Gemstones, Color and Mystical Symbolism

by E-NewsCast Team
May 3rd, 2010

The universe of colored gemstones is endlessly fascinating, forcenturies, nearly every culture has held the belief that coloredstones possess magical powers or the ability to endow the wearerwith certain attributes. Due to the magical powers associatedwith colored gems, they were used extensively as amulets andtalismans, portals to the future; and as important components tomany spiritual practices.Yellow stones when worn by a woman were a sign of generosity.Worn by a man, a yellow stone signaled secrecy (as with a secretlover).A violet stone worn by a woman indicated lofty thoughts and loveof a spiritual nature. For a man, sober judgment, steadfastness,and ambition.Black stones revealed foolishness and capriciousness in youngwomen, while in married women it showed fidelity, constant loveand perseverance. A man wearing a black stone exhibited gravity,common sense, constancy, and inner strength.Red stones when worn by a women indicated pride, haughtiness,and obstinacy. On a man nobility, command, leadership andvengeance. Blue stones on a woman exposed jealousy in love, vigilance andsocial correctness. A man wearing blue stones meant wisdom,lofty thoughts and generosity.Green stones for a woman meant unfounded ambition, childishdelight, and change. Green stones for a man meant joy, lostfriendship, and transitory hope.In our modern world, gemstones are worn primarily for theirinherent beauty. An almost endless choice of colors areavailable.Red- rubies, garnets, red tourmalines, red diamonds and spinels.Blue- topaz, blue tourmaline, blue spinel, tanzanite, iolite andeven blue diamonds. Green- emeralds, green garnet (tsauorite)green tourmalines, peridots, green zirconia and diamonds …and soon.Today the possibilities for self-expression with colored stonesare seemingly endless with choices in every price range andevery taste. Whether for fashion, fun or to express your innerfeelings, everyone should enjoy the bounty of colorful stonesthat nature has provided.

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