Magic Jewels Provide Luck and Health

Gemstones have been considered to bring and guarantee well-being and luck since the time when the Babylonians noticed the heavenly bodies crossing the vault of heaven thousands of years ago and believed that it influenced the destinies of people. In various, independent cultures jewels with their unique colors and their rarity were imputed to possess magic powers.
Some may think about it as a mere superstition. The modern science has been trying hard to unveil the mystery of gemstones powers, but many secrets of the jewels discovered in the depths of the earth are still quite puzzling and the value of magnificent jewelry stones continues to increase.

Different kinds of research, including bio-physical, physiological and parapsychological experiments, raise the possibility that gemstones may affect human beings, their bodies and souls with their potent healing force, but there are no certain proofs.

The Chaldeans that belonged to an ancient Oriental culture thought gemstones were living beings, born on the inside of the earth and worshipped their magic powers.
In the Egyptian culture there was held a belief that the earth lies on a lapis lazuli giving the heavens their blue color. Gems guaranteed the pharaohs eternal life. In India people matched the divine powers with seven cosmic rays reflected in the rainbow. The jewels with their colors united these forces used for healing certain illnesses. Obsidian and jade were greatly worshipped by the Aztecs in Mexico. The jade gem was attributed to the god of rain who could control life and death, fertility and drought. The stone received its name by the Spanish invaders. Due to jades form, the Aztecs thought it could cure kidney stones.

In China there has also existed a genuine jade culture built upon unbroken traditions till nowadays. The mineral is associated with the chastity and immortality, being of major importance for the Chinese. Among the women are popular very special bras. They are produced from active-breathing material with sewed tiny magnets and jade stones. They take care of the body's own energy circulation as an efficient remedy against many disorders.
In ancient European cultures you will come across the belief in the interaction between cosmic powers, jewels and human beings. A person should wear a stone corresponding to the planet attributed to him. The stones attract the planets energy and release positive forces. The "wrong" stones will produce the opposite effect.

Crusade battles participants wore a ruby, called the gem of passion, to attract good fortune. People of medieval age were confident that the shape and color of gemstones reflected their powers. Some sources suggest that Peter the Great owned the ruby ring that supplied him with mysterious powers. Another belief is the following: if a ruby darkens, the person wearing it is will face some danger.

Blue is universally appreciated as a very peaceful color. The mild blue shine of sapphires was viewed as an effective way to protect oneself against hatred. Old legends assumed that sapphires can also eject inner heat and bad sweats. Sapphire is also supposed to influence in other good ways. It favors wisdom and love, defends its owner against envy and illness.
Emeralds with green color were used for the benefit of those who wanted to divert fear, as well as eye illnesses and the evil eye. Green is really pleasing for the eyes of everyone. Some doctors choose this color for their waiting rooms. Emerald belongs to the beryl group which was employed for the production of vision aids in the Middle Ages.
Among turquoises almost inexplicable powers there is its change of color as an alert against approaching illness. The change in color happens because of the pores covering the stone that provide the chance for grease or acids from the skin to permeate inside and alter the color.

Aquamarine has gained the reputation of a lover's gem and lead to strong marriages being a nice wedding present. The jewels name is translated "colored like seawater." One of its wonders is the ability to transform hot-tempered personalities into mild and modest fellows. It may also help in case of throat, tooth or jaw illnesses.
If you are looking for a successful career, topaz may become your lucky companion. The most precious stones are clear, colorless and absolutely transparent. They are able to sooth the nerves and improve logical thinking, protect against envy and hostility.
Inflammatory processes, melancholy and exhaustion used to be magically treated by the blood-red garnet in the Middle Ages. Some widows hoped for the gems assistance in their search for a second husband.
Onyx may be really helpful in treatment of eyes inflammations and as the means of perfecting hearing and vision. In Ancient China, onyx was so much respected as it became the only stone to be placed at the Emperor's private seal.
Amethyst represents immaculacy of souls and embellishes the rings of bishops. Even the modern medicine proves that amethyst is a calming gem, especially in cases of various nervous complaints.
Opal has always represented the symbol of devotion and hope. But in countries with Romanic languages spoken it was not so popular probably because it is quite fragile.
Ancient Greeks created their own name for diamonds Adamas, meaning the unconquerable. They are considered to be the most efficient of all jewels as protectors against evil. If you are wearing diamonds, you will be sheltered from fears, tricks, lies, deception, anger, hard drinking and insanity. Women will get diamonds help in protecting of their lover's attraction.
If you wear pearls, you adorn yourself by the symbol of purity, chastity and love. The Chinese swallowed splintered pearls when they fell deeply in love.
The Christian church used the jewels to avoid heathen magic powers. The emerald represented the stone of the Holy Spirit that illuminated human beings. The amethyst became the symbol for the Holy liturgy.

If you want your skin to look young, the cosmetics industry came up with using pearl extracts. It contains major amino acids, as well as mineral substances that are beneficial building blocks for the skin. Fine pearl dust contributes to the body's own production of collagen, powerful in the fight against wrinkles.
If you find yourself among faithful gemstones connoisseurs, you are sure to come across that special jewel that will help you to improve such significant parts of your life as health, good mood and will provide you with pleasure of wearing and contemplating real beauty.