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Peridot
Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August birthstone and the gem designated for the 16th wedding anniversary. It is one of the few healing gemstones, which come in one color only. However, it ranges in shades of green from pistachio to olive, dark lime and bottle green.
The rich, green color with slight hints of gold is caused by very fine traces of iron. The intensity of the color depends on the amount of iron actually present. Peridot is not a very hard gem you must handle it carefully, it is highly sensitive to rapid temperature changes.
Historical legend has it that Peridot was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. Throughout time, many "Emeralds" of royal treasures have turned out to be Peridot's, and although Peridot is a uniquely different shade of green, many jewelers refer to it as the evening emerald.
Peridot is also very beneficial when it comes to treating psychological afflictions as well. It is a wonderful stone to treat depression. It is a stone of lightness that counters the effects of negative emotions. It has the ability to balance the process of emotional release and detoxifies negative emotions, bringing them to comfortable levels. Peridot fosters emotional balance, security, and inner peace. It soothes nervousness, heals emotional and physical pain, and lightens suffering. Such usages date back to ancient Roman times when rings of Peridot were worn to relieve depression.
Because it is calming to the nervous system; Peridot is also useful in promoting sleep. Peridot banishes lethargy, which can attack someone who is experiencing depression. The stones energy balances bipolar disorders and other forms of depression and helps ones self esteem or bruised ego. It also brings about necessary change, which is much needed to someone who is depressed.
Peridot opens, cleanses and activates the heart, which can help one to release old baggage. All burdens, guilt, and obsessions become cleared and a new psychological clarity and feeling of well-being begin. Peridot teaches that holding onto the past is counter productive. It shows you how to detach yourself from outside influences and how to look to your own higher energies for guidance. It assists in moving forward rapidly in therapeutic situations. It also helps you understand your destiny and spiritual purpose, helping you attain your full potential. Overall, the stone sharpens the mind and opens it to new level of awareness and releases anger.
The stone calms the nervous system, helping to dissolve emotional tensions and bringing balance to the system. It actually attracts love and calms raging anger from within. It alleviates jealousy, resentment, and spite, and reduces stress. Peridot is considered a tonic for the whole body and protects the wearer from negativity. It is associated with stress reduction and relaxation. Ground Peridot, taken internally, was once used as a treatment for asthma. It is and always has been thought that Peridot brings power and influence to its owner.
Sapphire
Sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September and is also recommended as a gift for a couple's fifth or forty fifth anniversaries. It is in the same family as the ruby, corundum, the only difference being the color. The most desirable color sapphire is blue, although they also come in violet, dark gray, orange, yellow, pink, green and black. These different colored sapphires are referred to as "fancy sapphires" and are often less expensive than the blue ones.
Sapphire measures strong in hardness, which makes it a perfect choice for jewelry that needs to stand up to everyday wear, such as in rings or bracelets. A gift of a sapphire symbolizes a pledge of trust and loyalty. It is from this tradition that sapphire has long been a popular choice for engagement rings. Ancient lore about the gem refers to them as a stone of friendship and loyalty, prosperity and protection. In the middle ages, people believed wearing a sapphire suppressed negative thoughts. It also has been long believed to have a curing power for natural ailments.
In parts of the Orient, Saturday was the day to dress in blue and wear blue sapphire. The color blue and the blue stone indicated wisdom, and generous thinking. It is also associated with the study of heaven and the stars. During the eleventh and twelfth centuries, sorcerers honored the sapphire more than any other stone as it enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Not only did they help to get in touch with astral and psychic realms, but also they provided protection for those who took those journeys.
But the most important attribute of the sapphire was said to be the protection against sorcery- it was thought to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. They also provided advanced warning against hidden dangers. As a tool for self improvement, sapphires are a wonderful way to keep your life in check. They are said to have a powerful and transformational gemstone energy that may work quickly and drastically. They will help you connect to the universe, that is, they can open your internal and spiritual self to the powers of the universe.
They are also thought to increase communication with, connection to, and awareness of spirit guides, or angels. They activate and manifest ones life purpose and focus and karmic agreements for soul growth. Psychologically, the sapphire helps maintain inner peace and is good for ones mental state. They calm nerves and promote mental clarity, helping with focus and concentration. They have also been used as remedies for mental and nervous disorders.
Working with sapphires helps promote a positive attitude towards life, promoting self motivation and helping move forward towards a path of self-fulfillment. Physically, sapphires promote general health. They are said to have powers in cooling fevers, protecting against mental illness and sharpening eyesight. One ancient recipe for eyesight was to powder the stone and mix it with vinegar. The same recipe was used to treat nosebleeds. Sapphires were also used to treat fevers and rheumatism. When treating boils and external ulcers, they were ground and mixed with milk. The paste was then applied to the afflicted area. They are also said to cure ulcers.
Sapphire: Reducing inflammation, fevers, and nosebleeds. Hearing problems, TB, burns. Communication, depression, intuition, clairvoyance, mental clarity and calmness.
Diamond
For those who were born in the month of April the Diamond is the traditional birthstone. The April birthstone reflects some of the properties with which the Diamond is associated - enhancing relationships and increasing inner strength. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the April Birthstone Diamond are balance, clarity and abundance. The healing properties of the April birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to brain diseases, pituitary glands. The Diamond can be used to draw out toxins and therefore was used as a remedy for poison. Diamond: Increase personal clarity, trust, and confidence. Amplify thoughts, attitudes, strengths, and weaknesses: Prosperity, generosity, love, spirituality, stands for loyalty.
