| As many of you know, gem stones have been | | | | energy flow of people who have negative |
| used since prehistoric times, not only as | | | | thoughts and feelings. |
| body ornamentation but for the powers they | | | | |
| were believed to hold. Since gem stones are | | | | The Emerald Gem Stone |
| simply rocks or minerals taken from the | | | | |
| earth, they did not have the glitter, shine | | | | The emerald is commonly thought of as a green |
| and sophistication that they've become today. | | | | stone, but it comes in different colors |
| Consequently, the early people were more | | | | including a rare red. An emerald that is the |
| concerned with their healing and other powers | | | | right shade of green can be more valuable |
| than their beauty. | | | | than a diamond. |
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| People believed the more rare the gem stone, | | | | For eons, the emerald was the symbol of hope |
| the more valued it was to the owner; to find | | | | and is said to preserve love. This might |
| such a rare precious gem stone simply | | | | explain why we see an increasing number of |
| enhanced the power it held. In other words, | | | | brides wearing emerald gem stones. It is said |
| they were more valuable. This is true in | | | | that the emerald vibrates with love, making |
| modern times as well. It's surprising that, | | | | it the ideal gift between lovers. Some |
| although the gem stone's beauty plays a | | | | believe the emerald can calm the troubled |
| significant role, it's the gem's rarity that | | | | mind and bring the wearer reason, harmony and |
| collectors crave. | | | | wisdom. |
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| The ancients were more concerned with the | | | | The Ruby Gem Stone |
| myths and beliefs surrounding the various | | | | |
| types of rough gem stones they discovered. | | | | At one time, the ruby was more valuable than |
| Even a simple river rock was considered to | | | | a diamond as it is considered the most |
| hold special powers. The primary use of gem | | | | powerful gem associated with many |
| stones was for healing and spiritual rituals. | | | | astrological signs. Although rubies come in |
| | | | varying degrees of red and pink, the best |
| Kings and queens wore them to attract certain | | | | ones are bright red. Rubies are said to bring |
| cosmic energies that would help them to rule | | | | contentment and inner peace to the wearer. |
| their kingdoms. While there seems to be | | | | The ruby makes the perfect gift as a symbol |
| limited evidence that certain precious gem | | | | and a sharing of friendship and love. |
| stones do exhibit certain power and promote | | | | |
| physical healing in the body and emotions, | | | | The ruby also gives the wearer the power and |
| these facts elude modern scientists. | | | | courage to reach their highest potential. As |
| | | | a healing gem stone, it is believed to aid in |
| When choosing a gem stone, consider the | | | | cleansing the blood of germs and infection, |
| popular myths that have been handed down for | | | | while aiding circulation. |
| generations. Whether you believe them or not, | | | | |
| such myths make your gift even more special. | | | | The Sapphire Gem Stone |
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| While there are quite a few semi-precious | | | | The sapphire is favored as a strong blue gem |
| gems, let's look at the top four precious gem | | | | stone, with star sapphires being highly |
| stones: diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire. | | | | valued. This gem stone also comes in pink, |
| | | | yellow, violet, green and clear coloring. |
| The Diamond Gem Stone | | | | |
| | | | The common belief is that sapphires help to |
| The diamond gem stone, the hardest gem stone | | | | cure a sore throat, aid with mental clarity |
| and one of the most valued, is believed to | | | | and perception, and can bring financial |
| relieve respiratory problems such as coughs | | | | rewards to the owner. |
| and mucus. Diamonds are considered to be the | | | | |
| symbol of innocence and consistency, which | | | | When you shop for your loved one, consider |
| might explain why they are prized as Crown | | | | these additional aspects of precious gem |
| Jewels. | | | | stones. These beliefs have endured centuries. |
| | | | Spiritualists use them today to treat a |
| While diamond gem stones do not have a | | | | wealth of conditions and situations, and |
| specific healing nature, they do appear to | | | | royalty continues to value precious gem |
| enhance the energy of other precious gem | | | | stones that represent stability and |
| stones and semi-precious stones such as | | | | consistency. Who's to say these beliefs |
| emerald and amethyst. It is believed that the | | | | aren't true? |
| diamond necklace can block the wearer's | | | | |