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Language of Gems

Marvelous properties were attributed to many precious stones and gems by the ancients, and it is customary among lovers and friends to notice the significance attached to various stones in making birthday, engagement, and wedding presents.

 

 

Agate -- Insures health, long life, and prosperity.

Amethyst -- Preventive against violent passions.

Beryl -- Everlasting youth and happiness.

Bloodstones -- Steadfast affection, courage, and wisdom.

Carnelian -- Preventive of misfortune.

Catseye -- Warns against danger and trouble.

Chalcedony -- Drives away sadness.

Chrysolite -- Frees from evil passions and melancholy.

Diamond -- Signifies Purity; maintains peace and disperses storms.

Emerald -- Discovers false friends and insures true love.

Garnet -- Constancy and fidelity.

 

Jasper -- Wisdom and courage.

Moonstone -- Good luck.

Onyx -- Insures conjugal felicity.

Opal -- An "unlucky" stone portending injury and mental or physical trouble.

Pearl -- Signifies purity and innocence.

Ruby -- Discovers poison, corrects evils resulting from mistaken friendship.

Sapphire -- Frees from enchantment; denotes repentance.

Sardonyx -- Married happiness.

Topaz -- Fidelity and friendship; prevents bad dreams.

Turquoise -- Prosperity in love.

 

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Birth Stones

Garnet ............................................ January

Amethyst ....................................... February

Bloodstone or Jasper ..................... March

Diamond or Sapphire ...................... April

Emerald or Carnelian ....................... May

Agate or Chalcedony ...................... June

Ruby or Onyx .................................. July

Sardonyx ........................................ August

Charysolite .................................. September

Opal or Beryl ................................  October

Topaz ........................................... November

Turquoise .................................... December

 

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