| Throughout the ages, men and women have used | | | | of life believe in the magical power of certain |
| gemstones and crystals in personal ornaments | | | | gems and make bewitching jewelry part of their |
| and body decorations as bewitching jewelry. | | | | everyday attire.Take pearls, for instance. In the |
| Wearing them as charms, talismans or amulets, | | | | olden days, if a maiden wanted a man to fall in |
| they were believed to possess the power to | | | | love with her, she would put pearls ground into a |
| ward off evil spirits (or attract benevolent ones), | | | | fine powder into a glass of wine and somehow |
| keep one safe from harm, or to find love. To this | | | | get him to drink it. A pretty costly way to catch |
| day, many people of all ages and from all walks | | | | a man, that method. |