Since ancient times India have been a source of gems and the knowledge of their uses. They were valued for healing, and for spiritual reasons. Their use as an ornament was of secondary importance. Gems were known to increase the flow of different energies. Individuals would use them both for their own personal uses, and in places where many could benefit from their energies, as in temples dedicated to God. Gems are the life force of the mineral kingdom. In the ancient texts on astrology, there is information on how the different gems are actually storehouses of the different energies radiated to earth by the other planets in our solar system. They are the means of connection between the earth and the other stars and planets. They are connectors between the physical energies and the subtle ones. Therefore their usage harnesses specific energies to help in many ways to enhance the overall quality of life.
The traditional birthstone contains older birthstones and is sometimes combined with the modern birthstone nowadays. These stones reflect societal birthstone traditions, heralding back to the 15th century. Many jewellers have differing lists of traditional birthstones. The Mystical Birthstone list is of Tibetan origin from over a thousand years ago. The birthstone from Ayurveda – a type of medicine used for over a thousand years.
