Are you ready for the second round of birthstones? People born between
October and January pay attention, this post is for you!
October: Opal or Tourmaline
* Opals have been used for everything from easing childbirth to bringing
strength in battle.
* Long known as the Wish Stone, opal is supposed to promote love and
romance and grant wishes and personal happiness.
* Tourmaline is said to bring high energy, good luck, creativity and
romance, depending on its color.
November: Topaz or Citrine
* Topaz was often used to
promote wisdom in its wearer, which may explain the medieval custom of giving
topaz rings to heads of state, diplomats, and royalty.
* Topaz is reputed to
increase understanding, strengthen breathing, prevent colds, enhance
creativity, bring relaxation, control angry passions, restore energy, and aid
in tissue regeneration.
December: Turquoise or
Tanzanite
* Turquoise
was very appreciated in ancient Egypt; Egyptian Pharaohs wore turquoise jewelry
and Cleopatra probably used ground-up turquoise for eye paint and wore turquoise
in her jewelry too.
* Children
in several cultures were later given turquoise charms to protect them from
harm, prevent nightmares, and to grant them restful sleep.
January:
Garnet
*As garnet is
the group name for a family of gemstones that come in so many colors,
there are so many symbols of this gem depending on its hue;
* It was
believed that garnets promote true love, warn of danger by changing color, and
protect the wearer's home from fire and lightning.
* Garnets in
yellow, brown and orange were believed to stimulate energy, increase sexual
vitality, and promote compatibility in lovers.
* Green
gemstones were said to bring prosperity, calm the nerves, and protect wearers
from emotional stress.
* Pink garnets were believed
to attract romance and cure broken hearts.
See you next time, with the last part from this birthstones series!
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