The right accessories can turn an outfit into a real fashion statement. The Ancient Egyptians knew this – they began wearing jewellery to compliment their clothing more than 5,000 years ago. Choosing accessories with beautiful gemstones will never go out of style, and the gemstones each have a special meaning. It is also great way to add a dash of colour and sparkle to what you are wearing.
Green Jade
Jade is often easily carved, and this is why it is often incorporated into big statement-piece accessories. Jade has been used as a spiritual stone for centuries, and is commonly used in the art of feng shui. Gemstones and crystals have different meanings, and the jade stone symbolises purity and acceptance. It is the stone to wear if you want to simply love and accept yourself. Jade is often used in spiritual healing to restore balance and harmony. When you are accessorising with jade, the bigger the better. Go for a chunky necklace or charm bracelet with beautiful carved shapes.
Red Ruby
Rubies have been treasured throughout history for their beauty. It was once believed that ruby wasn’t actually a stone, but in fact fire that had hardened and become solid. During the 1800s, the French referred to the ruby as the “dearly loved stone.” Ruby is often worn to attract love, passion and happiness to the wearer. Because the gemstone is the same colour as blood, it is also associated with vitality and vigour. If you want to grab attention with your accessories, then ruby is the perfect choice, and you only need a small stone set in a ring or a pair of earrings to sparkle in the light.
Purple Amethyst
The amethyst varies in colour, from a very pale lilac to a rich, deep violet. It’s a striking gemstone to accessorise with, and you can find it cut, in a polished form, or raw and untreated. Set in a chunky ring or necklace, amethyst is incredibly striking. Amethyst is considered to have a cleansing, healing energy. It is used to protect the wearer against negative energy and to open up feelings of tolerance and love. Famously, The Duchess of Windsor wore a Cartier-designed bib encrusted with beautiful amethysts to a gala in the historical town of Versailles in 1953. Possibly the ultimate in amethyst accessories.
The right accessories can transform an outfit into a real statement. Choosing something with gemstones can make it really personal to you and take your outfit to the next level.
