Gemstone Meanings & Metaphysical Properties
We love gemstone beads for their natural beauty, lovely variations, weight, and feel. Gemstones have been used as jewelry by humans for centuries and over time, different cultures have assigned various meanings, healing attributes, and metaphysical properties to these semi-precious stones. Just for fun we've gathered the most common meanings and metaphysical properties associated with many popular gemstones.
At the end of the day, your jewelry creations, and the meaning behind it, is whatever you want it to be. Get inspired with our entire selection of gemstone beads, including premium selections from Dakota Stones.
See our Birthstone Guide and Anniversary Stone Guide for other meanings associated with gemstones.
| Gemstone | Meanings/Properties |
|---|---|
| Agate | protection, strength, balance, safety |
| Alexandrite | balance |
| Amazonite | soothing, calming, healing from grief |
| Amethyst | calmness, clarity, peace, courage |
| Apatite | communication, health |
| Aquamarine | protection, courage, clarity, calming |
| Aventurine | prosperity, luck, opportunity |
| Bloodstone | patience, detoxification, confidence, motivation |
| Carnelian | energy, vitality, courage |
| Chalcedony | goodwill, friendship, calming, stability |
| Citrine | prosperity, wealth, success, optimism, vitality, energy |
| Diamond | purity, love, success, strength, protection, courage |
| Emerald | fertility, hope, love, vitality, balance, intuition, truth |
| Fluorite | focus, learning, intuition |
| Garnet | trust, friendship, loyalty, passion, vitality |
| Goldstone | ambition, drive, energy, courage |
| Hematite | protection, stability, grounding |
| Howlite | patience, peace, perspective, clarity |
| Iolite | self-awareness, financial responsibility |
| Jade | serenity, luck, prosperity |
| Jasper | relaxation, compassion, balance, contentment |
| Labradorite | transformation, clarity, protection |
| Lapis Lazuli | honesty, harmony, self-awareness, wisdom |
| Malachite | healing, spiritual |
| Moonstone | communication, inspiration, balance |
| Morganite | innocence, joy, peach, confidence, romance |
| Opal | mystical, spiritual, imagination, dreams, healing, hope, love, purity |
| Pearl | purity, love, innocence |
| Peridot | prosperity, growth, openness, luck |
| Prehnite | dreams, mystical, meditation |
| Rose Quartz | healing, balance, harmony, love |
| Ruby | love, wealth, wisdom, vitality, safety |
| Sapphire | protection, honesty, inspiration, intuition |
| Spinel | joy, innovation, creativity, vitality |
| Tanzanite | positive energy, vitality, intuition |
| Tiger's Eye | protection, confidence, balance, strength |
| Topaz | peace, healing, love, faithfulness, loyalty, clarity, intelligence |
| Tourmaline | confidence, stress relief, emotional healing, grounding |
| Turquoise | protection, grounding, friendship, prosperity |
| Zircon | wisdom, spirituality |