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to their rarity and their qualities,have always enjoyed a sepical standing,many
people believe that these stones have mystical powers. At first,the principal
use of gemstones was as amulets and talismans.As time passed,certain gemstones
became associated with stars,with constellations of stars,and ultimately
with the signs of the zodiac.Along with this practice came the associations
of month stones,birth stones and even stones for the individual days of
the week. Certain gems have traditionally been associated with diffrent months of the year,and are thought lucky or important for people born under their "influence".This probaly stems from the ancient belief that gems came from the heavens.The custom of wearing birthstone jewellery started in 18th-century Poland,and has since spread throughout the world.The most popular selection today is : |
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 January (Garnet) |
 Febuary (Amethyst) |
 March (Aquamarine) |
 April (Diamond) |
 May (Emerald) |
 June (Pearl) |
 July (Ruby) |
 August (Peridot) |
 September (sapphire) |
 October (Opal) |
 November (Topaz) |
 December (Turquoise) |
 Aries (Redjasper / Cornelion) |
 Taurus (cornelion/rose quartz) |
 Gemini (citrine/tiger eye) |
 Cancer (chrysoprase/ aventurine) |
 Leo (rock crystal/golden quartz) |
 Virgo (citrine/yellow agale |
 Libra (orange citrine/smoky quartz) |
 Scorpio (blood red/cornelion) |
 Sagittarius (sapphire/chalcedony) |
 Capricorn ontx/quartz cat's eye) |
 Aquarius (turquoise/hawk's eye) |
 Pisces (amethyst/amethyst quartz) |
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Healing
Stones
Belief in the healing properties of gems has a very long history,as the rituals of medicine men in ancient tribes attest.Crystal healers today believe that gem has the power to influence the health and well-being of a specific part of the body.The light reflected off stones placed on vital nerve points is thought to be absorbed by the body,suppling it with healing energy. |
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