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GARNET - THE GEM OF FRIENDSHIP
Birthstone Month: January
Zodiac: Capricorn Born Dec.22-Jan.19
Ancient Greeks and Romans associated it with fire, and Christians believed it to be used by Noah to illuminate the Ark. It is considered the gem of faith, constancy and truth; its wearer is said to be sociable and a good communicator.
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Birthstone Month: February
Zodiac: Aquarius Born Jan.20-Feb.18
Amethyst was one of the first gemstones to be used by man, and has had royal and ecclesiastical associations in many legends. It has been ascribed the power to prevent intoxication, assure victory, protect travelers and enhance its wearer's business acumen.
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Birthstone Month: March
Zodiac: Pisces Born Feb.19-Mar.20
Roman fisherman, and sailors throughout history, have used it as protection on the water. Believed to embody the spirit of the sea, it has long been regarded a symbol of purification, happiness and everlasting youth. It has also been said to establish happy marriages and reconcile differences.
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Birthstone Month: April
Zodiac: Taurus Born Apr.20-May20
The Greeks dedicated emerald to the goddess Venus; the Incas worshipped an emerald goddess; and legend has it that Jesus Christ used an emerald bowl at the Last Supper. Cleopatra's emerald mines were world-famous in 2000 BC. Emerald is considered a symbol of immortality and faith, and an aid to eyesight, insight, and intelligence.
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Birthstone Month: June
Zodiac: Gemini Born May21-June20
Legends have described pearls as God's first creation; as the tears of the gods; and as the representation of the moon's influence on the Earth. Pearls were considered a nuptial gem in the 1920s. The pearl is often equated with wisdom, purity and femininity.
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Birthstone Month: July
Zodiac: Cancer Born June21-July22
Ruby is traditionally associated with passion, power and majesty; the ancients believed that a ruby thrown into a pot of water would cause it to boil immediately. Ruby is thought to attract and retain reciprocal love, and to bring success and good fortune to its wearer.
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Birthstone Month: August
Zodiac: Leo Born July23-Aug.22
Peridots were highly prized in ancient Egypt; they were used both as currency and as personal adornments for the Pharoahs. Legend has it that peridots were only mined at night, since they were believed to glow in the dark like lanterns. They are thought to prevent sorrow and fear.
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Birthstone Month: September
Zodiac: Virgo Born Aug.23-Sept.22
The Persians believed that the blue of the sky was the reflection of a great sapphire on which the Earth rested. Accordingly, sapphire has represented the tranquility of the heavens throughout the ages. It is said to promote the intelligence of its wearer.
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Birthstone Month: October
Zodiac: Libra Born Sept.23-Oct.22
The Arabs believed that opals acquired their fiery color by falling from heaven in flashes of lightning. Another legend claims that a Roman emperor once offered to trade one-third of his vast kingdom for a single opal. A particular favorite of Queen Victoria, opal has been said to bring love, foresight and the gift of prophecy to its wearer.
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Birthstone Month: November
Zodiac: Scorpio Born Oct.23-Nov.21
Citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts in ancient times. While natural citrine is not very common, other forms of quartz are and the rich golden-orange to very dark orange color keeps citrine jewelry in high demand.
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Birthstone Month: December
Zodiac: Sagittarius Born Nov.22-Dec.21
The Maasi tribes of Tanzania are said to consider it to be connected with birth and give it as a gift on the birth of the first child. For this reason it is being marketed as a stone to be given newborn children regardless of their date of birth.
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