Gemstone Jewelry (CERTIFIED - 2024)

Associated with protection, safe travel , and royal favor [3].

Egyptians were pioneers, using turquoise, lapis lazuli, and carnelian for their spiritual significance in rings and elaborate neck pieces [17, 1.1]. GEMSTONE JEWELRY

One of the oldest known gems; symbolizes constancy and seeds of life [2]. Associated with protection, safe travel , and royal

Today, several brands focus on the "story" aspect of jewelry, often combining traditional handcrafting with symbolic meanings: Today, several brands focus on the "story" aspect

The word "amethyst" comes from the Greek amethystos , meaning "sober," as the ancient Greeks believed the stone could prevent drunkenness [6, 1.1].

In the Middle Ages, garnet was believed to cure the black plague [2, 1.1].

The Greeks imported emeralds and sapphires via the Silk Road, later inventing stone carving techniques to engrave intricate patterns into gems like agate [6, 1.1]. Symbolism & Beliefs