Many individuals see gems strictly as ornamental jewellery, such as Jade cabochons; i.e., jewellery to wear only for aesthetical purposes. But gemstones are also trusted to have many restorative properties, such as (depending on the gem) the ability to boost confidence, concentration, relieve headaches and stress, promote a calm mind, and encourage positivity.

This article will cast an eye on a small variety of gems and their supposed restorative properties. A disavowal before we go any further : The details of this article are founded on widely-held beliefs, so there can be no scientific proof as to the effectiveness of these stones and their claimed medicinal powers.

Amazonite
This gemstone boosts self-assurance ,while giving a sense of hope to the wearer.

Amethyst
Amethyst stills the mind and assists increased harmony and serenity. It represses self-destructive propensities and boosts self-healing. Amethyst also confers wisdom and honesty on the wearer.

Haematite
A powerful gem that bestows strength and assists willpower. Effective in harmonizing the body and spirit. A very grounding gemstone which cuts down anxiety and is claimed to help insomnia.

Malachite
A powerful gemstone that can absorb negative energies and “contamination”. Effective for people suffering from emotional stress.

Sodalite
Increases the ability to communicate and comprehend others feelings. Effective for the maturation of intuition and spirituality.

The above-mentioned stones are just a small selection of gems that are claimed to possess recuperative properties. The only real way to discover if these gemstones can work for you is to actually wear them if you suffer from a complaint that a stone is believed to help remedy.