Jewels
in heraldry.
The topaz represents “or” (gold), or the planet Sol. The pearl or crystal represents “argent” (silver), or the planet
Luna. The ruby represents “gules” (red), or the planet Mars.
The sapphire represents “azure” (blue), or the planet
Jupiter.
The diamond represents “sable” (black), or the planet Saturn.
The emerald represents “vert” (green), or the planet Venus.
The amethyst represents “purpure” (purple), or the planet
Mercury.
Jewels
for the MONTHS. Each month is supposed to be under the
influence of some precious stone—
January: Garnet. Constancy.
February: Amethyst. Sincerity.
March: Bloodstone. Courage.
April: Diamond. Innocence.
May: Emerald. Success in love.
June: Agate. Health and long life.
July: Cornelian. Content.
August: Sardonyx. Conjugal fidelity.
September: Chrysolite. Antidote to madness.
October: Opal. Hope.
November: Topaz. Fidelity.
December: Turquoise. Prosperity.
Jewels
for SIGNS of the ZODIAC—
Aries: Ruby.
Taurus: Topaz.
Gemini: Carbuncle.
Cancer: Emerald.
Leo: Sapphire.
Virgo: Diamond.
Libra: Jacinth.
Scorpio: Agate.
Sagittarius: Amethyst
Capricornus: Beryl.
Aquarius: Onyx.
Pisces: Jasper.
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Jewels from Infoplease:
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