|
Gemstone Lore (compiled from
various Internet sources) |
| Agate |
Promotes
stability, courage, good health and prosperous
life. Is supposed to cure insomnia, quiet the pulse and provide pleasant
dreams. Birthstone: Taurus (Bull): April 20 - May 20, Wedding
anniversary: 12th year (moss agate specifically for the 14th year). |
| Amazonite |
Is said to
improve the skin and calms fear and anxiety. |
| Amber |
Excellent
for the eyes, balance, endocrine and digestive systems. Brings one good
luck, humor, joy, mental stimulation and healing energy. |
| Amethyst |
Helps to strengthens immunity and relieve
headaches. It is a symbol of sincerity, security and peace of mind.
Birthstone: February, Aquarius (Water Bearer): Jan. 21-Feb. 18, Wedding
anniversary: 4th and 6th year. |
| Ametrine |
Helps to
soothe fear, anxiety, trauma and depression. Enhances ones insight and
clarity. |
| Apatite |
Is said to
relieve arthritis and joint problems and reduce high blood
pressure. Is supposed to stimulate creativity and mental activity
and raise self-esteem. |
| Aquamarine |
Helps to
heal ears, eyes, stomach, relieves coughing, depression and grief. Reawakens
love, provides courage and strengthens the will. Birthstone: March,
Libra (Balance) Sep 23-Oct 22, Wedding anniversary: 16th and 19th year
|
| Carnelian |
Used as a
sleep aid because of its ability to calm and ease anxiety, Birthday: Leo
(Lion): July- 23-Aug 22. |
| Chalcedony |
A type of
quartz crystal, it harmonizes
the mind, body and spirit. Alleviates anger while increasing physical
energy. Said to enhance mental ability. |
| Chrysoprase |
Protects
from negative energy. Helps to see problems clearly while
enhancing self-esteem and equilibrium. |
| Citrine |
Used to
help treat depression, self-destructive feelings and diabetes. Promotes
lightheartedness, joy and happiness while calming and soothing. Promotes
enhanced creativity. Birthstone: November, Wedding anniversary: 17th
year |
| Coral |
Works
against depression and lethargy. Helps to ease conflict and fear
while providing wisdom. Wedding anniversary:
35th year. Red coral is rapidly vanishing and threatening the species,
do not buy red coral jewelry. |
| Diamond |
Known as the master
healing stone, it strengthens ones memory and simproves energy. It is a
symbol of faith, purity, life, joy and innocence. Birthstone: April,
Wedding anniversary: 30th and 60th year |
| Emerald |
Promotes
physical and emotional healing. Helps fights mental illness and
neurological disorders. Birthstone: May, Gemini (Twins):
May 21-June 21, Wedding anniversary: 20th, 35th and 55th year |
| Fluorite |
Said to
heal bone and tooth enamel. Absorbs negative energy while
balancing emotions. Helps in decision making. |
| Garnet |
Relieves
rheumatism and arthritis pain while combating depression and lethargy. Said
to stimulate sex drive. Birthstone: January, Capricorn
(Goat): Dec. 22 - Jan. 20. |