Citrine Ice
Citrine Ice
Gems or gemstones can be very expensive and relatively rare or they can be very common stones that are found in many different areas of the world. Gems, throughout history, have often been associated with specific properties and characteristics, often which can differ from culture to culture. Gemstones have been linked to creating good luck, helping with healing, financial gain or even having success in finding a soul mate. Of course very commonly gems are associated with zodiac signs and birthstones, each which also attributes certain characteristics of those born within that specific date range.
A very brief overview of some of the more common and some of the more unusual gemstones and their associated properties include:
Citrine - a lemony yellow to deeper golden topaz color, citrine is a gemstone that has been associated with many different positive attributes. It is thought to help to clear the mind and can enhance the wearer's ability to increase psychic powers is placed on the forehead. Worn around the neck or on the wrist it can increase positive energy, increase clarity of thoughts and increase joy in a person's life. In ancient times it was also considered to bring financial success if kept with money, so adding a bit of citrine to your piggy bank may be a good idea.
Quartz - most people are aware of the belief of the healing power of crystals, which are actually clear quartz. In ancient times healers believed that crystals were permanently frozen ice that would never melt, meaning they provided relieve, cooling and calmest for troubles of the mind and body. Quartz crystals are typically combined with other gems to increase their overall powers and abilities. Different colors of crystals including lemon, blue, rose and tangerine quartz all have specialized properties associated with the stones.
Tiger's Eye - this very popular brown and black gemstone appears to look like a cat's or tiger's eye, leading to the name. Not surprisingly this gemstone is supposed to give the wearer insight to their own thinking as well as help them in thinking clearly and becoming lucky in life. Some cultures believe that wearing the tiger's eye also provides protection from negative energy and influences that may be in the environment.
Jade - long used in Asian countries, especially in China as a luck stone, jade can attract love, create a positive attitude and bring wealth into your life. A butterfly symbol carved in jade is a very powerful symbol of an everlasting love that is often given as a present from the husband to the wife to signify success in the relationship.
Lapis Lazuli - a purple to blue colored gemstone that has many different patterns and variations with gold overtones has been valued by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians as a protective gemstone. It is believed to also bring love and power to the wearer as well as provide healing powers when used in combinations with other gemstones.
Learning about the different properties and beliefs around gemstones is interesting both from a historical as well as a modern perspective. Even if you are not a believer in gemstone powers, it is still a fascinating study into these beautiful stones and how they have been used in different cultures around the world.
About the Author:
Amy Carrington is a fashion maven and editor at
www.SorellaJewelry.com.
Sorella Jewelry Studio creates elegant and original
personalized jewelry
with the names, words, dates and Chinese symbols that matter to you.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Gemstones - A Guide to Their Properties
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Gems or gemstones can be very expensive and relatively rare or they can be very common stones that are found in many different areas of the world. Gems, through history have often been associated with specific properties and characteristics, often which can vary from culture to culture. The gemstones have been linked to the creation of good luck, help with healing, financial gain or success in finding a soul mate. Of course very often gems associated with signs of the zodiac and the Birthstones, each which also attributes certain characteristics of those born within that specific date range.
A very brief description of some of the most common and some of the more unusual gemstones and their associated properties include:
Citrine - A lemon yellow to golden color topaz, citrine is a gem that has been associated with many different positive attributes. Is believed to help clear the mind and can improve the carrier's ability to increase psychic powers placed in the front. Worn around the neck or wrist that can increase positive energy, increase clarity of thought and increase the joy in the life of a person. In ancient times also are considered to bring financial success if you keep the money, so adding a bit of citrine to his bank might be a good idea.
Quartz - most people are aware of the power of belief healing of quartz crystals that are really clear. In ancient times healers are believed to permanently frozen ice crystals, which never melts, which means that provided relief, cooling and quieter for the problems of the mind and body. Quartz crystals are often combined with other gems to enhance their general skills and skills. Different colors of crystals including lemon, blue, pink and tangerine quartz have special properties associated with stones.
Ojo Tiger - This very popular gemstone Brown and black appears to resemble a cat or tiger's eye, so the name. Not surprisingly, this gemstone is supposed give the user knowledge of their own thinking and help them to think clearly and become successful in life. Some cultures believe that the use of the eye of the tiger, also offers protection from negative energy and influences that may be in the environment.
Jade - long used in Asian countries, especially in China as a lucky stone, jade can attract love, create a positive attitude and bring wealth into your life. A symbol of carved jade butterfly is very powerful symbol of eternal love that is often given as a gift from husband to wife to signify the successful relationship.
Lapis Lazuli - purple and blue colored gemstones that has many different models and variants with shades of gold has been valued by ancient civilizations like the Egyptians as a gemstone for protection. It is believed to bring love and power users, and provide healing powers when used in combinations with other gemstones.
Learn about the different properties and beliefs about gemstones is interesting from a historical perspective and a modern perspective. Even if you're not believer in the powers of the gemstone, it is still a fascinating study of these gemstones and how they were used in different cultures around the world.
About the Author:
Amy Carrington is a fashion maven and editor at
www.SorellaJewelry.com.
Sorella Jewelry Studio creates elegant and original
personalized jewelry
with the names, words, dates and Chinese symbols that matter to you.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Gemstones - A Guide to Their Properties