Gemstones: Significance Of Individual Gemstones

Gem stones, also known as lucky stones or birthFor instance, Ruby is the stone of the Sun. It is
stones are diamonds, emeralds, aquamarine, ruby,known to protect us from the harmful effects of
sapphire, amber, opal, jade, topaz garnet and sothe Sun's afflictions, insuring a long life. Ruby is
on. Most of us, love wearing them, but sadly, weavailable in red, yellow, and in rose color while
do not know what gem stones are, or how theyDiamond is ruled by Venus. Diamonds are available
are made, or why we wear them, thein white, blue, red, pink and black. It is a symbol
importance of it in our lives or why are they sofor intelligence, good fortune, fame and money. It
precious.is one of the most popular and expensive gems,
Gemstones are very precious and powerfulwhich is worn during weddings, to bring love and
stones, worn to ward off evil. They have healingprosperity in the marriage.
and medicinal powers, which protect us againstUsually precious stones are very sturdy and long
the bad effect of planets. They are known tolasting. However a few can get damaged or
boost the spiritual power of our body, keeping uschipped off easily, such as pearls, opals and
happy and healthy. Research has proved thatmoonstones. These birthstones are usually worn
gemstones heal people suffering from dangerousto obtain happiness and success in our lives, but
and fatal illnesses, by energizing them.many people wear them for their beauty. The
Gem stones are very pretty stones, that can besoft stones are an asset for collectors and are
polished and worn to shield us from negativevery rarely worn. Pearls disintegrate very fast if
energy.not taken care of. Pearl being a stone of the
Gemstones, which stimulate positive and powerfulMoon protects us from harmful effects of the
radiation in our body, are mostly made formMoon. They are available in many colors and
minerals. Very precious stones, such as pearls orshapes. However, flat pearls should never be
amber are made from living organisms. They areworn. You should be very careful not to spray
shaped, carved and polished according to our likingperfume or hairspray on your pearls, to prevent
and we are made to wear them very close todamage.
our skin, to ward off evil. People believe that theOpal, popularly known as the "queen of gems" is a
more precious the stone is the more powerfulvery delicate stone. They are very precious and
effect it has on our body.can be easily damaged. If not set well, they can
Gemstones are of different colors and powers;fall easily. They cannot tolerate sudden change in
with induce our body with energy. The colorstemperature, which leads to destruction of the
mirror other natural elements, making it look verygem. It is a symbol of love, romance, beauty and
beautiful.happiness.