Number One: Healing abilities Along with being pretty, colorful gemstones have been used throughout history as physical, emotional and spiritual healing aids. For example, according to the American Gem Society, amber can help with memory loss. Amethyst reduces pain and aids with circulatory issues. The gem Amethyst can also help you to summon inner strength. Wear Citrine if your head is foggy. Garnet aids the blood, heart and lungs. Those suffering from insomnia or depression may consider wearing Lapis. Diamonds help your relationships to bond. Control your emotions by wearing Onyx or Rubies. Sapphire aids in personal expression and the alleviation of pain.
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Alter’s Citrine and Diamond Earrings Number Two: Brighten Your Emotional Outlook Wearing jewelry that you love can help you to be happier and feel more positive throughout your day, according to goodtherapy.org. Whereas baggy pants and tops may signify someone who is feeling down and depressed. Wearing your favorite diamond earrings, charm bracelet or gemstone ring can bring about a sense of confidence. The more confident you feel, the more you will look forward to the future.
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Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet Number Three: Turns the Ordinary into Extraordinary Jewelry adds that little something extra to an outfit and transforms basics into glamour. Add a burst of color, introduce a different texture or possibly round the look out with a bit of sparkle and shine. Try interesting shapes, a statement ring or those pieces with eye-catching details for both day and night charm and appeal. Number Four: Gold May Help Treat Arthritis. There is a chance that precious metals, such as gold, can help to treat rheumatoid arthritis, according to Dr. Dean Edell, M.D. and healthcentral.com. More research is needed but the site states that according to British doctors, fingers that were regularly adorned with gold rings have shown less joint erosion among some patients. So if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, decking out in gold may possibly help you to feel better. Check with your physician before treating any medical condition on your own, and then break out the gold.
Number Five: Be Personal Though many people shop at the larger apparel retailers, leading everyone to wear the same clothing, jewelry allows you to be an individual. Whether it’s a ring with your initials, earrings made of your birthstone or a locket that contains a treasured photo, each piece of jewelry is your own. Also, jewelry lasts forever and doesn’t fade in color, get worn out or shrunk by the dry cleaners. Each precious piece that you have represents a specific time in your life and allows you to keep those memories alive for years to come.