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Garnets are found in jewelry from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman eras. Many courageous discoverers and travelers wore Garnets for protection, as they were considered popular talismans and protective stones, because it was believed in those days that Garnets illuminate the night and prevent their wearer from any sort of evil.

Garnets have been widely known for thousands of years. Garnet is the modern January birthstone and the gem designated for the 2nd and 6th wedding anniversary.

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Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness and the gemstone still symbolizes sobriety.

The legend of the origin of Amethyst comes from a Greek myth.

Bacchus, the god of wine, was angered one day by an insult from a mere mortal and swore revenge on the next mortal that would cross his path. In order to perform this, he created fierce tigers. Along came the unsuspecting Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana. Diana turned Amethyst into a statue of pure crystalline quartz to protect her from the brutal claws of the tigers. Bacchus wept tears of wine in remorse for his action at the sight of the beautiful statue. The god's tears stained the quartz purple, creating the gem we know today.

Metaphysically, Amethyst balances emotions, enhances compassion and tolerance, and helps to blend opposing personalities into strong relationships.

It is believed that Amethyst keeps you in touch with your spirituality and helps you reach your highest goals. It balances and heals all chakras, but especially the third & seventh. It keeps you grounded, and aids in Channeling

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The blue of Aquamarine is a divine, eternal color, because it is the color of the sky. And, Aquamarine blue is also the color of water with its life-giving force.

According to old traditions, wearing it means a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth.

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The ancient Greeks believed that Diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth and even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods.

A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. The Diamond symbolized purity, innocence and joy of faith.

In modern times, the Diamond is looked at as the symbol of love.

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The green of the emerald is the colour of life and of the springtime. In ancient Rome, green was the color of Venus, the goddess of beauty and love. The magnificent green of the emerald is a color which conveys harmony, love of Nature and an elemental joie de vivre.

Emerald is known for being the 20th and 35th wedding anniversary gemstone.

Emeralds are brittle stones and care should be taken when wearing or cleaning them. They should never be immersed in an ultrasonic or subjected to steam cleaning

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In history, Roman women wore them in their sleep to remind themselves of their wealth. As the birthstone for June, the pearl brings a promise of health and longevity.

Pearls have been believed to have a power for good; to bring help in troubled times, to cement friendships and to strengthen weak hearts and memory.

Pearls are said to give their wearers the courage to resist and overcome evil, they ease irritability, wards off pestilence and cure blood disorders.

Fresh water pearls are given on the 1st wedding anniversary. Pearls are also given on the 3rd, 12th and 30th anniversaries.

There are many types of Pearls including Natural Pearls, Cultured Pearls, Freshwater Pearls, Baroque Pearls, Seed Pearls, Black Pearls and Mabe Pearls. Ultrasonic cleaners are not recommended for Pearls.

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The Hindus valued it so highly that they called it the "king or the leader” of precious stones. They also believed that whoever gave rubies to the god Krishna was virtually certain to be reborn an emperor in a future reincarnation.

Royalty chose rubies believing they could help guard them against evil by anticipating its arrival. They thought that rubies had the ability to darken when it sensed jeopardy, and then return to its original color once the danger was gone.

Ruby means a life of peace and health for the owner and the assurance that his land and rank would never be taken from him. His garden would be safe from storms and his future filled with good fortune.

Ruby is also known as being the anniversary gem stone for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversary.

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Peridot ranges in color from light yellow-green to the intense bright green of new spring grass to olive.

Peridot was regarded since ancient times as the symbol of the sun. The Greeks believed that it brought royal dignity upon its wearer.

Peridot brings friendship and will help one born in August to steer clear of envy and helps ward off depression and fear. It can also be used to help gain divine inspiration, strengthen the effect of medicine and improve one's speech. Peridot is said to have helped dreams become real and has been given the emblem of fame, strength, and energy.

Peridot is also given as the 16th anniversary gemstone.

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Oriental tradition described the Sapphire as a guiding gem, one that warded off evil omens and brought good fortune to its owner. The ancient Egyptians said that wearing a Sapphire would make the stars move into a favorable position. Sapphire became even more of a symbol of wisdom and clear thinking.

Sapphires were also believed to be able to stop bleeding and cure disorders of the eye. Sapphires have the power to banish envy and jealousy, and are said to promote chastity in virgins and fidelity in marriage.

Sapphire is designated for the 5th, 23rd and 45th wedding anniversary; a Star Sapphire is typically given on the 65th wedding anniversary.

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Since the 14th century, people believed it to be the "king of gems" because an opal holds within its fire all the colors of the rainbow.

According to legend, the wearer of an opal will be urbane and courteous and protected from the wrath of others. The stone was also reputed to make its owner invisible to foes and thereby exempt from misfortune. The Arabs believed that opals fell from heaven in flashes of lightning. Ancient Greeks also believed the opal had the power of giving foresight and the light of prophecy to their owners. Cleopatra is said to have worn an opal to attract the attention of Mark Anthony.

Black opal has been regarded as an exceptionally lucky stone.

As the birthstone for October, the opal stands for hope. Opal is symbolic of faithfulness and confidence. And the powerful energy radiating from this fiery gemstone will surely illuminate any occasion! Opal is given to commemorate a 14th wedding anniversary.

Since natural Opals have high water content, they should be gently cared for and not exposed to extreme fluctuations in heat, or humidity. Do not store them in extremely dry conditions over the long term.

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Powdered Topaz was put in wine and used as a cure for asthma, insomnia, burns and hemorrhage. It was regarded as the stone of fruitfulness and faithfulness and one that conferred cheerfulness on the wearer. It was supposed to calm passions and prevent bad dreams.

Topaz was believed to counteract poison and instantly quench the heat of boiling water. All these magical powers were supposed to increase or decrease with changes of the moon.

It's golden color was believed by the Egyptians to be the glow cast by the sun god Ra. Yellow Topaz ranges in color from a peachy blush to a deep cognac.

A gift of this gemstone is said to symbolize friendship and to strengthen one's capacity to give and receive love. Topaz is said to induce cheerful qualities, which include making its owner lighthearted and hopeful.

Citrine is the modern November birthstone and the accepted gem for the 13th and 17th wedding anniversaries. The name Citrine comes from an old French word, "citrin", meaning lemon and describes a transparent quartz stone in shades ranging from yellow to orange.

Citrine, like all forms of quartz, was believed to have magical powers and was worn as a talisman against evil thoughts and snake venom. It was also considered to have medicinal properties and was commonly used as a remedy for urinary and kidney ailments.

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Folk wisdom grants Zircon the power to relieve pain, whet the appetite, protect travelers from disease and injury, to ensure a warm welcome, and to prevent nightmares guaranteeing a deep, tranquil sleep.

Turquoise is said to promote mental and spiritual clarity and expansion and to enhance wisdom, trust , kindness and understanding. The name means "Turkish stone" because the trade route that brought it to Europe used to come via Turkey.

Native American also used turquoise in tombs to protect the dead. Turquoise has been known to attribute to the love, healing, courage, money, friendship, luck and protection. Tibetan's respected turquoise believing it brought good health, good fortune, and protections against evil. Treat Turquoise with care, it is a delicate gem.

Turquoise is the accepted gem for the 5th and 11th wedding anniversaries.

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