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July October

Ruby Tourmaline
The ruby is a restorer of vitality and is said to Tourmaline symbolizes a very raw connection
help in issues related to eyesight and blood with nature and humanity and is said to
circulation. Wearing a ruby is believed to align the energies of the body and help with
improve a person’s ability to communicate, detoxification and elimination of toxic metals.
so those finding difficulty in making themselves
heard are recommended to wear Ruby. It is
said that wearing ruby brings authority, dignity,
and helps the wearer gain respect from
authority or administration.

November:

Citrine
Citrine is believed to be able to combat Jewelry
August negative energy and relieve depression,
self-doubt, anger, and mood swings. It is well
known for its ability to enable the wearer to
Peridot bring their dreams to fruition. Across
In ancient times it was believed that peridot
symbolized the sun and that it brings power and
influence to the wearer. It is also said to have Cultures
magical powers, such as helping to protect
the wearer from nightmares. During the Middle
Ages, peridot was used to ward off evil.

Whether as a symbol of love, wealth, spirituality, power or beauty, jewelry
has always entranced individuals and distinguished cultures. Today’s
love and fascination for jewelry reflects the shining role that it has played
around the world since ancient times.
September December: and timeless love of jewelry Africa

Tanzanite African jewelry is perhaps the very oldest form of jewelry. Pieces have
been found that date back many thousands of years. Traditionally,
Sapphire
Tanzanite stimulates the inner eye, uniting the African jewelry was made from natural materials such as bone, stone,
The sapphire is said to embody wisdom, power, higher mind with intuition and communication. wood, and shells. Although these natural materials had very little intrinsic
and faith as well as protect from envy. People It is said to stimulate the Throat Chakra, allowing
believed that if you put a venomous reptile the wearer’s authentic inner voice to be heard value, when crafted into bracelets, rings and anklets they became a
or a spider in a jar with a sapphire, that the and expressed. sign of wealth and status. These adornments also played an important
creature would die. Therefore the sapphire was The universal role during ritual dances.
a popular protection against poisonous snakes
and spiders. Warriors also valued this stone and Ancient Egypt
would give sapphire necklaces to their wives In Ancient Egypt jewelry was believed to possess mystical powers,
before going into battle as prevention against bringing good luck and warding off evil. Semi-precious gems were set
unfaithfulness. They believed that the stone’s in gold and worn for their different virtues. Amethyst would symbolize
color would darken if a woman was unfaithful. happiness, while the green color of malachite was associated with
fertility and worn by women as a protection during childbirth.

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