Birthstones-Month of January
By her who in this
month (January) is born
No gem save garnets
should be worn;
They will ensure her
constancy,
True friendship, and
fidelity.
~ Tiffany & Co. published this
poem and others for each month for the first time in a pamphlet in 1870. The
author or authors are unknown.
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| Faceted round and raw garnet gemstones shown with an emerald-cut garnet ring |
Sun Signs: ***Capricorn (Ruby, Garnet, Onyx), Aquarius (Amethyst)
15th- 20th century- Garnet
U.S. (18th-19th century)- Garnet
U.S. (*modern)- Garnet
Britain (modern)- Tanzanite, turquoise
Hindu- Serpent Stone
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| Ruby, Onyx and Amethyst |
*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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***Some sources also list Jet and
Lapis Lazuli as birthstones for Capricorn
