EMERALD—THE GEM OF MAY

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 232, 27 June 1931, Page 17

EMERALD—THE GEM OF MAY

The love of precious stones is a human instinct. In their glittering substance we see reflected the fair colours of the flowers. the blue of the sky, and the glory of the sunset, not fading and transitory, but apparently enduring for ever. There has always been a mystery of magic about gems. Men have imbued them with the supernatural power of attracting the desirable things of life and repelling the evil. They were even supposed to cure certain complaints. Perhaps they did, for in these enlightened days we have learnt the value of autosuggestion, and, as Napoleon said, imagination rules the world, writes Marigold Watney in the “Morning Post.” In medieval days astrologers and seers firmly believed that each gem possessed an affinity with a star or planet. This superstition also existed In prehistoric days, and the precious stones discovered in ancient tombs were worn as talismans and not for ornament.

According to the ancient lore, all who are born in May should wear an emerald, and if we follow the dictates of the magictans. life will indeed be made easy. These stones are imbued with many powers; they foreshadow future events and also have a disconcerting habit of revealing treachery In love affairs. A far more useful characteristic of this stone is the gift of bestowing eloquence. To derive the full benefit it is necessary to place it under the tongue for a few moments before uttering a word. This may be a valuable hint for some public speakers! The emerald also endowers the wearer with' wisdom, and, as Candano declares, honesty as well, for “dishonesty is nothing but ignorance, stupidity, and ill-nature.” The old traditions state that those possessing the emerald for their birth stone have Amriel for their guardian angel. Their sign of the Zodiac Is Gemini. and their flower the hawthorn. The warning advising the. wearing of the birth stone has been set in verse: “Who first beholds the light of day In spring’s sweet flow'ry month of May. And wears an emerald all her life. Shall be a loved and happy wife. No happier wife and mother in the land. Than she with emerald shining on her hand."

Every woman will be interested to hear that Castel Jaloux Ltd., Woodward Street, are holding one of their well-known half-price sales, which will commence on Wednesday, June 30, and continue for the following five days. These sales have always met with conspicuous success owing to the fact that there are genuine bargains, and that the goods are all up to date and fashionable garments. Evening dresses, dinner, and dance frocks, two and three-piece suits, tailleurs, afternoon frocks, and blouses will be featured, also a collection of cardigans, jumpers, topcoats in tweed and cloth. Included in the novelties will be gloves, stockings, and jewellery, and French nicknacks. —Advt.