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Carnelian: PMS relief

Wood: Simplicity

Topaz: Power over wild animals

Tiger’s eye: Courage

Apatite – Enhances creativity

Citrine – Raises self esteem

Garnet – Creates health

Labradorite – Aids digestion and metabolism

Pearl – Signifies faith

Peridot – Overcomes anger and jealousy

Quartz (clear) – Stimulates brain function

Based on the theory that stones, especially crystals vibrate at a certain frequency; a stone’s energy can be used to balance the body’s electromagnetic waves. Others believe that wearing certain stones can affect your chakras or energy centers.

One legendary stone was known as the Black Prince’s Ruby. [Edward, Prince of Wales (1330-1376) was called the Black Prince because he wore black armor.] The ruby was so-called because it was a large red stone. Edward was sixteen when his heroism during the Battle of Crecy brought him praise; a later battle earned him the stone , already considered to be a powerful amulet. Henry V wore it in his helmet at Agincourt; it was credited with saving his life when the helmet was split by a battleaxe. Richard III wore it at Bosworth. It is still the most celebrated stone among the British Crown Jewels.

Beads also have a rich history of spirituality and ritual use that comes from prayer beads and the belief in healing powers of gemstones. For thousands of years, man has used beads to adorn himself and aid in spiritual and ritual rites. The root word for bead, bede means to pray, and the earliest use of prayer beads is traced to the Hindus. Stringing beads

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