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Bad Luck Gemstones: Throughout history, gemstones have been valued for their mystical properties, particularly their ability to bring positivity and influence favourable outcomes. However, some gemstones have gained a reputation for being unlucky for their owners. These gemstones have been associated with misfortune and are often avoided by those seeking to attract good luck and positive energy. Despite their beauty and rarity, these gemstones are believed to bring more harm than good to those who possess them. As a result, many people exercise caution when handling or owning these supposedly unlucky gemstones.

Discover the top 3 gemstones linked to misfortune and poverty. Learn about the superstitions surrounding these unlucky stones, and find out why they're believed to bring bad luck and financial struggles to those who own them.

3 Unlucky Gemstones And The Superstitions Surrounding Them

1. Black Diamond

Black diamonds hold vastly different meanings across cultures. In Italy, this gemstone is believed to bring good fortune to married couples, absorbing their worries and troubles. However, in ancient India, black diamonds were feared as harbingers of death, resembling the ominous eye of a snake or spider. These contrasting beliefs highlight the complex symbolism surrounding black diamonds. While some view them as a source of positivity and good luck, others see them as a bad omen, associated with mortality and misfortune. This dichotomy underscores the importance of cultural context in shaping our understanding of gemstones and their meanings.

2. Opal

Historically, opals were believed to bring good luck, symbolising hope and positivity. The Romans and medieval Europeans revered opals for their unique, rainbow-like appearance. However, over time, opals gained a reputation for being unlucky, associated with the "evil eye" and even death. This negative perception was partly fueled by Sir Walter Scott's 1829 novel, Anne of Geierstein, which featured an opal as a symbol of bad luck.

Despite Queen Victoria's fondness for opals, the gemstone's reputation continued to suffer. A series of tragic events, including the deaths of several family members of Alfonzo XII, King of Spain, who had received opal rings as gifts, further solidified the opal's negative reputation. Today, some people still believe that wearing an opal can bring misfortune unless it's one’s birthstone.

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Certain gemstones are believed to bring misfortune, poverty, and bad luck to their owners, sparking fear and caution among gemstone enthusiasts suddenly. (Image Source: Freepik) 

3. Pearl

Pearls are often associated with positive qualities like purity, wisdom, and loyalty. However, there's a long-standing superstition that advises against giving pearls as a wedding gift, as they're believed to bring sadness or tears to the marriage. This notion may have originated from ancient cultures, where pearls were linked to tears - in Japan, they were thought to be the tears of mermaids and angels, while in ancient Greece, they were believed to be the tears of the gods.

The association between pearls and tears continued through the Victorian era, where seed pearls were used in mourning jewellery to represent human tears. To counter the perceived bad luck, it's suggested that the recipient of pearls should symbolically "purchase" them by giving the giver a small amount of money, such as a penny.

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(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert in the relevant field.)