Gemstones

Gemstones are precious stones and semi-precious stones, that can be called gems. All of them are minerals that have hardness, density, refraction and color.
Stones have been called "the bones of Mother Earth" and have played a very important role in the history of humans. They have been used as talismans and amulets since recorded history and also before that.

How to choose your own gem:
It is very common today to have a personal stone. This stone may be associated with your zodiac sign or your birth month, it may also be a gem stone that has been passed down in your family or even a gem with your favorite color. Your personal gemstone is one with which you feel a deep connection.

There are different methods to discover which type of gem is adecuate for you:
- The zodiac method: Where you find stones that are linked to your sign of the zodiac. In this system, there are stones that should be avoided for each sign.
- The birth method: Where you find different stones for every month of the year, therefore, your personal stone shoud be one related to the month you were born. 
- The colored gem method: Where your instinctive reaction to various colors will help you to choose the right gemstone for you. All you have to do in this method is to close your eyes, take a deep breath, open them and the fist gem you look at is the one chosen for you.
- The gemstone meaning method: Where the qualities that some gemstones have, match your personality characteristics. These make useful personal stones. Another approach is to choose stones according to the qualities you want to develop in yourself.
You can also use the same methods for finding crystals or minerals.
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