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Gemstones and Their Magic
Rocks - Now & Then

Gemstones are minerals that, when cut and polished, are prized for their beauty and/or rarity. Our discussion will include precious and semi-precious gemstones as well as other rocks and other natural organic materials used for jewelry creation.  They have been used by our ancestors for thousands of years to make jewelry for adornment and for ritualistic purposes.  Gemstones are the flowers of the mineral kingdom.  Their enduring beauty exudes an energy or the result of their beauty causes an energy in us that is magical.

Many famous people have relied on gemstones for their creative energy.  Thomas Edison carried quartz crystals with him at all times and called them his dream crystals.  George Sand and the poet Yeats also relied on gemstones to spark their creative genius. Crystals are believed to assist in meditation, healing, prayer, clearer perception, inner peace, a connection with higher truths and the opening of the heart and the mind.  Each gem conveys a symbolic language of their own.  We will attempt to translate those attributes based upon customary wisdom by stone type.
Origin of Rocks & Minerals
History of Jewelry Making

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Gemstones & Their Magic
 

Agate Agates are believed to cure stings and provide favor from the rich. It is helpful in both love relationships and winning at card games.
Amethyst The purple amethyst is seductive and protective. It wards off evil, protects crops and keeps you healthy.  It is the gemstone of friendship and is the gem used in the Papal Ring.
Amber Yellow amber is believed to have supernatural properties and is closely linked to our Sun.
Amazonite A turquoise stone that is extremely soothing and dissipates negative energy.
Aventurine Turquoise aventurine brings good luck and stronger mental powers.
Aquamarine The wearer of a blue aquamarine will gain sympathy, trust and friendship from others. It is the sailor's lucky stone. Women who wear aquamarine will attain wealth and feelings of joy.
Azurite Azurite guide the soul toward enlightenment. It clears grief.
Carnelian This red stone is a stabilizer. It restores vitality and stimulates creativity. The ancients used it to protect the dead in the afterlife.
Citrine The yellow citrine is said to possess miraculous physical and emotional powers. It draws off stress and negativity from your body.
Cinnabar This red stone attracts abundance. It heals and purifies the blood.
Coral Red coral is said to represent the positive powers of Mars. It brings material success and dispels fears.
Diamond The diamond is the symbol of purity. It balances the metabolism.
Emerald The green emerald represents the joy of living. Emeralds enhance well-being and promise good luck.  It is an important stone in Islam and in the Catholic Church.  Green is for nature and love and springtime.
Fluorite Fluorite balances the positive and negative aspects of the mind. It protects the body from infection.
Garnet These red stones are believed to light up the night and protect you from disaster. Noah was guided by a garnet lantern.
Hematite This grey stone harmonizes the mind, body and spirit. It is beneficial in legal actions.
Howlite This white stone is calming. It strengthens positive character traits.
Jade Green jade symbolizes what is good, beautiful and precious. It is the stone of inner love and balance.
Jasper Jasper brings joy to life. It is know as the supreme nurturer.
Labradorite Labradorite is a blue grey stone that is called the bringer of light. It raises consciousness and connects to universal energies.
Lapis Lazuli The blue lapis was regarded as a holy stone in ancient times. It is the stone of friendship and truth.
Malachite This green blue gemstone is the stone of transformation.  It must be handled with care.
Moukaite Moukaite balances inner and outer experiences. It encourages versatility and purifies the blood.
Moonstone Pink or cream moonstones are a symbol of fertility. India regards them as dream stones. They bring wholeness of spirit and tender feelings.
Obsidian Obsidian is a black stone.  It brings mental clarity and insight.
Onyx Onyx protects, and reduces sexual excesses. It aids psychic contact and adds to vigor and self control.
Opal The fire opal has healing power and is said to be able to cure depression.  It will help the wearer find true love.
Pearl The pearl enhances the powers of the moon.  It keeps the mind focused and steady.
Peridot The green peridot is a visionary stone that helps us connect to uncomplicated richness.
Picture Jasper Picture Jasper is a brown stone that is like Mother Earth instilling a sense of proportion and harmony in the lives of her children.
Rhodonite This pink stone is an emotional balancer that clears away past emotional wounds.
Rose Quartz This pink stone is the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace.
Ruby The red ruby is the king of gemstones.  It represents passion and power.
Sapphire The blue sapphire symbolizes loyalty and harmony.
Serpentine This green stone is an earth stone that aids in spiritual exploration. It helps to insure longevity.
Smoky Quartz Smoky Quartz is an anchoring stone. It promotes positive, pragmatic thought processes.
Snow Quartz This milky white stone enhances tact and corporation. It can overcome victimhood.
Sodalite This blue stone unites logic and intuition. It eliminates mental confusion.
Sunstone This yellow stone restores joy and happiness. It is linked to good luck and fortune.
Tiger Eye Tiger eye brings money, courage and energy.
Topaz A blue or yellow topaz will protect you from sudden death, poisons and the fear of dark.
Turquoise For thousands of years turquoise stones have been revered as a talisman or bringer of good fortune. They instill confidence and bring constancy to relationships.
   
 
    
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