 |  Jewelry Stones ~ why are we wearing jewelry for Good Luck?Below you will find some interesting feedback about stones which are believed to have the power to bring Good Luck. This information has been collected from books and other sources. No claims are made.
ADORNMENT - why do we wear jewelry?
If you have ever wondered why we wear jewelry in the exact places we do, stop thinking that it is because the places chosen are the most accessible or make the most sense. In the past, it was common belief that evil spirits and demons could only enter the body through the main orifices. It would then make sense to place jewels or metals near those areas to prevent demonic possession.
Therefore, earrings dangling near two openings in the body protected the ears from allowing a devil passage into the body. In India, noserings were used for the same reason, as were tattoos and designs around the mouth and eyes. The tradition of fingernail and toenail painting originated because of a need to protect oneself from demonic entrance. Nails of the toes and fingers were painted so that the demons could not penetrate the skin in these vulnerable areas and gain access to the body. The most protective article of jewelry by far was the ring. Since it is in the form of a continuous circle, it symbolized eternity and unity. It was also believed that certain stones and metals gain power over time and that they are affected by the good or bad luck of their wearers.
AGATE
The Ancient Romans believed that wearing an agate in a ring would bring special favor from the gods. Over time, the stone became a lucky charm for people who work the soil. It has the power, some say, to make crops thrive in places otherwise barren, and the multicolored stone is more effective than a green thumb for making your garden grow. In the Far East, agates are said to promote eloquence. They also have the power to bring good fortune in the form of an inheritance. And if you aren’t lucky enough to have rich, old relatives, some people say an agate can lead you to hidden treasures. In Islam, an agate crushed to dust and drunk in apple juice is believed to have the power to cure insanity. In some cultures, the same recipe is an antidote to snakebite.
AQUAMARINE
In the Middle Ages, aquamarine necklaces were frequently worn to prevent or to cure toothaches and sore throats. In our time, the stone’s meaning has become something quite different. As a lucky charm given by a man to his wife on their wedding day, it provides insurance for a happy marriage. It also, they say, helps assure constancy among lovers.
ALEXANDRITE
Alexandrite is a stone that has particularly strong powers in the areas of luck and love. Even though this stone is rather difficult to find and expensive once located, it draws luck and good fortune to the bearer. If you are looking for good luck in love or friendship, try wearing a pendant of alexandrite near your heart so that love and fortune will find you more easily.
AMBER
The Greeks called this stone elektron, which gave us our word of electricity, and its power to give off sparks when rubbed gives us a clue why even prehistoric people may have considered amber a lucky charm. Amber beads have been found in ancient tombs from the steppes of Russia to the shores of the Mediterranean. And almost every culture has regarded amber as a bit of the sun with the power to bring good fortune to anyone who held it. Both the Chinese and the Muslims burn amber as incense as a protection against evil spirits. Worn as a necklace, it was believed to have medicinal qualities, effective against everything from deafness to indigestion to tooth loss.
AMETHYST
For persons born under the sign of Aquarius, amethyst rings or necklaces bring luck through self-discipline. Because the stone is the color of wine, the ancient Greeks, as well as many cultures that followed them, believed that it could prevent drunkenness. They made goblets of amethyst so they could drink to their heart’s content and still find their way home. Amethysts are also believed to encourage moderation, and in the Middle Ages they were the stone of choice for bishop’s rings. In the Middle Ages, rosaries made of amethyst were used in wartime and during plagues. It was believed that the stone had a calming effect, helpful at such times. Some modern psychiatrists hold to the belief, which dates back to early Egypt, that the purple color of the stone can bring a kind of peace.
AVENTURINE
If you enjoy games of chance and gambling, aventurine could help you to increase your mental powers and sharpen your mind. This stone has a strong power of luck associated with it, and is indispensable to those seeking success in money, peace, and health. Wearing green aventurine is said to enhance eyesight and perception, stimulate creativity and increase intelligence. Aventurine is often used by those who enjoy games of chance and is prevalent as a gambler’s pendant. This stone is also said to aid in business transactions since it has the power to attract money.
BLOODSTONE
Considered an especially lucky charm for soldiers going into battle, the bloodstone was worn on the thumbs of ancient Egyptian men to give them courage. In India’s early civilizations, the stone was soaked in water and applied to wounds to stop bleeding. The red-flecked stone is also considered very lucky for farmers and for breeders of cattle. For luck in business dealings, bloodstone, a green stone flecked with red spots, is useful, since the main powers it projects are courage, strength, wealth, power, legal success, business success, and power. This stone has been considered magical for over three thousand years and was particularly popular with the Babylonians, who carried it to defeat their enemies and to open doors. Since bloodstone is reputed to be effective in stopping bleeding, soldiers often carried it with them into battle, and today it is still used to maintain physical health and to alleviate diseases of the blood. Some athletes wear the stone to boost their physical strength and to extend their life spans. Because of the distinctive green coloring of bloodstone, it is associated with money, wealth, and business too.
CALCITE
Love, peace, purification, energy, and spirituality are all powers contained in calcite. Perhaps its most useful aspect is its ability to double the power of the intention the bearer places on the stone. Pink calcite is often held in the hand to calm and soothe, and it is also used to attract and maintain a love relationship. Blue calcite is strongly connected to healing activities, and green calcite draws money and prosperity. Orange calcite gives the body an extra energy boost when held in the hand.
CAT'S-EYE
The stone known as a cat's-eye, sometimes the luckiest shooter in a youngster's bag of marbles, was once believed effective in preventing all diseases of the chest and throat. In India, it is common wisdom that if one carries a cat's-eye stone, fortune will never diminish. Among gamblers, it is a charm of choice to bring luck in games of chance.
EMERALD
The emerald has been considered an especially lucky stone for expectant mothers since ancient Egyptian women began wearing them. But its power to bring luck goes beyond that. In almost every part of the world, the green stone has been regarded for centuries as a special protector of eyesight. In some Far Eastern countries, emeralds are said to have the power to prevent loss of memory and dizziness. Some say the stone can help one uncover secrets and can give the gift of eloquence. Sailors and fishermen carry emeralds to protect them from storms at sea. In come cultures, lovers have been encouraged to wear emeralds to ensure constancy and openness between them. In ancient Persia, an emerald dangled from the right arm on a green cord was believed to protect travelers from highwaymen.
JADE
Serious gamblers, especially those who play the horses, consider jade to be a lucky stone. Although astrologers claim that the brilliant green mineral can bring bad luck to people born under the signs of Sagittarius or Gemini, beads and amulets made from it are regarded as lucky charms all over the world. From earliest times in China, jade charms in the shape of bats or storks have been believed to ensure long life. Jade carvings worn around the neck have been powerful lucky charms since the 14th century B.C. Even today, a Chinese businessperson might feel luckier holding a jade amulet when making important decisions. In other parts of the world, jade is regarded as a charm against problems with the eyes. And from ancient times through the Middle Ages, it was used as a prescription for curing kidney and digestive diseases. When Europeans first arrived in Central America, they were amazed to discover that the Incas in Peru shared this belief and routinely relied on jade charms to prevent kidney problems. In many cultures, jade amulets are considered the best possible protection for women in childbirth. Some believe the stone is a bringer of rain and that it can drive away wild beasts and evil spirits. It is said to cure dropsy, abolish thirst and relieve palpitations of the heart. Few charms are more effective in assuring victory in battle or protecting against being struck by lightning.
JASPER
Jasper is a stone of various luck-bringing powers. It confers the powers of health, security, and beauty to its wearers. It is called the “rain-bringer” because of the success Native Americans had in conjuring rain from the sky with the help of jasper. Most commonly, jasper is worn to increase mental processes and to subdue any unruly desires or wishes that may cause harm to the bearer. However, each color of jasper has its own powers and brings its own form of luck. Ancient people engraved red jasper with images of archers and lions and carried the carvings to ward off poisons and to alleviate fevers. Healing, beautification, and gracefulness are also attributed to red jasper. Green jasper is effective in preventing illness, especially when placed in a circle around a green candle. This same technique aids in encouraging the body toward a more restorative sleep pattern. In another vein, green jasper aids in the bearer’s understanding of other’s emotional states.
MOONSTONES
The milky white stone with a hint of blue gets its name from its resemblance to soft moonlight. In India, where they are common and considered bringers of good luck, the moonstones with the greatest power are those washed up with the tide when the moon and sun are aligned. The stone is used in other parts of the world as a lucky charm to bring parted lovers together again. It is also believed to have the power to cure some diseases, including kidney problems, and to protect travelers. In medieval Europe, moonstones were regarded as indispensable when making important decisions. People who wished to be guided on the right path waited until the moon began to wane, and then placed a moonstone in their mouth. Then, by concentrating hard on the problem while sucking on the moonstone, the solution would come before the night was through.
QUARTZ
For thousands of years, the quartz crystal has been used in rituals meant to bring about a much-needed rainfall especially by Native Americans and Aboriginal Australians. This stone is said to have a strong connection with water, and is also connected with protection and healing. Quartz also symbolizes the spirit and intellectual powers unique to the human race. Oriental people have long valued “phenomenal gems” that show mystical or powerful qualities, and they saw the cat’s-eye quartz as one of the most outstanding. This stone was believed to bring especially good luck and fortunate consequences to its owner. While the cat’s-eye quartz itself is considered the most potent in facilitating good fortune, other forms of the cat’s-eye stone are also beneficial, such as the alexandrite cat’s-eye, the star-ruby and the star-sapphire.
The stereotypical “crystal ball” during the Renaissance was originally made from beryl rather than a clear quartz crystal, but quartz crystals were occasionally placed on an ivory base and semi-coated with gold to assist the magician as he delved deeply into the psychic mind. The rose quartz has receptive energies that encourage feelings of love. Rose quartz inspires tranquility, cheerfulness, and unfailing loyalty in long-term relationships. One other type of quartz that makes the wearer receptive to good luck is the smoky quartz that when worn, can help conquer depression and sadness and can also be used as a general mood-enhancer. Some people believe that placing a quartz crystal in the light of a full moon enhances its luck-giving powers. Then, by wearing or carrying the crystal you can ensure fortune and luck, relieve headaches or other minor aches and pains, and balance the body’s energies to prevent the onset of illness.
RING
As an ancient symbol of eternity, any ring is a powerful lucky charm. The idea of engagement dates back to the Middle Ages, when a man’s gift of a ring was an invitation to a woman to live with him for a few months while he decided if he wanted her for his wife. Wedding rings were the creation of the ancient Hebrews, who believed that a bride-groom has to present his wife with something of value. Placing the ring on her finger in the presence of witnesses made the marriage binding. In medieval Europe, a ring engraved with the names of the three wise men of the Christmas story supposedly had the power to cure cramps. Later, the same kind of cure was attributed to rings fashioned from coffin mails. Signet rings were worn by the ancient Egyptians to bring victory in battle or to help solve difficult problems. According to the Koran, King Solomon had a ring that not only helped him subdue his enemies, but gave him the power to transport himself and his court from place to place upon a magic carpet. In ancient Rome, rings engraved with a five-pointed star were among the most popular means of acquiring good luck. In the Far East, rings in the form of two intertwined snakes are believed not only to assure a long and prosperous life, but to give the wearer the power to settle arguments.
RUBY
In the ancient Far East, it was widely believed that rubies could drive away evil thoughts. These red stones can also keep you from losing your temper, help you prevail in an argument, and make you cheerful.
SAPPHIRE
In the ancient Middle East, this blue stone was believed to have supernatural powers. It was said to have been the centerpiece of King Solomon’s ring. In India, it has the power to bring health and wealth. Among its other powers in other parts of the world are the ability to repel spiders, to protect virgins, to turn away envy, and to attract the attention of the gods.
SILVER
Many lucky charms and talismans are considered more effective if they are made of silver. In China, a father who has only one son assures his offspring’s health and safety by collecting one hundred silver coins from a variety of friends and melting them down to make a charm in the form of a padlock. The ancient Persians believed that silver shields and breastplates made their soldiers invulnerable. Although Alexander the Great conquered them in spite of their protective armor, he was so impressed with their abilities, he outfitted his own soldiers in the same way. His army went on to conquer nearly all of the known world.
TOPAZ
During the Middle Ages, when the cure for the common cold was as elusive as it is today, some people believed the cure had been found in the form of the topaz. This gemstone was believed to have the ability to raise one’s body heat and promote sweating which, even then, was known to bring relief from colds and fever. In many cultures, from South America to East Asia, the topaz has long been worn as a talisman to prevent greed in the wearer. At the same time, it encourages success in business and attracts money. In many parts of the world, topaz is given as gifts between friends to ensure that the friendship will last forever.
TURQUOISE
The Indians of the American Southwest put great store in the power of turquoise to bring them good luck. Their jewelry still works its magic for modern Americans. In Islam, the stone engraved with passages from the Koran is a luck-bringer that protects anyone wearing it from all evil by drawing it into itself. Muslims also believe that if the stone changes color, it is a sign of a woman’s unfaithfulness. Throughout history, the turquoise has been a symbol of friendship, often powerful enough to make a friend of an enemy. It has also been viewed as a valuable talisman for people who ride horses. The stone, some say, makes a horse manageable and can prevent nasty falls.
ZIRCON
A zircon stone's powers are somewhat mysterious because it comes in many different colors and is known by several different names. But all versions contain important powers of magic and luck. The main powers of the zircon include security, physical beauty, love and affection, tranquility, healing, and protection from theft. A yellow zircon is especially recommended to entice romance into the wearer's life, but it also reduces depression and aids in attaining business goals. The red zircon commonly tends to increase the wealth of the wearer and protect him from injury. |
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