Amethyst Research Paper

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The websites for more information is in this report if you need it: http://www.almanac.com/content/birthstones-and-their-meaning ALSO: http://www.wixonjewelers.com/education/gemstones/birthstones/

If you are wondering what birthstones are for what month, then you chose the right report. Every month has a gem with a meaning. (Of course!) January’ s gem is garnet. If you wear garnet, then you will be safe while traveling. Garnet is red. This is a garnet bracelet!-> February’ s gem is amethyst. Amethyst is known to strengthen relationships and give its wearer courage wherever and whenever! (A wearer is a person wearing
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Aquamarine is a beautiful color that is

Once, only royalty
Could wear amethyst
Because ancient Greeks
Believed that it protected
Against intoxication. blue and green mixed together. Aquamarine is thought to cure liver, stomach, and heart diseases- all one had to do was drink the water the gem had been soaking in. Once, early sailors believed that aquamarine Talismans, covered with likeness of the sea god Neptune, protected them from ocean dangers, such as shipwrecks, shark attacks, and so on. Aqua is short for aquamarine.

April’ s gem is diamond. Diamond is thought to be a symbol of everlasting love and to bring its wearer courage. Diamonds can be red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, purple, black, white, and steel gray! LOTS OF COLORS!!!!!

May’ s gem is emerald. Emerald was thought to be Cleopatra’s favorite gem. Today, emerald signifies wisdom, growth, and patience. Emerald is a beautiful green color. In the game minecraft, there are emeralds.

June’ s gem is pearl. Pearl has been a symbol of purity for quite a while. Once, the ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of love. There are different kinds of
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Opal symbolizes confidence and faithfulness. The word actually comes from the Latin opalus, meaning “precious jewel.” In fact, necklaces with opals set in them were worn to repel evil and to protect its wearer’s eyesight. !As you can see, their are many different types of opal gems!

November’ s gem is topaz. Topaz symbolizes love and affection. It is also known to give its wearer increased strength and intellect. Intellect means intelligence.

It looks a little like gold

Now, last but not least, DECEMBER! December’ s gem is turquoise. It is regarded as a love charm. !WARNING! Long sentence in 3 ...2 ...1 … * Cough* * Cough*. Beautiful turquoise is also a symbol of good fortune and success, and, it’s also believed to relax the mind and to protect its wearer from evil. O.K, O.K, it wasn’t that long. Anyways, particularly turquoise rings, that go on your finger, are thought to keep away evil spirits.

You might find other gems for months, so those are ALSO in this report!!!
Look them up on the 2nd website listed for more information!!! June: 2 gems, pearl, and alexandrite. August: 2 gems, peridot, and

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