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Gemstones for Peace.Life can be trying at times. For many, this is one of those times. The unfamiliar newness of this experience and the uncertainty about how it will pan out are triggering stress, anxiety, and worry for a lot of people. That is completely understandable! We've never experienced anything like this in our lifetimes, so it's normal to feel concerned and out of control as we navigate this current reality. Those feelings are hard enough as it is, but if you have a baseline of mental …

Gemstone of the Month: LarvikiteOne of the gemstones we have been asked about most recently is the stunning Larvikite. Everyone wants to know what this mysterious, beautiful gemstone is about. Larvikite is a monzonitic feldspar from the feldspar family. The Larvakite we carry is a dark grey with black inclusions, but it can also be dark blue.It is often confused with Labradorite or called Black Moonstone, although it is neither. It is commonly confused with other stones because it contains the l …