Creative Uses of Tumbled Stones

Tumbled stones are a smoothened and polished form of crystals that are highly sought after among enthusiasts. Most gemstone collectors keep dozens of tumbled stones in their collection because they show the true beauty, colour, and pattern of the gemstone they are made of. At Gemstone Gifts, tumbled stones are among the best-selling gift items.

Whether you are a beginner hobbyist or a seasoned gemstone collector, tumbled stones are a must-have. However, tumbled stones are more than just a collector’s item because there are many ways you can use them other than just putting them in a container. If you plan on buying tumbled stones, then here are some creative ways you can use these polished crystals. Keep reading to learn how you can put tumbled stone to use.

Home Decore

Tumbled stones are beautiful to look at due to their smooth surface and shine. So, it is no surprise that you can use tumble stones to decorate your home. You can put your favourite tumbled stones in a clear jar, vase, or bottle and use them as a decorative item. Place vases and jars full of medium to large-sized tumbled stones on your living room shelves, and your living room will instantly look more interesting and luxurious.

When you have guests or visitors over, unique tumble stone decor can serve as a conversation starter, as these gems stand out wherever they are placed.

Use Them for Indoor Plants

If you have indoor plants, you can enhance the appearance of the planters by hiding the soil through a layer of mid-sized tumbled stones. Arranging the tumbled stones as an even layer over the soil increases the appeal of your indoor plants 10 fold.

Turn Tumbled Stones into Jewellery

Tumbled stones are naturally refined and polished enough to be used as jewellery. However, to turn them into a beautiful jewellery piece, you have to get creative. You can use a metal wire to wrap it around the smooth tumbled stone and then make a hook so that it can be worn as a necklace. You can use different coloured wires, including silver or gold wires, depending upon the actual colour of the stone you are using.

Or, if you have the means, you can also set them inside a bezel to make a timeless piece of jewellery that will turn heads.

Use Them During Meditation

The healing and calming properties of gemstones are no secret. The great thing about tumbled stones is that they are smooth, and they are ideal for holding in your hand during meditation. Keeping an amethyst, clear quartz, and rose quartz tumbled stone in your hand while meditation or spiritual healing sessions can enhance the benefits.

Or, if you prefer to meditate empty-handed to avoid distinction, you can place tumbled stones around you during meditation sessions instead. Either way, you will notice that the spiritual benefits of meditation will be amplified through tumbled stones.

Use Them in Games

Since tumbled stones are fun and interesting to look at, they make for a great replacement for noughts and crosses in tic-tac-toe. Or you can use them as an interactive way to teach children about gemstones and minerals. The beautiful colours of tumbled stones not only add a level of immersiveness to the board games but also make them more interesting for everyone.

Now, when playing with tumbled stones, make sure to supervise small children so they don’t accidentally swallow the stones. It is best to keep tumbled stones away from toddlers altogether.

Pocket Stones

You don’t have to meditate to soak up the healing properties of tumbled stones. You can simply carry tumbled stones in your pocket or sleep with them under your pillow to soak up all the positive energies of the gemstone overnight.

Now, keep in mind that different gemstones offer different health benefits. We have discussed the specific benefits of every major type of gemstone in a separate blog post here.

DIY Projects

If you are into DIY projects, you can use tumbled stones to make decorative items or even gifts. For example, you can glue tumbled stones to picture frames to create custom frames. Or, if you have enough tumbled stones, you can decorate your furniture, mirrors, and even door frames with them.

No matter how you use tumbled stones, their durability and almost infinite lifespan mean they will keep your home looking beautiful for years to come.

So there you have it, tumbled stones are more than just rare items you keep hidden away in your collection. You can get a lot of uses out of these beautiful, smoothened gemstones. Which tumble stone to pick for the above-mentioned uses? Give our website a visit to browse through our tumbled stone collection.