Bewitching Jewelry -- Amulets, Talismans And Charms

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Throughout the ages, men and women have used gemstones and crystals in
personal ornaments and body decorations as bewitching jewelry. Wearing
them as charms, talismans or amulets, they were believed to possess
the power to ward off evil spirits (or attract benevolent ones), keep
one safe from harm, or to find love. To this day, many people of all
ages and from all walks of life believe in the magical power of
certain gems and make bewitching jewelry part of their everyday
attire.

Take pearls, for instance. In the olden days, if a maiden wanted a man
to fall in love with her, she would put pearls ground into a fine
powder into a glass of wine and somehow get him to drink it. A pretty
costly way to catch a man, that method. Nowadays, wearing pearls is
believed to enhance one’s inner character and bring about peace and
serenity. Gold is another example of bewitching jewelry. Since time
immemorial, it has captured the fascination of all people, and is one
of the cornerstones of the science of alchemy. Gold is used to enhance
the power of other gemstones, hence its popular use as a setting. It
is also believed to attract wealth and influence, because the wearer
is perceived to be strong and powerful.

Bewitching jewelry is not confined to fashionable purposes. The Indian
warriors of old used to have swords that were adorned with garnets,
secure in the belief that this would bring them luck in battle. Today,
garnet jewelry presented as a gift signifies the giver’s feelings of
eternal love and commitment. It can also be worn as a charm to
increase sensuality and sexuality. Similarly, diamonds are said to aid
in the release of sexual tension and to help the wearer enjoy a
fantastic sex life. I wonder what that says about girls who treat
diamonds as their best friend?

Sapphires are benevolent examples of bewitching jewelry. Aside from
preserving friendships and promoting loyalty, they are also believed
to protect the wearer from capture. Turquoise is likewise popular as a
talisman because of its alleged property of changing colors when the
wearer is in peril. Plus, it is used in amulets in many cultures
because it is believed to be a bringer of luck.

There are many, many other beliefs regarding the use of gemstones as
bewitching

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