healing work. In this blog, Clearing and Cleaning Gemstones and Jewelry, I share a few simple ways to keep your cherished pieces both energetically and physically free from stagnant energy and debris – so you can harness the healing power and adorn yourself with their beauty.
4 Ways to Energetically Clear Your Gemstones and Jewelry
Everything is energy, and it’s all around us – positive and negative. It can build up and prevent your gemstones from doing their intended work. Clearing the energy that has built up in your gems is resetting them to their original state where they are happiest and can do the vibrational work they were created to do. There are several ways to do this, and I will share four of my favorites.
1. Earthing
The Earth is the original home to nearly all gemstones and minerals – from here, they get their vibrational energy. By placing them back into the earth, their womb, they can be cleared of energy that has built up and be refreshed and revitalized. Use a protective cloth bag or wrapping and cover them with loose soil – make sure it is free of chemicals, pollutants, or fertilizers. Leaving them for a complete 24-hour cycle will reset them and bring them back in tune with the rhythm of Mother Earth.
Due to the moisture content in some types of soil, there are several crystals you should avoid using this method for clearing. Here is a breakdown of a few of the more popular gemstones and the dos and don’ts of moisture and water exposure.
Crystals that can be exposed to moisture or water: Agate, amethyst, aventurine, black obsidian, citrine, clear quartz, jasper, moonstone, rose quartz, rutilated quartz, and smoky quartz.
Crystals that shouldn’t be exposed to moisture or water: Angelite, apatite, apophyllite, azurite, celestite, fluorite, gypsum, halite, hematite, jade, lepidolite, lodestone, malachite, opal, pyrite, selenite, smithsonite, and ulexite.
Note: As a general rule, any gemstone whose name ends in “ite” should not be exposed to moisture.
2. Smudging
Since ancient times, our ancestors have burned sacred herbs and resins, believing the sacred smoke to raise vibrations, dispel negativity, and assist with spiritual work. Today, we know this process as smudging, and it remains a critical first step in any sacred ritual. You can also use this method to energetically clear your gemstones and jewelry of stagnant and negative vibes. Pass your treasures through the wafts of smoke and focus on its healing properties and your intentions for its use.
3. Solar and Lunar Energy
Both the Sun and the Moon have a powerful influence on our lives. Humans and animals have used their rhythms to guide them since the beginning of time. Crystals and gemstones also feel this influence, and you can work with this energy to reset them. Place your stones or jewelry in a safe place, such as a windowsill, where it can absorb sunlight or moonlight, recharging the gems. One of the best ways to do this is to leave it there from dusk to dawn, so it gets a dose of both without being exposed to direct sunlight. Some gemstones are sensitive to sunlight and can become overheated, brittle, crack, and their color can fade. Here is a breakdown of a few of the more popular gemstones and the dos and don’ts of sunlight exposure….
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