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The Magic of Jewelry
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Amulets, Talismans and Magical Jewelry!
Jewelry's origins lie in magic from ancient
times. That should come as no surprise at all, for nearly all
human customs and the technologies that result from those very customs
stem from ancient magical practices and beliefs. Legend, lore, tales
and truth.
In the earliest times, jewelry was usually
worn to avert negativity, and danger then thought of as "evil
spirits". Jewelry was also often placed in tombs with other
grave goods to guard the dead during and after their transition.
 As
perception of the energies within objects sharpened, certain stones
and metal were associated with various organs and regions of the body
and were worn to guard health and mental abilities. Later, stones, metals,
horn, feathers, bone and many other materials were donned for their
power to attract love, health, money and other necessities of life as
they were needed.
At first, humans easily and naturally recognized
the energies within natural products of the earth and utilized these
in their daily rites without second thought.
Let's take a journey to look at the symbolism
of jewelry....
Rings
The ring is a circle, symbolic of eternity, unity , reincarnation and
of the universe. In earlier times, the ring was associated with the
Sun and Moon, It was an object of protection, a magical guard that warded
off negativity through it's continuity. All rings were once magical
or sacred, even goddess and gods wore them.
Even the finger on which the ring is worn
has significance. The Index or "ring" finger was once thought
to be especially powerful. Herbal medicines were applied to the body
with the ring finger to strengthen the effectiveness of the cure. Thus,
rings containing stones that speed the boy's healing are best worn on
this finger.
The second or middle finger, although a
gesture of insult in the united states, has often been though an unlucky
finger on which to wear rings.
Once, rings were usually worn on the third
finger, because it was thought to contain a nerve that went directly
to the heart. Betrothal rings are still traditionally worn on
this finger.
Necklaces
The necklace is simply a large ring worn around the neck. Because necklaces
are often worn near the heart, they can be used to work on the emotions,
or to attract or strengthen love.
Wearing a necklace of stones increase their
energies because you are surrounding yourself with their powers. Thus,
the necklace is much more powerful than any one stone used separately.
Earrings
Earrings were once used to guard the ears from negativity and disease.
Later they became a symbol of slavery, for slaves wore earrings marking
their status.
Pierced earrings in general are often recommended
to strengthen weak eyes -if set with emeralds, they are particularly
effective.
-This information was derived from excerpts
of Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott
Cunningham, a recommended read for additional in depth information
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