July – Ruby

July – Ruby

The glowing Ruby shall adorn Those who in warm July are born Then will they be exempt and free From Love’s doubt and anxiety  ( Walker) What shall a hero give his heroine to express his passion and the promise of his heart?  A ruby, of course! But why a ruby? Why any...
Pearl  Moonstone and  Agate

Pearl Moonstone and Agate

“Who comes with summer to this Earth. And owes to June her hour of birth. With rings of Agate on her hand Can health, wealth, and long live command” Walker I bet when you thought of birthstones for June you thought of pearl. But I have a surprise for you. There are...
Bloodstone and Aquamarine

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

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...