One thing that has always been fascinating about gemstones is all of the Folklore and Mythology behind them. It is interesting how the ancients believed that by wearing certain gemstones they may be protected against certain harm, or have their minds opened to the future or even have poison take no effect. Even though we may not look at gemstones the way the ancients did, and tend to wear gemstones more for their beauty than for their protection against magic, it is still interesting to know what they represented to some.