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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1986. PAGE 13.
Fascinating
traditions
about
jewellery
From the earliest of times
through today, people have been
fascinated by gems and jewelry. In
earlier days, wars were fought over
gemstones, and legends were
invented about them.
Today, we still search for them,
study them and collect them. And,
according to Jewelers of America,
the national association of 12,000
retail jewelers across the United
States, although lifestyles, goals
and values have changed, the
symbol of love attached to a
gemstone has never changed.
Today's couples still express
their sentiments with jewelry...the
universal symbol of love.
When did it all begin? Before
written history. Yet, some of the
traditions and folklore that existed
before man could read or write
have endured through the centur-
ies. In fact, even today, gemstones
are often selected on the basis of
long -ago conceived folklore.
In which month were you born?
When is your wedding anniver-
sary? How long have you been
married? There are legendary
colours and gemstones for every
month and for every year of
marriage. There's added enjoy-
ment by knowing some of the
folklore behind your precious
choice.
A few examples:
•The green emerald signifies
growing love. In addition, it was
said to strengthen the memory and
to help its owner become an
eloquent speaker. It was also
thought to give the power to predict
the future and to make people more
intelligent and honest.
• The amethyst symbolized
protection, peace, tranquility, pie-
ty, spiritual wisdom, humility,
sincerity and contentment. It was
also said to protect a person against
intoxication, to improve the com-
plexion and to prevent baldness. A
dream of amethyst meant the
dreamer was safe from harm.
• The aquamarine, in its shades
of blue, comes from the Greek word
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for sea water and is therefore the
gemstone of sailors, possessing
the calming effects of the sea, and
aids those who travel by water. It
was also thought to establish
happy marriages. Should harmony
flee, it would help reconcile the
partners' differences.
• The red Ruby signified peace
and health. Never make faces at a
ruby or ignore one, because it will
grow dull if slighted or not worn or
seen.
• Marriage partners used to put
great faith ina sapphire, which
signified fidelity because, if its
luster dimmed, one knew that his
or her spouse had been unfaithful.
• The topaz was said to improve
dimness of vision, and the peridot
was used as a remedy for sinus
problems.
• The ever -popular diamond has
a long history of folklore and
tradition. It was considered a
bearer of victory and an emblem of
fearlessness and invincibility; it
was said to drive away ghosts if
worn on the left arm. It was reputed
a protection against poison and a
bringer of good fortune. It was
even said that it could make the
wearer invisible!
There are endless wondrous
stones and legends, according to
Jewelers of America, and specially
designated colors and gems for
birthstones and wedding anniver-
sary stones.
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