Birthstones-Month of February
The February-born
shall find
Sincerity and peace
of mind,
Freedom from passion
and from care,
If they an amethyst
will wear.
~ Tiffany
& Co. published this poem and others for each month for the first time in a
pamphlet in 1870.
Sun Signs: Aquarius-Amethyst
Pisces-Aquamarine
15th- 20th century-amethyst,
hyacinth (zircon), pearl
U.S. (18th-19th
century)-amethyst
U.S. (*modern)-amethyst
Britain (modern)-amethyst
Hindu-chandrakanta
(moonstone)
February Birthstone jewelry. Pearl bead, hyacinth pendant, amethyst earrings, aquamarine pendant , moonstone ring |
*The American, National Association of Jewelers met in Kansas and officially adopted a list which was and is used as the “modern” version of birthstones with very limited changes.
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