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Gem Stone Guide
Adventurine
Adventurine is said to bring luck financially. Legend has it that it is an all-purpose healer that is used to reduce stress, build confidence, imagination and improve prosperity. An ancient Tibetan legend tells of its use to help improve nearsightedness. ...
Agate
Agate was names by Greek philosopher and naturalist, Theopharstus, who discovered on the banks of the Achates river sometime between the 3rd and 4th century BC. Some Pagans believe that Agate’s powers can be used for love, mental clarity as well as in card games for luck.
Alexandrite
Genuine Alexandrite is one of the most expensive gemstones available commercially, with the stronger color changes being more highly valued. It is also believed by crystal healers to strengthen intuition in critical situations. Alexandrite is also attrib ...
Amethyst
As well as being the birthstone for February, Amethyst also a symbol of heavenly understanding. Legend has it Amethyst is a strong antidote to drunkenness which is why wine goblets were often carved of it.
Aquamarine
The birthstone of March (along with bloodstone) Aquamarine was believed to overcome the effects of poison in the middle ages. Sailors also believed that they would be granted a safe passage and safe return if they travelled with Aquamarine.
Bloodstone
Bloodstone was treasured in ancient times because it reminded the ancients of red setting sun mirrored in the ocean. Bloodstone also served for a long time as the birthstone for March
Carnelian
Carnelian was often used during Roman times to make seal rings or signet’s for imprinting a seal with wax on important documents or correspondence. According to some texts Carnelian is the zodiac birthstone of Virgo.
Diamond
One of the hardest substances known to man, Diamonds according to Greek mythology were the tears of the gods. As far as Roman mythology was concerned Diamonds were splinters from the stars that Eros (the god of love) had made into tips for his arrows.
Emerald
Because of its colour, green, Emerald is the sign of spring. In ancient times the Egyptians believed that Emeralds stood for rebirth and fertility and could ease childbirth.
Garnet
Garnet has long been associated with fire and illumination for many ancient cultures. It is said to be a jewel with the capacity to illuminate the night sky.
Jade
Jade symbolizes beauty, nobility, perfection, constancy, power, and immortality in Chinese culture.
Jasper
Jasper is reputed to help calm a troubled mind and also helps with digestive problems and other ills.
Malachite
It is believed that by gazing or holding Malachite it will relax the nervous system and calm emotional upsets, bringing a sense of peace and harmony.
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli was believed to be a sacred stone, buried with the dead to protect and guide them in the afterlife.
Moonstone
Resembling the Moon or "moonshine", the ancient Romans believed the stone was actually formed from moonlight. In the Orient, people believed Moonstones were actual rays of moonlight that had solidified, and that the shimmering light held within the stone ...
Onyx
Legend has it that Eros clipped the goddess Venus’ fingernails while she was sleeping and scattered them on the beaches of the Earth. Seeing what had transpired, the fates turned the fingernails to stone. These stones became the chalcedony stones that the Greeks called Onyx.
Opal
For ages people have believed in the healing power of Opal. It is reported to be able to solve depressions and to help its wearer find true and real love. Opals are supposed to further enhance the positive characteristics for people born under the zodiac ...
Peridot
The Romans called peridot "evening emerald", since its green colour did not darken at night but was still visible by lamplight. Later peridot was often used to decorate medieval chruches, propably carried back to Europe by the Crusaders. Large peridots, m ...
Quartz
Crystal Healers have long revered qaurtz for relieving pain, stress, depression, anxiety in the mind, body and spirit.
Ruby
Second only to diamonds in hardness, Rubies are one of the toughest gemstones and with no cleavage, breakage rarely occurs. This combined with the fact that Rubies come in many different shapes and sizes, makes them perfect for all types of jewelry.