When you’re thinking about offering a ring to someone special in your life, one of the things that you should consider is the gemstone color. With so may different colors, it’s not just a matter of looking at your preferred color or make it match with the wardrobe of the person who you will be giving the ring to. It’s about symbolism; it’s about what each gemstone means.
You may already know that diamonds symbolize true love. How about all the other gemstones?
#1: Sapphire:
Sapphires tend to be blue (although you can find them in other colors) and they symbolize fidelity. In fact, they used to be the preferred gemstones for engagement rings before the diamonds took its place.
#2: Emerald:
Emeralds are known for their ability to cure disease as well as to protect you against evil spells.
#3: Ruby:
Ruby is a famous gemstone and has different meanings (although very similar) depending on where you live. For example, Ancient Hindus believed that when they offered a ruby to their Krishna God, that they were going to be emperors in a future life. In medieval Europe, for example, people believed that rubies guaranteed wealth, health, success in love, and wisdom.
#4: Amethyst:
Amethysts are usually associated with the ability to keep you quick-witted and clear-headed.
#5: Peridot:
A funny thing that you probably don’t know is that what were supposed to be Cleopatra’s emeralds are thought to be actually peridots. And it ends up making sense since the Egyptians though that this gemstone was able to bring health, good luck, and confidence to the wearer.
#6: Aquamarine:
Due to its association with the water, many people believe this gemstone will keep sailors safe when they’re at the sea. Other believe that it will provide the wearer with good health, mental clarity, and courage.
#7: Pearl:
Pearls have a long tradition in Europe and they have always been associated with purity and chastity.
#8: Garnet:
This gemstone has always been associated with the nobility and the clergy. It’s not uncommon to see images of the ancient Egypt Pharaohs wearing those red garnet necklaces or the rings used by the clergy in Ancient Rome.
#9: Citrine:
Citrine is also known as a “healing quartz”. According to the Chinese Feng Shui philosophy, this gemstone provides energy and vitality to who wears it.
#10: Opal:
The fact that opals have so many different colors made some ancient cultures believe that this gemstone had supernatural powers. While the Ancient Greeks thought it symbolized hope and love, for Europeans the opal means truth, purity, and hope.
