Birthstones – according to the ancient rhymes
For January stone of aquarius
no gem save garnets should be worn
by her who in this month is born.
they will insure her constancy
true friendship and fidelity.
the February born may find
sincerity and peace of mind,
freedom from passion and from care
if they the amethyst will wear.
who in this world of ours their eyes
in march first open, shall be wise;
in days of peril firm and brave
and wear a bloodstone to their grave.
Those who in april date their years,
diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears
for vain repentance flow. This stone
emblem of innocence is known.
Who first beholds the light of day
in spring’s sweet flowering month of may,
and wears an emerald all her life
shall be a loved and happy wife.
Who comes with summer to this earth,
and owes to June her day of birth,
with ring of agate on her hand,
can health, wealth and peace commance.
The gleaming ruby should adorn
those who in july are born,
for thus they’ll be exempt and free
from lover’s doubts and anxiety
wear a sardonyx, or for thee
no conjugal felicity.
the august born without this stone
’til said must live unloved alone.
a maiden born when autumn’s leaves
are rustling in september’s breeze,
a sapphire on her brow should bind
’twill cure diseases of the mind.
october’s child is full of woe,
and life’s vicissitudes must know;
but lay an opal on her breast,
and hope will lull her woes to rest.
who first comes to this world below
with dull november’s fog and snow,
should prize the topaz’s amber hue.
emblems of friends and lovers true.
if cold december gave you birth,
the month of snow and ice and mirth,
place on your hand the turquois blue,
success will bless you if you do.
