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*Opals were thought to have been created when the Gods threw Lightning Bolts that hit the ground and trapped the Lightning in the Earth. It was rumored that if you wore an opal; and it wasn’t your birth stone, the Opal would crack and would release the Lightning from within.
 *Sapphire is said to refuse to shine if worn by the wicked.
*Ancient Persians believed the earth rested on a giant sapphire whose reflection gave the sky its color.
*It is said that those who like Pink colored stones such as Pink Sapphires, Natural Pink Diamonds, Morganite, Pink Tourmaline, Pure Pink Mystic Topaz, Rhodolite Garnet and Pink Spinel are sensuous and romantic, sensitive and quietly bold, talented, gentle, dynamic and outgoing.
*Rubies were said to protect their owners from misfortune and to reconcile disputes.
*It is said that those who like Red colored stones such as Ruby, Madeira Citrine, Red Spinel, Mozambique, Rhodolite Garnet and Neon Carnelian are well informed and have a “zest” for life, they are also competitive, daring and very energetic.
It is said that the color of love, red, will make anyone’s heart skip a beat.
*The Emerald was thought to have great power! It was often used in powdered form to prevent epilepsy, stop bleeding, cure dysentery and fever, and avert panic.
*It is said that those who like Green colored stones such as Chrysoprase, Emerald, Evergreen Diffused Topaz, Bloodstone, Jade, Green Tourmaline, Tsavorite Garnet, Green Paraiba Tourmaline, Peridot and Green Mystic Topaz are social and well adjusted, neat, kind and generous, they are loyal partners and friends and usually seek balance and escape.
*It is said that those who like Teal colored stones such as Blue Zircon, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Blue Paraiba Tourmaline, Indicolite, Teal Diffused Topaz, and Blue Diamonds are sophisticated in style and down to earth.
 *The Emerald was thought to give the wearer the ability to foretell the future.
 *Amythest, believed by the ancient Greeks to have been stained with the wine of Bacchus, this stone was thought to be an amulet against intoxification and so named "amethustos" or "not drunken".
*It is said that those who like Yellow colored stones such as the Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires, Precious Topaz, Citrine are outgoing and have inquiring minds
*Diamonds were once thought to protect the wearer from evil, illness, thieves, dangerous animals, and even poison.
*It is said that those who like White or Clear colored stones such as Diamonds, White Topaz, White Sapphires, Moonstones, Opals, Pearls and South Sea Cultured Pearls prefer life to be straightforward and love recalling the simplicity and innocence of youth. They are also self-sufficient and assured.
*Hindus and Persians believed that one who observed the reflection of the moon on a turquoise was assured good luck, great wealth, and protection from evil.
*During the Middle Ages, topaz was thought to drive away sadness, bring wisdom, bestow courage, and even cure insomnia.
*It is said that those who like Blue colored stones such as Blue Sapphires, Lolite, Lapis, Ceylon Blue Sapphires, London Blue Topaz, Glacier Blue Diffused Topaz, Blue Chalcedony and Aquamarines are loyal and communicate a sense of trust and stability. They are dependable and confident.
*Ancient Romans would put pearls in their drinks because they believed them to be aphrodisiacs when served that way.
*It is said that those who like Black colored stones or Black color Pearls such as Tahitian or Black Akoya Cultured Pearls, Black Opals, Onyx, Black Diamonds and Black Spinel gives people a sense of power and authority and makes a person feel as though they can take on the world.
 *Once upon a time, Sailors would wear Aqua Marine when they would go out to Sea because they believed they couldn’t drown when wearing it. It wasn’t disproved for many years because no one that drowned lived to tell about it.
*People used to wear Amethysts as an amulet because they believed the Amethysts would keep them from getting drunk.
*Kings and Queens would have Goblets made of Amethyst, so they could drink water and everyone would think they were drinking wine! That way no matter how much they drank they would never get drunk!
*It is said that those who like Purple colored stones such as Amethyst, Lolite, Tanzanite, Purple Sapphire and Lavender Chalcedony are creative and spiritually in tune with life, they are balanced, exciting, steadfast and vivacious, refined and romantic.
*Amethyst is said to have supernatural powers such as bringing luck, ensure constancy, protects against magic and home-sickness
*It is said that those who like Brown colored stones such as Smoky Quartz, Tiger’s Eyes and Champagne Diffused Topaz are down to earth, and appreciate simple elegance, comfort and harmony.
*It is said that those who like Orange colored stones such as Carnelian, Spessartite Garnet, Padparadscha Sapphire, Sunrise Mystic Topaz, Mexican Fire Opal and Orange Sapphire are adventurous and outgoing, friendly, charming and are often successful in business.
If you have a Jewelry Myth / Legend email us we would love to hear it!
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