THE MEANING OF GEMS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1610, 15 February 1884, Page 2

THE MEANING OF GEMS.

Pearls signify a torrent of tears,

He who wears an amethyst will become diligent and be a great favorite, The topaz, when worn on the left hand, will calm anger and brighten wit. The onyx is the lawyer's stone, ior it wins lawsuits and enriches the wearer.

The beryl stone made fashionable lately by poet and novelist, is said to protect one against disasters and enemies,

The sapphire when worn by an impure or selfish, person is said to lose its lustre. It is thought to look at it is good for the eyesight, The ruby and carbuncle banish sadness, dispel bad dreams, and if misfortune threatens the wearer give warning by a chango in the colour, which darkens,

The turquoise protects by drawing upon itself the evil that threatens its wearer,,but-this property belongs only to the turquoise that has been given, not to one that has been purchased. Amber is also a child's gem, It will inako you strong, and has loving protective properties, which make it a favorite with those who are fortunate enough to possess a string ot amber beads.

The emerald will put ovil to flight j it bestows knowledge and increases wealth. He who dreams of green gems will become renowned. For this stone to fall from its setting is an ill omen. Coral is thought to be very fortunate to children,

The opal was called by the ancients " pederos"—from "puer," a child—audjn spite of its bad name has many admirers.