The color of the garnet already gives away its characteristics.... The beautiful red color of the garnet symbolizes commitment, passion, love and devotion. The red variety of the garnet is the most famous and is also the most commonly set in jewelry. There are also colorless, white, brown and pink garnet gemstones. Furthermore, the stone is said to help detoxify and recharge your mind.

Known for its rich purple color, Amethyst is lovingly used in jewelry and accessories. From contemporary, minimalist jewelry to being incorporated into crowns and jewelry worn by royals. On a personal level, in difficult circumstances, Amethyst is said to help you accept the situation. Thus, in times of grief and sorrow, it can relieve your stress and sadness.

The aquamarine has a beautiful turquoise color that takes its name from the Latin word "Aqua Marina. This literally means sea water and therefore perfectly matches its appearance. In the Middle Ages, the stone was used to reduce eye and throat complaints. On a psychological level, the stone has a calming effect and is said to help reduce anxiety.

Also considered the queen of gemstones, the Diamond is surely one of the most sought-after stones in jewelry. Previously, the diamond was believed to enhance marriages. This is probably why it has become one of the most popular stones in an engagement or wedding ring. The diamond's clarity also stands as a symbol of the psychic promotion that it is said to have. For example, it is said to contribute to a clear mind and better focus.

For more than 4,000 years, the Emerald has been used as an ornamental and medicinal stone, which is applied in art and jewelry. The emerald was even found in Egyptian burial chambers and was one of Cleopatra's favorite stones. The Aztecs incorporated emerald into buildings and temples. Many cultures considered the emerald the symbol of power, hope and spring; the ever returning green after winter.

While diamonds and other gemstones have only been in the spotlight for the last five or six hundred years, pearls have been loved for their understated beauty for 6,000 years. Pearls were unearthed at the risk of their lives by pearl fishermen and were very rare. Only the very rich could afford the beauty of the pearl. The pearl is also called the queen of the sea, since it is not a precious stone. It provides additional security and encourages calm, peace and comfort.

The Ruby and garnet are often confused because of their distinctive red color. Yet the Ruby is different. For example, a garnet is a lot softer than the ruby. This is because it belongs to the group "Corundum. This group of minerals contains the hardest stones after diamonds. It would protect you from negative energies, make you more purposeful and give energy.

The Peridote is a beautiful green stone and has been used as a gemstone for thousands of years by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Wear the Peridote if you want to be more assertive and take charge of shaping your life. The stone provides renewal and revival. At the same time, it reduces pent-up and negative feelings.

A sapphire gemstone can have different colors, yet the blue color is the most popular. Sapphire has also been used throughout the ages as an adornment in clothing and jewelry. For example, it was used sought after in India by kings in their clothing and in jewelry during the Middle Ages. Sapphire reduces your phobias such as fear of slurs and makes the wearer honest and calm.

Opal is mainly mined from Australia and has been named as their national stone because of this. The stone is primarily used in industry as a raw material for tiles, leather goods and even food products (binder). In addition, it remains a popular gemstone in accessories. Wearing Opal could help reduce mood swings, understand your emotions and heal traumas.

Citrine is a fairly rare lemon-yellow variety of quartz, which owes its beautiful yellow color mostly to embedded iron and sometimes aluminum. The name is derived from citrus, because of its yellow color. Citrine is also known as the "healing quartz"; the stone is said to have the ability to calm and reassure people. Citrine is also said to make negative feelings disappear and expand the imagination.

As early as 3,000 BC, Topaz was used by the Egyptians as a gemstone in their jewelry. The color of the topaz was especially important. With the yellow color, the stone was thought to be from the sun god "Ra. On a psychic and mental level, the stone is said to help you with clear, rational and pragmatic thinking.