Gemstones, Color and Mystical Symbolism

The universe of colored gemstones is endlessly fascinating, forcenturies, nearly every culture has held the belief that colored stonespossess magical powers or the ability to endow the wearer with certainattributes. Due to the magical powers associated with colored gems,they were used extensively as amulets and talismans, portals to thefuture; and as important components to many spiritual practices.


Yellow stones when worn by a woman were a sign of generosity. Worn by aman, a yellow stone signaled secrecy (as with a secret lover).


A violet stone worn by a woman indicated lofty thoughts and love of aspiritual nature. For a man, sober judgment, steadfastness, andambition.


Black stones revealed foolishness and capriciousness in young women,while in married women it showed fidelity, constant love andperseverance. A man wearing a black stone exhibited gravity, commonsense, constancy, and inner strength.


Red stones when worn by a women indicated pride, haughtiness, andobstinacy. On a man nobility, command, leadership and vengeance.


Blue stones on a woman exposed jealousy in love, vigilance and socialcorrectness. A man wearing blue stones meant wisdom, lofty thoughts andgenerosity.


Green stones for a woman meant unfounded ambition, childish delight,and change. Green stones for a man meant joy, lost friendship, andtransitory hope.


In our modern world, gemstones are worn primarily for their inherentbeauty. An almost endless choice of colors are available.


Red- rubies, garnets, red tourmalines, red diamonds and spinels.

Blue- topaz, blue tourmaline, blue spinel, tanzanite, iolite and even blue diamonds.

Green- emeralds, green garnet (tsauorite) green tourmalines, peridots, green zirconia and diamonds

.and so on.


Today the possibilities for self-expression with colored stones areseemingly endless with choices in every price range and every taste.Whether for fashion, fun or to express your inner feelings, everyoneshould enjoy the bounty of colorful stones that nature has provided.