Gemstone Meanings, Symbolism & Powers

The booming worldwide trend for healing gemstones has seen crystals of all shapes and sizes move from small boutiques owned by friendly hippies and wiccans to the runways of Paris fashion houses and websites owned by Hollywood superstars.

What is the spiritual meaning of a gemstone?

A gemstone's spiritual meaning is the emotional and physical benefits that it can bring into your life. Amethyst relieves stress, rose quartz brings love, black tourmaline protects from harmful energies and so on.

If you have ever wanted to know what powers your favorite gemstone possesses or which stone can be a positive influence, this is where to start.

History and archaeology can tell us that gemstones have been appreciated for their spiritual powers just as much as their beauty since we first plucked them from riverbeds or sandy shores.

Ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Greeks and Romans bedecked themselves in protective amulets, pendants and bracelets made of lapis lazuli, carnelian, amber, agate and quartz not only for daily wear but even for the journey into the afterlife.

With the arrival of the industrial age and modern medicine you would think it was game over for healing crystals but they are probably more popular now than at any time in history.

Whether it is a distrust of pills, a dislike of indifferent and disbelieving doctors or a desire to avoid invasive treatments many people turn to gemstones for help both physical and emotional.