When one talks of gemstones, the focus is often on their spiritual properties. Indeed, gemstones play a crucial role in the field of astrology. However, the fashionable side of gemstones has always been equally important as well and is something to focus on too.

Let us dive into the various ways that people have used, and continue to use gemstones in their daily lives.

Spiritual Uses of Gemstones

While historically gemstones have been worn by people for their ornamental value, a different aspect is being seen in recent times. People are slowly discovering the spiritual properties of gemstones, and the impact that they can have on the spiritual health of their wearer.

Presently, a certain type of gemstone is gaining popularity in the market, known as ‘healing crystals’. These unique gemstones are believed in different cultures to have healing abilities that impact the body, mind, and soul of the owner. This practice of healing crystals seems to have originated from ancient Hindu and Buddhist practices and are becoming popular around the world.

Several particular gemstones are used as healing crystals. These include:

•             Amber: It is believed that amber helps in detoxification of the body, removing illness and helping treat problems like headaches.

•             Amethyst: It was believed to prevent drunkenness by ancient Greeks. It helps to reduce anxiety disorders and addictions.

•             Aquamarine: It helps with digestive, dental and eye problems, and also helps in bringing back detached lovers. It also reduces the fear of water.

•             Citrine: It reduces hearing, digestive and sleep problems. It also helps with body pains.

•             Garnet: It is believed to protect the wearer from evil, promoting emotional well-being and improving confidence.

•             Moonstone: It helps in reducing problems related to anxiety and depression, and helps reduce insomnia and lack of creativity.

•             Pearl: It helps treat problems related to digestion, fertility, heart, and skin. It can also help in balancing the body in both a physical and emotional sense.

•             Rose Quartz: It helps the wearer in going through tough times like divorce, family estrangement, breakup, and so on, by providing emotional support.

Healing crystals can either be worn in the form of jewellery, which is then carried around all the time or occasionally, or placed on certain body parts to gain their spiritual powers.

However, it is important to consult an astrologer on the best possible way to use a healing crystal to not incur any harm to oneself. This is because certain healing crystals may contain radioactive elements, and must therefore be kept at a safe distance from people.

Luxury and Fashion Uses of Gemstones

With gemstones becoming more affordable day by day, people have increasingly started wearing gemstones as part of their fashion outfits. Earlier, gemstones were confined to the royalty, but nowadays, it is a common sight among the working class too.

Fashionable gemstones like the blue sapphire or the green emerald are being worn as fashion statements by professional people to complement their power outfits. Even people who do not believe in the spiritual or astrological powers of gemstones have turned to their sublime beauty to bolster their get-up.

Celebrities all over the world have also taken up the trend of adorning gemstones on important occasions. In India, Nita Ambani is famous for wearing a green emerald necklace when appearing in ceremonies. Looking elsewhere, Kate Middleton’s engagement ring is one of the most famous pieces of jewellery in the world. The traditional royal ring has an 18-carat diamond and sapphire stone on it and is worth half a million dollars. Similar gemstone-studded engagement rings have Halle Berry, Jackie Kenedy, and Mariah Carey, to name a few.

However, when choosing a gemstone for fashion choice, it is important to consider the durability of the stone. Hard stones like diamond, sapphire, ruby, and topaz are known for their durability and can be worn every day with little maintenance required for their upkeep. However, other gemstones like pearls, opals, jades, aquamarines, and onyx, while also fine for daily wear, require more attention and care. They are must be worn and removed very carefully, and must not be worn while doing heavy work like swimming or trekking.

Gemstones also come in different cuts and sizes. Each cut has its glamour quotient. It is important to choose the right cut to compliment the rest of the outfit. For example, the marquise shape can be worn alongside formal or ethnic dress with equal poise, while the round shape goes nicely with gowns for special occasions.

However, before wearing gemstones as fashion items, it is also advisable to consider the spiritual impact of wearing the said gemstone. Wearing the wrong or incompatible stone may negatively impact the wearer’s physical and mental health.