Jet(Russia) Hand Polished 1 to 1 1/4 inch 
Jet is also known as black amber, although it is not actually an amber, but rather fossilized coal. It was used extensively in mourning jewelry in Victorian times and was considered a stone for alleviating and bringing grief to the surface to be healed. It has also historically been used as a protection stone and is said to have very powerful protection energies to ward off evil, negativity, and psychic attacks. It is also said to protect finances and protect from depression. Jet is related primarily to the base chakra, but when used on the upper chakras it helps kundalini move to the crown chakra. Mystically, jet is considered a stone of sympathy, healing grief, psychic experiences. It is said by intuitive sources to be an excellent calming stone, and helpful for treating epilepsy, migraines, stomach pain, colds, glandular problems, and lumpathic problems.

ATTRIBUTES: Jet has been  used as a talisman since Stone Age times, used in olden times to protect from "entities of darkness".  Jet draws off negative energy and alleviates unreasonable fear.  Jet is actually formed from fossilized wood but looks like coal.  It is a stone of protection when worn around the neck.  Those attracted to Jet are said to be "old souls".  It can also be used to open to psychic experiences and to assist the quest for spiritual enlightenment.  Jet jewelry was said to become part of the body of the wearer.  This suggest that jet jewelry inherited or purchased should be cleansed with particular care and when used in healing should be thoroughly cleansed after each application.  Jet is said to stabilize finances and protect businesses.  It can be placed in the cash drawer or the wealth corner of the house.  Jet promotes taking control of life and balances mood swings and alleviates depression.  It cleanses the base chakra and stimulates the rise of kundalini force toward the crown chakra.          
 
HEALING:  Jet treats migraines, epilepsy and colds.  It dimishes glandular and lymphatic swellings and heals stomach pain.  It was traditionally used for menstural cramps.