Gemstones brighten our world with their beauty, captivating colors, cultural importance, rarity, and unique origins. These eye-catching treasures come from a mineral or other organic material mined in different climates and locations around the globe.
DIAMOND
Topping this list is diamonds. You may have heard a lot about diamonds, but are you sure you fully understand their use? The word diamond derives from the Greek word “Adamas,” which means invincible or indestructible. Diamonds are the very hardest natural substance. The only thing that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Traditionally seen as a symbol of faithfulness, love, purity, innocence, and relationships filled with love, diamonds have been regarded over the centuries as a love-bearing crystal that is ‘dependable in its virtues when received as a gift – so it is no surprise that diamonds are used in Senyda's engagement rings and wedding bands.
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But aside from the obvious choice of the stones as a symbol of a loving relationship, diamonds also hold deeper spiritual meanings thanks to their rarity, purity, and brilliance. Believing the illumination and reflection of a diamond will inspire imagination and ingenuity in its wearer. They also bring about strength, fortitude and courage through a diamond’s hardness and ‘invincibility’, having the power to drive away bad energy or fortune. |
Diamond crystals help bring together the mind and the body, helping them work together to cleanse and restore your mind, body, and soul. Diamond crystals are the perfect antidote if you are feeling lost or confused. They help cleanse your aura of negative thoughts and bring back the love and light.
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RUBY
According to the ancient Sanskrit language (ancient Indian language), Ruby is called Ratnaraj, meaning king of gems. In ancient Myanmar, warriors wore Ruby to make them invincible. Likewise, Americans think Ruby helps people be passionate and brave, and they use Ruby as a gem to celebrate their birthday in July. |
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The ruby is a protective stone that can bring happiness and passion into the wearer's life. The ruby has long been representative of romantic love. It is said to inspire devotion and faithfulness within a romantic relationship. In fact, French jewelers in the 1800s referred to the ruby as the "dearly loved stone." In addition, the fiery red color and sparkle can inspire sensuality in the wearer. |
Romantic connotations aside, the ruby is a beautiful, versatile stone for anyone to wear. It is said to promote self-care in the wearer and inspire confidence to tackle all aspects of life. The ruby is often said to decrease anxiety and self-doubt. The ruby is a gemstone that encourages the wearer to live fully and embrace whatever happens. It allows the wearer to see their strength and potential from the perspective of their own heart. The ruby is often given as a gift for the 15th or 40th wedding anniversaries. Since ancient times, Ruby stone has been attributed to supernatural properties, preventing serious illnesses and giving the body energy. It is thought that Ruby stone cures heart and brain diseases and increases the person's power and memory. |
SAPHIRE
The magnificent and holy Sapphire is a stone of wisdom and royalty, of prophecy and Divine favor, a jewel steeped in the history and lore of nearly every religion. Sapphire is derived from the Latin sapphirus, Greek sappheiros, and Sanskrit sanipryam, meaning “blue stone.” people most often think of sapphire as dark blue. However, it is found in various colors, including blue, violet, pink, white, green, black, yellow, and orange. In fact, all colors of corundum (except red, which is Ruby) are called Sapphire. Sapphire was used by the Etruscans over 2,500 years ago and was also prized in ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt. Revered as a stone of royalty, sapphire was believed to keep kings safe from harm or envy. |
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Sapphire helps balance the emotions. With a greater sense of self-understanding and further self-exploration of your finer qualities, self-confidence increases, and general happiness ensues. This calming stone also relieves anger and frustration. Sapphire releases depression and increases the endorphins in your body. Sapphire strengthens the power of belief and the love of truth. Sapphire protects you from dishonesty, fraud, terror, poverty, and even stupidity and ill-temper. Although all corundums share some energies in common, the various colors of Sapphire have individual vibrational signatures and different spiritual properties.
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AQUAMARINE
Ancient Latin people believed that Aquamarine was a gemstone of the sea god. Fishers who went out fishing often wore jewelry made from this stone to be peaceful before the waves. Thus, they are the stones of April. Europeans believe that these stones bring sincere love and lifetime happiness to couples in love.
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Aquamarine is a “Stone of Courage and Protection” whose soothing energy makes it a perfect companion to calm fears and phobias. Many also use Aquamarine to help with reasoning and promote logic. Carrying Aquamarine with you can remind the individual to be prepared for almost any scenario encountered, given the current set of circumstances. Aquamarine stones bring energy against hatred, a symbol of will and kindness. A gem of desire for its owner to be kind and trust it.
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