Black Tourmaline on a Wood Base

Specialty retailers and rock shops selling semi-precious stones are always looking for wholesale rock merchandise to meet the needs of their customers.  And in many cases, rock shop customers are buying metaphysical or “new age” stones.  New Age stones come in many shapes, sizes and varieties; each of which plays a unique role in the new age or metaphysical arts and religious beliefs.

Learning about the special properties of each mineral and stone can be a challenge for any rock shop retailer, but it could be the key to increasing your sales.  In addition to the most common crystals, like rose quartz and amethyst, new age customers will also be looking for smoky quartz, black tourmaline, hematite, poppy jasper, gypsum, labradorite, citrine and selenite.   Shapes include obelisks, massage wands, pyramids, buddhas, points and spheres.  Below is a summary of some popular New Age stone items.

• Selenite Lamps from Morocco are made from white selenite, mounted on an Orthoceras fossil, with a hole drilled into the bottom to let light shine through.
• Black Tourmaline, mounted on a custom wood base, is a unique and sculptural three-sided prism.  It is used to ward off negative energy and promote groundedness.
• Labradorite produces a colorful play of light known as labradorescence, with intense colors. Depending on the thickness of the layers, colors can range from blue-violet to yellow, green and orange.  It is known to attract success and provide mental clarity.
• Polychromatic Jasper is a beautiful multi-colored stone that was found in Madagascar in 2006.  It is used to increase the expression of love and bring the positive aspects of life into focus.

Your customers will appreciate a wide selection of metaphysical and New Age stones.  Explore the many types of New Age stones and minerals available by visiting our online catalog at Pikes Peak Rock Shop.

When dealing with those customers who are searching for metaphysical crystals, you will find it helps to know as much as possible about the unique properties of the metaphysical gemstones and crystals you sell.

Here is a brief summary of what metaphysical crystal enthusiasts already know: 

• Agate is used for general protection and healing.  It also increases self-confidence and boosts energy levels.

• Amber is used for protection from negativity.  It also is associated with attractiveness and energy.

• Aventurine is known to be the “good luck” stone.  It stimulates creativity, perception, mental alertness, and even intelligence.

• Crysocolla is often used to soothe rattled nerves and reduce tension.

• Citrine can aid in digestion, provide emotional balance and ward off negative energy.

• Coral is known for helping in childbirth and adoption.

• Fluorite is used to enhance spiritual energy work by focusing the will and balancing the psyche.

• Hematite is used to keep one grounded.  It is very calming and soothing, and is known for reducing blood pressure.

• Jade is a very symbolic stone.  It is not only a lucky stone when worn in jewelry; it is also full of wisdom, humility, generosity, peace and mercy.

• Jasper is another stone that helps with digestion and calms a troubled mind, while Red Jasper promotes grace and perseverance even in the midst of conflict.

• Labradite is used to strengthen the will and convictions while promoting inner strength.  It is often used to help combat addiction.

• Malachite is a stone that can help release negativity and protect the user from psychic attack.

• Moonstone is helpful in opening the spirit and healing interpersonal relationships.  It does this by revealing the feminine aspects of personality that attract love.

• Quartz is widely used as a metaphysical crystal in all of its forms, as it is one of the greatest healing stones available.  It is known to amplify psychic energy, and it commonly used in mediation.  Rose Quartz is used for attracting love and promoting forgiveness, while Smoky Quartz is great for reducing depression and keeping one grounded.

Of course there are various interpretations and uses for metaphysical gemstones and this list is not a complete one, but the more you know about the metaphysical crystals you sell the better you will serve this important part of your customer base.  If you are a retailer of metaphysical gemstones and crystals click here to view our complete inventory of metaphysical crystals and gemstones.