| Precious Stones, Crystals & Gems For The Heart & Hair |
| Karen Marie Shelton |
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Introduction
The Hair Boutique's 1999 New Year's Resolution was to introduce new topics that
encompass the topic of hair...but with fresh new ideas. In keeping with our
Resolution and in honor of Valentine's Day, this article talks about the fascinating and
interesting lore of precious stones, crystals and gems.
Historical Significance
From the very earliest recorded history, humans have held gems in the highest esteem.
These brilliant gifts from Natures' jewelry box have had a significance that ranged
far beyond the belief that these gems were to be used for adornment.
Precious gems, stones and crystals have been found in all of the graves and monuments
of prehistoric peoples. This included the civilizations of the Pharaohs of Egypt,
the Incas and the Montezumas.
The Magi,
the wise men, the seers, mystics and astrologers of all the ages have used gems and
crystals as jewelry, gifts, for healing, for protection against evil and as talismans.Historians often debate whether the wearing of stones, crystals and gems originated as
physical adornment or if it evolved from the wearing and carrying of protective talismans.
Whatever their origins or reasons gems, crystals and precious stones are highly
valued in modern times as adornments for the hair and the body.
Valentines Day is traditionally symbolic of the heart,
the diamond and the red ruby.
Gifts of precious gems is one of the most popular
symbols of love and affection bestowed every year on February 14th.
Following in Valentine's Day popularity behind diamonds gold and silver are the red and pink colored
gems. The rose quartz has been increasing in popularity in the past few
years because of its beauty and color.
Crystals For Love & Friendship & Passion
Brett Bravo has written a book that looks at crystals, gems and precious
stones not only as adornment for the hair and body, but as tools to open your life to
love, friendship, passion and all form of spiritual satisfaction in anyone's life.
Her book unlocks the mysteries of "love stones" that she believes
will, when worn and used, bring you more love in your love. This is a perfect topic
for Valentine's Day. Ms. Bravo explains how the crystals and gems that she believes
attracts love and intimacy can be worn and used. As she explains, "love is the
greatest source of healing in the Universe".
Ms. Bravo explains how wearing these gorgeous gems and crystals in your hair or on your
body in the form of jewelry will attract good & positive energies into your life.
Diamonds - The Symbol of Love & Faithfulness
Many women have been valued by themselves or others by the value or size of the
Diamonds that they wore in her engagement and wedding rings.
The Diamond is actually a crystal that contains a very high frequency vibration.
Diamonds were originally chosen as the "love crystal" on a subconscious
level by humans only a very short time ago.
Underneath
the materialistic, somewhat capitalistic, business-profit motive lies the metaphysical
meaning of the Diamond. It is the hardest natural substance known to exist on
Earth. It is durable. When it is faceted and polished it refracts every cosmic
light ray in our Universe.
It was chosen for the symbol of promises of faithfulness, steadfastness and honor.
It is such a high-frequency crystal that it does not even need to be large because it is
so powerful.
The symbol of the Diamond
is for a durable, strong bond between two lovers or partners. Unfortunately at
times this long held symbology of the diamond is lost in materialism.
While Diamonds are most valued as rings to symbolize the joining of two people, it
achieves the same benefit of attracting faithfulness and honor when worn in the hair or in
other forms of jewelry.
Cameron Diaz recently demonstrated the beauty of diamonds for the hair when she adorned
her short hairdo with a stunning diamond butterfly barrette for last year's Academy
Awards ceremony.
For more information on diamonds check out the books listed at the end of this article
from Amazon.com.
Amethyst Crystals
Shown in the photo below is a magnificant Amethyst Generator
Point that would be a very valuable addition to any crystal collection and a
good Valentine's gift.
The Amethyst is a popular
gemstone that is widely recognized by many as one of the love crystals since it will add
to overall harmony, love and synastry in any relationship. The Amethyst is highly
valued and looks magnificant as a standalone generator (as shown above) or used in hair or
body jewelry.
The Amethyst is the symbol of forgiveness. The Amethyst is medium purple in
color. A good piece of Amethyst will contain many vails that produce rainbows and
add to the overall visual beauty of this polished generator crystal.
Love Crystals
The following table provides a list of the most commong "love" crystals that
provide different forms of love and healing. Some of the stones symbolize and
attract physical passion while others attract more spiritual love. These stones can
be worn in the hair, on the body or carried as talismans.
Crystal/Gem/Precious Stone
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Meaning/Symbolism
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| Amethyst |
Forgiveness |
| Azurite/Malachite/Chrysocolla |
Friendship |
| Emerald |
Truth & Honesty |
| Red Garnet |
Sexual Attraction |
| Gold |
Masculine Energy & Attraction |
| Hematite |
Strength |
| Kunzite |
Unconditional Love |
| Larimar |
Family Connection |
| Mexican Fire Opal |
Erotic Love |
| Black Onyz |
Surrender to Unseen Help |
| Smokey Quartz |
Self Love |
| Rose Quartz |
Self Love & Gentleness |
| Rhodochrosite |
Personal Charisma |
| Rhodonite |
Sweetness & Balance |
| Ruby |
Passion |
| Silver |
Feminine Energy |
| Sugilite |
Fear Turned to Love |
| Black Tourmaline |
Self Discovery |
Amber
This is one of the most magical of the stones. One of the very earliest allusions
in literature to the ornamental use of amber
actually appears in Homer's Odyssey.
From Homer:
"Received a golden necklace, richly wrought, and set with amber beads, that glowed as
if with sunshine. To Eurydamas there came a pair of ear-rings, each a triple gem,
Daintily fashioned and of exquisite grace. Two servants bore them."
Eurymachus
Amber was not only one of the first substances used by mankind for jewelry and decoration
but was also used as powerful amulets for protection and well-being.
Amber is also symbolic of the power of the Sun and golden stones were referred to as
the "juice" or essence of the brilliant rays of the setting sun. Amber was
worn in all forms of jewelry from necklaces and bracelets to earrings and in the hair.
To read more about Amber or any of the other precious gems mentioned in this article do
to Amazon.com and do a search on crystals, gemstones or the specific stones you are
attracted to.
Where To Buy Smokey Quartz Heart
Don't forget to visit the Hair Boutique's friends at New Spirit Jewelers to buy the
smokey quartz heart displayed above or to check out their other gorgeous precious stone
jewelry.
Books On Related Topics
Amazon.com is loaded with books on Crystals, Precious Gems and Stones. Here are a
few of my favorites:
The Book of
Sacred Stones: Fact & Fallacy In The Crystal World by Barbara G.
Walker, Werner P. Brodde.
This book debunks various myths behind different crystals & stones. Walker
explains why some stones have special powers and are good for healing and meditation.
Over 250 different illustrated entries outline the history, mythology and
attributes of each of the stones and gems that are covered in the book.
Healing With
Gemstones and Crystals by Diane Stein
Healing with Gemstones and Crystals provides a complete guide to healing the body,
mind, and spirit with the aid of gemstones and crystals. Diane Stein is one of my favorite
authors that focuses on healing. She also has other books dedicated to women's
health issues which are excellent. This book packs a wealth of information and
instructions on every page.
Stone Power by
Dorothee L. Mella
This book is concise and very informative. It provides a good overview on each
stone by describing color, hardness, healing properties. Details are also provided
on how each of the stones were used in ancient times. This is a great "first
book" when beginning to study precious gems, stones and crystals.
Cunningham's Encyclopedia
of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham.
The late Scott
Cunningham was a wonderful researcher, writer and expert on crystals and gems. Scott
had a remarkable talent for compiling information into clear and readable accounts, such
as his works on herbs,oils, incense, foods, etc. This book offers an exhaustive
encyclopedia about the magical properties of gems and precious metals. He provides a
succinct history of the uses of each stone, its folklore, the deities it represents, and
its magical uses. One of my own personal favorites.
Summary
Gems, crystals and precious stones have been worn through the ages as all types of
physical adornments. These beautiful creations from Nature not only provide gorgeous
works of jewelry for the hair and the body, but they have their own symbolism ranging from
passion with the Ruby to the masculine energies of Gold and the feminine energies of
Silver.
Whether you believe that crystals and gems provide more than beautiful pieces of
jewelry or not, is something only you can investigate and decide for yourself.
Whatever your beliefs, it is a rare loved one who would not welcome a beautiful
precious stones as a symbol of your affection on February 14th.
Happy Valentine's Day!
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