Why We Have Always Worn Stones
Before gemstones became fashion statements or trends, they were sacred.
Across cultures and centuries, stones were used as tools, symbols, protectors, and companions. Worn not just for beauty, but for what they meant and the energy they carried.
In ancient civilisations, gemstones were chosen with intention.
Lapis lazuli, often linked to the heavens, was carved into protective amulets and placed in tombs.
Amethyst was believed to shield the mind, often worn during ceremony or carried during travel.
Stones like carnelian, jasper, turquoise, and jade were used in medicine, in ritual, and in rites of passage.
In many traditions, stones were seen as alive in their own way, each one carrying the essence of the earth and the ability to support the human spirit.
Some were believed to ground the body. Others were used to invite clarity, intuition, or emotional balance.
Jade was considered a symbol of harmony.
Moonstone, a guide through emotional cycles.
Amber, a natural warmth worn close to the skin for protection.
Turquoise, sacred in both East and West, often used to link the earthly and the spiritual.
That history still lives in the way we connect to gemstones today.
Even in a modern world, there’s a reason people reach for certain stones when they’re grieving, celebrating, or seeking calm.
A reason certain pieces feel more like talismans than accessories.
Wearing a stone is more than style, it’s a quiet way of holding meaning close.
To wear a gemstone is to wear something ancient.
A fragment of the earth that has moved through generations.
A small reminder that even in all this noise, meaning still matters.
