Gemstones in History

Throughout history gemstones have been used as decorative ornaments, religious symbols, amulets, and good luck charms and belief in the supernatural properties of gemstones transcends recorded history. 

There is evidence of trade of amber in Europe as far back as 28,000 B.C. and ten-thousand-year-old amber jewelry has been found with human artifacts in England.

On the island of Bahrain, a flat island in the Persian Gulf, a pearl and gold earring was found dating back 4000 years, the oldest ever found.

Jewelry using stones was found in Egyptian tombs dating back to 3000 BC.

One of the most familiar use of stones in Egypt is the scarab carving. Bracelets of multiple strains of colored gemstones were made using stones that are familiar today; amethyst, carnelian, green feldspar, and turquoise.

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Why I Decided to Start Helpful Gems For You

Why Gemstones?

For as long as I can remember I have been drawn to beautiful stones. Visiting gift shops while on road trips I was always drawn to the tumbled rocks you could fill bags with or jewelry fashioned with polished stones in various colors. One of my favorite finds was a bracelet of different color stone scarabs. 

I wore that bracelet until it fell apart! One Christmas my parents gave me a rock tumbler and I was in heaven. If it was a rock, it was going in the tumbler and the transformation from rough to polished always fascinated me.

Through my interest in all things spiritual, I was delighted to learn about the properties of gemstones and how they can help us. It is my sincere desire to help you learn these things as well and offer you a place to find exactly what you need to help you!

That is why I have started this blog for you. Included in this blog I will post information about how authentic gemstones and minerals can help improve your life, both mentally and physically. In addition you will find links throughout this blog to my Etsy store where I offer Original Gemstone Jewelry crafted by me with your needs in mind.

Look for more articles to come and in the mean time please take a moment see what is already available in my Etsy Store - Helpful Gems by Linda

Thank you for visiting and I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Linda