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 FOEMED 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 gems in the first
column are the more expensive ones, those in the second column the
inexpensive ones.
