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There are abundant signs that an intelligent use of gems-that is, genuine ones-is about to be revived; though it is a bit difficult to reconcile that statement with the present feminine hunger for "glass," or imitation stones. In the middle ages, the jeweler was something of a scientist and often an apothecary as well. It is possible that the future merchant in gems may be a combination of psychoanalyst, astrologer, numerologist, as well as mineralogist.
Then when you want a "lucky" stone, one that will help you by means of its vibratory force-and this is not a matter to be dismissed lightly, as some of the "wise ones" airily dothe jeweler of the future will ascertain your birth date and consult your color chart, as well as the ray through which you are working. On this information he will prescribe the stone that is best suited to you-your individual ,gem, which will exert a helpful influence on your subsequent life.
Among the forces which affect the individual, the public is familiar only with the birthstone as symbolizing the influences due to the month of birth. In 1912 a list of stones was adopted by the American National Retail Jewelers' Association as the accepted birthstones, and a few alternates were named where custom in various communities had led to the recognition of a stone differing from the adopted list. Though variations are recognized, the following stones are those selected as birthstones by the Arabian astrologers who brought the idea into Europe in the fifteenth century:
January - garnet
February - amethyst
March - bloodstone, aquamarine
April - diamond
May - emerald
June - pearl, moonstone
July - ruby
August - sardonyx, peridot
September - sapphire
October - opal, tourmaline
November - topaz
December - turquoise, lapis lazuli |
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