Ancient civilizations loved gemstones. They would make gemstones into beautiful jewelry to use as a part of their outfit. As an amulet they were really appreciated due to their magical and spiritual power. In Ancient Egypt gemstones were not only decorative ornaments. They were considered essential because of their mystical power to achieve success, fame and fortune.
Through heat and pressure these great gifts from nature that we call gemstones are formed across millions of years from geological activity in the land.
As well, the word gemstone comes after these are carved and polished. When they get to the aimed goal of beautifulness they are used in jewelry and decorative arts.
The gemologist George Frederick Kunz, expert in gemstones, said that “we can learn a lot when we study the way that cultures used to use precious stones and the believes that people from different cultures used to have about gemstones”.
In the book Curious Pore of precious Stones published in 1913, George Frederick Kunz also mentions that: a lot of these ideas can seem very strange nowadays, and when we studied them we can realize that they have their origins in both an inner force of stones and a natural appreciation of their significance. Due to those facts we want to know a little bit more about gemstones and we are going to learn their virtues and their secrets.
Safire: it has developed an important role representing the greatest mysteries. It is used in yoga like a sacred instrument of meditation. The Greeks devoted it to Zeus, father of the gods, given him the power of clairvoyance, and they used in divination ceremonies and oracles.
Emerald: its beautiful green color is incomparable among gemstones. It has been a precious stone of great value since ancient times. That’s why some of the most famous emeralds can be appreciated in museum and collections around the world. It has great value because symbolizes love, beauty and abundance, intellectual wealth. Emerald has an important part in clairvoyance. History says that ancient prophets used to put emerald under the tongue before the oracles.
Ruby: in accordance with Hindus ruby is the queen of precious stones. It is also known as the success stone. It is related with positive energy and it inspires the truth in our inner self and motivates our passions.
Diamond: it gives strength, courage and perseverance to whom owns it. It means pureness, bravery and innocence. Some people believe that its virtues are real when the diamond has been received as gift. That’s the reason they are given when compromising.
The significance of each of the precious stone deserves respect and appreciation. ¡their virtues and meanings have gone beyond threshold and universe!
ALFA