Traditional Meanings of Precious Stones
Many of the more classic gemstones are imbued with symbolism and meaning that is derived from ancient lore. When you present her with the ring, it will greatly impress her if you can offer an explanation as to why you chose that particular stone.
For instance the sapphire, which is usually the color of the deep blue sea, is a stone of fidelity and prosperity. It corresponds to the energies of the Archangel Michael and is thought to have a purifying and protective influence on a person’s life.
Diamonds are the stones of choice for wedding or engagement rings and for thousands of years have represented love and communication. They traditionally symbolize the commitment of one human being to another but they are also worn by artists, inventors and visionaries to connect them to their sources of divine inspiration.
Emeralds are brilliant green stones that are thought to correspond to the heart. It is also a stone that brings wealth and prosperity to the wearer. There are many stories about this gemstone in the Bible. Gemstone jewelry set with an emerald is thought to connect you with the energies of the Archangel Raphael who heals both physical and emotional wounds.
Rubies, which come in all hues from blood red to a light pink are stones associated with success, affluence, charisma and personal victory. This gemstone’s reputation for enhancing love and commitment is why it is such a popular choice for engagement rings. It is also a good choice if your bride is Chinese or Indian.
Amethysts are beautiful purple stones that are thought to increase one’s connection with God. When set in gemstone jewelry the amethyst is thought to protect the wearer from temptation or addiction. In medieval Europe amethyst gemstones were often dropped in goblets of wine to prevent drunkenness. If your potential mate loves purple then this is the stone to go with.
Aside from being available in a beautiful array of pastel pink, blue and yellow hues, the topaz is also considered to be a protective healing stone. It is thought to be especially protective for individuals who work in stressful situations such as nursing, counseling and law enforcement. The topaz is also good for artists and inventors because it corresponds to the Archangel Jophiel who in charge of creative endeavors.