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At A Beautiful Story, we think it's important that - wherever you live - you get the same opportunities. Women and men. But in March, we are especially in solidarity with all women all over the world, because March 8th is International Women's Day.
Moonstone represents girlpower, protection and personal growth. It’s a true woman’s stone. This magical gemstone is a perfect gift for pregnant women and new moms. Or just for yourself.
Whether it's a sincere friendship or a deep connection with a family member, lapis lazuli is here for the two of you. Lapis helps you connect. From your wisdom and the way you communicate.
Carnelian gives you energy and cheers you up. Your personal coach among gemstones. With carnelian you move forward with confidence. You surrender to change. That’s because carnelian gives you creativity and the courage to make your dreams come true.
In need of some extra confidence for an exciting step you’re about to take? A trip, a new job, or a new house? Aventurine goes with you, and together, you can start something festive. Because aventurine gives you that little extra push you need.
Labradorite brings out the best in you and contributes to a beautiful radiance. Breathe in, breathe out. Follow your intuition. Are you ready?
Smokey quartz grounds you and helps to manifest your true self. Do you want to take a break? Consider smoky quartz. Do you want to achieve your goals? Smokey quartz. Discover the mysteries of smokey quartz and move forward. What do you want smokey quartz to help you with?

rose quartz gives you love

Rose quartz is the sweetest. The stone of love. For yourself and for others. We tend to be strict with ourselves. Rose quartz embraces you and loves you. With its loving and feminine energy, rose quartz is a source of peace and harmony. In relationships with others, and even more important, in relationship with yourself.

jewelry with garnet

Garnet is not to be missed. A powerful and energizing stone in an intense red color. In the Middle Ages, the stone was called ‘carbuncle’. ‘Car’ stands for darkness and ‘buncle’ for spark. Garnet is like candlelight in the dark, full of passion, motivation and creativity. When problems pile up, garnet gives you courage and perseverance. With passion comes desire and romance, and garnet is a big fan of these feelings as well.
Tiger’s eye reassures you. Do you constantly worry or are your thoughts always wandering? Tiger’s eye whispers to you that you can just follow your feelings. This is how tiger’s eye gets your life back into balance.
The name agate comes from the Latin word Achates, a river in Sicily where this gemstone was first found. Blue agate, with its white-blue color, keeps her head cool.
Citrine is always sunny. Light, positive and full of optimism, citrine is a star among gemstones. With citrine close to you, you will shine bright.
The daffodils are blooming, birds are singing. There’s no denying, spring is in the air. And we have been looking forward to it. But there's also a lot going on. There is plenty to fight for in this world. These gemstones and battle cries will help you remember who you are this spring, that there is a positive warrior within you.

focus with black onyx

Black onyx evokes the feeling of 1001 nights. Black, deep, mysterious. A gemstone that you can’t help but admire. Which makes perfect sense, as black onyx is powerful and serious.