A girl's best friend: gemstones of astounding beauty

When talking about gems, the first thing that comes to most girls' minds is diamonds. Yes, diamonds are very beautiful and can highlight the wealth and wealth of their owner. But there are other stones that are distinguished by their high cost and stunning beauty. Let's get to know them better and find out what secret they carry in themselves.

Black opal

Zodiac signs for which the stone is suitable: Sagittarius, Aquarius, Libra.

For a long time, negative qualities were attributed to black opal, due to its mysterious color, and it was even said that the stone brings only misfortune to its owner. Even earlier, black opal was made a symbol of guarantees and loyalty. But now the times are completely different, where such superstitions have no place.

By the way, despite this name, opal can have dark purple, green and burgundy shades. And the name comes from Sanskrit "upala", which means "precious stone".

The stone has a powerful energy, and in some countries, in all seriousness, it is used as a talisman against black magic. With its help, you can reveal your creative potential, it is generally believed that it helps to drive away fears, invoke happiness into your life and even develop clairvoyance. From European countries, black opal is considered a symbol of love and happiness, and in India it is considered a stimulant of mental activity.

To understand how strong the stone is, it is worth knowing that all over the world magicians and sorcerers use it in their rituals.

But not only from the magical side, black opal is useful. It has a number of benefits that help improve health. It is useful to wear it in jewelry with frequent fainting, stress and melancholy. It soothes the nervous system and helps to achieve peace of mind. Traditional healers use stone for treatment insomnia, depression... And for the treatment of the heart, water is used, in which black opal is preliminarily laid down.

The talisman of black opal will protect its owner not only from witchcraft, but also from misfortunes associated with natural disasters and theft. It will help you succeed and bring love to life.

Demantoid

Zodiac signs for which the stone is suitable: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

Good for: Lvov and Streltsov. It is better for Pisces to avoid it, since it can only bring misfortune to their lives.

Demantoid was actually mined as a precious stone relatively recently, in 1913, and it was discovered on the territory of Russia a little earlier, in 1874, in the Northern Urals. Its name came to us from the Greek language, and in translation means "like a diamond."

Speaking about the healing properties of the stone, it is worth noting the following:

• if you wear a gold-framed demantoid on the right hand and middle finger, a man can cure impotence;
• if the frame is silver and the stone is in the bracelet - this will help heal from infertility;
• wearing a pendant around your neck will have a beneficial effect on the work of the respiratory system and heal the throat;
• demantoid beads normalize blood pressure and strengthen the heart and blood vessels.

Not without magical qualities. Its main purpose is to help the owner become more focused on a certain type of activity and not be distracted by everything in a row. With a stone, you can learn how to correctly calculate and distribute your strength and money. People who have demantoid will never borrow and are never late. It is very good to give it to a person who is thinking about choosing a profession.

Women who want to bring love and happiness into their lives should also think about purchasing such a talisman. Moreover, he will give its owner attractiveness... But the male sex will not be deprived of its attention either, making them financially successful and giving strength to new achievements.

Taaffeite

Zodiac signs for which the stone is suitable: to date, the stone has not yet identified favorites, according to the latest data, it has a beneficial effect on all representatives of the zodiacal circle.

Taaffeite is relatively young, about 70 years old. This is a very rare mineral, so it is difficult to get it, and for the price it cannot be said that it is available. The stone is beautiful in all its appearance, it is remarkably translucent, has a double refraction and shines amazingly like glass. The color palette of the stone is from pale pink to bright purple. Now in the world there are only two places where active extraction of taaffeite takes place, this is the island of Sri Lanka and Tanzania. Minor rock deposits have recently been discovered in Madagascar and China.

The main healing property of the stone is the ability to influence the psycho-emotional state of a person. Dark purple representatives perform their tasks especially well. They help to lift the mood and instill optimistic qualities. In order to feel all the beneficial influences on yourself, you just need to carry it with you as a decoration. If you need to improve the quality of sleep, it is better to wear a bracelet with it at night. And in the daytime, rings and pendants are suitable. In men, it increases sexual strength, and in women it gives more charm.

If you buy a family jewelry with taaffeite, then mutual understanding and love will immediately reign in the family. In couples where feelings have subsided, the stone will help bring them back and give more color and freshness. Single ladies can attract their soul mate with the help of precious jewelry.

Benitoite

Signs of the zodiac for which a stone is suitable: everyone, except for the signs of Fire: Leo, Sagittarius, Aries. For the fiery representatives of the zodiacal circle, he will inflate vanity and pride to unprecedented proportions and can destroy personal life.

The stone got its name in honor of San Benito, which is located in the state of California (USA). Initially, the stone was mistaken for a sapphire and for some time it was sold under this name. Only after meticulous research was the difference revealed and a unique name given. Benitoite is now officially recognized as a Californian stone. Despite the fact that later the habitats of the jewelry were identified in the state of Texas and Belgium, the quality of the finds leaves much to be desired.

Benitoite is a rather rare mineral that is very similar in color to sapphire. The color palette more often falls on light shades of blue and dark blue, where completely colorless stones and bluish-red can be found less often. Depending on the angle of view, in some stones several colors can be seen at once.

Like the previous representative of precious stones, benitoite tends to own the psycho-emotional component of a person. If you regularly carry the stone with you, you can become noticeably calmer, protect yourself from nervous seizures and hysteria. It also helps to improve the gallbladder, thyroid, intestines and stomach.

The stone will help in building a career, give the owner a charm, before which rarely anyone can resist. He constantly pushes to achieve new heights in business and work, instills self-confidence and bestows genius.

However, benitoitis is fastidious, and requires respect and admiration. You need to constantly monitor him so that he does not get dusty, and also do not forget to thank him for the help he provides. In no case should he be worn together with other jewelry, then he can take offense and create obstacles.

In his personal life, with his appearance, everything will also work out, there will be a soul mate, peace and love will come into existing relationships.

Sapphire

Signs of the zodiac for which the stone is suitable: it has been noticed that the stone is especially favorable for people born under the sign of Sagittarius.

Since ancient times, to this day, sapphire is considered a symbol of modesty and chastity. It is a transparent stone that often has a beautiful blue color. Since sapphire is pure and cold, it is considered a virgin stone, therefore it has the “underground” name “the stone of nuns”, which is due to its ability to reduce the raging passions.

The healing qualities of the stone are quite wide. Previously, it was especially often used for rheumatism, spinal problems, neuralgia, hysteria and epilepsy. It is best to wear corundum as a gold-framed pendant around your neck. It will protect its owner from conspiracies, cleanse the blood and body of poisons, relieve fear and treachery. Sapphire has power over business, therefore weak-willed individuals are not recommended to wear it, since it will only aggravate the current state of a person, completely depriving him of initiative.

According to one of the interesting versions, the name of the stone comes from the ancient Indian word and in translation means "beloved by Saturn." His birthplace counts many places, which include the territories of the following countries: Brazil, Russia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, USA, etc.

There is an opinion that wearing sapphire helps to enhance treatment with folk recipes and medicines. Especially well it is possible to cure diseases in the female part and solve skin problems. And for the prevention of ailments, experts recommend regularly wearing a gold-framed ring with you.

Emerald

Zodiac signs for which a stone is suitable: ideal for Leo, Libra and Aquarius. Other signs may also wear it, although it will not be as effective. Under no circumstances should you take it, these are Capricorns, Pisces and Scorpions.

This stone is a transparent representative of green beryl. And by the way, its dark green species are valued much higher than even a diamond. Since ancient times, the emerald in Russia was called a stone of hope, wisdom and composure, while the Greeks called it simply as "a stone of radiance." Previously it was believed that if you look at an emerald for a long time, you can nourish your spirit with strength and draw inspiration.

The wearer of the emerald will never have trouble sleeping, he will not have nightmares, and he will never feel melancholy. Interestingly, it is better to wear a stone that will be in the ring and at the same time you only need to put it on the little finger. Rich deposits of stones are located in: Russia, Namibia, Australia, Africa, Pakistan and Norway.

Emerald is ranked among the most expensive stones, only it is a high-quality jewel. It must be transparent, which is achieved through very painstaking processing, so it cannot be cheap a priori.

Emerald can normalize blood pressure, eliminate migraines and joint pain, cure stomach and bladder diseases. To get an antibacterial effect from the stone, you need to put it in water and insist for a while, then drink naturally, without a stone... The ancestors believed that the stone was able to eliminate night blindness and epilepsy. Modern lithotherapists say that the emerald will not let fear and anxiety attack its owner. In addition, you can forget about what fatigue is.

The main task of the stone at the energetic level is to fight against human vices, namely with lies, a tendency to scam and treason. If the lord of the stone is a conscientious person, then he will certainly become a favorite of luck, in the opposite situation the stone will send only obstacles and misfortunes to its owner.

The stone can cleanse a person's aura, dispel negative energy both near a person and in a room. Emerald is the patron saint of the family hearth: it protects warm relations between spouses, favors the prolongation of the clan and protects against betrayal.

An interesting feature of the stone is to favor individuals with a well-developed intuition to come into contact with the other world, clearly understand and correctly interpret the signals that are sent to Earth from the Universe.

Emerald is the most delicate stone, it will not tolerate aggressiveness and rudeness. With regular wearing of jewelry with this stone, a person will become noticeably softer in character in two to three months.

Alexandrite

Zodiac signs for which a stone is suitable: gets along well with Gemini, Scorpio and Pisces. It is not contraindicated for Aries, but for Sagittarius, Cancer, Virgo and Taurus it is better to choose another talisman, moreover, they cannot even try on jewelry with this stone.

Alexandrite is a very interesting stone. If you look at it in artificial light, it will look reddish-purple, in natural light, the same pebble will already be dark green. Due to this duality, he was considered especially magical. It was said that this could be compared with the duality of blood in humans: arterial and venous. For the same reason, its healing qualities were limited exclusively to hematopoiesis and the heart with blood vessels. It can stop bleeding and help cleanse the blood.

Alexandrite makes its owner more accommodating. Few people know, but alexandrite should always be worn in pairs. Those. one ring is not enough. You need to take at least a set: ring + earrings or earrings + pendant, etc. Experts assure that wearing alexandrite on the ears in the form of earrings will help to cure and prevent diseases of the pancreas, and pendants and rings protect the spleen, small and large intestine.

In astrology, alexandrite is ranked among the stones of the prophets, it is believed that it warns of future misfortunes and directly affects the psycho-emotional state of its owner. This stone is simply created for people with a strong spirit, it will always warn them of danger and help to cope with life's troubles both at work and at home. But for those who cannot boast of a strong spirit, it is better to avoid the stone, otherwise it will not lead to anything good. Alexandrite will subjugate a person to itself and will rule over him.

Paraiba

Zodiac signs for which a stone is suitable: favors people born under the signs of Leo, Capricorn, Sagittarius. He helps them develop their inner creativity.

This is a blue tourmaline. Even translated from the Sinhalese language, it means “multi-colored magic stone”. Now this stone is more and more often obtained by artificial means, but this procedure is expensive.

Supporters of folk healing are firmly convinced of the ability of tourmaline to have a beneficial effect on the thyroid gland. Otherwise, the healing qualities of stones depend on their color:

• green stones contribute to the health of the liver;
• blue can relieve nervous tension and reduce the effects of stress shocks, can improve sleep, treat insomnia and prevent nightmares;
• black tourmalines prevent colds;
• blue ones restore vision, relieve pain in the head.

However, regardless of the color, the stone gives a person optimism and the ability to enjoy life, has a general strengthening effect and makes the individual calmer. Normalizes memory, cleans blood vessels. To charge the stone with good energy, you need to place it under the rays of the sun from time to time.

Magicians used black stones in their rites and rituals of witchcraft. Other colors of stones have a beneficial effect on the development of creativity. However, so that the stone does not harm the psychological health of its owner, experts do not advise wearing it for a long time, as it can distort the incoming information and situations.

Ruby

Signs of the zodiac for which a stone is suitable: it patronizes the sign of Leo.

This is the king and leader among the gems, he "walks" under the sun... Ruby is a special magic, mastery of energies, it is able to fight the forces of darkness and eliminate fear. It can be confidently called a stone of power and might. However, it is better to wear it for those who have already achieved something in life.

Wearing it helps to improve sleep, improve overall health and appetite. It gives courage, makes a person cheerful and brave. It can protect a person from all sorts of misfortunes and excites the love principle. It was with the help of the ruby ​​that Paracelsus cured cancerous ulcers. However, it is not recommended to wear the ruby ​​on a regular basis, as it begins to drain energy from its wearer. The aristocracy of this stone is confirmed by the fact that earlier it adorned people of exclusively high ranks.

The healing properties of the stone have been known for a long time. They are treated for epilepsy, paralysis, pulled out of depressive state, eliminate stomach diseases and potency. Most of the diseases were treated with powder, which was obtained from grinding stones. Modern healing believes that water can be used for treatment, in which the stone is pre-infused. This "elixir" can heal the throat, eyes and ears, blood. Recommended for those who have sleep problems, are prone to depression and blues.

It is not recommended to wear a ruby ​​for those who are explosive, prone to violence and aggression, and are often angry. Otherwise, these qualities will be strengthened. If you take the ruby ​​as a talisman, then it will protect you from black magic, secret enemies that are behind the mask of friends.

Diamond

Zodiac signs for which a diamond is suitable: every Aries must have it, but the rest of the representatives are not dangerous either. However, it is the first one that will help curb anger, irritation and explosive nature.

This is probably the most popular stone in society, because a diamond in its elaborated form is a diamond. As a rule, it has no color, or has a grayish, yellow, brown, green, and sometimes pink shades. In very rare cases, you can find a black diamond. Diamond is hardness, courage and at the same time a symbol of innocence. He makes his owner a strong-willed person, gives him courage and becomes the protector of his body. It has long been considered that diamond tends to protect a person from the misfortunes of evil spirits and witchcraft. Rumor has it that if you try to inflict sorrow and grief on a person wearing a diamond, then all the vices will return to the sender. Even a wild beast will not pounce on the owner of the diamond.

In order for the stone to work in full force, it must be acquired naturally and without violence. Even if a jewel with a diamond is presented as a gift, it must be from a pure heart. Interestingly, the stone loses its miraculous effects if the bearer is sinful. Any diamond must first be tamed, and only then will it open in full force. The strongest stones are those that are passed on by genus of the same sex: from mom to daughter or from dad to son.

Experts advise against wearing diamonds that have stains inside, as such stones will only bring misfortune and misfortune. A good stone will free its owner from psychological problems (phobias, breakdowns, etc.), encourage him to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is easy to quit smoking and drinking with it.

It's funny that it is the diamond that is considered almost the most useful stone for humans and at the same time the most dangerous. However, he can only cause harm if he is rude to himself. In the opposite case, the owner of the diamond will be protected from the evil eye, will receive strength of mind, determination, and will know what success is. It is also worth knowing that the stone respects those who have achieved a position in society, it is indifferent to ordinary people.

If a piece of jewelry with a stone passed to the new owner by inheritance, then such a specimen will show itself not earlier than seven years. During this time, he will get used to it.

Padparadscha

Zodiac signs for which the stone is suitable: Aries, Sagittarius, Taurus and Aquarius.

Translated from the Sinhalese language, this means "lotus flower". It is believed that this is a very rare type of corundum, which in its original form is mined exclusively on the island of Sri Lanka.

Since ancient times, the stone has been used primarily to treat the eyes, as an antidote and to eliminate evil growths. It is considered effective for asthma, back pain, insomnia, and even cancer. Beneficial effects have been found in diabetes mellitus, kidney and blood pressure problems, and epilepsy.

On the spiritual level, padparaja grants fidelity, modesty, happiness in love affairs and chastity. He provides assistance to those who are looking for their own path in life and purpose, with its action, you can safely survive the troubles of life and even get out of depression. The stone effectively protects from betrayal, and protects women from slander and allows them to preserve honor. He radiates the most powerful cosmic energy, which has a beneficial effect in all areas of life. Padparadscha can pass energy through itself, purify it and give it to its owner in a filtered form. It improves memory and provides a craving for knowledge.

It is important to know that a damaged stone can bring misfortune, so wearing it is highly discouraged.

Red diamond

Red diamonds are popular because they make the most expensive diamonds. Moreover, these are very, very rare stones. In terms of its properties, it is identical to its counterpart, an ordinary diamond, only the strength in it is several times stronger.