There is nothing more romantic than expressing
your love. When words are not enough, you can use the eloquent
symbolism of gemstones to convey what is in your heart. For
thousands of years gems have been lasting testaments to enduring
emotions. And their natural beauty gives almost as much daily
pleasure as the memory of the moment they were given.
So how to translate the language
of gems? The meaning of each gem variety is based on a long
tradition, which assigned magical powers to each of these dazzling
treasures.
Sapphire, gem of the soul,
represents loyalty, sincerity, and faithfulness: it is a pledge to
be true. Ruby expresses a passion that burns as hot as its vivid
red hue. Emerald symbolizes rebirth and new life: It can symbolize
a new baby, a new beginning, a second chance, the flowering of a
heart in bloom.
Because aquamarine was long
thought to have the power to soothe troubled relationships as well
as to calm rough oceans, today it symbolizes the calm seas and
serene depths of a happy marriage.
Amethyst symbolizes peace and
sobriety, the perfect reminder to take life one day at a time. Opal
symbolizes hope: it is a symbol of your faith that things will work
out. Topaz, symbolizing the sun, tells someone that she lights up
your life. Because tourmaline symbolizes artistic inspiration, it
is the perfect tribute to your muse. A gift of turquoise means
forget-me-not.
Pearls were thought to be the
solidified tears of Venus, with the power to ensure a bride's
happiness. Symbols of purity and faith, they are a traditional gift
for a bride or for a first communion.
In addition to the romantic
message hidden in the gift of a gem, people long believed that gems
had powers to win love, ward off misfortune, and charm friends and
enemies. A gift of a gem may no longer be believed to have the
power to inspire devotion. But, let's face it: it definitely
doesn't hurt!
