Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
BIRTHsToNEs USED AGAIN.
They Are Seen in Gifts for Babes 40
Well as Young Women.

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Old saws and superstitions associate pre-
cious stones with the signs OF nativity. Aas
cording TO the old astrologers the import
of the different precious stones IS altered
somewhat when they are considered with
reference TO the planets. and only certain
of the. vast array OF stones have potent In
fiuences. Thus classified May. June and De-
cember are the months most lucky TO be
born i,-lucky. that is. so far as material
benefits are considered. But other months
augur good character influences, ana no
month Of the twelve but offers some in
ducemcnt to the mortal born within It's or
bit. Even October. with whose governing
influences the opal is interviewer. endows
her children with hope and strong op;i-
mlstic. leanngs.
Birthday stones are fashionable just now.
They are set In variety of the jewelers.
wares commonly selected as gifts to be be-
slowed upon a new -borIi infant. Many
costly rings. bracelets and watch charms
show them. And they are engrafted In the
medallion hearts and various chatelaira APP
pendages now popular
Occasionally some wealthy birthday party
giver has made the natal stone TO figure in
the souvenirs of the occasion and more
than one bride welded on her birthday has
bestowed bridesmaids favors which incor-
porated her birthday stone as chief orna-
ment. -
JANUARY Cnllu mas the garnet Tor hirtn-
stone. With It go the attributes Of integ-
rity. generosity and the power 10 attract
many friends.
February's nestings must wear ame-
rhysts. The birth augury is a mild, pacific
disposition. refined tastes and 4 smoothly
uneventful course through life.
The bloOdstone is identified with the career
of the person born in March. IL signifies
mating qualities
Aprirs child has for birthstone the dia-
mond. typical of innocence and highmind-
edness.
The emerald has to do with the child
born In May. II is a most favorable natal
stone, signifying future Astounding In love
and happiness.
June has the agate as keystone to long
life, wealth and felicity, with no modifying
auguries TO cloud the horoscope.
July has for guiding star the ruby, i'm
parting good temper, calmness. patience
the temperament that is content with 4
small share of life's vanlties.
August Is coupled with the sardonyx and
implies for that person born within its
sphere strong love of family and many of
the domestic virtues Pride is indicated,
but not arrogance.
The sapphire, for September insures its
BARNS a fine sense of justice and philo-
sophie temperament. favoring peace and
ease of mind.
October has the opal for birthstone It's
wards are born optImists, looking ever on
the bright side, and comfortable companions
10 I'VE Win II Is DelleNed mat most OF the
indOmitable enthusiasts and Missionaries
come into the world in October.
The child born in November is by nature
loyal. The topaz is his ruling influence,
signifying warm heartedness and a prone
ness to put sentiment before business.
December has the turquoise for a tails
man. Children born within these thirty-one
days are endowed with ability for getting
on in the world. Success is their manifest
destiny. not to be avoided.
The old treatises on birthstones and their
meanings are set forth in the involved old
fashioned language that has gathered cere-
mony il has changed tongues in many
TRANSACTIONS. But the above represents the
meanings which have come down to modern
times, and which the jewelers. take fer a
standard in filing orders for customers.