I’ll admit it … as a kid and young woman, I wondered why turquoise wasn’t my birthstone ... really? I had my first turquoise dream at age 8. How about something with color? I am always surrounded by color. Aquamarine seemed so soft and whispery to me. “Soft and whispery” are about the total opposite of my personality. I am usually the person to get up on a table and shove my foot in my mouth, then flag everyone to make sure no one misses it.
Why is it that you see amethyst Geodes every time you visit your favorite Spa or Wellness Center? Because Amethyst is very powerful during meditation, but also promotes mindfulness any time. And being so plentiful all over the earth -- it is remarkably affordable!
There are a lot of things that separate “traditional” men and women. One disparity I’ve never been sorry about is wardrobe. In my opinion, women are the lucky ones. We have so many more choices at our disposal! And it’s not just variety in styles, but we are free to add and play with colors and textures and shine.
You don’t have to be a jewelry designer to notice the ramp-up of jewelry store commercials before Valentines Day. Lots of ocean waves and talk of eternity and endless love and, wait, where does a kiss begin? And if it isn’t the messaging it’s the design … come on …
There are so many legends and myths about birthstones’ powers, and their therapeutic uses, and according to some of these legends, wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightens its already strong healing powers.
