Types of stones

They come in a variety of colours, and when viewed from different angles, the shades of the tourmaline can have different tonalities. This is one of the reasons why this is such a special precious stone. Brazil is one of the countries where you can find almost every single colour of this precious gem. In addition, tourmalines have strong energetic powers that change according to the stone’s colour.

It is considered the classic colour for tourmaline, and they come in different shades of green. Two of its main characteristics are its strong healing and grounding powers.

It is one of the rarest stones in the world. The main countries that have it are Brazil and Mozambique, but it was first discovered in Brazil. The vibrant, neon colours of the Paraíba make it unique among all tourmalines. Two main energetic characteristics of the Paraíba tourmaline are giving the confidence to deal with emotional problems and enhancing the sense of justice.

The seawater colour of the stone has given Aquamarine its name, and Brazil is the largest producer of this gemstone. This gem has been valued since ancient times, and there are many myths and legends about the stone and its powers. The Greeks and Romans, for example, knew aquamarine as the sailor’s gem, ensuring safety across stormy seas. Two of its main energetic characteristics are protection against pain and improving the sense of well-being.

It is a rich purple variety of quartz, and the largest deposits of the gem were discovered in the 19th century in Brazil. Two of its main energetic characteristics are bringing balance and tranquillity.

Brazil was for a long time the main producer of diamonds in the world but lost its place to South Africa. The country still produces alluvial diamonds – diamonds that can be found in rivers. Diamonds are well known for being the symbol of love, but they also improve courage and drive away bad energy.

Since the ’70s Brazil has been a consistent producer of emeralds, and the Brazilian emeralds have a vibrant rich green colour. The gem was the favourite of Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. Two of its main energetic characteristics are aiding with life transitions and increasing one’s intuition.