Gemstone Healing Spas

Crystals And Gemstone Spas, Beauty And Healing 

The earliest quest for gemstones was driven by folklore and beliefs that attributed special powers to gemstones. The feeling that gems are merely objects of beauty and social status is quite new. The first recorded statement in history relating to the healing properties of gems and crystals, seems to have come from the Egyptians. Writings dating back to around 1,600 BC gave explanations for the use of crystals for curative purposes. Beads made from stones like lapis, carnelian and malachite when worn were believed to have the capability to 'absorb' illness. We then hear that, gems were worn on different parts of the body to give the best desirable effect. Crushed hematite was added to water and drunk the belief being that, this could cure diseases related to blood. 

A while later it was not just Egypt but right across the globe, both mental and physical illness were said to be magically cured by applying (using) the 'right' gemstone. Indian maharajas and their families, wore emeralds as the stone was said to bring well being and harmony. An extension of these metaphysical properties of emerald can be seen even today - young couples getting ready to tie the knot seek to wear emerald engagement rings, the idea is that this would bring harmony, true love and reconciliation in tough situations. Sailors in ancient times carried a small piece of aquamarine, the gem was supposed to keep them safe on the seas. 

Non-believers of crystal healing are quick to point out that, modern science and medicine has never managed to come up with any scientific findings that, support the claim that gems and crystals can cure anything. There is truth in this statement but, medical experts do make an interesting claim that - the cure and management of many medical conditions and illnesses, seems to happen more efficiently if the patient is in a better state of mind. And we all  know that stress which begins as a purely mental condition, can lead to real diseases related to the heart and lungs - and these can be life threatening. So our suggestion would be to, combine modern science, medicine and gemstone healing where, gems and crystals provide the much needed mental comfort for patients. What this means is that, you do not exactly waive your doctor goodbye but actually, follow the doctor's advice and treatment with a calm mind. You might have heard that, carnelian is often referred to as the 'speakers stone'. This is supported by a very old property attributed to the gem and this is that, the gemstone helps a person get over stage fright. It is interesting to note that, many of the carnelian ring orders that we craft each year, is for buyers who strongly believe that the gem will help them keep calm and composed. 

Feng Shui is a 5,000 year old practice that originated in China, the teaching says that, humans and the environment are absolutely interconnected. And the term environment in this case includes immediate vicinity locations, like the office and your table space in the office, the home and the garden around the home etc. Feng Shui in some revised forms has taken the western world by storm too, and the use of crystals in this practice is quite strong. Simple and abundantly available quartz gems like amethyst, are widely used in feng shui. It is believed that placing an amethyst in any position of the office and home where change is desirable, will give positive results. The same stone has more critical applications in Feng Shui based on the direction in which it is placed in the home. While you could wear an amethyst ring and derive positive energies from the stone, it is also possible to do that by placing a rough uncut amethyst rough stone or an amethyst sphere  in specific positions at home. What you see here is an image of 'gem trees' well known among believers of crystal healing. These gem trees have no living parts, they are assembled entirely from wire, plastic or cloth leaves and real stones cut into flat ovals and rounds. Majority of the stones in these gem trees are jade pieces but, you can often find various types of jaspers too. If you notice the red color stones in these trees, they happen to be very low grade rubies that are filled with glass and colored to look attractive. Gem trees are sold in many gift shops in Thailand, and can range in size from small sets with just a few stones to much larger and more elaborate 'plants'. Since they are conveniently mounted like potted plants, you can place them in any location of the house or office where they can attract positive energies. 

Let's move right into our time, today when, health clinic and spas are enjoying a big boom. Spas in almost every country which includes the Middle East nations like UAE (Dubai), offer services that make liberal use of crystal healing. Quartz, Carnelians and even Jade is used to provide soothing massages. Some of these stones are cut into smooth 'sticks' with rounded edges - they are then used to massage specific areas of the body to aid relaxation. You might come across lamps made entirely from masses of rose quartz crystals placed in the corner of the room, a wax lamp that emits an aroma usually sits right in front of those crystals. High end spas invest a lot of money and effort to ensure that, the gem and crystal theme is clearly seen around the premises. A chain of high priced spas in Bangkok provides soap dishes in the bathroom, that are carved out from chunks of banded agate. 

And now to beauty and style, this is really not a new development as the Egyptians, seem to be the first ones to come up with this application for crystals and gems. Centuries ago, Egyptian ladies used finely ground blue lapis lazuli mixed with animal fat as eye shadow. Modern cosmetics are often being fabricated with crushed crystals, pearls and even gold and silver. We heard of an entrepreneur marketing a facial cream to the U.S and Europe that, had tourmaline and walnut powder mixed in it. He insisted that the tourmaline was not added as a polishing agent. According to his talk, the tourmaline 'reacted' with the other ingredients in the cream and helped the skin to tighten and glow! Top branded cosmetics are now advertised as containing, fine flakes of pure gold. And in the days ahead rest assured that, nothing will surprise you as more of these crystal based beauty aids will be coming your way. 

As you can see from the above report, gems and crystals have developed a market that go far beyond jewelry and high investment collectors. One thing interesting is that, most of these other applications do no demand high quality, gems and crystals. Many gem healers recommend that the stones be left in their natural form, without major cutting and surely without passing through any enhancing treatments. Stone spheres, bars, rods, beads, crystals and even cut and polished gems are manufactured to cater to some of these markets. 

Claddagh365: Widely rated as one of the preferred sources for fine custom jewelry, we provide equal attention, gem quality and workmanship for gold and sterling silver jewelry. The design for your jewelry can be picked from our website or be provided by you in the form of an images or sketches. With a large gem procurement network that spreads to every continent and mining site, we place no restrictions on the gems that you can select. This obviously means that, you need not be restricted to what you see or read on our website. When it comes to the timeless Claddagh Ring, most buyers prefer to source it from us. A thorough research into the 4 century old tradition and significance of this amazing jewel ensures that, each claddagh ring that we craft retains the entire meaning of the first ring made centuries ago by a humble Irish fisherman turned slave. Our experts at sales@claddagh365.com will be glad to help you with any queries or requirements that you have, do take advantage of our expertise. You are under no obligation to make any purchase from us, we take pride in educating and informing gem and jewelry lovers.