Care & Origins Gemstone Origins & Descriptions Did you know that Agate has a very cleansing and balancing effect on the body, or that Amethyst enhances spirituality and contentment.   Inside we have a listing of gemstones and thier origins.   Enjoy! Abalone - is a gift from the sea and has properties of connecting and healing the heart chakra. African Jade - rich, forest green stone, enhances expressiveness, intelligence, perception. Read more...   Jewelry Care & Cleaning Caring for Silver & Gold Vermeil Silver & Gold Vermeil jewelry can be kept tarnish-free simply by wearing it, barring that, you must keep it in airtight bags to prevent it from tarnishing. You can use ziploc plastic bags with an anti-tarnish paper enclosed. Cloth or jewelers' velvet bags work best. Read more...