Precious and semiprecious stones have always provided a powerful tug on the human imagination, straight from the great ancient civilizations in the world to date. Every precious stone was more than just beautiful colored stone. It is also, possess mystical and healing properties, which directly affects the human mind, body and emotions.

Over time, these precious stones has also been closely connected with another powerful and stable social institution – marriage. As these precious and semiprecious stones was a strong influence on their lives, they make a perfect gift, like jewelry, as well. The idea was continued and each anniversary of progressively associated with a particular stone.

Here is a detailed look at these stones from 6 to 10 years.

6 years of precious stones – garnet and amethyst

Grenades were in use as gems since the Bronze Age. It is strikingly similar to the grenade seed which is why he was named as pomegranate garatnus (Latin for ‘to “seed”). It ranges in color from transparent dark red to bright green. Jewel grenades come to symbolize eternal friendship and trust. It is also a stone of purity and truth, love and compassion.

Garnet is considered to be very useful for the treatment of blood diseases and to increase energy and vitality. He is also a powerful treatment for depression. Garnets recommended for those who want to succeed in business.

“Amethyst” is a beautiful crystalline quartz in arresting shades of purple, lavender or purple. The Greeks believed that wearing topaz owner will not get intoxicated. Topaz was also appreciated by the ancient Egyptians, who used it to ward off negative feelings.
Since ancient times, amethyst was a symbol of modesty, sincerity and spiritual wisdom.

“Amethyst” should be like a precious stone of luck and love. It is considered that has a calming effect on the mind and gives the owner control over undesirable passions.

7th anniversary of Precious stones – onyx and lapis lazuli

Onyx – Onyx The name comes from the Greek word ‘vein Gem’. Roman soldiers often wore amulets made of onyx or sardonyx (its close variant), which were engraved with their favorite characters such as Hercules or Mars.

Onyx symbolizes eloquence and makes for the corresponding 7-Year gem – in the end, communication is the key to a good marriage, right? In particular, to address the myths surrounding the infamous seven-year itch!

Possessing magical powers, Onyx said to act as a shield against any owner of negativity that is directed at them. It is highly recommended for those who were given emotional excesses as this stone is believed to help in accordance passions under control.

Lapis lazuli is an ancient semi-precious stone in the intense blue color, which is highly valued by the Babylonian and Egyptian royalty. Stone lapis lazuli scarab was found in Egyptian tombs, as the ancient Egyptians believed that to bury lapis lazuli from the dead to offer the latest protection in the afterlife.

Lapis is said symbolized the revival of the truth and the sky.
This is a semi-precious gemstone should dispel negative feelings and treatment of depression.

Gems 8 years – Quartz and Aventurine

Quartz is perhaps one of the brightest and most spectacular crystals among gemstones, tourmalines, also a great conductor of energy.

Multicolored tourmaline mean artistic intuition.
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