Healing Properties Of Gemstones

Healing Properties Of Gemstones

Superstitions about gemstones have existed since the earliest times and there are still a number of people who believe in their supposed powers. Many people say that gemstones possess the power to heal the body of ailments and to protect it from impending harm. Even up to now, some cultures believe that red rubies can remove evil thoughts and stress and opals can bring a myriad of internal sicknesses and diseases. Some gems are supposed to give warning of poison. It is said that in the presence of poison, an opal will turn pale and a ruby will become cloudy. Emeralds also seem to "burn" when near a harmful substance. In Europe, diamonds and sapphires were believed to dispel poison and madness, as well as witchcraft. It is said that if one placed a poisonous reptile in the same glass with a sapphire, the reptile would die from the rays of the gem.

Gemstones were even thought to cure not only sickness, but depression and loneliness. Gems were thought to have the power to influence love and marriage. Turquoise used to be popular because it was thought to prevent disagreement between husband and wife, while aquamarine promote that the love of married couples. In ancient Rome, women frequently wore amethysts to be assured of their husbands love and to conquer their depression with their husbands away at war. Emeralds used to be the symbol of a happy and successful love and so were frequently used as the stone in engagement rings.

Healing Properties Of Gemstones