Precious gemstones including diamonds have long been thought to possess special mystical powers.

Nature's precious gemstones have long beenpower giving materials. They have been witness to history, long before the advent of man. They were a part of many changes in the earth's history we can only guess about.

Since the beginning history of man, these same mystical gemstones have been a part of, and seen a lot of history. Natural gemstones have had the interest of man since early history and been given a special place throughout the history of mankind.

During early history since man has walked the earth, the precious gemstones such as diamonds, aquamarine, garnite and a variety of gemstones have at times have had exclusivity among only the elite. In early days in many cultures, it was unlawful for anyone except for kings and emperors to own or wear precious gemstones. Amethyst was a favorite of royalty for it's purple color.

Eventually gemstones became available to the aristocracy, and in time trickled to the other classes who were rich.

Nature"s gemstones were seen with wonderment by many cultures and included in adornment for many reasons. To royalty they were a show of their elevated position and bestowed to them special powers. Many early warriors adorned gear for battle with these gemstones, in particular, diamonds, to imbue them with invincibility.

In the era of the middle ages many gemstones were not considered so much a style accessory, but as amulets as a protective piece for the wearer or to imbue special mystical powers.

Many precious gemstones have been an important aspect in various belief systems of different cultures down through the centuries. Ancient Egyptians and Romans coupled the gemstone topaz with their god of the sun. Ancient Chinese legend tells a tale of pearls decending from the sky during battles between dragons. Garnets were part of apparel during the crusades with the belief they could heal wounds and illness.

The Christian religion includes much about gemstones in symbolism. There are many instances in the Christian bible when important happenings and symbolism were highlighted through the use of the many precious gemstones such as pearls and onyx.

Throughout much of history, precious gemstones have been in the wear of clergymen to represent many signs, including purity, chastness and and number of behaviors of value to each faith.

Indeed, we are fortunate at this time in history that precious gemstones and diamonds are available to all who have the financial means. Diamonds are now the standard for engagement rings and are available in a choice of sizes and costs to fit most budgets.

Pearls are unique among the gemstones because they are the only gemstone that is created by a living thing, as opposed to being a creation from within the earth.|

The advent of the cultured pearl in the early 1900's has put pearls affordable for most budgets, unlike earlier times when they were only affordable and available by, royalty and the wealthy.

During Cleopatra's reign there is a tale where she made a wager with Marc Antony that she could have the most expensive banquet in history. As they looked upon plates that were empty he wondered how she would pull it off, then saw her crush one of her pearl earrings, and plop it into sour wine where the pearl dissolved, and then she drank it down. According to some historical accounts, on the market of today that very pearl would be valued at $9,000,000. A very high priced dinner, indeed.

When the Roman Empire was the great world power and pearls had immense value, an important general is claimed to have financed a whole military campaign with the sale of one of his mother's pearl earrings.

Many of the gemstones frequently are worn because they are a birthstone, in rings, necklaces and other items of jewelry and are also featured in many jewelry items for enjoyment regardless whether that gemstone is your birthstone or not. Each gemstone comes with a history of mystical powers it will bestow upon the wearer.

Today we have the liberty of savoring mysterious powers given by gemstones despite our station in society. Unlike many material things we own today, the gemstones are one of a kind, and unlike any other, nature has put a unique fingerprint on each and every one.