CRYSTAL THERAPY: Crystals, Pyramids, Wands, Books | MINERALS & FOSSILS Books, Specimens, Boxes & Display | GIFT Suggestions | SALE items - Clearance | Ready-made JEWELLERY incl Gem Bead strings. | STONE GIFTS: Spheres, Eggs, Carvings, Candles, Hearts. | JEWELLERY-MAKING SUPPLIES (Tools, Findings, Books, Silver, PMC) | STONE POLISHING: Tumblers, Faceting, Rough rock, Saws, Books, Lapidary | GEMSTONES: Faceted, Cabochon, Tumbled, Beads. | CATALOGUE: Printed or CD + Price List (Free pdf download) |
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| | | | Birthstone List## JANUARY - GARNET The word is thought to originate from the Latin and refers to a possible resemblance to Pomegranate Seeds.
## FEBRUARY - AMETHYST From the Greek word meaning 'Not Drunken'. According to mythology it inspires fairness and a sense of duty.
## MARCH - AQUAMARINE Derived from sea-water and said to engender a spirit of hope and a promise of better things to come.
## APRIL - DIAMOND From the Greek 'Adamas' meaning indomitable. Thought to protect the wearer from evil and ill health.
## MAY - EMERALD Dedicated to Venus (The Goddess of Love) and said to protect seafarers from drowning.
## JUNE - PEARL (or Moonstone) Emblems of nobility and thought by some Scotsmen to ensure a faithful lover when worn next to the heart.
## JULY - RUBY Thought - by the King of Siam in the 13th Century - to prolong youth: he died in his 90s with the unwrinkled complexion of a young man.
## AUGUST - PERIDOT From the Arabic 'Faridat' meaning precious stone. Thought to cure mental and physical timidity and strengthen the nerves.
## SEPTEMBER - SAPPHIRE Represents the purity of the soul and mirrors the blue of heaven. Thought to protect its owner from captivity.
## OCTOBER - OPAL A symbol of hope and good luck. Thought to protect against poisoned food and to promote a good memory.
## NOVEMBER - TOPAZ (or Citrine) (or Citrine) Derived from Sanskrit 'Tapas' meaning fire. Thought to ward off epilepsy and asthma and to cure insomnia.
## DECEMBER - TURQUOISE Popularised by its use in Egypt nearly 5,000 years ago. Said to guarantee the fidelity of those in love.
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Our Catalogue details over 10,000 items (the majority being available through this site) covering hobby and professional requirements for craft/workshop/therapy use. E & O E. Copyright: Manchester Minerals. July 2010 |
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 Tumble Gem Mix 'M/L' 500gm pot
 CHAKRA Pendulum with bead & St.Silver Chain
 ACRYLIC Adjustable Easel
 Gem Boxes
 Evans 'Junior' Tumbler 'Special Offer' Bundle
 STAINLESS-STEEL SHOT (1 Kg)
 Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - 176 pages
 TUMBLING QUARTZ MIX (Pack of 700gms)
 Crystal Glass Caps
 MAGIC of CRYSTAL/GEM 3rd Edtn. |
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