Meeting in the literature descriptions of jewelry, it is sometimes difficult to imagine their true beauty, since the names of the stones are not always heard. It is even more difficult if you have to deal with their ancient designations. As you know, a semiprecious (lower category) or gemstone name can be either inspired by legends or simply reflecting their color. People believed that these incredibly beautiful natural crystals have magical properties and can bring good luck, as well as relieve diseases. Not only jewelry was made from them, but also talismans and charms. The ancient names of precious stones sound very poetic : yakhont, lal.
Stone cat's eye got its name thanks to the thin mineral fibers, which create an optical effect that resembles the pupil of a cat. He is a reliable guard against adultery. In addition, there is a belief that the stone has the ability to relieve joint pain and helps with anemia. It is believed that if you wear beads from a cat's eye, this gem will help to cure laryngitis and bronchitis. The names of the minerals may be associated with the geographical location where they are mined.
Gems often became an object of worship. In India, opal helped local magicians recall their previous incarnations, it was called the stone of faith, love and compassion. If you follow how the light plays on its faces, you can get rid of gloomy thoughts and enlighten your mind. And in European countries recognized for this stone healing properties. For example, in the 17th century they wrote that opal calms nerves, restores visual acuity and helps get rid of heart diseases.
If we consider the names of the gems alphabetically, then the opal will be followed by pyrope, rhodonite, ruby and sapphire. The first is a mineral belonging to the group of pomegranates. Its name can be translated from Greek as "resembling fire." In ancient times, it was called carbuncle. The second is rhodonite, the name comes from the Greek rhodon - "rose". Legends were said about the ruby in India, according to which it turned out that this fiery red mineral came from the blood of a dragon. Revered for the strong magical properties of this gem. Names can only indicate their color, for example, from the Latin word "rubber" - red. If you want power or want to influence people, wear ruby jewelry. Specialists involved in lithotherapy recognize the ability of a stone to heal chronic tonsillitis, diseases of the joints and spine.
Akin to ruby, sapphire, a type of corundum, is a gem that brings wisdom. Names of valuable minerals match their fame. For example, the famous diamond. This natural mineral is very hard. Its name, which translates as "indomitable," comes from the Greek language. Diamond was revered back in ancient India. Now this crystal is used both in industry and in jewelry.