It is interesting how so much of this is consider "new" age, when so much of it is more of an almost forgotten understanding some quite ancient.

Such as Hipocrates making reference to the use of astrology with medicine, ...

As for the quality of stones, hmm well most all ancient cultures had stones or gems they considered to have healing or magical qualities, the ancient greeks, romans, babylonians, and egyptians, as well as the early christians.

for example the 12 stones of the bible are also popular among other cultures as well ...

The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.

as to their properties, there are many excellent books and websites with helpful information though if you have a specific question perhaps that would help. there are to many to list.

dessa

Wow dessa I didn't  know that, but makes so much sense
Thank you so much for sharing that.

RoseRed,

You are welcome, yeah, it is interesting that those same stones are the primary stones in many cultures, then to find them and the reference of crystal in the bible kind of tends to make you think, I separate my own spiritual values from religious teachings, as to often religion is based on politics, but for those who might argue with me on the issue of stones based on faith, well I can show them where to look in the bible and see that these stones were there as well.

I know someone who can benefit from ameythst, but was having problems reconcile using this with their faith issues now they are at peace and can use it with out conflict. I think most references in the bible are in revelation.

dessa

I thought that this topic board was a safe place to help people understand thungs and ask for help? A learning centre of sorts.  THis is a pretty negative statement (as i really do not think that htere is much of a topic or question involved) and that we would all be better of just staying away from talk like this.  If this person is really interested in knowing about different areas of healing then i am quite sure that they can go about it in a more positive way, they might get a bit more out of things that way.

peace and love are a big theme in my home...i have a 10 foot peace sign attached to the front of my house...it has lights on it that i turn on during the holidays and during summer outings....i collect  gemstones and am especially drawn to the ones that are heart shaped...they are everywhere in my house along with pictures of hearts etc etc...my daughter told me one day that her friend said i was a hippie....call me what you wish...but i see nothing wrong with an abundance of peace and love....a home is a reflection of who lives there ...and yes gemstones abound in my home...their healing properties are infinite.....