It is dedicated to the moon, and in metallurgy stands for silver.
Diamond produces somnambulism, and promotes spiritual ecstasy.--R. B.
The diamond is an emblem of innocence, and is dedicated to April and the sun. In the Zodiac it stands for Virgo, in metallurgy for gold, in Christian art invulnerable faith.
Emerald promotes friendship and constancy of mind.--R. B.
If a serpent fixes its eyes on an emerald, it becomes blind.--Ahmed ben Abdalaziz, Treatise on Jewels.
The emerald is an emblem of success in love, and is dedicated to May. In the Zodiac, it signifies Cancer. It is dedicated to Mars, in metallurgy it means iron, and in Christian art, is given to St. John.
Garnet preserves health and joy.--R. B.
The garnet is an emblem of constancy, and, like the jacinth, is dedicated to January.
This was the carbuncle of the ancients, which they said gave out light in the dark.
Loadstone produces somnambulism.--R. B.