Citrine, also known as Cuddle Quartz, is said to make the wearer feel like they just got a nice hug, as it is used to relieve every form of emotional distress. It is also thought to aid digestion and rid the body of toxins. At one time, it was actually used as protection from snake venom. Locking one up in a safe place is believed to increase one's income.
Sapphire was believed to protect the wearer from poisons and even thought to kill any poisonous creatures that were hiding in wait. It is also said to cure ulcers, cool fevers, improve eyesight, scare off evil, and gaurd against insanity and curses. The ancient Persians believed that the sky was blue because the earth rested on a sapphire.
Having a ruby is thought to instil courage, bring health of blood, protect from sorrow and ruin, relieve pain, and ward off the plague. Some of the more 'out there' ruby legends are that it brightens a darkend room, boils water if placed in a pot, and warns it's owner of impending doom by turning black.
Turquoise has been considered lucky by cultures from the native peoples of the south-western U.S., to the Middle East and India. The stone periodically loses it's colour.. In Muslim countries, this is said to indicate a straying wife. If the stone is given as a token of love, and it fades, so too will the love. In the middle-ages, it's loss of colour was thought to indicate loss of health and vitality. Turqoise is thought to protect horses and their riders, and is often broken if the horse or rider falls, as if to take the injury onto itself.
In ancient times, an emerald's bright green colour was associated with spring, rebirth, and love, and was often used in Egypt for mummification. In the middle-ages, it was used to block spells, curses, give prophecy, and end demonic possesion. It's presence promotes faith and loyalty to friends and partners, and is said to give the wearer a feeling of over-all contentment.
Bloodstone placed on a wound was once thought to stop it's bleeding.
Quartz and Aquamarine have been used in rituals in the belief that they brought rain.
A topaz engraved with a falcon can be used as an amulet to win the favor of powerful people.
If you like to gamble, especially on the ponies, carrying jade may help you win.
It has been said that if you have lost an opal, it will find it's way back, if it likes you.
Cat's eye is also considered lucky for gamblers, and brings common sense to the wearer.
Coral is thought to calm the firey nature of an Aries.
In Russia, it was believed that drinking from a malachite cup would allow communication with animals.
If you have a question, putting a moonstone in your mouth for a moment before you lay down to sleep is supposed to make you dream of the answer.
It's no coincidence that the Hope diamond is considered a curse; diamonds are said to amplify one's true nature, and the Hope's victims were all greedy and selfish...
Although not usually considered a gem, salt is a handy cleanser, and is often found in protective magick. Since it is basically the natural equivalent of Holy Water, standing in a circle of salt acts as a shield, keeping unseen forces at bay. If you suspect your house is haunted, and this bothers you, a sprinkle of salt around your bed, or the whole room, will protect you. Saying a chant or prayer while doing so will also 'charge' it, and give it more potency. You can join Unsolved Mysteries and post your own mysteries or
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I can stop someone from bleeding if I'm placed on the wound. That rocks. 
