Throughout the centuries, gemstones have been attributed with healing properties. Perhaps their glistening beauty led to the belief that particular gems can intrinsically heal specific disorders and maladies of the body, soul, or spirit. Tourmaline is thought to strengthen an individual’s nervous system. It is supposedly a powerful healer of the blood and lymphatic system. Moreover, the use of tourmaline gemstones is thought to inspire creativity. Therefore, many artists and writers have used tourmalines over the years for good luck charms. Topaz is believed to have the incredible power to prevent death. More specifically, it is supposed to heal physical and mental disorders that can lead to death. The ancient Romans believed the Topaz could improve or heal bad eyesight. The ancient Greeks firmly believed that the Topaz could increase their physical strength. Plus, the Topaz was credited with protecting the ancient Egyptians from all harm. Therefore, the Topaz was quite a popular gemstone in ancient times. Many ancient people used the Topaz for its magical powers as well. The ancient Greeks thought the Topaz could make them invisible when wearing the gemstone and would wear it when going into battle. Turquoise has a long history of holding a special place among healing stones. Turquoise is supposed to relieve stress and to do away with the troubles of the mind. Its healing powers are said to relax the mind, clear negative, thoughts, and to ease any psychological anxiety. Moreover, turquoise is considered to provide courage and protection to those who wear it. Turquoise has been held sacred by Native Americans for centuries and has been used by their medicine men to heal illness and disease. In fact, the Native Americans carved turquoise into the shapes of specific animals and birds to encourage its powers of healing and magic. The Native Americans used turquoise in an attempt to protect their dead as they lay in their resting place from evil spirits. It was also used to draw beneficial spirits to them. In fact, turquoise was often fixed to the tips of their arrows to promote accurate shooting. Tiger’s Eye, a form of quartz, is known to provide healing properties of the physical and spiritual self. It has no specific targets, but rather, promotes overall positive effects for the health of the individual wearer. Additionally, Tiger’s Eye is thought to improve an individual’s mental clarity and protect the integrity of the human psyche. Tanzanite has only been known to the world since the late 1960s. No healing properties have been attributed to it as of yet, perhaps in part because modern wearers are more concerned with its beauty than with any ability to promote good health. |