When you gift someone a precious stone - do you know what you're really telling them?
Precious stones have their sentiments, which have come into being over time.
Meanings of Precious Stones
Garnet—Consistency, faithfulness and loyalty.
Bloodstone—Courage, bravery.
Sapphire—Repentance - commitment to personal change.
Emerald—Happiness in love.
Agate—Health and long life.
Ruby—Forgiveness of, and exemption from trouble friendship and love.
Sardonyx—Faithfulness and loyalty in marriage.
Chrysolite—Freedom from evil passions and sadness of mind.
Topaz—Loyalty and friendship.
Turquoise—Prosperity - flourish.
Cornelian—Contented mind - a satisfied state of being.
Moonstone—Protection from danger.
So the next time you buy a piece of jewelry for a lover or friend, you might want to take these meanings into account - just for fun.
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# Precious Stones
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