Gemstones – It’s Origin And Benefits

For the past 10,000 years, People are fond of wearing colorful gemstones for embellishment purposes.

Gem stone’s colors, properties, myths, and legends are different and charming. They can be used as a

lucky charm to ward off evil, and are also known for its healing and medicinal capabilities. People used

to believe that they offer protection against ghosts, repulsing evil, and preserve health.

The combination of its alluring beauty, adaptability and comparative affordability has made this

beautiful gemstone very admired, chiefly with jewellery designers.

Most gemstones are mineral crystals and can be formed in various ways. Some formed from volcanic

lava steams that reach the earth's surface and some from molten magma and gases of the earth's

interior. . Gemstones can also be formed by re-crystallization of existing minerals under great

temperature and high pressure in the lower regions of the earth's crust.

Gemstones can be differentiated by their hardness, or scratch hardness. There are four main weight

measurement units carat, gram, grain, and momme. Amber gemstone is created from the sap of a tree.

Gemstones created from minerals like diamonds and sapphires are considered inorganic.

Color is the most noticeable and gorgeous feature of gemstones. It can be determined by a mixture of

different colors of light. Gemstones of the same species can vary in different colors. A certain gemstone

can have its own inherent color from its chemical makeup. Gemstones can also be used to overcome

health conditions or for healing in accordance with the way our bodies react to a particular color.

Apart from being a beautiful fashion accessory, these gemstones, each, hold their special significance

and exclusive effect on the personal and professional life of the wearer. By serving correct color ray

imbalances, gemstones support deep healing and ensure growth and sustenance. This is made possible

as gems substantiate a vivid concentration of energy and remove the obstructions that may occur in the

flow of life force in our existence.

Gemstones are very often associated with planets, and are ornamented to enhance the positive effect

of that particular planet, zodiac sign or constellation on our well being. The most significant purpose of

gemstones is in Astrology. The gems are known to turn aside the evil effects of planets and enhance the

positivity. Gemstone Jewelry are adorned in accordance to the time of the year in which a person is

born, and there are distinct gemstones that are recommendable to be worn by people born under

separate zodiac signs.