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Gems

The following is a list of precious stones. Though I do not know all the origins of the names, I will provide as much information I know. If anyone has any additional information, please email me.



Amber: This stone is thought to bring energy and happiness to one who possesses it. The name is Greek, and meens "electicity".

Amethyst: This is a calming stone, also it is believed that this stone can cure hangovers. The name is also Greek and means "without drunkeness".

Anatase: This rare eight-sided mineral means "stretch up" in Greek.

Beryl: The stone is believed to give one strength.

Carnelian: This stone improves one's mood, and means "flesh" in Latin.

Cinnabar: This stone is used to protect objects from negative energy and being stolen.

Coral: This stone encourages growth.

Crystal: A harmonizing stone, this Greek name means "ice".

Diamond: this stone represents honesty.

Emerald: People who wear this stone believe they will gain love and wisdom. Emerald means "green" in Persian.

Flint: This common stone is used today for divining underground treasures.

Galena: This mineral calms people.

Garnet: Preserverance is what this stone represents and its Latin word means "seed".

Ivory: Believed to provide spiritual/physical protection.

Jacinth: This stone provides peace.

Jade: People who wear this stone believe good health and a lot of money are in store for them.

Jasper: This stone is thought to protect both mother and child during childbirth.

Jet: This stone absorbs all negativity.

Mica: Supposedly, this stone expands one's intuitive awareness.

Onyx: A very common stone to use for Rosaries, this stone improves devotion and concentration.

Opal: Believed to enhance the inner beauty, this Greek name means "eye".

Pearl: This stone stimulates femininity.

Ruby: The stone of everlasting love, the Latin name means "red".

Sapphire: The Sanskrit name means "Beloved of Saturn" and is a symbol of natural science, astronomy and astrology.

Topaz: this Sanskrit name means "fire".

Turquoise: This stone is lucky, but some believe that one will only receive luck if the stone was given to you from a friend.

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