| Whether you have a strong belief in a world that | | | | green stones, are excellent for encouraging |
| can't be seen or you simply wouldn't mind hedging | | | | physical strength and healing. |
| your bets a little, there's a lot to be said for the | | | | What if what you need isn't strength of body, but |
| healing power of gemstones found in handmade | | | | strength of mind. If you have an important test |
| beaded jewelry. When you a looking for a way to | | | | to take or a certification to get, you'll find that |
| confer some positive energy onto yourself or | | | | there are many stones that can help you. The |
| someone you like, take a look at some of the | | | | emerald has for centuries been thought of as a |
| healing powers of gemstones. Historically, | | | | scholar's stone, with an impressive ability to |
| gemstones were used as amulets to protect their | | | | sharpen your focus and to keep your wits |
| wearers, and they would often be given to people | | | | balanced. Similarly, if you are a philosopher or |
| starting on long journeys. Take a look below and | | | | centered in academia, you might find that the |
| find out some of the most common gems used | | | | mystical properties of the opal to open your mind |
| and what they were used for. | | | | can be very useful. If you are looking for a |
| People are always looking to draw a little bit of | | | | general stone to allow you to see far and see |
| love into their lives, and you'll find that some | | | | clearly, see what stones like lapis, turquoise and |
| gemstones are perfect for this. The gentle rose | | | | blue cat's eye (also known as falcon's eye) can do |
| quartz, for instance, is an excellent stone for this | | | | for you. |
| use, as is the rhodochrosite and the rhodonite. | | | | There are also the stones in handmade beaded |
| You'll also find that the more vibrantly colored | | | | jewelry that are used to bring people protection |
| stones will draw passion into your life as well as | | | | when they are going into dangerous |
| love, so take a look and see what the bold ruby | | | | circumstances. For instance, coral and pearls are |
| and the richly colored carnelian can do for you. | | | | often thought to be mothers' stones; giving birth |
| If you have been going through a rough time, you | | | | used to be a very risky activity, and a certain |
| might also find that some stones are known for | | | | amount of protection was required. Amethyst can |
| their ability to give you strength in adversity. | | | | help protect against drunkenness, while smoky |
| Tiger's eye, a lovely stone that is streaked with | | | | quartz can help travelers avoid trouble on their |
| yellows and rich umbers, is one of the best | | | | journeys. |
| stones for independence and for supporting | | | | As you can see, there are many gemstones that |
| yourself. Despite being a clear and shimmering | | | | can protect you, guard you and heal you. Take a |
| gem, moonstone is another wonderful stone that | | | | look and find out which ones are needed in your |
| is meant to provide you with peace of mind and | | | | life today! |
| strength in purpose. Jade and peridot, both lovely | | | | |