August Birthstones and more (Sardonyx and Peridot)
Wear Sardonyx or for thee No conjugal felicity The August born without this stone Is said must live unloved and alone Well, I don’t understand why one must live ‘unloved and alone’. Sardonyx is actually an intriguing stone with a long history of people being loved and...
May The Emerald – What a gem of history
“Who beholds the light of day In spring’s sweet flowery month of May And wears an emerald all her life Shall be a loved and happy wife” May The Emerald What a gem of history!! “If the diamond is the king of gems, the emerald is the queen.” Emeralds were said to be...
Bloodstone and Aquamarine
Who in this world of our, her eyesIn March first opens, shall be wise.In days of Peril firm and braveAnd wear a bloodstone to her grave. BloodstoneWho ever heard of a bloodstone? Much less thought of it as a birthstone? Or this gem even related to March? Those were my...
February – Amethyst and Onyx
The February-born shall find Sincerity and peace of mind Freedom from passion and from care If they the amethyst will wear. Oh, you are gonna love this. Amethustos in Greek means ‘sober’. Thus, Medieval kings and Romans drank from amethyst goblets to prevent...JF. Ridgley
