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Meanings of Gemstones - Part II Hyacinth (Jacinth) - Symbolizes modesty, constancy, hope, faithfulness, and perfection; believed to endow its wearer with "second sight" Jade - Symbolizes harmonious living, intelligence, longevity, strength, and purity; believed to endow its wearer with good luck and good health; embodies charity, wisdom, courage, justice, and modesty Lapis Lazuli - Symbolizes ability, cheerfulness, nobility, and truth; believed to bring its wearer happiness, love, and prosperity Moonstone - Symbolizes pensiveness and intelligence; believed to bring its wearer good luck Onyx - Symbolizes clearness and dignity; believed to bring its wearer marital bliss Opal - Symbolic of confidence, happiness, hope, innocence, prayer, and tender love; believed to endow its wearer with pure thoughts and increased faithfulness Pearl - Symbolizes beauty, faithfulness, humility, innocence, integrity, modesty, purity, refinement, wisdom, and wealth Peridot - Symbolizes happiness; believed to discourage betrayal and to encourage friendship and marriage Ruby - Symbolizes beauty, charity, daintiness, dignity, happiness, love, and passion; believed to have the ability to dispel discord and sadness, to preserve its wearer from false friendships and to warn of imminent danger Sapphire - Symbolizes calmness, constancy, contemplation, hope, innocence, purity, truth, and virtue; believed to bring its wearer comfort, courage, and strength, while pacifying anger, protecting from danger, and fostering constancy in love Sardonyx - Symbolizes diving love, marital happiness, vivacity, and power; believed to endow those born under its influence with honesty and mercy Topaz - Symbolizes divine goodness, eager love, fidelity, friendship, gentleness, and integrity; believed to bring its wearer recognition; wealth, and protection from evil Tourmaline - Symbolizes courage, generosity, and thoughtfulness; believed to bring its wearer happiness and prosperity Turquoise - Symbolizes earth, happiness, good health, hope, prosperity, and success; considered to be a pledge of friendship when given as a gift Zircon - Symbolizes respect; believed to be a charm against jealousy and theft |