Since ancient times and through the centuries, gemstones have had a mysterious, magical history that has always fascinated people,
regardless of continent or culture.
Almost any stone or metal is said to have beneficial qualities that aid
the wearer's healing by shielding against illnesses and spells. Specific stones, we are told, help the
wearer concentrate during psychic and clairvoyant activities.
The meaning of some of the gemstone beads are:-
Amethyst Beads
Amethyst Beads |
One feature of the amethyst is that it changes colour upon heating. Common sources of the stone are Brazil, Madagascar and Uruguay.
Onyx is a
branded variety of chalcedony.
Onyx is known to separate. It can help release
negative emotions such as sorrow and grief. It is used to soften the blow of ending unhappy or
bothersome relationships.
Black Onyx |
Onyx jewellery is worn to ward off black magic or
negativity directed at the user. The
onyx gemstone promotes self- confidence and responsibility, sharpens the
senses, helps self-mastery and self- control.
It
is believed to revive us when feeling depleted of energy. Onyx is a powerful gemstone to use in
difficult or confusing times this gemstone will help you gain emotional
balance.
Onyx was a popular stone of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The name comes from the Greek word onux, meaning fingernail. Not the most attractive incentive to wear it, but the Greeks and Romans believed the stone came from the Goddess Venus' fingernails, which the mischievous Cupid cut off while she was asleep. The Fates decided to turn the clippings into stone to ‘leave no heavenly part of the body to perish’.
Onyx was a popular stone of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The name comes from the Greek word onux, meaning fingernail. Not the most attractive incentive to wear it, but the Greeks and Romans believed the stone came from the Goddess Venus' fingernails, which the mischievous Cupid cut off while she was asleep. The Fates decided to turn the clippings into stone to ‘leave no heavenly part of the body to perish’.
Mother of Pearl (or Nacre) derives from the inner
shell layer of molluscs, such as the oyster.
It is iridescent, strong and resilient.
Mother of Pearl |
Crystal
healing and folklore tradition say that Mother of Pearl helps with high blood
pressure, improving vision, dizziness, cataracts, and healing wounds. Mother of Pearl signifies innocence, faith and charity. It is a stone that is also known as a stone
of sincerity, truth and loyalty. It is a
protective stone, ‘mother’s love’. As
the pearl is white, it therefore absorbs the heat, so is cooling and restful.
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