Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-14

THE LANGUAGE OF JEWELS.

From the most remote period of history
significance has been attached to precious
stones, and they have been supposed to
exert baneful or blessed influence over
the destinies Of the wearers. Among
other curious old fancies about them is
that which connects one with each month
in the year, and with all who are born in
that month. Thus, to January belong the
garnet and jacinth, which preserve the
wearer from pestilence and from light
ming, (rather necessary at the season and
in this zone). To February belongs the
amethyst, signifying temperance. 1t
protects the wearer from evil thoughts,
and cures or prevents inebriety. 1t tmakes
him diligent and procnres him the favor
of princes. The stone of March is the
jasper, which cures hemorrhage when
worn or applied to wound. Those born
in April should wear the sapphire, signif-
cant of purity To May belongs the
agate, which protects from poison and
appeases pain. If single in color it rem
ders the wearer invincible.
June has the emerald, significant of
hope; teaching the knowledge of secrets,
bestowins eloquence and wealth. 1t be-
trays Inconsistency by crumbling to pieces
when it cannot avert the evil. Achmet
Steiram says thst "He who dreams of
green gems will become renowned, and
meet with truth and fidelity" The fall
ing of an emerald from its setting is an
evil omen to the wearer. When George
Ill. was crowned, large emerald fell
from the crown. America was lost to
Great Britain during his reign. To July
belongs the ONYX, which excites melan-
choly and vain terror to the wearer, but
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cornelian, which cures these evils, and
also secures success, particularly to law
suits. To August belongs the sardonyx,
which brings riches to the wearer. To
September belongs chrysolite. To Octo-
Der belongs the beryl, or aqua-marina,
which renders the wearcr successful if
navigation and insures safe voyages.
The opal also belongs to this month, a
stone which unites the colors and qualities
of all others, and has been beautifully
called by poet and artist, "a pearl with
a soul in it, Its meaning is childlike,
fairness and lovliness. November has
the topaz, which signifies courage and
cheeriulness. 1t shows the presence of
poison by loss of color; it gives light in
the dark, and dispenses enchantment if
worn on the left arm or round the neck.
1t also strengthens intellect and brightens
wit. Those whose birthday is in Decem-
ber 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, in
clining to anger. The turquoise is the
noblest of opaque stones, and signifies
self-saerificing love. 1t appeases hatred
and reconciles lovers, and it relieves or
prevents headache. 1t also protects the
wearer by drawing upon itself the evils
that threaten him, becoming dark, dull,
and apparently worthless, but regaining
its color gradually when the danger is
past. This valuable property, however,
belongs to it only when given-not when
bought.