Strawberry quartz

T his gentle stone looks like a delicious crystal version of strawberries and cream. Don't try to eat it, though! If you're feeling lonely, it’s the perfect gemstone. Strawberry quartz is said to soothe feelings of isolation and heartbreak. It can calm unruly emotions and help you quit repetitive behavioural patterns. Known as the Stone Of Inner Love, it protects the unborn child, so give one to a mum to be. Strawberry quartz is found in Mexico and South Africa.