From the past up to present times, gemstones have been attributed with various amuletic and talismanic powers. These beautiful stones that were found on the ground and under the sea set the owner apart – they were rare and special and gave the owner a sense of superiority and power. Over time, various gemstones began to have distinctive powers attributed to it.
An amulet is an object that is believed to protect a person from various ills, negative energies, diseases, and evils while a talisman is seen as an object that brings the possessor good luck and fortune.