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Posted by Stacy on Thursday, August 07, 2008 2:03 PM

Just like flowers have different meanings for different colors, so do gemstones. Always choosing diamonds to give as a gift to a woman, is a mistake some men make. Diamonds are beautiful and most women would be thrilled to get them, however, sometimes giving another gem for an occasion using its underlying mean to express its purpose to a woman, can not only save you a few dollars, as most stones are not as expensive as diamonds, but can also potentially win the lady's heart forever.

Here is some further information about the different stones (Edelsteine) and their meanings:

Amethyst is the gemstone of peace and, for that reason alone, it should be used far more often than it is. It is also a stone meant to remind us to take one day at a time and to live life to the fullest. That is always a great message to send to anyone who has experienced hardship or ill health.

Emerald symbolizes love, rebirth, and new life. That makes them a perfect choice for a woman who is starting out in a new role, perhaps as a wife, mother, career woman, etc. A word of caution, however, because emeralds are also the gem of fertility. You may want to be sure you are ready to finish what you begin in any romantic relationship.

Opals, with their sparkling hues of rainbow colors, symbolize both hope and faith. That makes them the perfect gem to give in the beginning of relationship that you want to last forever.

Rubies express that your passion for her is matched only by the stone's burning red hue. Give a woman a ruby and chances are that her passion will grow every bit as hot. A ruby is also an excellent gemstone gift for anyone who has a passion for life in general.

Topaz, which symbolizes the sun, tells your lady that she lights up your life. It is also the stone of joy and happiness so gifting topaz makes any woman feel exceptionally special.

As most women will tell you a gift of meaning from a man, means far more than any of extreme monetary value. Women love sentiment, and giving her a specially chosen gemstone with meaning will do more to win a woman's heart than all the diamonds in the world.