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Crystals for Protection

Black tourmaline, obsidian, jet and other protection stones have been carried as protective amulets for centuries. In crystal traditions they are associated with shielding negativity and feeling safe and grounded.

Place one by your front door, carry a tumbled stone, or pair it with white sage or palo santo for a traditional cleansing ritual.

Crystals for Protection

Aegirine

Glossy black-green prism crystals named after the Norse sea god – a protective stone in crystal lore.
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Agate

Banded chalcedony formed layer by layer inside volcanic cavities – a classic grounding and balancing stone.
Andalusite

A gem that flashes green and brown-orange from different angles – named after Andalusia, Spain.
Apache Tears

Small rounded nuggets of obsidian that glow smoky-brown when held to the light – a stone of comfort in crys...
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Black Obsidian

Natural volcanic glass with razor-sharp edges – a classic protective, grounding stone.
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Black Tourmaline

Striated black crystals of schorl – the most popular protection and grounding stone in crystal lore.
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Bronzite

Dark brown stone with a bronze metallic shimmer – a grounding crystal lore stone of confidence.
Chiastolite

Andalusite with a natural dark cross inside – the traditional 'cross stone' of protection.
Chrysoberyl

Hard golden-green gem famed for its 'cat's eye' variety – parent mineral of alexandrite.
Fire Agate

Brown chalcedony with flashes of iridescent fire – an intense, energising stone from Mexico and the US Sout...
Gold Sheen Obsidian

Black volcanic glass with a golden shimmer – a protective, insightful variety of obsidian.
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Hawk's Eye

The blue-grey form of tiger's eye with a silky moving shimmer – a crystal lore stone of focus and insight.
Hypersthene

Dark grey-brown stone with a coppery shimmer – a grounding stone in crystal lore.
Jet

Lightweight black fossilised wood made famous by Victorian mourning jewellery – a traditional protective st...
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Labradorite

Grey feldspar that flashes blue, green and gold – the 'northern lights' stone of transformation and intuition.
Larvikite

Norway's national rock – dark grey stone that flashes silvery blue, used from jewellery to building façades.
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Mahogany Obsidian

Volcanic glass swirled black and red-brown by iron – an earthy, grounding variety of obsidian.
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Malachite

Bold banded green copper mineral that decorated Russian palaces – a crystal lore stone of transformation.
Marcasite

Pyrite's paler, spikier twin – and the surprise behind most 'marcasite' jewellery.
Nuummite

One of the oldest rocks on Earth, from Greenland, flashing with golden and blue light – a protective stone.
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Onyx

Parallel-banded chalcedony prized for cameos since antiquity – a crystal lore stone of strength and self-co...
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Pyrite

Brassy 'fool's gold' that grows in natural perfect cubes – the crystal lore stone of abundance and confidence.
Rainbow Obsidian

Black volcanic glass with hidden bands of iridescent colour from Mexico – a joyful, protective stone.
Sardonyx

Banded chalcedony in layers of red-brown sard and white onyx – an August birthstone carved into Roman seals...
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Shungite

Ancient carbon-rich black rock from Karelia, Russia – popular in crystal lore for protection and purification.
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Smoky Quartz

Brown to smoky-grey quartz darkened by natural radiation – Scotland's national gem and a grounding stone.
Staurolite

Crystals that naturally grow as crosses – the legendary 'fairy cross' of Virginia and Brittany.
Sugilite

Rich royal-purple stone discovered in Japan and found in gem quality mainly in South Africa.
Tourmalinated Quartz

Clear quartz threaded with black tourmaline needles – combining two of crystal lore's favourite stones.
Turquoise

Sky-blue copper phosphate and December birthstone, treasured by ancient Egypt, Persia and Native American c...
Yellow Jasper

Warm mustard-yellow jasper – an everyday stone of positivity and steady energy.