Black Diamonds and Gemstones: onyx, spinel, hematite...Black gemstones like black diamonds, onyx, spinel, hematite are receptive, ruled by the planet the planet of restriction: Saturn. They represent the Earth and are symbolic of quiet power, self-control and resilience. They can be used as tools for grounding to Earth energies. Mystically, black is the color of night, outer space, or symbolically that the person understands and accepts their dark side and is comfortable wearing the symbol outwardly. Black star sapphires (6 sided star) or black star diopsite, (4 sided star), are worn by Shamans or practitioners who wish the power of light to come forth through their darkness or subconscious, when working with individuals who are trapped in their dark side or black evil moods, black gemstones, similar to black candles, when they have been lit, their light shines forth through their darkness. Starstone's moving star is said to be the eye of the spirit inhabiting the stone, all stones are said to have their own spirit, just like people. Like the genie in the magic lamp, you have to release and request the spirit in your birthstone to do your bidding.
Some black gems are: black diamonds 
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