Since I've noticed that the most read post on my blog is
Zodiac signs and we all are so interested in this kind of stuff, I've decided
to write about birthstones. Find out which gem is associated with the month you
were born in and some facts about it. I’ll even recommend you an exquisite
piece of jewelry with that specific gemstone.
I’ll start with June, the month we are in. The first 4
birthstones are presented below, while the next 8 ones will be shown in my next
two posts. So all of you born in October – May interval stay tuned for it!
June: Pearl
* The pearl symbolizes purity, wisdom, charity and loyalty.
* In
ancient Greece, it was believed that pearls had the power to prevent newly wed
brides from crying and to promote happiness among all those who wore them.
* More
than 2.000 years ago, ancient Chinese believed pearls had the power to
perpetuate eternal youth.
July: Ruby
* Ruby has been the gem of passion and the heart's desire
since the dawn of time.
* Mystics used rubies to stimulate spiritual creativity and
religious devotion.
* Ancient Greek women believed that wearing ruby could bring
them love and physical beauty.
* Rubies were considered the wedding stone through the Middle
Ages and early Renaissance, as they were supposed to keep passion alive and
promote lasting love and contentment in marriage.
August: Peridot
* Medieval alchemists used peridot in amulets to protect the
wearer from demons, but by Renaissance times, peridot had become a love stone,
worn to attract romance.
* It has also been alleged to encourage a positive emotional
outlook on life, to prevent fear or guilt, and to help develop patience.
September: Blue Sapphire
* Blue sapphire was valued by ancient Hindu mystics as the key
to developing wisdom and spiritual progress.
* The Romans thought this gem
attracted divine favor to their owners.
* All through the Middle Ages, sapphires were alleged to bring
a great destiny to their wearers, and were often used in court and royal
jewelry.
* Alchemists believed that blue sapphires would help them develop
clairvoyance, telepathy and divine wisdom.
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