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Gemstone Motifs
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Sometimes, gemstones aren't just a way to make something look prettier. Sometimes the gemstones mean something. And when a character has a favorite gem, or is frequently linked to a gem, or is named after a gem, that can often say quite a bit about their personality. In some stories, some gems have magical powers. Dating to as far back as the Stone Age (no pun intended), gemstones have been ascribed spiritual symbolism in cultures all over the world. For example, in ancient Hinduism, it was believed by some that those who offered fine rubies to the god Krishna could be reborn as emperors. In medieval European cultures, rubies were thought to guarantee good health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love. Sapphires were prized by early Christians as symbols of divinity and truth, and amethysts were believed by the ancient Greeks to be capable of balancing troublesome thoughts and relieving hangovers. In Western cultures, certain gemstones are commonly used in crystal healing, where practitioners believe they can boost low energy, prevent bad energy, release blocked energy, and transform a body's aura. Can sometimes overlap with Elemental Motifs, as gemstones are frequently assigned elemental connotations in fiction.note Rubies=fire; aquamarines=water; etc May also overlap with Rock Theme Naming, where a character named after a gemstone or mineral has symbolic association with their namesake gem. Can also be tied into birthstones and the Western Zodiac, as each Zodiac sign is ascribed a gemstone. Compare with Flower Motifs, as well as Metallic Motifs, especially if the gem is part of a Ring of Power or other Mineral MacGuffin. See also Mystical Jade, which has its own motif page. Examples: |
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