Gemstone Beads

semi-precious glorious beads

The many meanings of the many precious gemstones around us.

Gemstone beads, being made from semi-precious gemstones, naturally hold more than innate beauty. They also hold all the depth of meanings associated with the gemstones.

Generally speaking, a gemstone is a stone that is rare, beautiful, and durable (resistant to abrasion, fracturing, and chemical reactions.) Most gemstones have a good hardness and a fairly high index of refraction (sparkle).

It is widely, though not universally believed that gemstone have healing or therapeutic properties. Below are listed some of those associated properties.

Amazonite: Improves self worth/confidence
Amber: Lift heaviness, allowing happiness to come through
Amethyst: Spiritually uplifting and for effective communication
Apatite: For communication, clearing of misunderstandings
Hematite: For protection from the negative emotions of others; establishes strong connection between our body & inner spirit

A much more detailed article on Gemstones and their Meanings.