Agates A journey. Amber A voyage Amethysts Freedom from harm. Aquamarines New friends. Beryls Happiness in store. Bloodstones Distressing news. Carbuncles Acquirement of wisdom. Carnelians Impending misfortune. Cat’s-eyes Treachery. Chalcedony Friends rejoined. Chrysoberyls A time of need. Chrysolites Necessary caution. Coral Recovery from illness. Crystal Freedom from enemies. Diamonds Victory over enemies. Emeralds Much to look forward to. Garnets The solution of a mystery. Heliotropes Long life. Hyacinths A heavy storm. Jacinths Success. Jasper Love returned. Jet Sorrow. Lapis-lazuli Faithful love. Moonstones Impending danger. Moss-agates An unsuccessful journey. Onyx A happy marriage. Opals Great possessions. Pearls Faithful friends. Porphyry Death. Rubies Unexpected guests. Sapphires Escape from danger. Sardonyx Love of friends. Topaz No harm shall befall. Tourmalines An accident. Turquoises Prosperity. If precious stones be so combined in a ring, or other jewel that the initial letters of their names spell words significant of a tender sentiment or implying good fortune, or else the name of someone dear to the giver of the jewel, this is also supposed to strengthen their astral or planetary influence and to render them more potent charms. In the following examples the gems in the first column are the more expensive, those in the second column being comparatively inexpensive ones. ACROSTICS FORMED WITH STONES In France and England, during the 18th century, rings, bracelets, brooches, etc., were often set with gems the first letters of which, combined, formed a motto or expressed a sentiment. The following is a list of those that may be used in this way. The choice of stones afforded here brings these pretty devices within the reach of all. FAITH Fire-opal. Feldspar. Alexandrite. Amethyst. Iolite. Idocrase. Tourmaline. Topaz. Hyacinth. Heliotrope. HOPE Hyacinth. Hematite. Opal. Olivine. Pearl. Pyrope. Emerald. Essonite. CHARITY