Ruby Diamonds

Jewelry, since time began offers a host of the mythical and superstitious. Some stones have healing powers, others will fend off sickness, offer protection, give courage and will even draw in the opposite sex. We have all sensed at onetime what our birth stone is and what it symbolizes. As there's only twelve months in the year this provides us only the possibility of twelve different gem stones. We are acquainted January being the Garnet, a cousin to the Ruby, February the Amethyst, March the Aquamarine, April the Diamond, May the Emerald, June the Pearl, July the Ruby, August the Peridot, September the Sapphire, October the Opal, November the Topaz and December the Turquoise. Although this is all well and good there are more very fine stones out there that were not lucky enough to be selected as a stone of the month.

Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Opal come to mind as do Onyx, Tiger eye and Jade. All worthy stones in there own right and if you choose to make one of them your own personal favorite, well who is going to stop you. The stone designated to be your own just because you were born in that month may not be a color that you warm to instinctively.

If you happen to be a lover of the more variety that Jade gives you over Emerald shall we say, then by all means choose that. Jade is the bringer of tranquility, wisdom, long life and a peaceful death. Emerald brings healing, success in business and to be able to tell the future. Hmm. Tell the future? Bring those Emeralds on. Well maybe not. Knowing the future may not be such a good thing after all, but you get my drift here.

The wearing of Malachite is supposed to be beneficial to the eyes and blood sugar levels. Lapis Lazuli is supposed to make us more kind and helpful and is the stone of fidelity. I once saw a fireplace surround in King Ludwig's Castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria made of Lapis. It was a bit excessive but no doubt extravagant in its luxury as non jewelry.

The primaeval connection that Tiger Eye represents is as appealing as animal print silks. It has a luminance that has a universal attraction and is known as a custodial stone and treats eye disease. I guess the eyes have it. Naturally there's a lot more to gems, stones, silver and gold but for now we have scraped the surface and afforded ourselves the chance to delve a little further next time. For now, merely go out and look, touch and go through the wonder of the bauble and who knows, maybe one will verbalize its own special language to you.

While living in the Orient for 23 years Barbara was able to learn about jewelry and is able to talk with authority about the subject. Please take a minute to gain further information at Barbara's Jewelry Box. To view a collection of 'one of a kind' Wearable Art also visit Naga's Jewelry. You will find items on view quite delightful and also very exclusive. Thank you for visiting with us. Aloha from Hawaii.