Gemstone Therapy Work

Each gemstone has a certain vibration, energy or frequency. All matter is energy in physical form.  Even our thoughts are energy.  True  or False?

Our thoughts are a form of energy and is the reason affirmations provides us with renewed energy and negative thoughts, (including fear)  drains or depletes us of our energy.

Need more energy? Think “more” positive thoughts.

Gemstones are formed within the earth for thousands and thousand of years.  Therefore it is safe to say that gemstones are in perfect alignment with the universe.

Today we use gemstones in modern day technology, such as gemstones in lasers to perform certain types of surgeries and in computers, to send information around the world.

Quartz crystals are also used to energize watches. These factors alone, are proof of certain gemstone values (properties)

Quartz  crystals, vary greatly in color, sizes and energy levels. Because quartz is used in computers chips to relay information,  it only takes a small step,  (not a leap)  just a tiny step of faith,  to embrace the thought, that this same family of gemstones can be used to relay information to your subconscious mind and bring about desired results in ones’ personal  life! (Including health, wealth, love and personal growth)

Many people strongly suggest wearing gemstones in the form of jewelry, to receive  the benefits of gemstones. Others strongly suggest that you sleep with the gemstones on your night stand for best results.

When I wear gemstone jewelry, I am sometimes, ‘put off’ when someone recognizes my subconscious prayer because of the type of gemstone I am wearing.  And for that reason, I personally, prefer the  “gemstone on the night stand approach.”

That’s not to say that an expensive, gemstone necklace, worn to a social function wouldn’t sever me well, because it would.

Using gemstones for therapy,  is a personal thing.   It’s like a symbol, for a personal prayer that you can trust, because, it was produced by mother earth.   A gemstone’s vibration is perfect for its intent.   Now what is a gemstone’s  real intent?   On this,  I had to trust the scientists.   And since the quartz crystal within my computer works just find, I see no reason to question the scientist’s  results concerning crystals.

And as long as the universe is in balance, meaning, large asteroids aren’t falling out of the sky, on a regular bases,  I have to believe, we can trust the gifts that earth has provided to us.

Common Gemstone Categories

Gemstones come in a variety of categories, and understanding them is an essential start to increasing your consumer knowledge about stones. Because stones are so unique depending on how they’re formed, their chemical composition and their basic structure, they’re divided into broad categories. In this article, we’ll cover each one with a brief, but informative, overview.

Beryl: Beryl stones were historically used by warriors to protect them against foes in battle. These beautiful and clear gemstones are known for their brilliance and clarity (except in the emerald variety). The beryl is similar to chrysoberyl and quartz, but is an essentially transparent stone imbued with distinctive hues and tones.

Chrysoberyl: The chrysoberyl family of gemstones is interesting because its three variants (alexandrite, chrysoberyl and cat’s eye) are all chemically alike but have distinctly different optical characteristics and actually look nothing alike. Chrysoberyl stones typically come from Russia and Sri Lanka, though cat’s eye can also be found in China and Brazil.

Corundum: Corundum gemstones are typically composed of aluminum oxide and other trace minerals. As the second hardest category of gemstone, corundum stones are known for their versatility and durability. Rubies and sapphires, two of the world’s most popular gemstones, are both corundum.

Diamonds: Because of their unique characteristics, diamonds are their own category of gemstone. They are known as the hardest naturally occurring substance and are prized for their brilliance, translucency, and fiery color. At a base level, diamonds are created from carbon crystals that have been fused together under intense heat and pressure.

Feldspar: With a base material that’s tectonic, feldspar is remarkably unique. Typically found in areas with a high occurrence of earthquakes, feldspar is created by the heat and pressure present in these regions.

Jade: Though similar to beryl, jade is a unique category of gemstone known for its soft pliability and silky texture. Jade stones are typically composed of magnesium and calcium elements.

Organic Gemstones: Organic types of gemstones include amber and pearls. These are gems created not from mineral sources, but rather natural ones. For example, amber comes from the sap of trees while pearls are created from oysters in the sea. Organic gemstones are typically replicated using high-quality plastic rather than synthesized crystals.

Quartz: As the most common type of mineral in the world, quartz is typically used for scientific purposes, as a base gem or in costume jewelry. However, there are valuable quartz stones, including citrines, amethysts, onyx and carnelians. Colored quartz or flawless quartz can often command a high price on the jewelry market.

Every Month Has A Special Gemstone

Wearing your appropriate birth stone will always give you luck and prosperity. Here is a description about various Birthstones for every month of the year

January Birthstone: Garnet. Color: Deep Red. Garnet, the birthstone of January holds these treasures true. Just as friendships are ever changing, garnet is the perfect birthday gift for a friend to signify eternal friendship and trust.

February Birthstone: Amethyst. Color: Purple. Amethyst is purple quartz, a beautiful blend of violet and red that can found in every corner of the earth. Amethyst was believed to help protect the wearer from becoming intoxicated. The gemstone is widely known as a symbol of peace and tranquility.

March Birthstone: Aquamarine, Blood stone. Color: Pale Blue. Its color suggests coolness and often is worn in spring and summer. The gems were also worn to prevent seasickness and other types of stomach ailments.

April Birthstone: Diamond. Color: White, Clear. Fancy-colored diamonds are a natural, rare and truly exotic gem of the Earth. Diamonds are the most durable substance on earth. They are a symbol of courage and true love.

May Birthstone: Emerald. Color: Green. As the birthstone of May, emerald is believed to empower the owner with foresight into the future, good fortune, youth and rebirth. They were thought to improve both eyesight and fertility.

June Birthstone: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite. Color: White or Purple. Pearls are unique in that they are the only gem of the sea from living creatures requiring no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty. Most of the pearls we buy are “cultured,” pearls that originate when beads or pieces of nacre are intentionally inserted into a mollusk and allowed to grow.

July Birthstone: Ruby. Color: Red. Fine-quality ruby is extremely rare and the color of the gem is most important to its value. The finest color is a medium or medium dark, vivid, red or slightly purplish red. Rubies were believed to make the wearer wise, to bring love, and to help protect their owners against all sorts of misfortunes.

August Birthstone: Peridot, Sardonyx. Color: Pale Green. As the birthstone of August, peridot is said to host magical powers and healing properties. Give the gift that shines with enthusiasm and is said to bring the wearer power, influence and a wonderful year.

September Birthstone: Sapphire. Color: Deep Blue. Ancient priests believed sapphires helped them predict the future. The gem is associated with peace and happiness. Adorn your loved one with the September birthstone, sapphire, which according to lore will protect her from envy and harm.

October Birthstone: Opal, Pink Tourmaline. Color: Multi-color, Pink. It is available in a wide variety of color shades, it is ideally suited to almost anyone’s taste. Opals have long been a symbol of innocence and purity.

November Birthstone: Citrine, Yellow Topaz. Color: Yellow. Topaz was thought to calm tempers and give its wearer strength. Powders ground from the gem were used to treat asthma and insomnia.

December Birthstone: Blue Topaz, Turquoise. Color: Blue. Native Americans associated the colors of turquoise with the blue sky and green earth. They believed that wearing turquoise resulted in happiness and security. Turquoise has long been considered a stone that guarantees health, good fortune and protection from evil.

Gemstones Natural vs Synthetic

What is a synthetic gemstone? A synthetic gem is created in a laboratory under controlled conditions. The gem is grown from a natural gemstone “seed”. By controlling the environment in which the gem is grown, impurities and inclusions can be avoided which occur in natural gemstones. The created stones have perfect color and clarity which is so highly desired. Most natural gemstones have imperfections due to uncontrolled growing conditions in nature. Synthetic stones will have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties of their natural counterparts without the imperfections.

A good analogy for synthetic gemstone creation is growing roses. Roses grown in a hot house where their growing environment is controlled will be closer to perfection than roses that are grown in your backyard. They’re both roses, but the backyard rose will most likely be flawed or imperfect due to disease, insects, and other environmental impacts. Not so with the hot house rose because of the controlled conditions.

Don’t confuse simulant gemstones with synthetic gemstones. Simulants can be made up of any substance, like glass. They are made to simulate a particular gemstone, but they do not have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties of the natural gemstone like the synthetic gemstone. Some examples of simulants are cubic zirconia, moissanite, and yttrium aluminum garnet which are diamond simulants.

The most popular gemstones that synthetics have been created for are emeralds, sapphires, rubies and alexandrites. I’m sure you have seen jewelry with synthetic stones, also known as “created” gemstones in your local retail jewelry store. They are easier to obtain and less costly than natural gemstones. Synthetics have made it more affordable for people to own nice jewelry and many prefer the flawless created stones compared to the natural stones. You can usually spot a “created” stone because it’s just too perfect in color and clarity. A natural stone, especially in rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, which is perfect in color and clarity, is scarce and the cost is beyond most people’s means.

Should you buy a synthetic gemstone or jewelry with created stones over the natural gemstone choices? I would recommend going with your own personal preference. If you want a piece of jewelry with a flawless, perfect gem, then go with the synthetic gemstone. Also, if cost is a deciding factor. As a collector/investor my preference would be for the natural gemstone. It’s value and appreciation factor will be much greater, flawed or not.

It’s interesting that there are some gemstones man has not been able to synthesize in a laboratory. One example is the garnet family of gems. They have not been able to unlock garnet’s secrets to create it in a lab.

How do I know if the gemstone is natural, synthetic (created), or a stimulant? If you can’t tell by your own examination…ask! A reputable dealer or jeweler will be honest about the origins of the stone. If they don’t know or won’t say, then don’t buy!

Another interesting fact about gemstones that is not common knowledge to the public is that the majority of gems on the market have been treated to create or enhance their color and clarity. There are many different treatments used today. Heat treatment is the most common and widely used. I have written another article specifically regarding gemstone treatments. You can go to Gemstone Treatments to read more on the subject.

As a gemstone collector/investor, as stated before, my preference is for natural gemstones, but as an adornment in jewelry a synthetic gemstone makes for a gorgeous ring, earrings or pendant at an affordable price.

Gemstone Beads

A gemstone is a precious or semi-precious stone used for jewelry. Scientifically, it is a mineral, rock or petrified material. Some beautiful gemstones are too soft or too fragile to be used in jewelry, for example, single-crystal rhodochrosite, but are exhibited in museums and are sought by collectors of mineral or crystal specimens.

There are natural and manmade gemstones. Natural gemstones are one of the nature’s finest creations. A genuine real gemstone is available in one piece only, meaning no two gemstones are alike. Sometimes these gemstones are further finished, dyed and stained.

History tells us that semi-precious beads have been used as both ornament and as currency. Coral, lapis and amber were used in the past, but today we there are many more options.

One can find many semi-precious and precious beads. These gemstones are available in different shapes, like round, oval, rondelle, tubes and stars. Some of the most popular are oval- and bean-shaped gemstone, cube- and brick-shaped gemstone, nugget shaped, faceted cuts and button and roundel-shaped gemstones. Genuine gemstone beads include amazonite, amber, aquamarine and topaz, and are available at different prices. The prices of these beads vary in terms of the color, weight and clarity.

Gemstones have been used to make beads for ages, and every culture uses them not only as adornment but to express social circumstances, political occurrences, and religious beliefs. There are gemstones which represent planets and are believed to carry spiritual importance. They are often used to cure the alleged effects of planetary movements. One can choose a gemstone of their ruling planet, or their birthstone. These gemstones can be combined with metal and worn as a piece of jewelry as well.