| Gemstones aren't just used to make pretty jewelry | | | | wearing blue topaz with silver magnifies the effects of |
| and gifts. Did you know that they are believed to be | | | | topaz. |
| beneficial to our health? Gemstones are used as a | | | | Citrine is a yellow to gold hued quartz, and is used as a |
| form of alternative healing. And as with all alternative | | | | more affordable alternative to topaz. It is believed that |
| methods, some consider it to be a myth while others | | | | citrine will increase the wearer's ability to attract |
| swear by it. | | | | wealth, and wearing one anywhere on your body is |
| The power of gemstones is said to come from the | | | | considered lucky. |
| energy imparted from the rocks from which these | | | | Sandstone in general is a grounding stone, since it is so |
| stones originate. Here are some of the most common | | | | closely associated with the earth. The color blue is |
| gemstones and their uses beyond just making you | | | | associated with emotional and psychic calmness. |
| look good. | | | | Wearing this stone is said to make the wearer calmer |
| Peridot is a medium green stone that dates back over | | | | and more realistic. |
| 4,000 years. Mentioned in the Bible as chrysolite, this | | | | Amethyst runs from mauve to dark purple in color and |
| stone is still worn by Catholic Bishops as a sign of | | | | is said to protect one from drunkenness and support a |
| purity and morality. It is believed that wearing this stone | | | | clear mind. The word amethyst comes from the |
| will help heal gall bladder and liver problems and that | | | | Greek word for "without drunkenness." |
| only a truly spiritual person can understand its beauty. | | | | Agates are generally considered protective and |
| Worn on a pendant, this stone is believed to be | | | | healing stones, but red agate is associated with fire. It |
| soothing and emotionally healing. | | | | is believed to awaken sexuality, vitality, and energy. |
| Black onyx is the birthstone for July. This stone is | | | | This stone is reputed to heal burns and relieve chronic |
| believed to bring good fortune, enhance self control, | | | | pain. |
| and help with depression. | | | | If you don't need them for their healing powers, enjoy |
| Blue topaz is used to attract true love and success. | | | | the fun pieces of jewelry that these gemstones are |
| Believed to promote individuality and creativity, this | | | | used to create. Gemstone necklaces are a great gift |
| stone is used to help make solid decisions. It is said that | | | | for a fashion lover or for someone you care. |