by Unwirklich VinZant

Created on: October 03, 2009   Last Updated: October 29, 2009

Shining, sparkling, glittering goods trap humanities attention like no other thing could, and so as you'd expect there's no shortage of superstitions surrounding gems and their precious metal kin. The majority of superstitions are metal or gem specific pertaining to what does what, what doesn't and the effects of each. The tricky thing is some superstitions ring true so they can actually be of use to you.

A list in an attempt at alphabetical order:

Agate is said to do all sorts of wonderful things including quench thirst when worn, make thunder storms go away, please the gods, tell futures in its markings, make the unchaste vomit, and cure the blind.

Amazon Stone gives one the kiss of lady luck at cards.

Amber cures all ailments of the throat, can cure blindness, will make you gain weight, protects against witchcraft, offers good luck and wins friends and lovers.

Amethyst grants calm sleep and pleasant dreams, prevents intoxication, pain and poison.

Aquamarine grants one the ability to read minds.

Brass can free you from enchantment.

Cat's Eye brings luck to gambler's, ensures good weather, wards off the death and keeps good looks and beauty for the wearer.

Copper is an antidote for pimples and boils, guards from discovery and can make one disappear.

Crystals brings luck, allows one to see what others are doing when gazed into, prevents disease in cattle, guards against witchcraft and insanity, and can be used to see the future.

Diamond grants success in battle, gives courage, drive away fish, can be broken after immersed in goat's blood or will dissolve, when swallowed cures a sore throat, when worn on sleeves will bring bad luck, protects from poison and evil spirits, brings misfortune or luck when found.

Emerald will make your daughter virtuous, hasten child-birth in a woman, can detect infidelity (if your wife can't swallow an emerald she is cheating.), brings rain when rubbed on a prairie dog, prevents against epilepsy, cures leprosy and other diseases, and grants luck when worn in a garter.

Flint placed over your entry way wards away bad luck, makes cattle comfortable, and grants restful sleep.

Garnet can make someone love you, grants protection from thieves and will bring a woman a good husband.

Gold protects against the evil eye, demons and evil spirits, is good luck, ensures a loving partner for life when given as a gift between lovers, and naturally brings wealth.

Granite strengthens the heart but weakens the mind when worn.

Iron prevents

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