Gem and Crystal Myths and Meanings

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Agate - Is thought to guard against the biting of scorpions or serpents , soothe the mind, drive away contagion,promote eloquence, and secure the favor of princes, discerns the truth, accepts circumstances, powerful emotional healer. - Career: Counseling
Alexandrite - Associated with Czar Alexander II for whom it was named. It is said to have been discovered on his birthday, but there is no documentation of this.. Thought to enhance the rebirth of inner and outer self, promotes awareness. Career: Politics
Amber-Taurus - Early physicians are known to have prescribed amber for headaches, heart problems, arthritis and many other ailments. It is thought to be calming for hyperactivity and stressed nerves, finds humor and joy. Ancient Egyptians placed a piece of amber with their dead to ensure the body would remain whole. Asian cultures call amber the "Tiger's soul." Amber helps to bring about humor and joy as well as ward against impotency and infertility. (Is it more powerful with or with out bugs?) Career: Acting
Amethyst - Sincerity - February birthstone - Aquarius -it encourages inner peace, fights addictive behavior, transforms energy. It is also considered a love charm, improves sleep, and protection against theft . The name from 'amethystos' comes from a Greek word meaning non-drunkeness and ancient Romans also favored this stone. Also believed to sharpen the wit, turn away evil thoughts, and give a knowledge of the future in dreams. In traditional Chinese medicine, ground amethyst is prescribed for stomach pains and bad dreams. Career: Musician
Ametrine - helps dispel negativity, with decision making, meditation, stress relief. A legend says that ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistador's gifts to the Spanish Queen Isabela, after he received the Anahi mine in Bolivia as a dowry. Career: Law
Andalusite - believed to stimulants past memories, helps with centering of self. It is often referred to as the seeing stone as it works to see the various sides of a person's character, or the various sides of a problem. Career: Law Enforcement
Apache Tear- (obsidian) this stone grants forgiveness, understanding in distress, meditation stone, increases psychic powers, and good for business success. The legend of the name Apache Tears dates back to the 1870's when a group of Apache Warriors, in battle on a mountain and outnumbered, decided they would rather ride their horses off the cliffs to their deaths then face defeat against the US Calvary. The tears wept by the family members of the Apache warriors turned to stone upon hitting the ground. The mountain in which the battle took place is now called Apache Leap Mountain. Career: Merchant

Apatite - Associated with weight control, acceptance, balance, healing, and helping us to see the truth about ourselves. Its name comes from the Greek word for "deceit" because it is often mistaken for beryl, topaz and tourmaline. Career: Psychologist
Apophyllite - loving attunement to body and spirit, stimulates intuition, raises energy levels, guides and teaches, balancing and gentle, spiritual growth, for heart spleen and brain Career: Coach
Aquamarine - Courage - March Birthstone -Pisces - banishes fears, calms nerves, imparts strength and control. It is thought to bring joy and happiness, harmony in married life. According to legend it has its origin in the treasure chest of the mermaids, and has for ages been reputed to be a lucky stone for sailors. Ancient Greeks thought it sacred to the god Poseidon. It a great stone to take on vacations and cruises. The name is from the Latin for sea water. Once thought to magically cure people who had been poisoned. Career: Anything Marine Related
Aragonite - calms & centers, grounding, allows for insight, aids self discipline if directed, useful during stressful times.
Aventurine - strengthens independence, legs and joints, helps in career change, excellent for attracting abundance & wealth, stone of chance or luck Aventurine is often referred to as the Gambler's Stone. It brings the wearer good luck Aventurine derives from the Italian word 'a ventura' meaning “by chance”. The name dates back to the 1700's when an Italian glass-maker accidentally discovered this stone. He accidentally dropped copper filings into some molten glass. Aventurine is thought to be the only gemstone that was created by man before the natural stone was discovered. Career: Stocks or Banking
Azurite - guidance to psychic self, cuts through illusion, enhances communication. The name "Azurite" comes from the Persian lazhward, meaning "blue." During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, azurite was an important pigment in European painting. It was known as Madonna blue. Career: Science
Calcite - aids memory, good for arts and sciences, balances mental and emotional thoughts. The word calcite comes from the Latin word calx, and the Greek word chalix, meaning "lime." Career: Computers
Celestite - clears speech, personal expression, highly spiritual. Celestite (also known as Celestine), from the Latin "caelestis" meaning "celestial" or "heavenly . Thought to be good for mental activities. It contains innate wisdom and can connect to the angelic realms and tell stories of the past. Astral travel. Assist dream recall. Cleanses. Career: Religion
Chalcedony - expression of emotional needs, honesty, alleviates regret. Considered a sacred stone by the Native American Indians, chalcedony nurtures and promotes brotherhood and good will. The name Chalcedony is widely believed to be a direct reference to an ancient Greek settlement in Asia minor. This settlement was known as Chalkedon, in modern English it is spelled Chalcedon, forming of the name Chalcedony. Career: Advisor
Chrysoprase - prevents depression, increases grace and equilibrium. It strengthens the workings of insight and the higher consciousness. The word chrysoprase comes from the Greek chrysos meaning 'gold' and prason, meaning 'leek'. Career: Dance/ Sports
Citrine -Gemini - cleans auras, detoxifies the body, aids tissue regeneration. Citrine is known as the lucky "Merchants Stone". Citrine can help with digestion. It is beneficial to the endocrine and digestive system . The name is from the French word "citron" meaning lemon. Citrine helps to manifest your goals and keeps the wearer cheerful. In ancient times, Citrine was carried as protection against snake venom and evil / impure thoughts. Career: Sales
Copper - soothes arthritis, releases restrictions, stimulates initiative and optimism. Copper has been used with blood and metabolism disorders. Copper acts as a conductor when worn on the body.
Danburite - stimulates intellect, enhances psychic ability and self-assuredness. Danburite facilitates deep change and the ability to leave the past behind. Spiritual and emotional healing, brings a positive outlook on life. Danburite was first discovered in 1839 by Charles Upham Shephard and is named after Danbury, Connecticut, United States, the location of the discovery. Career: Carpentry/Building
Diamond -Purity- April Birthstone - Aries - brings forth purity, harmony, and love, also brings abundance. The Greeks believed that diamonds could protect against poisons, and in Medieval times, those who could afford to wear a diamond believed they were safe against the plague. The name comes from the Greek term 'adamas' which means "invincible" or "unconquerable." Some cultures believed that that placing it in the mouth would bring on a loss of teeth. Career: Engineer
Diopside - brings necessary tears, heals trauma, aids regression, scrying stone. Diopside comes from the ancient Greek "di", which means "two", and "opsis", meaning "vision. Ancient civilizations believed that star stones housed living spirits that were looking at you through those stars. Diopside increases creative visualization and helps to manifest desired goals. Career: Counselor
Dioptase attracts love, abundance, prosperity and health. Dioptase supports the emotional heart, strengthens the physical heart and awakens the spiritual heart. The name comes from the Greek, dia, "through" and optima, "vision" alluding to the two cleavage directions visible in unbroken crystals. Career: Nurse
Emerald Hope -May Birthstone -Taurus -secures love, attracts wealth, profitable dreaming. Long ago, emeralds were thought to possess healing powers, especially for poor eyesight. During the renaissance, emeralds were exchanged among the aristocracy as symbols of friendship. It was said emeralds would stay intact only if the friendship lasted. The emerald is the sacred stone of the goddess Venus. It was thought to preserve love. The origin of the word "emerald" is said to be a Sanskrit word meaning "green" or the name emerald comes from the Greek 'smaragdos' via the Old French 'esmeralde', and really just means 'green gemstone'. The Vedas, the holy scriptures of the Indians, say of the precious green gems and their healing properties: 'Emeralds promise good luck ...'; and 'The emerald enhances the well-being ...'. Career: Business
Epidote - The name epidote is derived from the Greek word "epidosis", meaning increase.
Fluorite - aids comprehension, strengthens teeth and bones, stabilizing and calming. It is thought to increase your concentration, and heighten your intuition. Fluorite is also said to absorb and neutralize negative vibrations. Fluorite may be used as an aid in meditation to support psychic awareness and meditative insight. Fluorite, a mineral that melts easily, derives its name from the Latin word "fluere" meaning "to flow" or "to flux" and refers to its use as a flux in the steel and aluminum smelting process. (The word florescence comes from fluorite, it was the first mineral to be studied for this characteristic.) Career: Dental
Garnet- Constancy - January birthstone -Aquarius -Capricorn -increases health, fidelity, imagination, and balances energy flow. Garnet is said to be the stone of romantic love and passion, enhancing sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy. The name Garnet comes from the Latin for pomegranate, which has bright red, garnet like seeds. Garnets were thought to cure depression, protect against bad dreams, and relieve diseases of the liver and hemorrhage. According to legend, Noah used a finely cut, glowing garnet to illuminate the ark. The Garnet is known as the stone for a successful business. Stone of purity and truth as well as a symbol of love and compassion. Garnets have also been used by many explorers and traveler as it is believed to protect the wearer when journeying far from home. Set in shields, armor, and buckles by crusaders for it is believed that it gives protection from wounds stops bleeding. Many native tribes from North, Central, and South America wore Garnets to ward off evil influences and spirits. Career: Health/Public Safety related
Gold - purifying, healing, balancing, attracts honors, masculine energy. Gold symbolizes wealth used wisely, but it is also the symbol of good health. Gold is intimately linked with Divinity and those gods associated with the Sun. It symbolizes wealth and success. Thought to have healing properties, especially for sore eyes and sty's, which should be rubbed with a wedding ring (the only gold object most families were likely to possess). Gold earnings were also thought to strengthen the eyes, and, among sailors and fishermen, to prevent one from drowning
Gypsum- relieves stagnation, offers level-headedness. It is considered to be a "Lucky Stone". Aids in coping when life is too busy. Often used for center of medicine wheel. Used by Native American Indians in rain ceremonies. An Earth Keeper stone. Stimulates progression. Career: Office Work
Hessonite - clears negativity, eliminates feelings of inferiority, promotes positive change. The name is from the Greek hesson, inferior, in allusion to its lower hardness and density than most other garnet species varieties. Hessonite is known as Gomedhaka in Sanskrit and is believed in India mythology to be the fingernails of the God Vala. Career:
Hiddenite - stimulates intellect, insight, universal love. It was named after W.E. Hidden, who discovered this new gemstone in Alexander County, North Carolina in 1879 - Hiddenite helps one's ability to feel emotions, releases fear, promotes compassion for others. Career:
Iolite - gives accurate visions, releases discord, strengthens liver, soul connector. Because iolite is pleochroic it resonates to both Archangel's Michael and Gabrielle, the Archangel of vision and prophecy. It was also known as water sapphire, although this term is no longer in use today. The name Iolite comes from the Greek "ios", which means violet. Ancient mariners used iolite as a compass to guide their way to sea. It has been suggested that this mineral was used in the Norsemen's Atlantic navigation to locate the sun's position in cloudy weather (the strongest polarization of sky light, and the bluest hue in the iolite, is at 90° from the sun). Ancients believed that it could unlock creativity in an artist. Career: Artist
Jade - Pisces -Virgo -reduces eyestrain and negativity, promotes longevity, dreams. According to the ancient Chinese, jade represented many of their most valued attributes: courage, wisdom, mercy, justice, emotional balance, love, and fidelity. It can also signify beauty, generosity, and purity. Jade also symbolizes love, health, wealth, and long life. 12 anniversary. Jade is derived from the Spanish word 'piedra de ijada', meaning “loin stone”. over 5000 years in China as the royal gemstone, where it is known as 'yu', or 'zhen yu', meaning “genuine Jade”. Jade is as significant in China as Gold and Diamonds have been in the west. In Central America, the Mayans, Aztecs, and Olmec's also treasured and honored Jade higher than Gold, often creating symbolic carvings and masks out of it. Physically, Jade has long been associated with the kidneys and is still a remedy amongst healers of Nephritic Colic. Career: Judge/Law
Jasper -Virgo powerful physical healer, protects against negativity. Jasper gives one the courage to speak out and have personal independence. It also protects from fears in the night. From the Hebrew word "yashpheh", meaning "glittering" or the Greek origin of the word jasper, iaspis, means "spotted stone." Career: Advocate
Kunzite - reduces insecurity, addictiveness, manic depression, gives maturity. Named after gemologist GF Kunz - Promotes feelings of peace and inner strength. Promotes self-love and self worth Kunzite is often referred to as the “evening” stone because of its sensitivity to direct sunlight and excess heat Career:
Labradorite - brings recognition of destiny, connects one with the elements. Allows you to see through illusions and determine the actual form of your dreams and goals. It enhances intuition and psychic perception Career:
Lapis Lazuli -Libra -strengthens total awareness, ESP, skeleton, thyroid, creativity. Egyptian cultures made a practice of burying a lapis lazuli scarab with their dead, and believed it to offer protection. Greeks write of a sapphire which was included with gold - probably referring to lapis. The name is a combination of the Latin word lapis ("stone") and the Arabian name azul, meaning "blue." In asia, it was believed to contain magical powers. Lapis Lazuli was pulverized and used as a pigment for paint from pre-Renaissance times until the mid 1800's when it became possible to manufacture the color artificially. Physically, Lapis Lazuli is though to help cure, insomnia, depression, recurring fevers, and disorders of the throat, lungs and immune system. Career: Vet / Work with animals
Malachite - lucky money stone, aids sleep, asthma, and labor, intense and probing. Its name is probably derived from the Greek word for green/herb, malache, for its color, or possibly from the Greek word for soft, malakos, for its low hardness. Was attached to an infant's cradle, to keep all evil spirits at bay and the child slept peacefully Career: Chef / Food Related
Moldivite- channeling interdimensional sources, catalyst for important changes in life. An ancient legend said moldavite was an emerald that fell from the sky, out of the crown of an angel. It is believed that moldavite was a gemstone used in the Holy Grail, and therefore exposure to the stone is said to quicken one's spiritual evolution aid in the regeneration of body cells and lend extra energy - a stone of communication, and think it stimulates cooperation and transfer of energies between those of extraterrestrial origins and those inhabiting Earth. Career: Astronomy/ Space related
Moonstone - lucky love stone, calming, introspective, assists with emotional release. The Romans thought moonstone was formed out of moonlight and began wearing it in jewelry around 100 AD The gemstone has always been considered sacred in India, and Europeans of the Middle Ages thought by looking into a moonstone, you would fall into a deep sleep and see the future. Moonstone is supposed to awaken tender passions if placed beneath the tongues of lovers during a full moon. Believed to be protective for women and babies and to soothe and balance the emotions In India Moonstone is considered to be a sacred and magical stone, with the power to bring about pleasant and beautiful dreams Career:

Morganite- sisterhood, balances emotions, heals pain of separation, a subtle and powerful love energy. Morganite found its name in 1911 when it drew the attention of one of the world's most esteemed gemstone experts, George Kunz of Tiffany & Co®. He named it in honor of millionaire banker and mineral collector John Pierport Morgan. Morganite is believed to insinuate and nurture feelings of love, and to increase tenderness in a relationship. Career: Social work / Adoption
Opal --hope - Aquarius - promotes growth spiritually and physically, aligns physical and etheric bodies. The opal is said to be many things including the most powerful of healing stones, the stone of hope, the stone of great achievement and even the "stone of the Gods". It is said to be the stone of love, but only to faithful lovers. Opal is said to be a symbol of faithfulness and is believed to assist the wearer with finding true love. The opal will bring misfortune to an unfaithful lover. The name opal is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit 'upala', meaning 'precious stone'. October birthstone. In Greek mythology, Opal was believed to be formed from the joyous tears wept by Zeus after he defeated the Titans. It was also believed by the Greeks that the owner of Opal would obtain the power of giving foresight and the light of prophecy. In ancient Arabic times it was believed that opals fell from the heavens in lightning, the flashes giving the stone its fire and flare. Career: Teaching / Education
Pearl - Health - June Birthstone - Gemini - Once thought of by Arabians as tears of the gods. According to Roman writer Pliny, Cleopatra dissolved a priceless pearl earring in her wine and drank it as a testament to her love for Anthony- thought to cure everything from fevers to stomach ulcers Career: Health related
Peridot -August birthstone - Libra -opens new doors, removes stress, fear, guilt, activates personal growth. Increase patience, confidence and assertiveness. Heal the heart and lungs The name Peridot is derived from the Greek word 'Peridona' which when translated means 'giving plenty'. It is said that the Egyptians mined for Peridot at night, believing that the sun's rays made the stone invisible. Native Hawaiians believed that Peridot gemstones were the tears of the goddess Pele Peridot is said to bring good luck, fortune, and peace. Career: Writer
Petalite - enhances ability to feel energy, dissolves negative energy/black magic, the stone of Angels. The name is derived from the Greek word 'Petalon' meaning ‘leaf' and 'Lithos' . It is thought to stimulate clairvoyance, clairsentience, clairaudience and telepathic communication. Career:
Prehnite - enhances personal relationships. Prehnite is a stone of unconditional love. It is used for dreaming, remembering, & meditation. Helps to draw new friends. It is said to connect to the archangel Raphael. Career: Parent
Pyrite - increases memory, concentration, spiritual and psychic ability for students. Used for focus, practicality, logic, memory, scatteredness. It's sunny golden color associates it with the sun, and with fortification and strengthening of the mind. The name comes from the Greek word meaning "a stone which strikes fire". Ancient Greek scientists believed the element of fire was hidden inside of Pyrite because of sparks that resulted when struck against steel and the pungent smell of Sulfur that it would emit. The Incas of South America used large slabs of polished Pyrite as magnificent mirrors that were believed to hold divine powers. It is believed that these mirrors are continued to be used by crystal mystics today in order to awaken psychic impulses Career: Engineering
Quartz - programmable stone, breaks bad habits, headaches, channeling stone. Enhances energy by absorbing, storing, amplifying, balancing, focusing and transmitting. It channels universal energy. It is a very good stone for astral travel, manifestation, scrying, channeling, dream recall and dream work. Two most widely accepted opinions are that the word Quartz is derived from the Greek 'krystallos', meaning “ice”, Other sources insist the name is from the Saxon word "Querkluftertz", meaning cross-vein ore . Career: Computers
Rhodochrosite - strengthens mental power, finds new love. For loneliness, loss, healing of matters of the heart, inner child issues. Healing for abuse issues and insecurities. The name is derived from the Greek words rhodos, meaning rose and khros meaning color. Career: Related to Children
Rhodonite - energy in trauma, assuredness, helps one achieve the greatest potential. Helps to transform your emotional foundation, making it more solid and secure. Career: Education
Rose Quartz -Taurus -reduces weight, wrinkles; increases self-assuredness, love stone. Brings love, is calming and soothing. It is used to increase self love and feelings of self worth. Opens the heart to the beauty within and all around us, and will begin its healing by reducing resentments. Career: Beauty
Ruby- Passion - July Birthstone -Cancer - Capricorn -mental balance, improves circulation, protects sensitive natures. At the time of the Borgias (15th - 16th Centuries), rubies were thought to counteract poison - and were therefore much in demand! Rubbed on the skin, these gemstones were once thought to restore youth and vitality. In the Middle Ages, the ruby was viewed as a stone of prophecy - people believed it would darken when its wearer was in danger. For wealth, joy, sexual energy, power. It augments and intensifies all emotions. Ruby, the name for this particular type of Corundum is taken from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red”. Rubies worn by men signified manhood and nobility. Rubies worn by women were said to invoke passion and power Career:
Rutilated Quartz - excellent for birthing process, enhances energy in other stones. Good for balance, repelling negative energies and unwanted interference, and promotes clarity of thought. Career: Nurse / Pregnancy related
Sapphire -Wisdom - September birthstone -Pisces - goal motivator, strengthens loyalty, highly evolved spiritual stone. Jewel of chastity - At one time sapphires were believed to exude heavenly rays that had the power to kill all poisonous creatures. Persians thought the earth rested on a giant sapphire and that the blue of the heavens was its reflection. It is said to rid one of unwanted thoughts and bring peace and joy to the mind while opening intuition. Sapphire, the name for this particular type of Corundum is taken from the Latin word sapphirus, meaning “blue”. Career:
Selenite - flexibility, decision-making, clarity, strengthens spinal column. Career: Dancer
Silver - energy conductor, eases stress and improves speech, feminine energy.
Smokey Quartz - relieves depression, tension, balances sexual energies. Dissolves negative energy and lets positive energy in.
Spinel The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word 'spina' meaning thorn, a reference to its fiery color and the sharp pointed crystals that are found within some Spinels. Spinels were often referred to as 'balas rubies' in ancient times. Many royal crown jewels thought to contain rubies that have actually turned out be Spinels. The Black Prince's Ruby in the British Imperial State Crown is a actually a 170 Carat red Spinel. The Timur Ruby that has the engraved names of the Mogul emperors on its face was once thought to be a Ruby as well. This magnificent 352 Carat stone is also in fact a red Spinel, and is now owned by Queen Elizabeth of England. Spinels are associated with love, and help the wearer to put their ego aside, and become devoted to another person. The Spinel also encourages passion and is said to increase the duration of one's life. Career:
Sunstone - dissipates fearfulness, increases vitality, spiritual growth. Energizing, empowering, honors the male/god energies, strengthens the life force. Career: Science
Tanzanite- stone of magic, facilitates spiritual awareness, stimulates insight. Stimulates the third eye and the crown chakra so that you are better able to receive and communicate visions. It is also a very protective stone inviting safety in all situations and activities. It is called the 'stone of magic' as it helps bring the 'will' into manifestation. Facilitates spiritual awareness and insight, dispels negativity. The Masai's believe that Tanzanite is the stone of birth, and it is for this reason that they frequently gift their wives with Tanzanite gemstones following the birth of their first child Career: Mother / Child Care
Tiger Eye - psychic protector, great for business, helps achieve clarity. A stone to stimulates wealth and helps to maintain it Cat's eye lets you see everything. Use the cat's eye for insight and you can be a very lucky person. Roman soldiers wore tiger eye because they believed it was an "all seeing" eye. Even today, one meaning of tiger eye is as psychic protection. Career:Marketing
Topaz -Fidelity - November birthstone -Scorpio -Sagittarius - tissue regeneration, kidneys and bladder, enhances understanding. The name 'topaz' is thought to come from the Sanskrit 'tapas', meaning 'fire' . The Egyptians believed that Topaz would protect them from harm because they believed it was colored by the sun god Ra's golden arms.Topaz has also been biblically referenced as one of the gemstones used to make the 'Breastplate of Judgement' worn by Aaron. The Romans believed in a similar theory and associated Topaz with their sun god, Jupiter. In 1255, St. Hildegard offered a simple remedy for failing eyesight: steep a topaz in wine for three days and then lightly rub it over the eyes - Worn round the neck, topaz was thought to cure madness. Helps to correct disorders in the body, manifests health, promotes kindness, compassion, and empathy. Enhances awareness, helps a person to exert change in their world, good for manifestation of dreams & goals. Topaz is said to increase the wearers intelligence, creativity and wisdom, and can enhance one's spiritual potential. Career: Designer
Tourmaline -Leo- relieves fatigue, anemia, increases success and love. Said to attract inspiration and diminish fear by promoting understanding. It also encourages self-confidence. Strengthens body & spirit, good for the nervous system. The name Tourmaline is widely accepted as being derived from the Singhalese expression tura mali, which when translated means “stone of many or mixed colors”. This was certainly believed by the ancient Egyptians who believed that when Tourmaline traveled from its home in the earth's core to the surface, it did so along a rainbow, which subsequently gifted the gemstone with all of the colors of the rainbow As with most gemstones, ancient civilizations credited Tourmaline gems with magical and mystical powers, including having the power to guard against danger and misfortune. Tourmalines are said to have an especially strong influence over friendship and love, lending permanence and stability to both. Career: Military
Turquoise - Contentment - December birthstone-Taurus - friendship, mental relaxation, respiratory system. To the Aztecs it was the 'stone of the gods' and was used extensively for religious artifact; in medieval Europe it was thought of as a powerful talisman The Persians in particular believed that the act of a Turquoise changing color was a sign of impending danger. For this reason Turquoise gems were often used to bejewel daggers and turbans as an effective method of warding off the evil eye. - turquoise has always been considered lucky and able to safeguard or bring happiness - According to a 15th Century legend, the stone loses its color when its owner is unwell or in danger and regains its brilliance when the illness, or danger, has passed. Cleansing, protection, the "master healer". It was the belief of the Native Americans that wearing Turquoise jewelry provided a direct connection to the heavens above and sources of abundant water supply below, whereas the Aztecs believed the stone was holy and often adorned their ceremonial masks with Turquoise gemstones. It is a wonderful healing and cleansing stone and provides protection. Career: Police
Zircon The name Zircon is believed to of been derived from the Persian word 'zargun' which means “gold-colored”. Zircon In the middle ages, Zircon was believed to aid sleep, promote honor, and to bring prosperity and wisdom to its wearer. Career: Librarian

Planetary Stones

Ancient beliefs associated specific gemstones with the planets. It was thought that wearing the stone associated with the ruling planets at your time of birth would offer positive effects in your life.

Mars Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) Jasper
Venus Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21) Aventurine Emerald
Mercury Gemini (May 22-Jun. 21) Tiger Eye
Moon Cancer (Jun. 22-Jul. 22)Moonstone
Sun Leo (Jul. 23-Aug. 21) Rock Crystal
Mercury Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep. 23) Citrine
Venus Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 22) Sapphire
Pluto Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Garnet Ruby
Jupiter Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Topaz
Saturn Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) Lapis Lazuli
Uranus Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Turquoise
Neptune Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Aquamarine