
Wear a carnelian, or for thee
No conjugal felicity;
The August borne without this stone
‘Tis said must live, unloved and lone.
(Tiffany & Co., 1892, 1909)
Loving once and always, wears, if wise
Carnelian, and her home becomes a paradise.
(Tiffany & Co., 1892, 1909)
Birthstones:
Modern, post-1900: peridot
Traditional, 1800-1900: moonstone, topaz or sardonyx (onyx)
Pre-1900 Birthstones:
Jewish: carnelian
Roman: carnelian
Spanish: carnelian
Arabic: sardonyx (see onyx)
Polish: sardonyx (see onyx)
Russian: alexandrite
Italian: carnelian
Guardian Angel: Hamatiel
Male Talismanic Gem: diamond
Apostle: James the son of Alpheus
Zodiac: Virgo
Flower: poppy

