Stone Meanings

Probably the first stone used for ornamental purposes was a smooth colored river rock. Or maybe a pretty river stone was spotted before a hunter successfully got his dinner. The hunter then carried that pretty river stone with him as his lucky hunting stone. Stones of all kinds have played a very important part of the history of humans. From little river stones to huge stones, such as at Stonehenge, stones of all sizes and types have been called "the bones of Mother Earth". Stones have been used as talismans and amulets since recorded history and likely before that.

A List Of Just A Few Gemstones And Their Meaning :

Agate - strength; contact between heart & soul
African Jade - helps with recalling dreams; self sufficiency
Amber - protector of health
Amethyst - promotes inspiration; connector between Spirit & Earth, develops inner senses
Amazonite - clarity & insight; eliminates worries
Aquamarine - brings hope; calming
Black Onyx - protection from negativity
Blue Chalcedony - patience; drives away bad spirits; resolves difficult situations
Blue Lace Agate - calms the mind; expands the perspective of our hearts
Carnelian - physical power; protects against fear; increases motivation
Citrine - soothes anxiety; aids in self-confidence
Crystal Quartz - generation of energy; used for meditation; healing & enlightenment
Fluorite - intuition
Garnet - passionate love & fidelit
Green Aventurine - Good luck stone
Iolite - Awakens inner knowledge; spiritual growth;increases dreams; aids in intuition
Labradorite - realize & achieve your destiny; enhances faith
Lapis Lazuli - strengthens intelligence & wisdom; all-knowing
Malachite - meditation; healing; restorer of life; assists body in natural healing process
Moonstone - promotes intuition, enhances creativity; aid to traveler, both geographic & spiritual
Mother of Pearl - healing effects
Opal - a doorway to spiritual awareness
Pearl - stimulates feminity; signifies faith
Peridot - problem Solving; strong will
Red Aventurine - creates a safe space for your feelings to be released
Rose quartz - ability to give & receive love
Silver - amplifies other semi-precious gemstones
Smoky Quartz - endurance; helps with fatigue
Snow Quartz - creates closeness in the spiritual world
Sodalite - eliminates confusion
Tanzanite - protective stone; "Stone of Magic"; helps bring the "will" into manifestation
Tiger Eye - decision making
Topaz - calms; relieves & balances; letting go

Color can influence our emotions, our actions and how we respond to various people, things and ideas. Much has been studied and written about color and its impact on our daily lives.

Many people believe that colors are powers, and that colored stones are especially powerful. Here are some of the meanings of colors and the energies contained in their corresponding stones.

Red symbolizes: action, confidence, courage, vitality Red gemstones can be used to strengthen the body, promote will power and courage, add vitality, overcome sexual dysfunctions. Carry or place red gemstones around your home or office to stimulate vitality and energy. Coral, Bloodstone, Red Jasper, Garnet, Ruby, and Red Calcite.

Pink symbolizes: love, beauty Pink gemstones can be used to promote love, self-worth, order and protection from violence or aggression. Carry or place pink gemstones around your home or office to stimulate love and beauty. Rose Quartz, Pink Opal, and More.

Brown symbolizes: earth, order, convention Brown gemstones act as a grounding force and promote stability and clear thinking. Tiger's Eye, Petrified Wood, and More.

Orange symbolizes: vitality with endurance Orange gemstones contain some of the fiery energies of red, but are gentler with a more creative spirit. They are used to promote personal power and are useful for people who could use more self esteem. Carry or place orange gemstones around your home or office to stimulate creativity, mental quickness, ability to adjust to changes. Carnelian, Fire Opal, Sun Stone, and More.

Gold symbolizes: Wealth, prosperity, wisdom Wearing gold in everyday life increases personal power, and promotes courage, confidence and willpower. Gold chains worn around the neck preserve health.

Yellow symbolizes: wisdom, joy, happiness, intellectual energy Carry or wear yellow gemstones to promote the ability to express yourself. They are excellent stones for writers and public speakers to increase eloquence. The yellow stones stimulate movement and mental awareness. They are used to enhance decision making skills. Amber, Citrine, and More.

Green symbolizes: life, nature, fertility, well being Green gemstones are used to attract money, prosperity and wealth. They are balancing stones that promote growth and fertility. Carry, wear or place green gemstones around your home or office to promote balance, change and growth. Emerald, Malachite, Aventurine, Jade, Peridot, Moss Agate, and More.

Blue symbolizes: youth, spirituality, truth, peace Blue gemstones promote peace and are used to calm ragged emotions. They are used to provide relief to people who have difficulty sleeping or who have nightmares. They offer inspiration and enhance the quality of communication. Turquoise, Lapis, Sodalite, and More.

Purple symbolizes: Royalty, magic, mystery Violet gemstones are associated with mysticism and purification. They are used for meditation and to sharpen psychic awareness, connection with higher self, and to increase imagination and inspiration. Amethyst, Flourite, and More.

Indigo symbolizes: intuition, meditation, deep contemplation Indigo gemstones open the door to the subconscious, symbolizing the bridge between the finite and infinite. They are used as a guide to cosmic knowledge. indigo, sapphire, lolite, and azurite.

White symbolizes: Purity, Cleanliness White gemstones are ruled by the Moon and are associated with sleep and psychic energy. They are often used for good fortune, protection after dark. The crystal amplifies the powers of other stones. Some say that because white stones contain all the colors, they can act as substitutes for stones of any color. Clear Quartz, Howlite, Clear Topaz, and More

Black symbolizes: Death, earth, stability Black gemstones symbolize self control and resilience. Black stones have protective energies in the sense that black is the absence of light, and therefore, can be used to create invisibility. Obsidian, Jet, Onyx, and More.

Gray symbolizes: Sorrow, security, maturity Gray gemstones are healing stones and can assist in improving relationships toward more stability. Hematite, and More.

Links To Check Out
greenleesforest - Meanings of Stones
Bear Landers Trading co. - Native American Jewelry
Gem Select - Gemstone Meanings