At first glance, any gemstone may capture your attention simply by its appearance, but there is more to them than meets the eye. With gemstones, many hidden meanings stem from both history and myth.Gemstones are considered by many to be valuable due to the properties they possess that enhance your overall well-being. If you’re trying to understand the symbolism of your jewelry before or after you buy it, here’s a list of meanings for some of the jewelry available at MG&M Jewelry.

Agate

It is said that those who wear agate as a gemstone will win the favor of a god and have a brave heart. Many also believe that agate can strengthen love. Some think that agate also helps to remove negativity, improves concentration, calms down, and helps lessen any anger you may be feeling. Agate is an excellent choice if you want to balance and harmonize your body, mind, and spirit.

Amethyst

Amethyst is considered the most popular purple gemstone in the world. The ancient Greeks associated amethyst with the god of wine known as Bacchus and thought that possession of the gem could stop drunkenness. Some also believe that amethyst can make the owner calm and cunning. It is the birthstone for February.

Aquamarine

Aquamarina’s name comes from the ocean, for its color that mimics the environment. When it comes to aquamarine symbolism, many associates this gem with courage, good health, and more.

Since aquamarine is closely associated with water and good health, many sailors even carry an aquamarine gem with them to ensure safe travel across the seas. Aquamarine accompanies the bloodstone as the March birthstone.

Cornelian

It was named by the ancient Egyptians as the evening stone. Concerning its hardness on the Mohs scale, this mineral reaches a value of 7, which means that it is a fairly resistant mineral because it also belongs to the quartz family. Iron is what gives it that orange hue. very characteristic and very striking brilliance that this gemstone has. From a metaphysical point of view, it is a stone associated with calm and mood. It is thought that it favors positive energy, filling the body with power and vitality. It is considered a stabilizing crystal, even though no scientist has been able to verify such effects, as already mentioned. It is a stone linked to the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual balance of the human being. It is thought to ward off negative energies, promoting acceptance and self-confidence. It is also a stone to which healing properties are attributed.

Citrine

Another common gemstone is citrine. Based on the name alone, you can probably guess that it has an orange hue, but there is much more to it. According to Chinese feng shui belief, the citrine gem generates wealth. The citrine gem is also known to be the “healing quartz.” This belief stems from the legend that the gem can bestow strength and vitality. Citrine accompanies topaz as the November birthstone.

Diamond

Among all the curiosities of diamonds, such as being the favorite stone to make engagement rings, its meaning is undoubtedly what attracts the most attention. It comes from the Latin Adamas and means “invincible”, and “indestructible”.

Diamonds can only be scratched by other diamonds and represent strength and perfection. For this reason, it is said that they feed constancy and since 1447 diamonds have been used in the engagement ring. They also say that the diamond raises the physical energy of the wearer. It is the stone of April.

Emerald

Emerald is another gemstone recognizable in the world for its bright green hue. Some may associate the emerald with something an evil witch might wear, but there is much more to its properties. Legend has it that emeralds were gifted to King Solomon, linked to gems of royalty and wealth. it was one of Cleopatra’s favorite stones.

The myths that surround it attribute its origin to the planet Venus and its vibrations are said to promote balance and purification, calm negative impulses and improve inner wisdom. Others also believe that placing an emerald under the tongue protects against evil spells, allows a glimpse into the future, or uncovers any deception.

Emeralds are also linked to spring, romance, hope, rebirth, and the goddess Venus. Emerald gems are believed by many to help with fertility. Emerald and agate are the birthstones for May.

Garnet

Another stone that many people believe was a gift to King Solomon is the garnet. Just like aquamarine, Garnets are worn by many for protection during travel. For this reason, many people give garnets as a gift before a trip as a way to boost safety.

Garnet is also associated with light, work, and much more. Garnet is the January birthstone.

Peridot

The next stone dates back to the Egyptians. They believed that the peridot stone could protect them from nightmares. Additionally, peridot is thought by many to radiate good luck, health, quality sleep, and a boost of courage.

Some see peridot as the stone of compassion and use it to aid in relationships. Peridot and spinel are the birthstones for August.

Bloodstone

The mineral bloodstone consists of a variety of chalcedony that has shades of bluish green to dark green. It also has spots that vary between brown and red colors. That is where its name comes from since these marks are similar to blood stains. This gem is associated with vitality, protection, and strength, the main words of the stone’s powers. Enter the field of precious and semi-precious stones most revered by man throughout history.

In certain places, it is known as a martyr stone, where the spots on the rock are believed to symbolize the blood of Christ. With this premise, those who wear the stone usually say that they feel the desire to put the interests of others first and help them. it is said to improve trust, both personally and with other people. It is also a stone associated with increased prosperity, which is why it is used to seek wealth. It is thought to unblock the heart chakra and the root chakra. It is also the birthstone of January

On the other hand, it is an aphrodisiac rock and at the same time manages to improve the immune system.

Moonstone

Moonstone is also available in MG&M Jewelry, and like the other gems on this list, it has many meanings that you may not know about.

Many see moonstones as a way to help you realize what you need in life versus what you want. They can also bring balance, innate awareness, clear negative energies, and help with travel, pregnancy, relief from menstrual problems, and more.

Moonstone is the birthstone for June. You can find moonstone beads for sale at MG&M Jewelry to get these properties for yourself.

Opal

Opal has as many meanings as the colors it emits. Many people consider opal to be one of the luckiest gems, and some cultures even believe that it possesses supernatural powers due to the different colors. In ancient times it was believed that these stones gave invisibility if they were wrapped in a freshly cut bay leaf and when the person held it in his hand.

Today all varieties of opal have spiritual meanings, some of them are used as projecting stones, others as healing stones for the body and mind, and others as stones that enhance people’s abilities.

Opals also have a reputation for being a sign of truth, purity, and hope. Opal and tourmaline are the birthstones for October.

Ruby

Rubies are also among the most popular gemstones, and it’s not just because of their elegant appearance. Centuries ago, people believed that rubies gave good health, wealth, knowledge, and love. In ancient times it was believed that it had benefits for blood circulation. It comes from the Latin ruber (red) and was believed to ward off bad luck and sadness. It soon came to be regarded as the stone of trust and was said to attract offspring. If one owns a ruby, it also guarantees peace and security. Ruby is the birthstone for July.

Sapphire

Across from the beautiful red ruby ​​gemstone, you have the bold sapphire gemstone. Sapphires are one of the four gemstones along with rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. The radiant blue gem has a history of fidelity, which is why it is common in engagement rings, to symbolize an act of loyalty. It is the birthstone for September.

Turquoise

Turquoise gemstones offer a shade of blue and a completely different connotation. Some imagine that having a turquoise gem protects them from any evil energy. Turquoise gems represent serenity, wisdom, hope, and more. Turquoise accompanies zirconia and tanzanite as December birthstones.

Topaz

Topaz is a mineral that belongs to the group of nesosilicates and is quite famous because it is considered one of the most valuable and most beautiful gemstones in the world because it occurs in various colors such as blue, gold, green, pink, and even transparent. The Stone Topaz is quite hardy and is second only to corundum and diamond. For this reason, it is considered a very valuable gemstone in the market.

Topaz is a precious stone or gem quite resistant to wear because it has a hardness on the Mohs scale of 8, it is only surpassed by corundum and diamond, in addition, it has been called by jewelers and gemologists the stone of November birth. In addition, it is the traditional gem that is given on the 4th and 19th wedding anniversaries, therefore it is a symbol of love, trust, and loyalty. It is thought to open the door for personal growth towards success, it is also believed to attract prosperity and abundance, eventually, people flock to the gem because it is thought to help us find our way and strengthen our mental capacity.

It has a special vibration that undoes energy blockages, attracts opportunities, increases creativity, and opens the door to personal achievement. Facilitates meditation, balances emotions, awakens intuition and clairvoyance, helps find solutions to problems, increases self-confidence, strongly purifies the Aura, and dissolves all negativity around.

Obsidian

Obsidian is an extrusive igneous rock that results from the sudden or very rapid cooling of molten rock (lava) where the atoms cannot organize themselves into an organized crystalline structure, that is, it is an amorphous material (mineraloid) and its importance lies in the wide variety of uses such as making tools and jewelry. Among the energetic and magical properties attributed to this rock, obsidian is believed to be a source of a strongly protective stone, believed to form a shield against negativity by providing a connection from the base chakra to the center of the soul. Earth. It is also believed to absorb negative energy from environments, blocking psychic attacks and negative spiritual influences. Obsidian is also thought to bring clarity to the mind and dispel confusion, bringing deep healing to the soul.

Tourmaline

The last gem on our list is tourmaline. Many believe that this gem inspires calm, promotes meditation, brings positive energy, and more. These reasons, along with many more, are why tourmaline is known as the “receptive stone.” Tourmaline accompanies opal as October birthstones.

These gems contain similar and different symbolic pieces, and some speak more accurately to you than others. It is related to a truth-bearing stone. It is a rock used as a protective shield against vibrations of a destructive nature. It is believed that it relieves aches and pains, heals wounds, and is believed channel good energies, in the same way, it is thought to be effective in warding off negative influences. Normally worn as an amulet to attract good fortune, it is said to generate energy when exposed to heat, which is stored for various treatments.

Knowing the symbolism of your jewelry can help you find the perfect addition to your collection and fascinatingly increase overall well-being.