Do Gemstones Have Healing Powers?

Over the course of the centuries, gemstone lovers did not just appreciate the beautiful cuts, dazzling colors and gorgeous appearances of gemstones. There are a variety of tales and folklore accounts that ascribe healing powers to numerous gems. From ancient healers to modern shamans, energy therapists have long held the belief that every gemstone has a unique energy pattern that interacts with the human body’s energy field.

Agate. The agateis believed to counteract stomach upsets. Since it is said to attract strength, it also protects against stress, bad dreams and tiredness.

Amethyst. If insomnia is a problem, the amethyst may be able to get you some sound sleep. It also relieves joint pain and deals with problems in the circulatory system.

Carnelian. Do you know someone with a dour disposition? Give your friend a carnelian pendant. This gem protects from moodiness, fits of rage and financial losses.

Citrine.Promising you abundance, the citrine does not necessarily lead you to more money. Sometimes, this abundance can be friendship, food or contentment. In addition, this stone has been believed to counteract hearing loss.

Emerald. Heal heart problems and eye disease with an emerald. Depending on the lore, you may have to place the stone in a glass of water overnight. When you wake up the next day, wash your eyes with the water.

Peridot.Counteracting the aging process, the peridot also lessens stress and balances out relational harmonies.

It is interesting to note that gemstone healing powers are sometimes believed to be directly related to the quality and cut of the stone. Modern healers warn that gemstones must be of the highest available quality for healing powers to fully flow. Moreover, they argue that plenty of high-quality stones are unsuitable by virtue of their cuts. For best effects, a gem should feature a spherical cut. Working with this type of stone allows the energy to freely flow and mingle with the human body’s energy field.

In the past, some old wives’ tales called for the grinding up and ingestion of certain stones. For example, in the Middle Ages the accidental or deliberate poisoning of foods with deadly herbs, toxic mushrooms and animal venoms was commonplace. While some gemstones might counteract a poison just by having the wearer wave it over the dish in question, amethysts or emeralds had to be ground up and pieces added to the food. Some nobles hedged their bets by having drinking cups and plates made from these gemstones.

Modern energy healers deem that wearing a necklace with a properly cut gemstone delivers the most potent energy. From the neck area, the gem gradually radiates its healing energy throughout the human body. While the process takes a little while to start working, the closeness of the gem to the skin and body makes this therapy easy. Some healers have also begun experimentation with necklaces featuring a mix of gemstones that work together in harmony to address multiple health concerns.

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Curious About Amethyst Jewelry?

The color most commonly associated with the amethyst is a striking shade of royal purple. Lighter shades are gorgeous when looking at virtually translucent specimens of the gems. Although rare, deepest purple coloration is a true showstopper. Yet when heating an amethyst to about 250 degrees Fahrenheit, its color changes to take on yellow hues. If the heat is applied irregularly, it is not uncommon to also see smudges of brown and purple in the gem. It is possible for the almost transparent varieties to lose all color when heated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Jewelry aficionados should note that not all amethysts are actually mined gems. Modern science has made it possible to replicate synthetically the desirable properties of the amethyst to such an extent that it is difficult even for experts to tell apart the real stones from the synthetic ones. If there is a question about authenticity, it is frequently necessary to destroy a small portion of the stone for testing.

Today, most authentic amethysts come from mines in Brazil, Uruguay, India and the United States. Due to the current abundance of the gemstone, it has lost much of the value that it enjoyed in the middle ages and beyond. Case in point is British Queen Charlotte’s amethyst bracelet, which decreased in value from 2,000 pounds sterling in the 18th century to only about 100 pounds sterling a short 200 years later. The one exception is the find of a Deep Russian amethyst, which is the highest grade of the gemstone currently known. Collectors are eager to dig deep into their pocket books to own this type of stone.

Folklore attributes a number of miraculous properties to these gems. In the 15th century, old wives’ tales suggested that the wearer of an amethyst amulet would gain power over evil thoughts. The stone was also said to heighten the intelligence of its wearer and give a businessperson an edge in all dealings. Hunters were thought to be more successful in their endeavors while wearing an amethyst on their persons. In the time of the Black Death, wearers of amethysts believed that the gem protected them from infection. 

Amethysts were supposed to sober up a person either from wine intoxication or from over-emotional involvement in love affairs. The early Catholic Church looked to the amethyst as a chastity aid for priests and high-ranking clergy, which explains why this gem was so frequently found in the jewelry worn by cardinals and bishops.

In the past, it was common to sculpture or engrave an amethyst amulet. Still surviving are engraved amethyst amulets featuring Roman Emperor Caracalla, who reigned from 198 to 217. The gems would also adorn drinking cups into which one might pour wine. Nowadays, amethysts are commonly mounted with diamond braids. Wearers are urged to keep the gems out of the way of direct heat and sunlight to avoid any color changes.

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