one with an emerald , for nick which days later i found out signifies goodness , fidelity and love ; one with a blue topaz , for me which signifies sincerity , courage and wisdom ( and when i read this out to vance and nick , nick said , `` do n't know about that last one , '' a comment which vance thought was so funny , he threw back his head and laughed , which meant i had to try and tackle him but he just caught me , swung me up in his arms and kept right on laughing , his face buried in my neck ) ; and also one with a pearl , for vance which signifies nobility , beauty and peace .