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