Many individuals see gemstones purely as decoration, such as gemstone beads; that is, jewellery to put on only for cosmetic purposes. But gemstones are also believed to have several remedial properties; e.g. (depending on the gem) the power to encourage confidence, concentration, relieve headaches and stress, promote a calm mind, and encourage positivity.
We will focus on a handful of stones and their commonly believed curing powers. A disclaimer before we go any further : The details of this article are grounded on widely-held beliefs, and there can be no scientific proof as to the effectiveness of these stones and their claimed restorative powers.
Amazonite
This gem boosts self-assurance ,while giving a sense of hope to the person wearing the stone.
Haematite
A strong gem that gives aids willpower and strength. Effective in balancing the body and spirit. An anchoring stone which reduces stress and is said to prevent insomnia.
Malachite
A strong stone that can take in destructive energies and “contamination”. Useful for a person under emotional stress.
Moonstone
Heals emotions, improves the forces of intuition and boosts the power to gain access to the subconscious.
The above-mentioned gems are only a tiny selection of gemstones that are believed to have recuperative properties. The only practical way to find out if these stones can help you is to wear them if you suffer from an ailment that a gemstone is believed to help relieve.