According to legend, the brilliance and beauty of precious stones was given by the insidious Satan in order to arouse greed and temptation in human hearts.
However, scientists are skeptical about this legend, arguing that noble stones were formed as a result of chemical processes that occurred during the formation of the earth’s crust. But be that as it may, gems have always been a wonderful decoration, surprising and delighting with their extraordinary color and brilliance.
Although stones, like everything else, also had their own fashion. The Egyptians, for example, willingly wore jewelry made of emeralds, turquoise, amethysts, and rock crystal. The Romans valued diamonds and sapphires above all else. Semiramis, Cleopatra and other queens of ancient times adored pearls. Renaissance and Baroque fashion gave preference to rubies, sapphires, and topazes.
However, the choice of this or that jewelry depended not only on the whims of fashion and the taste of its owner. A variety of superstitions and beliefs were associated with noble stones. The stone was not only a decoration, but also a talisman that brought happiness, an amulet that protected against illnesses and misfortunes, and sometimes a sign of a profession.
Agate stone meaning
Agate is a semi-precious stone of various colors. Depending on the pattern, agates are divided into star, eye, circle, cloud, milky, landscape, ruin and bastion.
Wearing agate on the left hand makes it possible to overcome irritability, slander, and saves from the evil eye, poisons and many other misfortunes. Agate gives the owner not only strength, but also eloquence, sharpens vision, quenches thirst and even averts storms and hurricanes. This stone is allowed to be worn during mourning.
Black agate protects from danger, gives power over evil forces, and layered agates are talismans that give men attractiveness and courage in their love affairs.
Green agates are calming and uplifting, while white agate set in copper brings happiness to those born under the constellation Taurus.
Diamond (diamond)
The properties of a diamond depend on its color shade. Red has good protective properties. Such a diamond will prevent disasters, accidents, cataclysms, and protect against attacks and various threats. It is recommended to wear it during potential danger. Green diamond has healing properties. It strengthens human health and relieves various ailments. If someone sends negativity to its owner, then he receives this negativity on himself like a boomerang. Yellow diamond helps in love. With its help, a person finds happiness. Blue stone brings success in creativity, as well as good luck during travel. The black stone absorbs karma, and the white stone serves as an assistant in achieving life goals. The stone is not suitable for patients with mental disorders. It is also not recommended for dishonest, two-faced, selfish people. You need to give a diamond out of pure intentions, otherwise it will bring little benefit. The stone is well suited for Libra, Aries and Virgo.
Diamond stone meaning
Diamond (brilliant) is the most expensive and most beautiful of the noble stones. It is a symbol of innocence, strength, courage, prosperity and health. He bestows virtue, courage and victory, especially to those born under the constellation Libra.
Diamond tames rage and voluptuousness, protects its owner from lightning strikes, the evil eye and evil spells.
A diamond with a greenish tint gives a woman fertility, protects the child in the womb and facilitates childbirth.
As a talisman it is worn on the left hand or around the neck. Moreover, only a diamond received as a gift or inherited can become a talisman. A stone bought by the person himself will remain an ordinary decoration for him, not possessing any magical power. A stolen diamond can cause untold misfortune. A diamond with spots inside is considered the most unlucky and fatal stone.
The precious luxury of gems - for those who love everything natural
What do we call gems? These are stones of natural origin that have painted themselves in different colors. And they did this a long time ago and very deep... Deep in the earth, where they were formed over thousands of years. The origin of any gem can be compared to its maturation. Roughly speaking, when layers of sand characteristic of this particular type of stone grow around a grain of sand of a certain chemical composition. This happens as a result of earthly cataclysms, temperature changes, volcanic eruptions, displacement of the earth’s crust, and different temperature conditions in one or another part of our planet.
This is how what we call ornamental, semi-precious and precious stones are born. Some gem deposits are being depleted, at least those that we know of. Some are still full of riches, and many have not yet been found.
The photo shows the work of the famous Irkutsk craftswoman, stone carver Natalya Bakut (Made in collaboration with D. Belomestnykh). Stone figurine - Nugget. The work uses green, white and brown jades; orthoamphibolite, lapis lazuli, rauchtopaz, rock crystal, marble onyx, industrial jasper, silver, gold.
Aquamarine - both for the feast and for the world
Today, the “gem” industry fills two large niches: the production of jewelry inserts for jewelry, as well as the production of various products from stones, the same jewelry, figurines, dishes, and other consumer products. And the second is the sale of minerals and gems in the form of natural geodes, druses, crystals - in their pure form, in the form in which they were found in nature. This is already a subject of interest for collectors, researchers, and professional gemologists (people who deal with stones professionally).
Below is the gemstone raw material of aquamarine. This is exactly what it looks like and is found in nature. Each “glass” tube is a separate aquamarine crystal, which is often purchased to be used in jewelry inserts or in its natural form.
Crystals grow in the ground the same way a salt crystal grows in school lessons. However, under different conditions and in different places on the planet, crystals of precious and semi-precious stones turn out differently. Stones are distinguished according to an approved specification: by purity, transparency, color saturation, chemical composition, and hardness. The mentioned aquamarine has a color ranging from completely transparent with a green tint to blue. Green aquamarine is found in the Urals, transparent and blue - in Baikal. Aquamarine is also mined in Brazil, India, Ukraine, Madagascar, and Pakistan.
Among the ancient Romans, aquamarine was considered the stone of the nobility and was the most expensive gem. Until now, the symbolism of aquamarine is associated with love, with luck in finding a partner, with a happy marriage and peace in relationships. Aquamarine is a powerful amulet, especially for sea travel and in the air. And among the Egyptians, aquamarine was revered as a guide to the other world. They believed that this gem united our worlds and gave the owner of aquamarine the power of all his ancestors.
Aquamarine is the brother of emerald, they are both beryl, large aquamarine crystals are very expensive. This stone, like other beryls, is valued by its crystal size. The larger the stone in the jewelry, the more expensive it is, especially if the craftsman used the crystal core itself for the core of the jewelry insert. A small stone costs very little, almost nothing. Only large specimens are valued.
This applies to all other valuable and semi-precious stones. A large specimen increases in price exponentially. A crumb of the same emerald costs very little or nothing.
Celebrities sparkle with large aquamarines on the Oscar path and in everyday life. This gem is surprisingly versatile - it can be worn both at a feast and in peace.
At world auctions, the price of aquamarine cabochons, if it is sufficiently pure and transparent, has never been small.
The many faces of tourmaline - from green to pink
An absolutely luxurious stone - tourmaline. It is also loved by celebrities and is kept in the best treasuries in the world. In crowns, in scepters, in royal museums and chambers. This amazing stone has up to 50 shades of color - from green to pink.
Depending on the color and transparency, some varieties of tourmaline are classified as precious stones, while others are classified as ornamental stones. The most valuable are the transparent varieties of green (verdolite), blue (Paraiba) and crimson-red (our rubellite), as well as polychrome green-red (watermelon, two-color). Here in Siberia, tourmaline-rubellite is mined, a bright pink stone, which in turn has a lot of shades. It is also called noble tourmaline.
The best examples of tourmaline are often found on carpets.
In the photo, Gwyneth Paltrow is wearing earrings consisting of two pear-shaped rubellite cabochons, framed with blue, pink and purple sapphires. Selena Gomez showed off a pink tourmaline ring in a simple design.
Tourmaline captivates, first of all, with its transparency, purity of color, and nobility of shades. The so-called defect-free crystal is of great importance; simply put, it is a stone without cracks or inclusions. But sometimes it is the internal filling of tourmaline, its transparent specimens, that, instead of reducing the value of the stone, on the contrary, increases it. The talent of a master working with stone is to discern at the base of the crystal, the very “grain” that will give the decoration a zest. A transparent, as they say, cracked plate of noble tourmaline sometimes looks simply stunning in jewelry.
Tourmaline is often counterfeited, or rather, a fake is passed off as tourmaline, but it will not be difficult for a professional to identify the deception.
Today it is necessary to distinguish between cases of counterfeiting or counterfeiting, when simply glass, resin, or even plastic can be passed off as a noble stone. And - a case when the stone was refined. Today, many stones are refined or, in professional slang, “treated.” The cracks are filled with a special composition, the stone is subjected to heat treatment or, as is often done with diamonds, they are treated with a laser. Of course, a stone that has undergone processing cannot be considered as expensive as the stone or crystal for which they want to pass it off. However, these are also jewelry, precious stones, which simply have less value than their natural counterpart.
That is, there are simply fakes (a deception in its purest form), then there are refined stones (almost all emeralds on our market are “treated”, that is, processed to enhance color), and there are synthetic stones grown in a laboratory. Jewelry stores in big and small cities are filled with them.
They grow diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and many precious stones, which are in constant demand. A synthetic stone is also a crystal, it’s just created artificially. As for shine, in some cases it will sparkle even more than its natural counterpart. It’s just that it’s not natural, but, roughly speaking, from a test tube.
But let's return to our tourmalines.
Another variety of tourmaline is black tourmaline. And this is without a doubt the stone of sorcerers. Black tourmaline is credited with extraordinary strength. First of all, it is believed that if someone wishes you harm, then black tourmaline in the form of a talisman will protect, and most importantly, direct the negativity back.
Jewelry made from black tourmaline must certainly touch the body. That is, the reverse side of the cabochon or jewelry insert in the product must be open and in contact with the skin. (The same thing, by the way, is said about white jade, which is worn for the purpose of healing).
For example, the Chinese, big fans of tourmaline, including black (they call it pi-see), are absolutely sure that black tourmaline is a wizard’s stone. And that with such an amulet stone it is not scary to get involved in any business adventure. All forces that will interfere with the execution of the plan will return back to those who let them go. And the owner of black tourmaline will always be successful.
Black tourmaline is for a person who “has a third eye,” let’s call it intuition, like a guiding star for a sailor. Immediately the goals become clear and the obstacles disappear.
Thus, according to magicians and psychics, the presence of black tourmaline among jewelry or amulets guarantees success in everything.
Designer necklace made of black tourmaline in the shape of a bear paw, a powerful amulet
From ancient times to the present day, the tradition of belief in the magical power of stones has been alive. There is no point in disputing this, because faith protects, and our thoughts are what ultimately happens to us.
Jade - magical leader
The record holder for magical veneration among ornamental stones is jade. Because the main buyers of jade are the Chinese. They believe in jade since time immemorial and jade is revered today by modern Chinese no less than 100 and 200 years ago. The reserves of Chinese jade have been depleted; since ancient times, four types of jade were mined in China, but every Chinese had to buy jade for themselves. Now the Chinese are buying jade from Russia. Jade is Buddha. Jade is China. White jade is Buddha's saliva. When a Chinese person puts a white jade pebble in his mouth, he connects with the Buddha. Just as in our traditions of faith, we partake of the body of Christ at the sacrament - bread and wine.
Green jade, which is mined in Siberia, is used to make everything: jewelry, amulets, massage devices, including intimate massage, frying pans for cooking, stoves for frying meat, figurines for the home, vases, dishes...
It is believed that jade is the warmest stone in the world. And considering that when heated, jade really retains heat for a long time, this is true. Jade helps heart patients, helps those who have problems with the endocrine system, skin problems. If you have problems with the kidneys or stomach, it is recommended to wear jade on your belt. It is believed that jade helps in childbirth and strengthens the immune system of its owner.
Jade massage has many techniques, and what is surprising is that even doctors recognize the ability of jade to heal. .
The smoothness of polished jade, its beauty and durability are the main reasons for the popularity of this stone. Good jade is not cheap; individual specimens of jade, both green and white, have collector's value.
The Russian jeweler Carl Faberge used jade in his beautiful products, fulfilling orders from the royal family, cigarette cases, notebooks and prayer books, jewelry boxes, and complemented jade with gold, gems, and coinage. Today these items are worth millions and periodically appear at auctions.
A master who works with jade knows that this stone is very grateful. The rich green color after polishing acquires the warmth of real natural greenery, which is difficult to compare with the fakes that have flooded the world under the guise of jade. The color of jade—sometimes bright, sometimes muted—always remains very natural, pleasing to the eye. Jade does not have any shades of turquoise or azure, no sparkles or foreign inclusions. It is smooth and at the same time branched when exposed to light, and is almost always translucent.
Do you know that not so long ago among jades, and there are several of them: green, cat jade (with the effect of a cat's eye), black, brown, white and red, blue jade appeared not so long ago. They gave it a name - Dianite. It was discovered in 1997, the same year Princess Diana died. Professional gemologists do not recognize this name because they believe that it is absolutely not scientific.
Professionals call it blue jade or blue jade.
Today Dianite is the most expensive of the jades. Due to the fact that it is still very rare.
White jade, which has already been mentioned, has a cult significance throughout Asia. Mythology and reality are so intertwined in the minds of a Buddhist that the possession of a simple pebble of white jade is already considered a sign of an accomplished personality.
White jade pebbles are a natural oval or round pellet with an obligatory “crust” (a dark brown coating, usually on the other side of the pebble), with a main color of white, reminiscent of the color of lard or milk. In general, everything related to white food is sacred to Buddhists and shamanists. White jade has a lot of color varieties, inclusions of yellow, brown, the white part of the stone itself can be bluish in places or with shades of green. Natural pebbles or pellets are already considered a finished product made by nature itself.
A superb example of a white jade pebble that could be a complete work of art in itself. Only the author of this product is nature itself.
Such stones are used to make amulets, figurines, or left as is. Sometimes they are purchased simply for collection.
Below is a magnificent product from Irkutsk stone master Natalya Bakut. Scorpion. Do you think this is jade?
Scorpion. Noble serpentinite, crystal, white gold. N. Bakut, A. Baydrakova, O. Selivanchuk
This is not jade, as it might seem at first glance. This is a noble serpentinite or coil, which, by the way, is used to decorate the Shchelkovskaya metro station in Moscow. Beloved by sculptors and stone artists. Also one of the most interesting stones, with a rich palette of colors and interesting properties. By the way, no less magical than jade. Traditionally, tramps and travelers carried it with them as a talisman; it was believed that it protected against snake bites, saved from hypertension, colds, the serpentine was even called an apothecary stone.
This stone not only saves its owner from various troubles, but also becomes so attached to its owner that it cannot be re-gifted. Can only be passed on to blood relatives.
Many people confuse noble serpentinite with jade, but they have completely different compositions.
Tanzanite - the famous "blue diamond" from the Titanic
One of the discoveries of recent years is the Tanzanite stone, which got its name from the country of Tanzania, where it was discovered. Like Siberian Dianite, Tanzanite was discovered quite recently - in March 1966, a little over 50 years ago.
At first, the piercingly blue stones found were mistaken for sapphires, but they were soon identified as the new mineral tanzanite. Tanzanite quickly gained worldwide fame thanks to the American jewelry company, which proposed the name in honor of Tanzania, where there is the only deposit of this beautiful stone in the world. Its popularity was facilitated by clever advertising policy, rarity, magnificent color and the use of jewelry made from it by film star Elizabeth Taylor.
It is found in blue, purple and yellow-brown colors; the latter, after heat treatment, also become blue-violet and are used in jewelry.
Good quality stones are ultramarine or sapphire blue in color. When exposed to electric light, it takes on an amethyst-violet hue. When heated to 400-500 °C, brownish and yellowish shades disappear and the blue of the stone deepens.
Tanzanite can be confused with natural and synthetic sapphire.
The most famous tanzanite was used in James Cameron's Titanic instead of the blue diamond Heart of the Ocean.
Tanzanite is a symbol of love, luxury and wealth. It can be cut, cabochons can be made from it, it remains a magnificent blue crystal, which has already found its niche among the elite jewelry of the modern jewelry fashion industry.
Charoite - magic in stone
Charoite is a stone found on the Chara River in Siberia. The only deposit in the world of such stone. It has no analogues. What events that took place in this particular part of the globe that preceded the creation of this unique mineral can only be told by super-professionals. Researchers have still not come to a consensus on what influenced the birth of the delightful lilac stone, pierced by radiant crystals of different rocks.
Charoite, like tanzanite, is found and mined in only one place in the world.
The charoite deposit is located at the junction of the Irkutsk region and Yakutia. The government of the Republic of Sakha-Yakutia has imposed a limit on stone extraction of 100 tons per year - this is a forced measure to protect against the rapid depletion of the deposit. That is why the charm increases in price from year to year and becomes more and more rare.
There is a remarkable story associated with the discovery of charoite. The discoverer of the field, Yuri Rogov, was sent by the government on a business trip abroad. There he went to the Louvre Mineralogical Museum, which claimed to have a complete collection of all the minerals of the Earth and, showing a plate of lilac rock, asked to identify the mineral. The museum staff were forced to admit that they did not have such a mineral, and offered to sell him a sample. But the Soviet geologist refused.
A collectible specimen of charoite looks completely “alien”
Products and jewelry made from charoite delight everyone who sees it for the first time. An absolutely natural lilac color, piercingly bright and sparkling, at the same time, thanks to its luminous veins and inclusions of moonstone, charoite looks like a meteorite from another planet.
According to its quality and consumer properties, charoite is divided into several classes. The most magnificent charoite has the Extra class. The extra class includes bright lilac specimens with mother-of-pearl interlacing of feldspar crystals (this is moonstone), interspersed with metal sulfides and other alloys. In the extra class there is very little black and other alien color shades.
Possession of natural stones that Mother Nature created is beyond the philistine concepts of “fashionable-not fashionable”, “expensive-not expensive”... Each item from this “catalog” is truly priceless. You can buy it only because you want to have it. Look at her any time you want. Carry on yourself, carry in your pocket, have in your box. And it will never happen again. She will be only yours.
Just the thought that such beauty (pink, green, blue...) was created somewhere deep in the earth, and then came into being through the efforts of a successful miner, and was later cleared of other species, processed by a master, or turned into an ideal form cabochon, or in a faceted insert for a ring, earring or something else that we can see and appreciate.. It saw the sun's rays, began to play with all the colors, sparkled and shone... It can be touched, touched, stroked...
The mere thought that this transparent drop from the very depths could be somewhere nearby, one’s own, one’s own, is the epiphany of a true artist. And the artist and creator lives in each of us. As children, we look at beautifully sparkling glass from our mother and grandmother's box. When we are young, we wear rhinestones and sequins. And then, later, when we can afford to see real beauty, we buy natural stones.
Amethyst stone meaning
Amethyst is the name given to lilac and lilac-red crystal. Ceylon amethyst is soft purple, Brazilian amethyst is blood purple, both of these varieties change their shine and play depending on the lighting, and in artificial light they are often dull and ugly. There are also amethysts that do not change color during the day, but at dusk they take on a bloody hue. For this property they are highly valued by travelers, since a change in the color of the stone during the day usually foreshadows a storm and strong wind.
Amethyst brings good luck in hunting and sports, and also protects its owner from drunkenness.
The properties and significance of the stone for humans are very enormous. Amethyst has the ability to instill love in the giver. Engaged or married women should beware if their loved one is given a product with this stone.
Amethyst brings good luck, peace and prosperity, calms nervous disorders, and settles disputes. With its help, wrinkles are smoothed out, freckles are reduced, and it is placed under the pillow to have amazing dreams.
Amethyst, regardless of age, gender and social status, is considered a lucky stone for everyone born under the signs of Sagittarius and Pisces. And since amethyst is worn by widows who do not want to remarry as a sign of eternal love for their deceased spouse, it is also called the “widow’s stone.”
Amethyst
Amethyst is called the stone of wisdom. We often lack this quality, so the stone will become a serious helper. It will help resist various vices, give victory over base passions, help overcome addiction to alcohol, and protect from evil. Amethyst relieves feelings of loneliness and bad dreams. It is a stone that brings good luck, as well as a feeling of joy and happiness. It gives inner peace and tranquility. Amethyst helps during hunting and sports competitions. It is generally accepted that by giving an amethyst, you will receive love, affection, and friendship in return. Such a gift completely destroys negative feelings, if there were any. This stone is considered a sign of fidelity. It is often used by widows as a memory of their husband. Amethyst is suitable for Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces, Capricorn, Aries, and Gemini.
Turquoise stone meaning
Turquoise is a blue colored gemstone. Unlike other stones, turquoise can be young (whitish), mature (blue), or dead (green). She tends to die in the face of serious danger or in the hands of a terminally ill person. And before bad weather, turquoise temporarily loses its shine.
Turquoise is considered a talisman that helps in matters of the heart. This is a symbol of unchanging and faithful love. It brings happiness and reconciles spouses.
If a woman wants to attract the attention of the man she has chosen, then she must quietly sew a piece of turquoise into his clothes. And if the stone in the donated ring turns pale, it means that the giver’s affection has decreased.
Turquoise reconciles everything hostile, stops quarrels, and establishes peace in the family. It gives prosperity, but brings misfortune to people who do not follow moral commandments.
However, many experts consider this stone to be a girl’s stone, and women over 30 (married and unmarried) should abandon rings and jewelry with turquoise as talismans.
Turquoise
The stone brings joy and happiness, as well as victory in life situations. This applies to people with pure intentions, since selfish goals and impure motives will not allow turquoise to show its best qualities. The stone saves you from dangers and evil people, helps you concentrate, make the right choices and make decisions based on intuition. During dangerous situations or the appearance of illness, the stone changes color, turning blue or green. This becomes a signal to its owner. Turquoise helps to reconcile after a quarrel, removes the anger and negativity of others. The stone is reliable protection for its owner. The advantage of turquoise is that it is not suitable only for lions.
Garnet stone meaning
Garnet is a semi-precious stone that exists in several varieties, differing in color - from dark red to yellowish. The meaning of the stone for a person is a symbol of heartfelt feelings, love and friendship. Garnet rings are given as a sign of gratitude and emotional affection.
It is believed that the pomegranate provides its owner with a good mood and joyful thoughts.
This stone is a talisman for lovers and is also called the “stone of honesty.”
And stolen grenades are believed to bring bad luck.
Description of gems
Gems are divided into translucent and transparent. The weight of different stones varies from several grams to hundreds of kilograms. For example, the largest ruby weighs 459 g, and topaz crystals can reach a couple of hundred kg.
The color of the stones also varies: expensive diamonds are colorless, like a teardrop, while emerald has a rich shade of fresh greenery. The uniqueness of color, properties, weight and origin makes each precious and semi-precious stone one of a kind, which jewelers successfully use when making unique jewelry.
Pearl stone meaning
Pearls are pale pinkish (off the coast of India), silver and yellowish (in the waters of Sri Lanka), light green (in the Sea of Japan), white (in Australia), black (in the Gulf of Mexico), pinkish red (in Gulf of California) stone.
Pearls promote prosperity and longevity, bring happiness, but mainly only to those born under the sign of Pisces.
It gives shine to the eyes of its owners and protects them from the torments of unrequited love, protects them from the “evil eye,” and gives them the ability to foresee the future. A ring with pearls is considered a talisman that protects against thieves and dishonest deals.
The shine of pearls depends on the health and mood of the owner. After the death of the owner, the stone becomes dull.
Distinctive features of expensive gems
The most expensive gems have one thing in common: incredible strength and hardness, thanks to which they do not wear out and last for centuries. The hardness of gems can be assessed on the Mohs scale (in units).
The hardest gem is diamond. This is the only natural stone with a hardness of 10 units. Following it with 9 units are sapphires and rubies. Hardness 8 units. has emerald, noble topaz, as well as alexandrite, chrysoberyl. Aquamarine, spinel, and cat's eye have the same characteristics.
Rose quartz, amethysts and hyacinth, as well as garnet, citrine, tourmaline, and smoky topaz all have a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.
In addition to hardness, minerals are valued for their size: the larger, the more expensive the gem. Weight is usually measured in carats (1 carat = 200 mg). What matters is the color, transparency, presence of inclusions, cracks, and the ability to cut the stone. There are 250 options for cutting minerals.
Expensive specimens are capable of transmitting light, creating its play, shimmering, refracting rays or absorbing them. Another distinctive feature is the rarity of the deposits.
Emerald stone meaning
Emerald is easily distinguishable from all other stones of similar color due to the purity and transparency of its cold green color. It is believed that the development of this stone continues even today, since it has not reached its full strength.
Emerald is considered a talisman of mothers and sailors. Set in gold, it protects against the spell of love and insomnia. Boys and girls wear emerald so that it protects them from debauchery and protects chastity. It is believed that the dreams of a person wearing an emerald are especially likely to come true.
The meaning of the stone for a person: it is a stone of wisdom, composure, hope. And the one who wears an emerald constantly becomes a long-liver, always in a good mood, because the stone is able to reveal to its owner the secrets of the future, enlightening his mind.
The special protective properties of emerald lie in the fact that it actively fights the deceit and infidelity of its owner, and being unable to resist them, it splits.
Emerald
This is an expensive dark green stone. In a world where there is so much lies and slander, emerald will become a serious helper. The stone has the ability to distinguish truth from lies, truth from slander, sincerity from deceit. An emerald will bring a lot of benefits to a kind, honest and decent person. For an evil person, wearing it will result in troubles and various troubles. Emerald is suitable for magicians, mediums, and intellectuals. But it is important to understand that this stone will become an assistant only for good purposes. Emerald should not be given as a gift for ordinary holidays. Giving this stone should not be a formality, but a sign of love, gratitude and loyalty. The stone can be passed on by inheritance. Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius can choose it for a talisman.
Cat's eye stone meaning
Cat's eye is a mineral that seems to sprout olive-green needles, hawk's eye - darker, blue-green, tiger's eye - rusty-red needles.
All of them have the properties of “amulets”, i.e. protect and guard their owner. At the same time, the cat's eye protects most of all in love, the tiger's eye protects in economic activity, and the falcon's eye protects in the fight against enemies. In addition, the tiger's eye protects against unreasonable pangs of jealousy.
They say that these stones sharpen intuition and give rise to a premonition of trouble. And some claim that rings decorated with “eyes” begin to “feel” on the hands when danger approaches, become heavy, get in the way, and thereby warn the owner of impending trouble.
Gems
A gemstone is a mineral characterized by excellent transparency and a high degree of hardness. These gems can retain their appearance and color for a long time. What stones are considered precious? This category includes a variety of gems - sapphire, emerald, alexandrite, chrysoberyl, ruby.
Diamonds top this list of these minerals. Also, emeralds, rubies, and blue sapphires may also belong to the first order of the first group.
Diamonds surpass all other minerals in value. The Encyclopedia of Stones says that they are obtained by processing diamonds, which can be the hardest mineral elements. According to the Mohs scale, they have a maximum strength of 10 points.
Diamonds are 10 times harder than sapphires, which have a hardness rating of 9. It is believed that the mineral is called this way because of the Greek term “adamas”, which translates as “indestructible”. There is also another version of the name of the diamond, which believes that it comes from the Persian word “elma”. Translated, this means “hardest”.
Emeralds are a green-colored variety of beryl. This beautiful mineral is characterized by amazing transparency. Its color is associated with the presence of chromium or vanadium in the composition. Beryls are not considered very hard, but have a high value. The highest quality is considered to be dark green Colombian beryl, the crystals of which include vanadium.
Rubies have a rich red hue. According to their chemical structure, these natural stones belong to the corundum group. In Latin, the word "rubeus" means "red". Red rubies with a purple tint have the maximum value. This gemstone color is also called pigeon blood shade.
Rare mineral structures include rubies, which contain the element rutile. Such products are characterized by a special asterism effect.
Sapphires are precious stones that are characterized by amazing transparency. The mineral gets its blue color due to the presence of iron and titanium in the structure. Taking into account the predominance of one or another component, the shade of sapphires also changes. It can be pale blue or dark blue. Ultramarine sapphires look spectacular.
Moonstone stone meaning
Moonstone is bluish-silver with a golden shimmer inside, sometimes it appears milky white, sometimes slightly purple. Moonstone symbolizes the magical power of the lunar fields, so it is considered the most suitable amulet for people born during the full moon, and for those born on Monday - the day “ruled” by the moon.
Properties and meaning of the stone for a person: moonstone helps in love affairs, helps to overcome obstacles on the path to happiness. In difficult situations, it helps to make reasonable decisions, gives the gift of eloquence and persuasion.
Huge riches of the Urals
A huge amount of gems are mined in Russia. The minerals found in the Urals are valuable. They began to actively mine them back in the 18th century. A huge strip stretching from south to north of the Ural Mountains, 100 km long, is called the “gem strip”. Many Ural gems mined here are so unique that they have no analogues in the world.
On the “gem strip” you can find:
- Alexandrites. They have purple, blue, red and green tints. The deposit is located in Malyshevo.
- Emeralds are practically the calling card of the “gem strip”. They are distinguished by their rich color due to chromium and iron in their composition.
- Topaz. Specimens of different shades are mined here: from yellow and light pink to burgundy and purple.
- Amethysts. These minerals from the Urals are recognized as the best in the world, because in bright light they do not fade at all. The stones look excellent and retain their exquisite purple color for millions of years.
- Demantoids. Green or yellowish ones, decorated with an admixture of bissolite - golden tufts, are valued.
- Diamonds. Highly valued on the world market. Production is cheaper than in Yakutia. Ural diamonds are not only colorless, but often have shades.
The Ural mountains are also rich in stones. The most famous is malachite. Cherry-colored orlets, multi-colored jasper, and rare rose quartz are also mined here.
Stones have always attracted people's attention with their beauty and magical power. Gems have been and remain popular. Knowing the description of semi-precious and precious gems and what they mean, everyone will choose the right mineral for themselves. Products with gems are a beautiful and valuable gift.
Opal stone meaning
Opal is an iridescent gemstone with an iridescent glow. It borrows its exceptional colors and iridescent play from water. Therefore, it is afraid of heat and dryness, dying easily and losing its extraordinary charm. But experts say that if you put the opal in water, after a while it can come to life again.
What does a gemstone mean? Since ancient times, opal has been believed to have a special relationship with lies. It leads the owner to black magic and gives him over to the power of Satan, unless he is completely pure and strong in deeds and thoughts, and only those born in October can wear it without any fear.
As a talisman, opal guarantees success in all endeavors, but only on the condition that its owner is a noble person who has managed to overcome selfishness and the desire for wealth. But fickle people, with an unstable character and a desire to succeed at the expense of others, should beware of this stone.
They say that opal brings the gift of prophecy, so opal owners are credited with the ability to telepathically influence the minds of people around them.
By the way, it is not recommended to give opal as a gift: it causes a feeling of envy of the giver.
What is a gem?
Gems are a historical and everyday term used to designate precious, semi-precious and ornamental stones used in jewelry and decorative and applied arts or as ornamental raw materials.
According to the classification of Academician A. E. Fersman, only transparent stones can be considered gems, regardless of which group they belong to, and opaque specimens are usually classified as colored stones. However, now the term “gems” can be used in relation to any mineral, be it an ornamental or precious stone.
Ruby stone meaning
Ruby is a beautiful red stone with a purple glow. It symbolizes ardent and passionate love. Therefore, one who wants to achieve reciprocity must give a flame-colored ruby to his chosen one.
Ruby is a talisman for those born under the sign of Capricorn. Astrologers believe that it makes a good person even kinder, turns an evil person into a real villain, and a noble and courageous person wearing this stone wins victories and accomplishes feats.
This precious stone protects the gem from lightning and floods, poisoning.
Ruby tends to darken, which means that its owner is in danger.
Semi-precious stones according to zodiac signs:
The assignment of stones to specific constellations did not happen overnight. For thousands of years, people have tried to find the relationship between stones and zodiac signs. Through research, observations of stars, people's lives and the properties of semi-precious stones, astrologers gained this important and useful knowledge. The Zodiac sign is an ancient system with the help of which the relationship between a person and the Cosmos was established. This sign was determined by date of birth. Since people belonging to different zodiac signs differ from each other in their behavior, perception and other characteristics, each of them is recommended to wear their own stone. On the one hand, a person is individual, on the other, there is something common that is inherent in one zodiac sign. If you choose the right semi-precious stones, the energy emanating from them will have a beneficial effect on a person. This increases his capabilities, protects him from troubles and various kinds of misfortunes.
The Radiance online store offers you products with natural stones. From us you can purchase exactly the stone that suits your zodiac sign. Jewelry with inserts will not only look beautiful, but will provide you with protection from negative energy, which is so abundant in the world. Your amulet stone will give you joy, success, prosperity, as well as good health and a sense of inner harmony. Read the characteristics of the stones and you will understand which one you need.
Sapphire stone meaning
Sapphire is a beautiful bright blue, pure gemstone. It is a symbol of fidelity, chastity and modesty, helping to focus during serious decisions and prayer. For this reason, sapphire is called not only the stone of Jupiter, but also the stone of Nuns. It is known to cool passions, but in ancient times a woman, wanting to inflame a man’s desire, held a sapphire ring over a goblet before letting her chosen one drink from it.
What does a gemstone mean? Sapphire stimulates the thirst for knowledge, strengthens memory, enhances prudence and prudence. Protects against slander and envy, heals melancholy, pleases the senses, attracts the mercy of fate and the sympathy of others. It is not without reason that it is considered the “stone of the wise,” recommending wearing rings with sapphires in difficult life situations.
The strongest sapphire is a star sapphire, with a six-pointed star burning inside it. Its three intersecting lines are the three main lines of life: faith, hope and love.
But Sapphire is dangerous with her vices. If a stone has cracks, spots, clouds, etc., then it can bring very great misfortunes.
Sapphire
Sapphire is a very expensive blue stone. It is associated with knowledge of truth, wisdom and modesty. Sapphire helps thinking people. It imparts willpower, authority and self-control. This stone is perfect for active people. It helps to organize work correctly and achieve goals. The stone will become a reliable assistant for kind and honest people, but is contraindicated for irresponsible and lazy people. Sapphire is recommended for Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Pisces.
Jewelry with precious stones
Carnelian stone meaning
Carnelian is an opaque semi-precious stone of red, reddish-brown, greenish or white color.
Carnelian gives shine to the eyes and freshness to the skin, treats toothache, protects against indigestion and fever, stops bleeding, and protects against the danger of being crushed during an earthquake. It calms strong anger and promotes a favorable response from another person to a particular request.
Carnelian sharpens the mind, warns against misfortunes and quarrels, protects against witchcraft, wards off evil spirits, but reveals its hidden power only when set in silver.
The most popular gems
Due to their more affordable cost, semi-precious stones are more popular. Their deposits are more common. Just like precious ones, they are well polished and can be cut. In addition, their range of colors is simply huge. Although they are not always that cheap. For example, black opal, which is not included in the group of precious minerals, is very expensive. Amber is highly valued for its presence of inclusions. Popular gems are: turquoise, pearls, jasper, malachite.
Topaz stone meaning
Topaz is a transparent golden stone, but there are colored topazes: purple and blue.
Golden topaz is a stone that frees people from violent and dangerous passions, creates in a person a mood of serene enjoyment of life, sharpens the sense of taste, and reconciles those at war. To those born in November, it gives true friendship and love, and to those born in May, anger and wild imagination.
In ancient times, topaz was called the stone of inner enlightenment. It was used as protection against madness, insomnia and evil eyes.
Topaz helps to gain the favor of superiors, brings prosperity and well-being. This is an amulet stone for those setting off on a long journey. Its influence allows you to see the enemy’s intentions, unravel ill-wishers and suggests the right path in solving serious problems.
It tames rage and calms passions, giving men wisdom and women fertility.
Magical properties of stones: healing and attracting love and prosperity
Let's try to figure out why, for a long time, people have not been able to learn to use the healing power of stones. To do this, you need to study minerals and their properties better. Today, the method of treatment that uses naturalness and the highest possible quality of products is successful.
The effectiveness of any treatment method is due to the high quality and purity of the products used. The same exact principle applies when using stones for medicinal purposes. If you want to resort to the healing help of minerals, then you need to use only precious stones and those that are actually endowed with healing powers.
Shape of gems
Scientific research has proven that the energy release of a particular stone is largely influenced by its shape. Spherical minerals have the highest healing rate. It is this cut that enhances the therapeutic properties of the stone and helps the released energy to find the root cause of the disease.
This energy interacts with all functions of your body. This mineral affects physical and mental perception and provides not only health benefits, but also develops a spiritual connection with the outside world. When using precious stones for treatment, it is important to consider two fundamental factors - the mineral must have a spherical shape and be of high quality. On these “two pillars” is built an accessible in its simplicity, but very important scheme for the competent understanding and use of the healing energy of stones.
Necklaces (beads, pendants, pendants)
It is generally accepted that stones that are enclosed in beads, necklaces, etc. have the greatest impact on our body. But most of us don’t even realize that a fairly traditional piece of jewelry can, to one degree or another, interact with our well-being and state of mind. Experts who study the properties of minerals believe that stones in beads reveal their healing potential to the greatest extent possible. The energy of such jewelry, penetrating deep into the body, interacts with your energy field most of all.
Energy clouds and many other obstacles surround our biofields, preventing natural radiation, thus negatively affecting our health and state of mind. So, precious stones are able to dispel these barriers, destroying all negative factors and the consequences of their influence. The energy of stones improves aspects of a person’s life: restores poor health, has a positive effect on the central nervous system, and stimulates mental abilities.
Color of stones
Can stones really change your life for the better? If so, how does this happen? Another factor that determines the strength of minerals is color. Astrologers say that a color attracts similar colors and repels other colors. If you know that you don't have enough green, use emerald. Every person is capable of self-healing. The energy of the stone and its color will help cure many diseases. If the balance of red color is disturbed in your body, then you are susceptible to blood diseases. Red corals, rubies or stones similar to the red planets (Mars or Jupiter) will help restore harmony.
The study of stones, the movement of planets, the radiation of energies is a whole science. People who have connected their lives with this area talk about the amazing abilities of stones. Where medicine is powerless, the magical properties of stones and minerals, collected together (shape, color, radiation), come to the rescue.
Even in ancient times, wise scientists (astrologers, healers) used many stones not only to heal the body and soul. The stones served as a talisman, bringing happiness to the house and good luck in business.
Use of stones
Wear jewelry made from one type of stone. For example, from emerald - the green energy of nature. An emerald necklace will maximally enrich your body with the energy that this stone possesses. But, when correctly composed, beads made from two or more types of minerals will also benefit your health. If the stones are chosen correctly, they will enhance each other’s energy, manifesting abilities that lie dormant in jewelry made of the same type of stone. The power of a combination necklace lies precisely in the harmonious combination of individual minerals.
Squeeze your good luck stone between your thumb and forefinger and try to relax as you do so. Stare at the stone for some time. This will help you in spiritual development. Stones are born in the depths of our earth, they feed on its energies. Therefore, minerals contain enormous power, beauty, and mystery. The power of healing helps the owner of such a stone to change their life for the better, increase their sense of self-confidence, and accumulate positive energy.
