Sexual Difficulties

Garnet and rubies should be worn by both men and women. It helps either sex. One can also use rhodochrosite and red jasper to massage the area below the navel.

Low Self-esteem

To increase self-esteem, one should wear chalcedony. Gold is also helpful. Best is chalcedony set inn gold.

Grief & Loss

Zircon and amazonite can help you cope with the loss of loved ones and go through the grieving process.

Inspiration

If you suffer from writer's block or a lack of inspiration, blue topaz and sodalite help with failure of creativity. These stones will generate new ideas and stimulate fantasy. Garnet is also beneficial for writer's block.

Pregnancy

For difficulties, Malachite, jade and carnelian should be worn during pregnancy. Agate and heliotrope will help when you feel unwell.

During labor carnelian strengthens the mother's reproductive organs. Jade helps stop bleeding during and after birth.

Amethyst

Amethyst means "without alcohol" or "not drunken" in Greek and as such is an excellent sobriety stone, guarding against overindulgences of all sorts...it promotes healthy sleep and it is the stone associated with Pisces. It brings clarity to the conscious and unconscious mind. It is said to treat swellings, insect bites and acne. Do not expose to the sun. It is used on the Crown Chakra (skeletal system, skin and muscular system/the center of spirituality and enlightenment). Its planet is therefore Neptune, the one Pisces is ruled by. It increases confidence and concentration. Wearing a necklace made of it is suppose to fascinate others with personality and charisma. Magical properties are warding off danger, violent death and burglars and thieves.
Other uses for amethyst: anger management, courage, divination, healing and health, love, peace, psychic ability, stress management and wisdom.

Stress Gems

For stress, place a small piece of rock crystal directly on the skin. Stress that results in overtaxing oneself can be eased by wearing jewelry made from chrysocolla. In situations of extreme stress a disk of red jasper or pyrite should be placed directly on the 3rd chakra for 30 minutes. Smoky quartz can be very helpful for those who have an exaggerated reaction to normal stress. The 3rd chakra is the Solar Plexus (above the navel). Its relationship is in regards to will and personal power; gland is adrenals and the stone that is typically used here is yellow citrine.