| The universe of colored gemstones is endlessly | | | | Blue stones on a woman exposed jealousy in |
| fascinating, for centuries, nearly every culture has | | | | love, vigilance and social correctness. A man |
| held the belief that colored stones possess | | | | wearing blue stones meant wisdom, lofty |
| magical powers or the ability to endow the | | | | thoughts and generosity. |
| wearer with certain attributes. Due to the magical | | | | Green stones for a woman meant unfounded |
| powers associated with colored gems, they were | | | | ambition, childish delight, and change. Green stones |
| used extensively as amulets and talismans, portals | | | | for a man meant joy, lost friendship, and |
| to the future; and as important components to | | | | transitory hope. |
| many spiritual practices. | | | | In our modern world, gemstones are worn |
| Yellow stones when worn by a woman were a | | | | primarily for their inherent beauty. An almost |
| sign of generosity. Worn by a man, a yellow | | | | endless choice of colors are available. |
| stone signaled secrecy (as with a secret lover). | | | | Red- rubies, garnets, red tourmalines, red |
| A violet stone worn by a woman indicated lofty | | | | diamonds and spinels. |
| thoughts and love of a spiritual nature. For a man, | | | | Blue- topaz, blue tourmaline, blue spinel, tanzanite, |
| sober judgment, steadfastness, and ambition. | | | | iolite and even blue diamonds. |
| Black stones revealed foolishness and | | | | Green- emeralds, green garnet (tsavorite) green |
| capriciousness in young women, while in married | | | | tourmalines, peridots, green zirconia and diamonds |
| women it showed fidelity, constant love and | | | | ...and so on |
| perseverance. A man wearing a black stone | | | | Today the possibilities for self-expression with |
| exhibited gravity, common sense, constancy, and | | | | colored stones are seemingly endless with choices |
| inner strength. | | | | in every price range and for every taste. |
| Red stones when worn by a women indicated | | | | Whether for fashion, fun or to express your inner |
| pride, haughtiness, and obstinacy. On a man | | | | feelings, everyone should enjoy the bounty of |
| nobility, command, leadership and vengeance. | | | | colorful stones that nature has provided. |