Gemstones are minerals that were already formed 3 to 10 million years ago in the earth's interior. Already thousands of years ago, gemstones were said by ancient cultures such as the ancient Romans, Greeks, Egyptians to have a beneficial effect on the body, mind and spirit. They were worn as amulets and as talismans for protection against sorcery, evil eyes and diseases. The power of the gemstone is that each crystal has unique sound vibrations and electromagnetic radiations and emits them to the body.

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