Opals were treasured and worn by ancient monarchs not only for their beauty but for their purported protective powers. Derived from the Roman word “aqua,” meaning water, and “mare,” meaning sea, the legend goes that these shimmery aqua stones have been taken from the treasure of mermaids to protect sailors from the perils of the sea and cure their seasickness. It can also counteract the lure of dark spirits and demons and at one time was thought to be an antidote to poisoning. It’s said to possess supernatural qualities that can possibly even make one invisible (though we recommend at least some undies when trying this one out for the first time).Īquamarine is said to magnify whatever occult powers the wearers posses. Tiger eye, along with added protection from the evil eye, bolsters a wearers courage and can ward off harmful spirit intrusions. Jasper can also offer general protection, but is potent against evil spirits and is said to deter venomous creatures. The Ancient Roman, Pliny, thought hematite a cure for the evil eye, a magical, malevolent glare that brings bad luck, accident, ill health, and all manners of calamity to an unfortunate victim. Hematite, from the latin meaning 'blood stone”, is an all purpose protective mineral that is the main ore of iron. According to medieval lore, if you hold a diamond in your left hand while reciting the lord’s prayer you’ll be safe from enemies, all manner of wild and venomous beasts, and from going mad.Ī combination of Hematite, Jasper, and Tigers Eye can be quite annoying to intrusive spirits and spells. In the middle ages diamonds were used as amulets against demons, cowardice, plague, pestilence and sorcery. The Ancient Romans were said to wear diamonds on the left side of the body to guard against night demons, and the stone is today still thought to impart restful hours of nightmare-free sleep to its wearers. When a diamond is freely given (as opposed to – gasp – purchased for oneself) legend says that its powers are activated and can be quite numerous. Not only is it said to guard one against injury caused by falling walls or buildings, various peoples have used it to forestall the devil, block nefarious attempts to read their mind, and as protection from spells. Used by the Ancient Egyptians to ward off evil spirits, Carnelian has a long history of spiritually protective powers attributed to it.

Soul body gems