Gem Stone Symbolism

Amethyst

The gemstone Amethyst ranges from lavender to purple colour.

Good health and healing. Stability, peace, calm and inner strength. Prosperity and joy.

Amethyst is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign Aquarius.

Aquamarine

The gemstone Aquamarine is a beautiful translucent pale turquoise color. Aqua is the Latin name for water and marine means "of the sea". Its color, therefore, represents the cool clear waters of the tropical seas and has long been a talisman of sailors to ensure safe journey across the ocean.

Healing properties of Aquamarine: Cools anger and creates a calm relaxed energy. Aquamarine is thought to bring the wearer courage, mental clarity and good health.

Aquamarine is a popular gem that is often incorporated into jewellry design.

Aquamarine is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign Pisces.

Citrine

Citrine is a variety of quartz that is golden yellow in color. The color is thought to radiate positive energy and is therefore, sometimes referred to as the 'success stone' for its ability to attract wealth and prosperity to whomever wears it.

Citrine is also referred to as the healing quartz for its ability to comfort, soothe and calm the wearer.

Citrine is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.

Diamond

The diamond is most commonly known as a colourless gemstone but can, in fact, be any colour including blue, red, green, yellow or pink. A pink diamond is very rare and therefore very expensive.

Diamonds symbolize true love which explains their popularity in engagement rings.

Diamond is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign of Aries.

Emerald

The gemstone Emerald is green in colour.

Emerald is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign of Taurus

Garnet

The gemstone Garnet is a dark red colour.

Increase self esteem and popularity. Reduces resentment. Attract business and success for business.

Garnet is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign Capricorn.

Lapis Lazuli

The gemstone Lapis Lazuli is blue in colour.

The blue semi-precious stone is considered a symbol of friendship and universal truth.

Opal

The gemstone Opal is known for its display of rainbow-like colours which can change with light and movement. The Greek name for opal is Opallios meaning to see a change of colour. Opalus the Roman word for opal means precious stone.

Long thought to bring bad luck, the opal gemstone is not as popular as it used to be. This myth however has been found to be false.

In Asia, the opal is viewed as a symbol of hope.

Opal is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign Libra.

Pearl

The gemstone pearl is generally thought of as opaque white in colour, but they can also be black, gold or pink. Pearls occur either naturally or are cultured. Natural pearls are harder to find and are therefore more expensive. Pearls have been a symbol of elegance and class for centuries.

Symbolic meaning of the pearl, wisdom acquired through experience. It can also symbolize the purity, generosity, integrity, and loyalty of the wearer.

Healing aspects: Calming effect

Pearl is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign Gemini.

Peridot

The gemstone Peridot is a light green colour.

Symbolic meaning: A symbol of abundance and prosperity.

Healing properties: A feel good stone. Peridot opens our hearts to joy and new relationships. Reduces stress, anger and guilt. Alleviates jealousy, resentment, spite, bitterness, irritation, hatred and greed.

Peridot is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign of Leo.

Ruby

The gemstone Ruby is bright red in colour.

The ruby is thought to bring the wearer health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love.

Ruby is the birthstone for those people born under the zodiac sign of Cancer.

Sapphire

The gemstone Sapphire is bright blue in colour and was once the preferred choice for engagement rings.

Sapphire is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign Virgo.

Topaz

The gemstone Topaz comes in a variety of colours but its most popular colour is blue.

Topaz symbolizes love and fidelity.

Topaz is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign Scorpio.

Turquoise

Turquoise is a unique stone that is thought to possess both healing and protective powers.

Turquoise symbolizes love, friendship, money and luck.

Turquoise is the birthstone for people born under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.

Zircon