12 Most Romantic Gemstones for Valentine's Day
Many stones and crystals are historically, mystically and spiritually are associated with love and romance. Different stones are associated with various aspects of romance such as love in general, self-love, romantic/passionate love and other aspects. We have put together a list of the most romantic gemstones and a variety of our jewellery and gifts handcrafted with these special gemstones.
1. Rose Quartz - gemstone of love and beauty
Rose quarts has been considered a symbol of love and beauty since ancient times. It is believed to put one in a state of mind that allows to receive love. Wearing rose quartz jewellery will attract love and will help to love yourself. Rose quartz is also a January/Capricorn birthstone and therefore is a great gift for people born in January under the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
2. Pearl - gemstone of purity and innocence
When pearl is used as jewellery, it has a soothing influence on the body. It is said Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in wine and drank it to prove her love to Marc Antony. The ancient Greeks also believed that pearls were the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Over time, the pearl has become the symbol of innocence, a popular wedding gift and by many brides at weddings. Pearl is also a June/Gemini birthstone.
3. Lapis Lazuli - gemstone of harmony and spirituality
Lapis lazuli is considered a spiritual gemstone. Wearing lapis is thought to help overcome shyness and timidity. It is also belived to bring inner harmony, increase spiritual levels and help win over the affection of others. It is also thought to enhance fidelity within marriage as it encourages harmony and truth in relationships and helps its wearer express openly. Lapis lazuli is also a 9th wedding anniversary gemstone and a September/Virgo birthstone and therefore is a great gift for people born in September under the zodiac sign of Virgo.
4. Citrine - gemstone of confidence and joy
This joyful, sunny stone is known as the “stone of success.” It will help make you feel more empowered, confident and sure of yourself. Carry this stone or wear it as jewellery to enhance your confidence, joy and self-esteem and fidelity. Citrine is also a November/Scorpio birthstone and a 13th wedding anniversary gemstone.
5. Amethyst - gemstone of peace and understanding
Amethyst enhances peace, understanding, and humility. Wearing this beautiful purple stone calms the mind and opens the heart. It is also a symbol of sobriety. Amethyst was a beautiful nymph changed into a gemstone to save her from Dionysus (god of wine and festivity). Therefore, amethyst gemstone has a purple colour and believed to preserve the wearer from the effects of wine. St.Valentine was thought to wear a ring set with an antique amethyst carved with an image of cupid (Valentine’s Day). Amemthyst is also a February/Aquarius birthstone and a 6th wedding anniversary gemstone.
6. Coral - gemstone of power and prosperity
Coral is believed to evoke romance, passion, and strength in life and relationships. It's a stone that symbolizes abundance, protection, and prosperity. This stone gives power to overcome relationship challenges and invokes enthusiasm and optimism in its wearer. Coral is also an alternative birthstone for the month of April and the zodiac sign of Aries.
7. Rhodonite - gemstone of confidence and self-loving
Rhodonite is considered a gemstone of self-love. The pinks and blacks in this stone can be a reminder that romantic affairs can bring love but also heartbreak. Rhodonite is also known as a "rescue stone" and believed to ease away love scars and bring on forgiveness in others. This gemstone is believed to increase confidence and self-loving after emotionally painful events and to help promote love towards others. Rhodonite is also an alternative birthstone for the month of July and the zodiac sign of Cancer.
8. Aquamarine - gemstone of happy marriage
Aquamarine has a soothing effect on "just married" couples, assisting them in working out their differences, ensuring a long and happy marriage. It is also believed to re-awaken love in couples who are into a married relationship since a long time. It is also associated with friendship and signifies the making of new friends. The ancient Romans believed that the aquamarine was sacred to Neptune, the god of the sea and regarded as the “sailor's lucky stone.” It is also known as a 19 wedding anniversary gemstone and a March/Pisces birthstone.
9. Moonstone - gemstone of romance and passion
Moonstone has a long history as a stone of passion and romance. It is believed to contain powers that are thought to create sexual energy and provoke feelings of eroticism. Moonstone can help lovers to predict the fortune of their relationship, indicating good or bad times ahead. It is believed to help improve fertility. It is also a birthstone for the month of June and the zodiac sign of Gemini.
10. Tourmaline - gemstone of healing and nurturing
Tourmaline has the power to open and heal the heart. It is believed to relax one's energy and heal with a soft and nurturing yin energy that is often missing in our overly yang energy modern world. It is also considered a gemstone of long-lasting love and friendship. The name of this gemstone comes from the Singhalese words “tura mali” which means “stone with mixed colours'” referring to the colour spectrum of this gemstone (also called the “stone of the rainbow”). Tourmaline is given as a 38 wedding anniversary gemstone and also an October/Libra birthstone.
11. Garnet - gemstone of commitment and devotion
Garnet inspires love and devotion. It also provides its wearer with protective energy. Garnet is the semi-precious birthstone for the month of January and the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) as well as a 2nd wedding anniversary gemstone.
12. Carnelian - gemstone of self-esteem and rejection recovery
Carnelian is a vibrant orange stone which is said to increase levels of self-esteem. It turns feelings of sadness, inadequacy and low self worth to initiative, enthusiasm and positivity. This stone is best used for recovery after rejection and to ready the emotions for the forthcoming vibrant sexuality. In Greece, it was considered a symbol of true love and wedding cameos were made with carnelian gemstones. Carnelian is also an alternative birthstone for the month of July and the zodiac sign of Cancer.
