The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1870-08-19
The Language of Jewels.

From the most remote periods OF his
tory significance has been attached to
precious stones, and they have been
supposed to exert a baneful or blessed
influence over the destinieS of the
wearers. Among other curious old fan
cies about them is that which connects
one with each month i'll the year, and
with all who are born in that month.
Thus, to January belongs the garnet
and the jacinth, which preserves the
wearer from pestilence and from light
ming (rather necessary. at that season,
in this zOne). To February belongs
the amethyst, signifying temperance.
1t protects the wearer from evil
thoughts, and cures or prevents inebrie-
ty. 1t makes him dilligent, and pro-
cures him the favor of princes. The
stone of March is the jasper, which
cures hemOrrhage when worn zap
piled to wound. Those born jTl1Rpril
should wear the sapphire, significant
of purity. To May belongs the agate,
which protects from poison and APP
peases pain. If single in color, it rem
ders the wearer iinyincible. June has
the emerald, significant of hope ;
teaching the knowledge of secrets, be-
slowing eloquence and wealth. 1t be-
trays Inconsistency by crumbling. to
Achmet Seiram says that he who
dreams of green gems will become re-
nOwned, and meet with truth and fl
delity." The falling of an emerald
from its setting is an evil omen to the
Wearer. When George III was crown
ed, a large emerald fell from the crown.
America was lost to Great Britain du-
ring his reign. To July belongs the
onyx, which eXcites melancholy and
vain terror to thegWearer, but fOrtun-
fately the month also possesses the cor
Inelian, which cures these evils, and al
$50 secures success, particularly IN law
suits. ITO August belongs the sardo-
nyX, which brings riches to the wearer.
To September belongs the chrysOlolite.
To October belongs the beryl, or aqua
marina, which renders the wearer sue
cessful in navigation, and insures safe
voyages. The opal also belongs to
this month%a stone which unites the
.colors and qualities of all others, aud
has been beautifully called by a poet
land artist, /" pearl with a soul in it. "
Its meaning is 'childlike, fairness, and
lOVeableneSs.- .---~~--~-
November has the topaz, which sig
mites courage and Cheerfulness. 1t
shows the presenceiOf poison by loss of
color; it gives light in the dark, and
dispels enchantment, if worn on the
left arm or round the neck. 1t also
strengthens intellect, and brightens wit.
Those whose birthday is in Decem-
Der have choice between the ruby, tur-
quOise of malachite, or can wear all
three. The ruby signifies passionate
love and joy, and gives pleasant dreams;
but it shOrtens the sleep of the wearer,
and disturbs the circulation of the
blood, incliuing to anger. The tur-
quOise is the nOblest of Opaque stones,
and signifies self-sacrificing love. 1t
appeases hatred and reconciles lovers,
and it relieves or prevents headaches.
1t also protects the wearer by drawing
upon itself the evils that threaten him,
becoming dark, dull, and apparently
worthless, but regaining its color grad
uaIIy when the danger is past. This
valuable property, however, belongs to
it only when given-nOt when bought.
-SCLected.