Superstitions about gemstones have existed since the earliest times and there are still a number of people who believe in their supposed powers. Many people say that gemstones possess the power to heal the body of ailments and to protect it from impending harm. Even up to now, some cultures believe that red rubies can remove evil thoughts and stress and opals can bring a myriad of internal sicknesses and diseases. Some gems are supposed to give warning of poison. It is said that in the presence of poison, an opal will turn pale and a ruby will become cloudy. Emeralds also seem to “burn” when near a harmful substance.
There are many interpretations of the healing qualities of gemstones. Here are some of the more common stones and some of their qualities:
Agate – Self-confidence
Amazonite – Tranquility
Amethyst – Peace of mind, intelligence
Aventurine – Eternal joy, success
Bloodstone – Circulation
Coral – Wisdom, protects children
Crystal – Knowledge, decreases negativity
Carnelian- Courage, success, calm temper
Emerald – Bestows faithfulness
Fluorite – Courage
Garnet – promotes success in business
Gold stone- Vitality, money
Hematite – Alertness, anti-depression, wards off sickness
Jade – Authority, regal, authority
Lapis – Self-confidence, enhances mental clarity
Leopard jasper – Promotes harmony
Malachite – Good luck, thoughtfulness
Mother-of-pearl – Money, purity
Onyx – Protects from loneliness and unhappiness
Opal – enhances your ability to communicate what’s in your heart
Peridot- wards off evil
Quartz – Luck
Rhodonite – Positive thinking
Rose quartz – Inner peace, beauty, love
Sodalite – Courage, endurance, cleansing
Snowflake obsidian – Power
Topaz – heals, dispells anger, balances emotions
Turquoise – Protects from harm
Tiger’s-eye – Creativity
Unakite – Helps balance and gives one stability. A grounding stone.
Zircon – General healer. Helps liver complaints, childbirth, insomnia. Promotes spiritual sight and understanding.
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