There is signified by dreaming of
| Agates | A journey. |
| Amber | A voyage. |
| Amethysts | Freedom from harm. |
| Aquamarines | New friends. |
| Beryls | Happiness in store. |
| Bloodstones | Distressing news. |
| Carbuncles | Acquirement of wisdom. |
| Carnelians | Impending misfortune. |
| Cat’s-eyes | Treachery. |
| Chalcedony | Friends rejoined. |
| Chrysoberyls | A time of need. |
| Chrysolites | Necessary caution. |
| Coral | Recovery from illness. |
| Crystal | Freedom from enemies. |
| Diamonds | Victory over enemies. |
| Emeralds | Much to look forward to. |
| Garnets | The solution of a mystery. |
| Heliotropes | Long life. |
| Hyacinths | A heavy storm. |
| Jacinths | Success. |
| Jasper | Love returned. |
| Jet | Sorrow. |
| Lapis-lazuli | Faithful love. |
| Moonstones | Impending danger. |
| Moss-agates | An unsuccessful journey. |
| Onyx | A happy marriage. |
| Opals | Great possessions. |
| Pearls | Faithful friends. |
| Porphyry | Death. |
| Rubies | Unexpected guests. |
| Sapphires | Escape from danger. |
| Sardonyx | Love of friends. |
| Topaz | No harm shall befall. |
| Tourmalines | An accident. |
| Turquoises | Prosperity. |
If precious stones be so combined in a ring, or other jewel that the initial letters of their names spell words significant of a tender sentiment or implying good fortune, or else the name of someone dear to the giver of the jewel, this is also supposed to strengthen their astral or planetary influence and to render them more potent charms. In the following examples the gems in the first column are the more expensive, those in the second column being comparatively inexpensive ones.
ACROSTICS FORMED WITH STONES
In France and England, during the 18th century, rings, bracelets, brooches, etc., were often set with gems the first letters of which, combined, formed a motto or expressed a sentiment. The following is a list of those that may be used in this way. The choice of stones afforded here brings these pretty devices within the reach of all.
| FAITH | |
|---|---|
| Fire-opal. | Feldspar. |
| Alexandrite. | Amethyst. |
| Iolite. | Idocrase. |
| Tourmaline. | Topaz. |
| Hyacinth. | Heliotrope. |
| HOPE | |
| Hyacinth. | Hematite. |
| Opal. | Olivine. |
| Pearl. | Pyrope. |
| Emerald. | Essonite. |
| CHARITY | |
| Cat’s-eye. | Carbuncle. |
| Hyacinth. | Hematite. |
| Aquamarine. | Amethyst. |
| Ruby. | Rose quartz. |
| Iolite. | Idocrase. |
| Tourmaline. | Topaz. |
| Yellow sapphire. | Yu (Jade). |
| GOOD LUCK | |
| Golden beryl. | Garnet. |
| Opal. | Onyx. |
| Olivine. | Obsidian. |
| Diamond. | Dendrite. |
| Lapis-lazuli. | Labradorite. |
| Uralian emerald. | Unio pearl. |
| Cat’s-eye. | Carnelian. |
| Kunzite. | Krokidolite. |
| FOREVER | |
| Fire-opal. | Flèches d’amour. |
| Opal. | Onyx. |
| Ruby. | Rutile. |
| Emerald. | Essonite. |
| Vermeille. | Verd antique. |
| Essonite. | Epidote. |
| Rubellite. | Rose quartz. |
| REGARD | |
| Ruby. | Rubellite. |
| Emerald. | Essonite. |
| Garnet. | Garnet. |
| Alexandrite. | Amethyst. |
| Ruby. | Rock-crystal. |
| Diamond. | Demantoid. |
| ZES | |
| Greek, meaning “Mayest thou live.” | |
| Zircon. | Zonochlorite. |
| Emerald. | Essonite. |
| Sapphire. | Sard. |
| MIZPAH | |
| Moonstone. | Moldavite. |
| Indicolite. | Idocrase. |
| Zircon. | Zonochlorite. |
| Peridot. | Pyrope. |
| Asteria. | Aquamarine. |
| Hyacinth. | Hematite. |
| FRIENDSHIP | |
| Flèches d’amour. | Feldspar. |
| Ruby. | Rock crystal. |
| Indicolite. | Idocrase. |
| Emerald. | Epidote. |
| Nephrite. | Nicolo. |
| Diamond. | Diopside. |
| Sapphire. | Sard. |
| Hyacinth. | Hematite. |
| Iolite. | Idocrase. |
| Pearl. | Pyrite. |
| DEAREST | |
| Diamond. | Demantoid. |
| Emerald. | Essonite. |
| Alexandrite. | Amethyst. |
| Ruby. | Rubellite. |
| Essonite. | Epidote. |
| Sapphire. | Spinel. |
| Turquoise. | Topaz. |
| SOUVENIR | |
| Sapphire. | Sunstone. |
| Opal. | Onyx. |
| Uralian emerald. | Utahlite. |
| Vermeille. | Verd antique. |
| Emerald. | Epidote. |
| Nephrite. | Nephrite. |
| Iolite. | Indicolite. |
| Ruby. | Rock-crystal. |
| BONHEUR | |
| Beryl. | Bloodstone. |
| Opal. | Onyx. |
| Nephrite. | Nephrite. |
| Hyacinth. | Hematite. |
| Emerald. | Essonite. |
| Uralian emerald. | Utahlite. |
| Ruby. | Rhodonite. |
| AMITIÉ | |
| Alexandrite. | Almandine. |
| Moonstone. | Moonstone. |
| Indicolite. | Indicolite. |
| Tourmaline. | Topaz. |
| Idocrase. | Idocrase. |
| Emerald. | Essonite. |
| LOVE ME | |
| Lapis-lazuli. | Labrador spar. |
| Opal. | Onyx. |
| Vermeille. | Verd antique. |
| Emerald. | Essonite. |
| Moonstone. | Moonstone. |
| Essonite. | Epidote. |
| AEI | |
| Greek, meaning “forever,” “eternity.” | |
| Alexandrite. | Almandine. |
| Emerald. | Essonite. |
| Indicolite. | Idocrase. |
An attractive engagement ring can be formed of a central diamond from which extend the rays of a five-pointed star. Between the rays are set the stones emblematic of the zodiacal sign, of the guardian angel of the month, of the planet control of the hour and also the two stones indicating the initial letter of the two Christian names. This ring is in the form of the mystic Pentagon, the grand symbol of constancy and durability, since the number five is composed of three, which signifies creative power, and two, which typifies the balance, that is, stability.
As, according to the old fancy, the influences due to the light emanations from the planets or fixed stars, or from the combination of the stars in a zodiacal sign, would have a peculiar and more or less intimate connection with the fate of one country rather than of another, an attempt is here made to give a characteristic stone for each country. In the case of the United States the various gem-stones found within the boundaries of each of the States of the Union are given. That this special influence was exceptionally potent in regard to those born in the countries in question was also taught and hence a national gem would have a greater talismanic power than any other for the natives of each separate country. For those who may feel a certain degree of sympathy for time-honored fancies, and who may perhaps also have a trace of superstition hidden away in some part of their consciousness, one of our State gems would have a similar significance.
GEMS OF COUNTRIES
| Alaska | Garnet |
| Algiers | Coral |
| Arabia | Pearl |
| Austria-Hungary | Opal |
| Belgium | Crystal |
| Bohemia | Garnet |
| Bokhara | Lapis-lazuli |
| Bolivia | Lapis-lazuli |
| Brazil | Tourmaline (Brazilian emerald) |
| Burma | Ruby |
| Canada | Sodalite |
| Ceylon | Cat’s-eye |
| Chili | Lapis-lazuli |
| China | Jade |
| Congo | Dioptase |
| Denmark | Agate |
| Egypt | Peridot |
| England | Diamond |
| France | Pearl |
| Germany | Amber |
| German West Africa | Diamond |
| Greece | Sapphire |
| Holland | Diamond |
| Hungary | Opal |
| India | Pearl |
| Ireland | Precious serpentine (Connemara) |
| Italy | Coral |
| Japan | Rock-crystal |
| Korea | Abalone pearl |
| Madagascar | Morganite |
| Mexico | Obsidian |
| Morocco | Coral |
| New England | Tourmaline |
| New South Wales | Opal |
| New Zealand | Jade |
| Norway-Sweden | Carnelian |
| Panama | Agate |
| Persia | Turquoise |
| Peru | Emerald |
| Philippines | Pearl |
| Portugal | Chrysoberyl |
| Roumania | Amber |
| Russia | Rhodonite |
| Sandwich Islands | Olivine |
| Scotland | Cairngorm (smoky quartz) |
| Servia | Coral |
| Siam | Ruby |
| Sicily | Amber |
| South Africa | Diamond |
| Spain | Emerald |
| Switzerland | Rock-crystal |
| Turkestan | Jade |
| Turkey | Turquoise |
| United States | Sapphire |
| Uruguay | Amethyst |