Gems symbolic of the Months.
January, the jacinth or hyacinth, symbolizing constancy and fidelity.
February, the amethyst, symbolizing peace of mind and sobriety.
March, the blood-stone or jasper, symbolizing courage and success in dangerous enterprise.
April, the sapphire and diamond, symbolizing repentance and innocence.
May, the emerald, symbolizing success in love.
June, the agate, symbolizing long life and health.
July, the carnelian, symbolizing cure of evils resulting from forgetfulness.
August, the sardonyx or onyx, symbolizing conjugal felicity.
September, the chrysolite, symbolizing preservation from folly, or its cure.