Garnet evolved from Latin "granatum", which means "like a seed". Garnet is the most advanced gem in the world. Since ancient Egypt, people have regarded garnet as a sacred object made by the sun god, because it shines like the sun in the sun. In myth, garnet can't be hidden. Even in the dark, you can clearly see its fiery brilliance. Noah used to hang garnet in the ark for lighting. In the Middle East, garnet was chosen as a royal token. Many Persians often worship garnet as the idol of the monarch. The ancient Egyptians and Phoenicians believed that garnet can warm people's hearts, make the holder have a calm mood and endless love, and gain the ability to see through everything in the world, so people not only use it as an ornament, but also wear it as an exorcism and amulet. Its stone language is chastity, friendship and loyalty.
Amethyst, the birthstone of February
Amethyst means unbreakable in Greek. It is a Catholic teacher's stone and is regarded as a symbol of the royal family. In Greek mythology, themis, the goddess of the moon, once clashed with Dionysus, the god of wine. Angry Dionysus announced that he would let the first woman he met be eaten by a tiger. Just as a beautiful girl amethyst passed by, Dionysus called a fierce tiger to pounce on her. In an emergency, luna turned the girl into a pure crystal to protect her. At this moment, Dionysus suddenly woke up. In order to apologize, he poured wine on the petrochemical body of amethyst, from which the crystal showed a beautiful purple color. The ancients believed that amethyst can promote people to relieve stress, understand each other and clear their minds, and its most famous function, thanks to Dionysus Dionysus, is to treat alcoholics. Its stone language is: peace, sincerity and kindness.
The birthstone of March-aquamarine L.
Aquamarine comes from the Latin word "sea water". It is the sister stone of emerald, named for its clear and blue color like sea water. In Greek mythology, aquamarine is produced at the bottom of the sea and is the essence of seawater, which is transformed from the tears of 50 gods, the daughter of the old sea god nereus. Greeks believe that aquamarine can help sailors to eliminate the fear and the magical power of sinking ships, so it has long been regarded as the "stone of the brave". It is said that wearing aquamarine can make people have foresight. It also has the power to hypnotize and eliminate evil spirits, and is regarded as a symbol of eternal happiness and youth, so aquamarine is often used as a wedding memorial stone. Its stone language is calm, brave and clever.
April birthstone-diamond
Diamonds come from the Greek word "Adamas", which means extremely hard and invincible. The ancients regarded diamonds as the purest thing. In Sanskrit, the word diamond means lightning to express the belief that diamonds are born of lightning. Egyptians believe that the blood of the ring finger is a vein of love directly introduced into the atrium, symbolizing eternal love. The ancient Greeks thought that diamonds were fragments of stars that fell to the earth, and some even thought that diamonds were tears from the gods; People once thought that diamonds came from Tianshui or dew.
At the end of the Middle Ages, in some books about religion, the breastpiece depicting Aaron, the high priest, and the cornerstone of New Jerusalem were endowed with magical power because of their diamonds. According to Christian custom, a diamond ring should be worn on the ring finger. It is said that the priest touched the three fingers of the couple's left hand with a precept, saying "in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit" and finally landed on the ring finger. Therefore, from 1477, Austrian Grand Duke Maximilian and Princesse Marie of Burgundy, France, took the diamond ring as a token of love, to15th century, when King Charles VII of France opened the door, civilians could also have the wind of diamonds. From dignitaries to ordinary people, men and women who love each other are looking forward to being shot by Cupid's "Cupid's Arrow", the end of which is studded with diamonds, and believe that the diamond ring worn on the ring finger of the left hand will have sex. Its stone language is purity, nobility and ... power.
Emerald-beryl, the birthstone of May
The name of emerald originated from ancient Persian, and later evolved into Latin smaragdus, and was misinformed as esmeraude, Emmeraude or Emerald. As a modern English spelling form, it can be traced back to16th century. Its history is full of legends and superstitions. As early as Roman times, emerald was regarded as the jewel of Venus, the goddess of love, so lovers thought it had the magic power to remind their loved ones whether they were faithful or not.
The bright green color of emerald was regarded as a miracle in ancient times, and Pliny Jr, a Roman poet, once spoke highly of this green color: "Indeed, there is no color of gem more pleasing to the eye than this color, which makes the eyes so comfortable, especially when it stays on young grass and leaves, but it is more pleasing than the color of emerald. It can be said that no green is so powerful. Apart from all kinds of precious stones, it is the only one that people can never get tired of seeing. Whether it is cloudy or sunny, or the role of artificial light has not changed it, it always emits soft and rich light. " It is considered to represent loyalty, kindness and kindness.
June Birthstone-Pearl
Few jewels, like pearls, can naturally emit soft and beautiful luster without polishing. Since ancient times, there have been countless legends about pearls. In the East, pearls have represented women and the moon since ancient times. They are symbols of health, longevity and beauty. All concubines in the harem at all times and all over the world regard pearls as a treasure for beauty and spring protection.
Legend has it that pearls have always been regarded as a gift from the gods to the earth, and their status is sacred. In fact, apart from explaining the godsend, I really can't understand that an ordinary oyster slice can hide such a perfect treasure. In China mythology, it is said that pearls are the tears of mermaid, so they are especially crystal clear. In ancient India, it is said that pearls were cultivated by shellfish floating on the sea surface absorbing the rain and dew falling from the sky. Persian myths and stories show that pearls not only symbolize bright hope, but also change from the tears of the gods; On the other hand, the Romans used Venus, the goddess of love, to care for the birth of a pearl. It is said that when Venus came out of the bubble-filled oyster shell after bathing, the water drops dripping from her body were condensed into pearls by her moving brilliance.
Pearl is also one of the earliest jewels used by human beings. Genesis, the opening of the Bible, records that the Vicente River flowing from the Garden of Eden "has pearls and agates there". According to Beijing Sutra and Amitabha Sutra, pearls are one of the "Seven Treasures of Buddhism". China is one of the first countries to use pearls in the world. As early as the Dayu era, it took the South China Sea as a tribute. In the Han Dynasty, there was pearl mining in Hepu, Guangxi.
July Birthstone-Ruby-Ruby
Ruby comes from Latin ruder, which means "red". Ruby has been the most valuable gem in the world for thousands of years. Legend has it that ruby is the most precious of the twelve gems created by God when he created everything. According to God's will, this "noble among gems" was put around Aaron's neck. In fact, even today, top rubies are still rarer and more precious than top colorless diamonds. Ruby is called "the stone of love" because of its magnificent, clear and gorgeous charm. People think that wearing her will make people happy. Ruby means the king of gems in Indian Sanskrit, symbolizing the eternal flame. People often use many beautiful words to describe the splendor and nobility of rubies. In Sanskrit, ruby has many names, such as "ratnaraj" (king of gems), "ratnanayaka" (crown of gems) and so on. All these names clearly show that Indians cherish this gem more than other nationalities. Ruby is probably the strongest color substance our ancestors have ever seen. No wonder they describe the magical power of these flames: these red flames will always burn and never go out.
In ancient times, many legends and strange religious beliefs circulated around rubies. There is a legend that people who wear rubies will live a long and healthy life, be rich, be smart and have a happy love. And wearing a red gem ring on the left hand or a ruby badge on the left hand will have the magic of turning an enemy into a friend. The ancient Romans called rubies "carbunculus" (garnet). Pliny said that jewelers are very good at imitating rubies. They put metal pieces under rubies and shine brightly. He also wrote: "According to legend, Ethiopians soaked their black pomegranate in vinegar, and after 14 days, it became pure and lovely, which could last 14 months." Its stone language is enthusiasm, kindness and dignity.
Olivine, the birthstone in August
Olivine is also called olivine. The former comes from French and the latter is a mineralogical term. Olivine is a combination of yellow and green. Yellow symbolizes nobility and green symbolizes hope. Known as "the emerald of dusk". According to Hawaiian legend, olivine is a tear shed by the volcano goddess Bailey. The Bible also records that 12 gems decorated on the breastplates of senior clergy represent 12 tribes in Israel, and one of them is olivine. The ancients thought that wearing it could dispel people's fear of the night and bring people gentle personality and good hearing. The Egyptians called olivine "the jewel of the sun", believing that it has the power of the sun, and wearing it can eliminate the fear at night; It is believed that olivine is as powerful as the sun, which can exorcise evil spirits. When there was a war between some tribes in ancient times, olivine was often given to each other as a sign of peace. Some temples in Jerusalem are still inlaid with olivine thousands of years ago.
Olivine is called the sun gem, and people think it is full of energy and has medical effects. As far back as 3,500 years ago in ancient Egypt, St. John's Island in the Red Sea recorded the development of olivine minerals. In the Middle Ages, the Crusaders introduced olivine to Europe, and in the Baroque period, it was once a very popular decorative gem. Since then, Europe has listed olivine as the "birthstone in August", symbolizing gentleness, intelligence, family happiness and harmony between husband and wife.
September birthstone-sapphire-corundum
Supphire comes from Latin Spphirus and has similar roots in other language families, such as Greek Sappheires, Hebrew Sappir and Sanskrit Sanipriga. Like rubies, sapphires have many legendary praise legends. The ancient Persians believed that the earth sat on a bright sapphire and the sky was like a mirror, reflecting its color. This legend should have some basis. Seen from the moon, the earth is indeed blue. A blue planet will always be blue.
In the Middle Ages, the mystery of sapphire was not only favored by the pope and mentor in the Middle Ages, but also respected by the royal family and nobles. 1 1 century, a rose sapphire was used in the ring of the king of England, and this sapphire was later set in the crown of the king of England. Theologians believe that sapphire eye diseases have special effects. According to the literature at that time, when the eyes enter a foreign body, the sapphire is immersed in water, and then the eyes are washed with water to take out the foreign body.
Sapphire has been used as a hieroglyphic ring since at least 12 century, because it can protect the holder from evil. Especially when the holder is in danger, sapphire will turn white and will not return to its original color until the disaster is over. It is said that the light of sapphire can also kill poisonous creatures, but people with malicious intentions can't make sapphire shine.
Opal, the birthstone of October
In the Romance of 0/00 BC, the myth of Opal appeared for the first time. Due to the unique phenomenon of color swimming, the shining color of opal is more colorful and changeable, and it has become a romantic model in the eyes of Europeans and Americans. /kloc-at the end of 0/9 century, opal was rediscovered because of Queen Victoria's love. In fact, opal is a beautiful gem. The ancients once described it as red as pomegranate, bright and noble as amethyst, and fresh as emerald. Three incredible features mysteriously meet and shine. It symbolizes purity, hope and health.
Topaz, the birthstone of November
Topaz means "seeking" in Greek, because it was originally produced in the Red Sea, which is shrouded in dense fog all the year round. In order to dig topaz, people must make great efforts to find it.
It is said that rubbing topaz in a dark place will give off flame-like light, so people believe it has mysterious power and exorcism. In medieval Orleans, France, a young girl named Zhusha dressed as the Virgin Mary met a young man dressed as a unicorn at a celebration. They fell in love at first sight, but the young man still refused to take off his mask. Zhu Sha was afraid that the other person was the incarnation of the devil, so she ran to the church to ask God for instructions. Finally, she wore topaz on her left wrist with gold thread, which finally restored the face of the young man who was cursed by the devil and turned into a unicorn. So Topaz's stone words are: hope, purity and love.
December birthstone-turquoise
Turkey in English comes from Turkey, which means "turquoise jade". People in ancient Europe and the Middle East believed that it could bring happiness and good luck and keep the wearer away from diseases. Persians believe that the first sight of turquoise in the morning can bring good luck to the day; Egyptians carved the goddess of love with turquoise to protect their gem shop; Indians wear turquoise ornaments to ward off evil spirits; Tibetans believe that turquoise is the embodiment of Buddha and has irresistible power; Turks are even convinced that turquoise rosary can block the devil's eyes. More interestingly, when young men and women in medieval Germany got engaged, men would give their fiancee a turquoise ring. If turquoise changes from blue to green, it is considered that their fiancee has lost her virginity and their engagement will be dissolved. In order not to be deceived, the fiancee should take good care of the turquoise ring. Only wear it when your fiance calls. Its stone language is: warmth, auspiciousness and life.
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