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GEMS & JEWELS
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Gems have been used for centuries to treat medical conditions, ward off evil spirits, and bring good fortune to the bearer.
The purchase, or giving, of jewellery is also one of the the most common ways of celebrating an event such as a Wedding Anniversary. The following information details the dates and properties associated with Gems.
To read about some of the famous Gems, and their infamous owners, click here 'Gem Lore'
If you would like to learn more about Diamonds, and especially how they are cut and facetted ... click HERE
ANNIVERSARIES
The list below shows the traditional Anniversaries and the jewel associated with each year.
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| YEAR : | 25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
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| JEWEL : | Silver |
Pearl |
Jade |
Ruby |
Sapphire |
Gold |
Emerald |
BIRTH SIGNS
Around the world different cultures have adopted different gems as the symbols associated with birth signs.
The following list is that which is typically used within the UK.
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AQUARIUS | GARNET | Garnet as a birthstone endows the wearer with friendship, power and constancy |
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PISCES | AMESTHYST | The Greeks believed that wearing this stone, gave the wearer freedom from drunkenness but today this gem is a symbol of serenity and id said to have the ability to inspire virtue and high ideals |
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ARIES (1) | AQUAMARINE | During the 14th Century Aquamarine was said to protect the wearer from the ravages of poisoning and it was also believed that the stone quickened the intellect, but today it seems to have been relegated to the chore of curing distemper. |
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ARIES (2) | BLOODSTONE | A dark green chalcedony, spotted with red which in the Middle Ages was often used for the treatment of blood poisoning |
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TAURUS | DIAMOND | It has the legendary power of protecting the wearer from evil, especially when worn on the person’s left side. According to ancient lore if a diamond was to bring luck it had to be given freely, never coveted and never taken by fraud or force |
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GEMINI | EMERALD | Its qualities as a birthstone are love and success so that it ijs appropriate that it should have been described ad the favorite stone of Venus, Goddess of Love |
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CANCER (1) | PEARL | The pearl is said to confer the great gift of vitality |
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CANCER (2) | MOONSTONE | The moonstone is supposed to enable the wearer to foretell the future |
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CANCER (3) | ALEXANDRITE | Alexandrite was discovered in 1831 and is named after Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Traditionally Alexandrite can assist in centering the inner self, reinforcing self-esteem, and augmenting ones ability to experience joy |
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LEO | RUBY | The ruby is said to have the capacity to bring relief to pain, to protect the wearer from drowning and to cure rheumatism |
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VIRGO | PERIDOT | This gem is said to ensure the wearer married happiness and it is also said to symbolize eloquence and persuasiveness |
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LIBRA | SAPPHIRE | The beautiful blue sapphire is a symbol of clear thinking and is said to give charm to the wearer and the ability to inspire everlasting love |
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SCORPIO | OPAL | This stone symbolizes hope, faith and good fortune and is believed to bring romance and lasting love |
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SAGGITARIUS | TOPAZ | This gem was believed to have the ability to ward of insomnia and asthma. Today however, the qualities are regarded as being fidelity and true friendship |
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CAPRICON | TURQUOISE | The primary quality of the turquoise as a birthstone is that of bestowing prosperity on the wearer and symbolizing good fortune and success for Capricornians |
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