Giving Jewelry: The Meaning Behind the Stone You Give Her

Choosing the right gemstone can make your gift of jewelry all that more special. Gemstones differ in color, size, and even the meaning. Depending on whom the jewelry is for you can personalize the gift by knowing a little history behind some common stones.

For a wife or girlfriend many stones tell the story of love. These stones can even be used in an engagement ring. A sapphire symbolizes fidelity and sincerity. The meaning behind the stone will remind her how much you love her every time she looks at the stone. If you are a couple that enjoys nature, going green, and the color green in general, an emerald is the perfect stone packed with many different meanings. The ancient Greeks associated the stone with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Jade is another green stone that in China represents longevity and good luck. This is perfect for a new relationship to show how much you are looking forward to the future. A Garnett is another stone perfect for a spouse or girlfriend. It symbolized love, passion, and loyalty.

For a mother moonstone is a stone that Celtic and Greek mythology associated with triple goddess. This goddess represented the maiden, the mother, and the crone. It was believed that this stone has protective powers in women's health. It also symbolizes and represents a nurturing nature, perfect for the spirit of any mother. The birthstones of the mother's children are also special. Many pieces of jewelry incorporate these stones into the design. It's a nice way to personalize the jewelry to the recipient. Mother of pearl is also a beautiful option as it is literally the mother of pearl (the shell of an oyster).

For a daughter or granddaughter it may be a little tricky picking out a stone. One idea to give a gift with special meaning is to recycle a piece of jewelry from their grandmother, or mothers collection. Making a new piece out an old one will hold special meaning to them their entire life. If there are several daughters or granddaughters, you can make several small necklaces from one larger piece. The personalization and meaning behind it will be something they will treasure always.

Use the colors of the stones to help you choose the right gemstone for any woman. If the person loves the beach, and wears a lot of light colors, a cool aqua stone will work well for them. Girly girl types will love the pink hues of quartz. A woman that loves nature and the outdoors would love a piece of jewelry made of amber which is made of tree sap. Telling the story behind these stones while giving the gift will be as special as the gift itself. So put a little thought into the gemstone you pick, and the gift will be all that more special.