Amber was originally worn by peasants to protect against Witchcraft and disease. It is a purple or violet variety of quartz. It is believed to protect its owner and prevents narcotic effects. It is superstitiously believed that when worn in a ring, it protects against headaches, toothaches, poison, and plague. It is next to the diamond in hardness.
Amethysts are stones of humility, peace of mind, piety, and resignation.
Amethyst is a symbol of sobriety and is believed to prevent the effects of alcohol and violent passion. Aquamarine A transparent, bluish-green precious stone that is a variety of beryl. It is superstitiously believed that when in a ring, it helps composure. Aquamarie is also known as the gem of purification. Barium is a silver-white metallic chemical element that occurs only in combination.