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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
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