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Author : Agnes Kelly
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Author : Agnes Kelly
15 Hackmanite: Keep
in the Dark
This mineral is a variety of Sodalite that possesses one
interesting and unique quality, which is called "tenebrescence." When
exposed to light, gemstone can become almost colorless, and when it stays in
the dark for a long period of time, its color becomes saturated violet. Ideas
of Mother Nature are so unpredictable!
"Diamonds are a girl's best friends" is a widely
known phrase from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" musical. These gemstones
also appear to be the best friends of speakers. Vibrating, diamonds can make
your voice sound much louder without deforming it. Due to their stiffness they
are made in thin domes and help speakers to make a high-quality speech.
13 Opals: Anniversary
Gift
Someone dear to you has their fourteenth or eighteenth
wedding anniversary coming up soon? If you're hesitating about the perfect
gift, then nature found a solution for you. Objects decorated with opals will
be very symbolic since opals are considered to be the gemstone of married
couples.
12 Amethyst: the Love
Stone
St. Valentine is a patron of all enamored people. It is
believed that he used to wear a ring with an amethyst stone all the time.
That's why this gemstone is a birthstone of February. Amethyst symbolizes love
and affection: in the Middle Ages if a lady gifted a knight with a heart-shaped
amethyst set in silver, that meant she had feelings for him.
11 Ruby: Queens and Kings Stone
This pomegranate-red stone was very much beloved in the
times when Kings and Queens ruled over the
world. In the Middle Ages this gemstone was believed to possess a power to
protect its owner from evil spirits, ill-wishers and diseases from plague to
spleen. Quite useful!
10 Aquamarine:
Friendship, Loyalty, and Bravery
Nowadays this gemstone is associated with friendship,
loyalty and bravery. Centuries ago, ancient Romans believed it to be a symbol
of peace. Wearing a ring with Aquamarine stone and a frog carved in it meant
that finding consensus and reconciling with enemies should be easier.
9 Garnet: Stop the
Bleeding
Considering the huge myths' and legends' heritage, people
think that ancient societies consisted of warriors, titans and gods only.
However, there were mere mortals too, and they would often get into
problematic household situations, like cutting one's finger. When this
happened, it was better to make sure whether there was a garnet gemstone at
home, as it was believed to stop bleeding.
8 Sapphire: Easing
the Pain
The number of disastrous diseases people could fall ill from
in the Middle Ages made this period one of the darkest in the history. Back
there people had a belief of gemstones curing powers. Sapphires, according to
medieval scientists, could ease the pain of smallpox: rubbing stones on eyes
was said to protect them from injuries.
7 Turquoise: Relieve
Headaches
Turquoise was valued greatly for its mystic qualities. It
was also a must-have for every Apache doctor, if he wanted to be respected and
authoritative. The Turquoise gemstone, according to Native Americans, could
relieve headaches and changed color if its wearer had health problems.
6 Emerald: the Home
of Goddess
If you find a big-emerald egg while touring in Peru, don't
rush to sell it or give it away to a museum. It might turn out that you found a
home of Inca's chief-goddess Esmeralda. Checking whether it's true is not the
best idea: Gods are not to be messed up with!
5 Topaz: Have a Good
Night!
Are you suffering from insomnia? Perhaps you've got a couple
of spare topazes in your collection. A long time ago it was taken in the form
of powder added in wine for good and long sleep.
4 Carnelian: Peace
and Inspiration
This is a perfect meditation stone as some people believe it
to bring the feeling of balance and calm. Can't find a solution for
something? In need of taking important life-changing decisions? Just wear
Carnelian, and it will bring you both peace and inspiration.
3 Jasper: the Bringer
of Happiness
If you are a courageous adventurer traveling to tropical
forests of far away countries, then you might need Jasper gemstone. Beside of
bringing happiness into life, it is also useful to protect you from snakes' and
spiders' poisonous bites. But be careful! It is also believed to bring rain...
2 Amber: Ancient
Credit Cards
Amber is a beautiful ancient stone, which value rises when
there are insects captured in it. However, in the early times it was valuable
for being a currency in Egypt,
Greece and Assyria.
It seems to be more interesting than credit cards!
1 Jade: Hard
Adrenaline
Jade used to play a part of adrenalin in the ancient times.
It was believed to make people more lively and vigorous. Many people also think
that wearing this gemstone can help to cure illnesses in the kidneys.
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