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JANUARY: GARNET
Garnets were exchanged as gifts between pals to ensure they’d meet again. It was also thought to fend off depression.
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FEBRUARY: AMETHYST
Amethyst was once used to prevent drunkenness and help overcome addiction. The purple gem was also believed to protect its wearer from thieves.
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MARCH: AQUAMARINE
Sailors wore aquamarine to prevent seasickness. The gem was likewise celebrated for increasing levels of intelligence, courage and happiness.
APRIL: DIAMONDS
Sailors wore aquamarine to prevent seasickness. The gem was likewise celebrated for increasing levels of intelligence, courage and happiness.
MAY: EMERALD
Cleopatra was a huge fan of emeralds, which were thought to enhance clairvoyance. The rich green gem was also used to cure eye diseases and ward off epilepsy in children.
JUNE: PEARL
Ancient Chinese myth believed pearls to be tears of the gods that fell from the sky when dragons fought. Early Greeks thought wearing pearls would stop new brides from crying.
JULY: RUBY
Ruby was believed to be a stone of prophecy, growing darker if you were in danger. It was also thought to restore vitality and youth when rubbed on the skin.
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AUGUST: PERIDOT
Peace, good luck and success were expected to come to all who wore peridot. The light green stone was also known for repelling anger and negative emotions.
SEPTEMBER: SAPPHIRE
Spiritual enlightenment and inner peace were believed benefits of wearing sapphire. The deep blue stone was also hailed for enhancing psychic abilities.
OCTOBER: OPAL
Arabian legend says opals dropped down from heaven in lightning flashes, while ancient Greeks believed the gem brought on the ability to predict the future.
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NOVEMBER: TOPAZ
Folks in the Middle Ages thought topaz prevented death. Ancient Greeks were sure it made the wearer invisible, and some thought it cured mental disorders.
DECEMBER: TURQUOISE
Many Native Americans carved turquoise into small statues to place on tombs to guard the dead. Warriors put turquoise on the end of their bows to improve shot accuracy.
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LEGENDS, SUPERSTITIONS AND FUN FACTS ABOUT YOUR BIRTHSTONE
With the opening Jules Collins Jewellery at Oceana Walk, we take a look at the beauty of birthstones, superstitions and fun facts.
