The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-08-19
me language q Jewels.

a. From the most remote periods of his
tory significance has been attached to
PRECIOUS stones, and they have been
supposed to exert a baneful .0r Ib2esBed
infiIence over the destinies of the
wearers. Among other curious old fan
cies abouts them ii that h,oennects
one with each month In 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,
i'm this zone). To February belongs
the amethyst, signifying temperance.
1t protects the twearer from evil
thoughts, aud 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 or ap-
piled to a wound. Those born in April
should wear the sapphire, significant
of purity. To May belongs the agate,
which protects from poison and APP
I,eases pain. If single ip color, it rem
ders the weafer invincble.. June has
the emerald, significant of hope;
teaching the knowledge of secrets, be-
slowing eloquence and wealth. 1t be-
trays Inconsistency 10y crumbling to
pieces whcn'it cannct avert the evil.
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 LII 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 the wearer, but fortun-
ately the month also possesses the cor
nelian, which cures these evils, and al
so secures success, particularly in law
suits. To 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
cessfuf 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 poet
and artist, ga pearl with soul i'm it."
Its meaning is childlike, fairness, and
loveableness.
November has the topaz, which sig-
nifies courage and cheerfulness.s 1t
shows the presence of 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 malacbite, or can wear all
three. The ruby signifies passionate
loveand joy, and gives pleasant dreams;
but it shortens the sleep of the wearer,
and disturbs the circulation of the
blood, inclining to anger. The tur-
.quoise is the noblest of Opaque stones,
aud 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
ually when the danger is past. This
valuable property, however, belongs to
it onl y when given--not when bought.
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