Gems & Jewels: The Power Within

East or west, north or south, cultures throughout history have believed in the magical power of gems and worn jewels for a purpose beyond the gratification of beauty. The metaphorical signals and codes that lie embedded in the mystical depths of gems and jewels have been passed down from generation to generation and absorbed into the fabric of human thought, religion, culture and society. Gems and jewels served as covenants of love, assurance of health, promise of birth and as guarantors of good luck.

Words courtesy of
Dr Usha R Balakrishnan, Mumbai, India

Gemstone photomicrography courtesy of
Danny J. Sánchez, USA