Ruby

  • Promotes clear mind, concentration, motivation.
  • Imbues sense of power, self-confidence, & determination that overcomes timidity & brings prosperity & achievement. – Aprodisiac, sensual pleasures, desire, sexual energy.
  • Associated with love, especially faithful, passionate commitment and closeness; deepens couple’s relationship.
  • Increases vitality, overcomes exhaustion & lethargy.
  • Reduces fear of paranormal, banishes nightmares, guards against psychic & psychological attack.
  • Brings up anger or negative energy for transmutation.
  • Encourages a positive & more courageous state of mind.
  • Encourages protection of others.
  • Overcomes fears of being “ugly” or unloved.
  • Encourages “following your bliss.”
  • Excellent for grounding & overcoming mental overload.
  • Protects the home from fire and intruders.
  • Strengthens heart, stimulates good circulation.
  • Regulates menstrual flow and alleviates cramps.
  • Used for treatment of sexual dysfunction, impotence, infertility, early menopause, and to support gynecological operations.
  • Helps during pregnancy, especially for older women, and in the optimum formation of children in the embryonic state.
  • Detoxifies the body, blood, and lymph, and is helpful in treating fever and infections.
  • Stimulates the adrenals, kidneys, spleen, and circulation.
  • Assists in weight regulation, especially when emotional eating is a cause.

Michelle Ferris

Michelle Ferris is the owner, curator, and buyer for Crystal Lounge by Crystallography Gems. Born & raised in Seattle by first-generation parents, she has worked to create authentic, connective, and inclusive events for the better portion of her professional life. Since 2013, Michelle worked to create community-activated Rock, Gem, Art, & Music shows, at which Crystallography Gems was a cornerstone. At the start of the pandemic, moved her operation online, and opened a shop in Georgetown, expanding into a larger showroom in 2022. In November 2023, she moved her shop to downtown Seattle, rebranding it as Crystal Lounge by Crystallography Gems. Her shop offers crystals, minerals, gems, rocks, jewelry, and metaphysical tools, and focuses on getting her customers the tools they need, and the education needed for them to make informed, confident decisions about their purchases.