A poem about Birthstones

Since its the begining of the year we thought we would share this lovely poem about birthstones.

Which one are you?

Tiffany & Co. printed these poems in a pamphlet in 1870.  These poems are attributed to an unknown author, but when they were written is not known

 

By her who in January was born

No gem save garnets shall be worn

They will ensure her constancy

True friendship and fidelity.

 

The February born shall find

Sincerity and peace of mind,

Freedom from passion and from care,

If they, the amethyst will wear.

 

By her who in March was born

No gem save Bloodstone shall be worn

They will ensure her constancy

True friendship and fidelity.

 

She who from April dates her years,

Diamonds shall wear,

lest bitter tears

For vain repentance flow.

 

Who first beholds the light of day

In spring’s sweet, flower month of May

And wears an Emerald all her life

Shall be a loved and a loving wife.

 

By her who in June was born

No gem save Pearls shall be worn

They will ensure her constancy

True friendship and fidelity.

 

The gleaming Ruby should adorn,

All those who in July are born,

For thus they’ll be exempt and free,

 

From lover’s doubts and anxiety. Wear a Peridot or for thee,

No conjugal fidelity,

The August born without this stone,

`Tis said, must live unloved; alone.

 

A maiden born when autumn leaves

Are rustling in September’s breeze,

A Sapphire on her brow should bind;

To bring her joy and peace of mind.

 

October’s child is born for woe,

And life’s vicissitudes must know,

But lay an opal on her breast,

And hope will lull those woes to rest.

 

Who first comes to this world below

In dreary November’s fog and snow,

Should prize the topaz amber hue,

Emblem of friends and lovers true.

 

If cold December gave you birth

The month of snow and ice and mirth

Place on your hand a turquoise blue;

Success will bless whate’er you do.

 

Gregorian Birthstone Poems