Gemstone Information - Diamond

Legend has it that Europeans first"discovered" African diamonds in a shaman's leather pouch. Though reports of this legend are sketchy if it is based on fact the African shaman might have used his diamonds much as shamans in other parts of the world use quartz crystals.

Anciently, diamonds were worn as polished stones. They were treasured for their beauty, but it wasn't until recently that their dazzling appearance was created. After people discovered that applying a bit of pressure at the correct point on a diamond produced a facet, the stone was prized for its prismatic fire.

The diamond has a wide and varied magical repertories. Worn, it promotes spirituality , even ecstasy , the shaman's ritual state of consciousness. It is often utilized in meditation and in spiritual pursuits.

when carried or worn the diamond promotes self-confidence in relations with the opposite sex. It is said to be potent for relieving or eliminating the root causes of sexual dysfunction.

Gemstones Information

Amber

Amethsy

Aquamarine

Bloodstone

Carnelian

Cat's Eye

Clear Quartz

Citrine

Diamond

Garnet

Hematite

Holey Stone

Jade

Jet

Labradorite

Lepidotile

Malachite

Mother of Pearl

Moonstone

Onyx

Opal

Peridot

Rose Quartz

Ruby

Sapphire

Sodalite

Sperne

Sunstone

Tiger's Eye

Topaz

Turquoise

Zircon

Birthstone Information

January Birthstone - Garnet

February Birthstone - Amethyst

March Birthstone - Blood Stone and Aquamarine

April Birthstone - Diamond and Clear Quartz

May Birthstone - Emerald and Jade

June Birthstone - Pearl and Moonstone

July Birthstone - Ruby

August Birthstone - Peridot and Carnelian

September Birthstone - Sapphire

October Birthstone - Opal and Tourmaline

November Birthstone - Topaz and Citrine

December Birthstone - Turquoise and Zircon