Peridot
One of these good luck gemstones, Peridot, has its earliest roots in Ancient Egypt where it was mined on the island of Zabargad in the Red Sea. Ancient Egyptians dubbed the stone "the gem of the sun" for its striking light green hue. The Ancient Romans were similarly intrigued and called it the "emerald of the evening" due to its impeccable green shades in all types of lights. The name, however, is thought to have originated from the Greek word "peridona," which means to give riches.
This sentiment stuck over the years - the breathtaking gem is often called "the money stone." This good luck stone is perfect if you're looking for good fortune in your money-making endeavors. It is widely believed to allow clarity of the mind when discussing matters of money. In addition, peridot is known to enhance willpower, well-being and energy. It is the perfect precious stone to wear if one is looking to advance their money making ventures.
Peridot is mined in many countries around the world, including Australia, Brazil, the United States, Mexico, South Africa and China. Occasionally, peridot fragments have been found in meteorites, some of which are even large enough to craft into wearable, other-worldly gemstones. The polished stones are found in all types of jewelry and are a favorite for those who like to have an extra boost of fortune.
Amethyst
Amethyst has been a highly prized and adored gem for centuries. The stone is originally named after Amethyst of Greek mythology and her tragic tale. In the story, the beautiful young virgin Amethyst became the object of the drunken god Dionysus’s intense affection. When she asked for help to evade his gaze, she was turned into a white stone by the goddess Diana. Dionysus then cried at his loss and overturned his cup of red wine, which splashed onto the stone, turning it a rich purple.
The purple gemstone then became a symbol of levelheadedness and was believed to keep those who drink from getting too drunk if worn. Greco-Romans wore the stone set in bronze to ward away bad evils, while chalices crafted of the jewel were believed to reject negative energies from those who sipped from them.
Today the gemstone is known for restoring balance, creating a connection to intuition and boosting decision-making processes. The calmness and serenity it brings are believed to encourage positive changes in one's life. One can utilize the powers of amethyst by using the stone daily, like with this decorative amethyst box, or wearing it as jewelry. Additionally, the many beliefs of this lucky gemstone, from the powerful crystal healing properties to aiding in decision making, make it an ideal good luck charm to add to any piece of jewelry.
Sapphire
Since their early discovery, sapphires have been one of the most coveted gemstones in the entire world. They have been referenced in nearly every major religion and were often used by royalty to display wealth. In Ancient Greek and Roman times, the sapphire was worn as a deflection against envy and negative energy. In the Middle Ages, the blue sapphire hue was equated to the heavenly skies and was thought to welcome blessings. Christian clergy members often wore sapphires to further encourage this idea. This powerful stone had, and still has, many beliefs attached to it. Blue sapphire’s legacy has also been a symbol of royalty and wealth.
Today sapphires are dubbed "the stone of prosperity" for their ability to attract gifts and fulfill desires. Additionally, they are tied with virtue and spirituality, meaning that wearing sapphires both signifies and attracts both of these qualities. Blue sapphire historically equated with love and purity; in relationships, the stone offers clarity, ease in communication and gives strength.
The rich blue color that sapphires are best known for is not where the beauty ends, however. The gemstone can manifest in many other colors such as pink, green, yellow sapphire and orange sapphire. Thus, everyone can find a sapphire in their preferred colorway to harness the believed powers and positive energy of this lucky stone.
Citrine
Citrine is also considered one of the stones for good fortune. Citrines are best known for their stunning warm colors. Often compared to sunshine, the hues can range from deep tangerine to light orange and even bright yellows. Rightfully so, the stunning gemstone is named after "citron," the French word for lemon.
The gemstone has historically been used as a force against negative energy while simultaneously manifesting desires and ambitions. These believed powers of citrine date back to ancient times and were utilized by Ancient Egyptians in objects inlaid with the lucky gem, by Ancient Greeks in carved art and by Ancient Romans in gemstone jewelry. At times in history, the gemstone was even used as a protective device against snake venom!
Citrine is sometimes called "the lucky merchant" stone. With ties to success and prosperity, citrine is trusted as a resource for luck in trade, money and business. Perhaps this is because citrine has believed properties of raising self-esteem and motivation. And while unusual, citrine has been found in the cash registers of small businesses to foster good fortune and financial abundance.
Both jewelry and objects can be sources of citrine's lucky powers. The stone is often carved into elaborate designs and unique settings, making it versatile enough for all tastes. The citrine precious stones are overall positive energy stones for desires, ambitions, success, money, and prosperity.
Garnet
The earliest mention of the garnet is among the Ancient Egyptians who wore the stunning gemstone as jewelry or carved it for inlay decoration. As time progressed, the popularity of garnets has generally remained unwavering. Ancient Romans used the stone to create signet rings, while the Middle Ages found uses for garnets such as protection for warriors and status symbols for royalty and clergy. In every time period, garnet was considered a good luck crystal with many beliefs. Due to the gemstone's color, the term garnet comes from the Latin word "granatus," referring to the seeds of a pomegranate.
Historically, garnets are used for pushing away demons and dark energies, including nightmares. Similarly, they are attributed to helping with mental health issues. Some believe depression, in particular, is combatted by the powers and energies of garnet.
Not only can garnets help with personal matters and ward off bad luck, they are also known to be beneficial for business ventures. It has been said that garnet's properties aid the owner in clearing old debts and manifesting new profits.
While one may think of garnets as a deep, dark red, the stone actually comes in a variety of spectacular colorways hailing from all over the world. The spectacular demantoid garnet displays a truly unique, bright green color, and spessartite garnets offer an attractive orangy tint. Not only are these exceptionally rare and coveted stones, they can also offer the same fortunate energies of the more typical red garnets.
From ancient times to modern day, precious stones such as these are believed to bring different types of good luck and fortune, from success to money, luck, and more. Not only was a lucky stone used to ward off bad luck, these stones were also believed by some to have healing properties. These gemstones were also used to create gemstone jewelry and healing stones. While the lore and beliefs in metaphysical abilities of these rare colored gemstones are fun to engage in, any gemstone one loves can become a good luck charm. Click here to explore M.S. Rau’s entire collection of spectacular jewels.
