It is practical to use beadwork to cure medical conditions? The answer to this question will depend on who you ask. Even though most sane people would never believe that wearing stones could cure cancer or other critical illnesses, there is some information that reveals certain gemstones may give the wearer something more than simply a nice accessory.

For instance, if you are tensed you can benefit from wearing a necklace made with Labradorite. This stone originates from the earths crust and those that wear it are likely to be more in tune with the biological rhythm of life. It is considered to reduce levels of anxiety and stress. Moonstone, another member of the feldspars group, is a nice stone to use when making a gift for a swimmer as it is supposed to keep them safe.

Amber is thought to attract love and friends. In China, Jade is regarded particularly lucky and a lot of Chinese people will wear or carry a piece of jade since they feel that it will keep them safe. You may have seen jade charms in the form of a butterfly. These are thought to be especially lucky and are usually given as gifts between loved up couples. You could make a charm bracelet for a friend or family member who is going travelling. Fix a jade charm to it to keep them safe and sound and then they can buy different beads on their travels to add to this beadwork.

Whether the stones have actual powers or just create a placebo effect isn't really relevant. If somebody is feeling down or distressed and gets a lift by wearing a piece of beadwork definitely that's a good thing.

Even in modern medicine, placebos are sometimes used and the results obtained can be unbelievable. Certainly you would never try to cure depression or any other disease with a piece of stone and should always seek medical attention first. But making a wonderful gift for someone who is feeling under the weather is a wise thing to do.