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The Secret Language of Antique & Modern Jewellery

Plants and Flowers	Meanings
Forget me not	True love. Love in separation.
Daisy	Innocence.
Ivy leaves	Fidelity and marriage.
Laurel leaves	Triumph. Love conquers all.
Ferns	Sincerity.
Lily-of-the-valley	Sweetness.
Sweet pea	Goodbye.
Lilac	First love emotions.
Violets	Modesty.
Poppy	Health and success.
Yellow Poppy	Wealth and success.
Rosebuds	The growth of love.
Acorns	Life and immortality.
Pansies	Think of me. Thought. Thinking of you.
Miscellaneous Items	Their Meanings
A ring	A circle of love without end.
Diamond	Forever. Forever love.
Pearls	Innocence.
Gold	Enduring love.
Salamander	Fire. Passionate love.
Butterflies	Psyche, the Greek goddess of the soul.
Snowflake	Uniqueness.
Fish	Wealth. Protection from evil.
Clasped hands	Lasting love and friendship.
Doves	The goddess Venus. Peace
A bow	The Herculean knot. Strength.
Rubies	Passion.
Frog or lizard	Wedded bliss.
Snake (when biting its tail)	Eternal love, forever recycling itself. Eternity.
Anchor	Stability and balance.

Month	Birthstones	Meanings
January	Garnet.	Constancy.
February	Amethyst.	Sincerity.
March	Bloodstone. Aquamarine.	Courage.
April	Diamond.	Lasting love. Innocence.
May	Emerald.	Success. Love.
June	Pearl. Moonstone.	Purity. Health, long life.
July	Ruby.	Contentment. Passion.
August	Peridot. Agate.	Married love. Happiness.
September	Sapphire.	Wisdom. Clear thought.
October	Opal.	Hope.
November	Topaz.	Fidelity.
December	Turquoise. Lapis Lazuli.	Harmony. Prosperity.

Star sign	Date	Birthstones
Capricorn	Dec 22 - Jan 19	Garnet, Malachite, Ruby, Agate.
Aquarius	Jan 20 - Feb 18	Amethyst, Opal, Garnet.
Pisces	Feb 19 - Mar 20	Amethyst, Aquamarine.
Aries	Mar 21 - Apr 20	Diamond, bloodstone.
Taurus	Apr 21 - May 20	Emerald, Sapphire, Coral.
Gemini	May 21 - Jun 20	Emerald, Pearl, Agate.
Cancer	Jun 21 - Jul 21	Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby.
Leo	Jul 22 - Aug 21	Onyx, Amber, Peridot.
Virgo	Aug 22 - Sep 22	Sapphire, Jade.
Libra	Sep 23 - Oct 22	Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Opal.
Scorpio	Oct 23 - Nov 21	Aquamarine, Topaz, Beryl.
Sagittarius	Nov 22 - Dec 21	Turquoise, Sapphire, Topaz.

So now when someone gives you an item of jewellery, you'll know what they're really thinking.

Author: Phil Chave
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