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Picking The Right Gemstone To Match Your Personality

Which gemstone is the right fit for your personality? Are you passionate and courageous? Do you cherish peace and harmony above all else? Is your personality rooted in tradition with a taste for expensive things? Whatever your personality might be, there is a gem for you!A gemstone will last a lifetime and should be selected with care. The right stone should resonate with your personality by bringing beauty and joy into your life while the wrong stone is likely to end up buried at the bottom of your jewelry box. Take the time to do a bit of research and reflect upon your needs, wants, and personality to ensure that you end up with the perfect stone.To help set you on the path to your ideal gemstone, here is a guide to the four most common precious stones.

Written by: Vijay M Bhatia, 24th Nov 2018

The Power of Stones and Find Your Right Stone

The History of BirthStoneThe idea of birthstones – a gemstone assigned to each month of the year – is thought to be an ancient one, and scholars trace it back to the Breastplate of Aaron that was described in the book of Exodus in the Bible. The Breastplate was a religious garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel. The gems were set in four rows of three: Sardius, topaz and carbuncle; emerald, sapphire and diamond; ligure, agate and amethyst; and beryl, onyx and jasper.So how did we get from gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel to birthstones? The writings of Flavius Josephus (1st century AD) and St. Jerome (5th century AD) made the connection between the 12 stones in the Breastplate and the 12 signs of the zodiac. The idea was proposed that each of the gemstones had special powers associated with the corresponding astrological sign, and that wearing these stones at the right time would have therapeutic or talismanic benefits.For individuals who were born within the month of a specific gemstone, that would become their birthstone.

Written by: Vijay M Bhatia, 8th May 2020
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