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The Secret Language of Antique & Modern Jewellery
| Plants and Flowers |
Meanings |
| Forget me not |
True love. Love in separation. |
| Daisy |
Innocence. |
| Ivy leaves |
Fidelity and marriage. |
| Laurel leaves |
Triumph. Love conquers all. |
| Ferns |
Sincerity. |
| Lily-of-the-valley |
Sweetness. |
| Sweet pea |
Goodbye. |
| Lilac |
First love emotions. |
| Violets |
Modesty. |
| Poppy |
Health and success. |
| Yellow Poppy |
Wealth and success. |
| Rosebuds |
The growth of love. |
| Acorns |
Life and immortality. |
| Pansies |
Think of me. Thought. Thinking of you. |
| Miscellaneous Items |
Their Meanings |
| A ring |
A circle of love without end. |
| Diamond |
Forever. Forever love. |
| Pearls |
Innocence. |
| Gold |
Enduring love. |
| Salamander |
Fire. Passionate love. |
| Butterflies |
Psyche, the Greek goddess of the soul. |
| Snowflake |
Uniqueness. |
| Fish |
Wealth. Protection from evil. |
| Clasped hands |
Lasting love and friendship. |
| Doves |
The goddess Venus. Peace |
| A bow |
The Herculean knot. Strength. |
| Rubies |
Passion. |
| Frog or lizard |
Wedded bliss. |
| Snake (when biting its tail) |
Eternal love, forever recycling itself. Eternity. |
| Anchor |
Stability and balance. |
| Month |
Birthstones |
Meanings |
| January |
Garnet. |
Constancy. |
| February |
Amethyst. |
Sincerity. |
| March |
Bloodstone. Aquamarine. |
Courage. |
| April |
Diamond. |
Lasting love. Innocence. |
| May |
Emerald. |
Success. Love. |
| June |
Pearl. Moonstone. |
Purity. Health, long life. |
| July |
Ruby. |
Contentment. Passion. |
| August |
Peridot. Agate. |
Married love. Happiness. |
| September |
Sapphire. |
Wisdom. Clear thought. |
| October |
Opal. |
Hope. |
| November |
Topaz. |
Fidelity. |
| December |
Turquoise. Lapis Lazuli. |
Harmony. Prosperity. |
 
| Star sign |
Date |
Birthstones |
| Capricorn |
Dec 22 - Jan 19 |
Garnet, Malachite, Ruby, Agate. |
| Aquarius |
Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
Amethyst, Opal, Garnet. |
| Pisces |
Feb 19 - Mar 20 |
Amethyst, Aquamarine. |
| Aries |
Mar 21 - Apr 20 |
Diamond, bloodstone. |
| Taurus |
Apr 21 - May 20 |
Emerald, Sapphire, Coral. |
| Gemini |
May 21 - Jun 20 |
Emerald, Pearl, Agate. |
| Cancer |
Jun 21 - Jul 21 |
Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby. |
| Leo |
Jul 22 - Aug 21 |
Onyx, Amber, Peridot. |
| Virgo |
Aug 22 - Sep 22 |
Sapphire, Jade. |
| Libra |
Sep 23 - Oct 22 |
Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Opal. |
| Scorpio |
Oct 23 - Nov 21 |
Aquamarine, Topaz, Beryl. |
| Sagittarius |
Nov 22 - Dec 21 |
Turquoise, Sapphire, Topaz. |
So now when someone gives you an item of jewellery, you'll know what they're really thinking.
Author: Phil Chave
URL: www.antiquecollector.uk.com
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