Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones

Symbolism Meaning: Animals Symbolism Meaning: Objects Symbolism Meaning: Plants Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones Agate: Health, longevity. Alexandrine: Truth, justice, contentment, strength. Amber: Disdain. Amethyst: Sincerity, sobriety / peace of mind. Aquamarine: Courage, truth, hope. Bloodstone: Courage, presence of mind / Farewell – mourning absence. Carnelian: Contentment, friendship / Distinction lies before thee / Friendship… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones

Symbolism Meaning: Plants

Symbolism Meaning: Animals Symbolism Meaning: Objects Symbolism Meaning: Plants Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones Acacia: immortality of the soul Acanthus: heavenly garden. One of the oldest cemetery motifs, acanthus is associated with the rock ground where most ancient Greek cemeteries were placed. It is the most common motif found on memorials. Anemone, garden: Forsaken.… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Plants

Symbolism Meaning: Objects

Symbolism Meaning: AnimalsSymbolism Meaning: ObjectsSymbolism Meaning: PlantsSymbolism Meaning: InscriptionsSymbolism Meaning: Gemstones Anchor: Early Christians used the anchor as a disguised cross, and as a marker to guide the way to secret meeting places. A Christian symbol of hope, it is found as funerary symbolism in the art of the catacombs. Often set amongst rocks. It… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Objects