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January
No gems save garnets should be worn By her who in this month is born; They will insure her constancy, True friendship and…
September
A maid born when September leaves Are rustling in the autumn breeze, A chrysolite on brow should bind- 'Twill cure diseases of…
April
She who from April dates her years Diamonds should wear, lest bitter tears For vain repentance flow. This stone Emblem of…
December
If cold December give you birth- The month of snow and ice and mirth- Place on your hand a ruby true; Success will bless whate'er…
August
James, the son of Special Apostle .... {Jam Alpheus. Wear a carnelian or for thee No conjugal felicity; The August-born without…
March
Who on this world of ours her eyes In March first opens may be wise, In days of peril firm and brave, Wears she a bloodstone to…