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Birthstones

Birthstones by Month - Find your Birthstone

Young and Old, Male or Female, one thing that every person has in common is that everyone has a birthstone! Whether you celebrate your birthday in August or celebrate during the cold month of January, each month has a unique birthstone that has more meaning and history behind it than you think. What is your birthstone? Find your stone below by the month you were born and learn more about your birthstone:

Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec

 

January: Garnet

January Birthstone - Garnet

Garnet, the birthstone for January, comes in many different colors; However, the most popular is the deep red colored garnet. Many representations of this stone relate to friendship and trust. Named from the Latin ‘granatum’ meaning "seed" referring to it's resemblance to the pomegranate seed, this stone is nothing but gorgeous.

February: Amethyst

February Birthstone - Amethyst

Amethyst, the birthstone representing February, has a long and interesting history. Thought to symbolize royalty with it's purple hue, this quartz stone does have many other colors and can be sourced in many areas of the world. From modern Russia to the ancient Greeks & Romans, this gemstone has tons of symbolism for every culture.

March: Aquamarine

March Birthstone - Aquamarine

Aquamarine, March's birthstone. Derived from "Aqua", this gemstone was thought to protect sailors out on the open ocean. Formed from the mineral species of 'beryl', this cool blue colored stone is durable and pure. with a hardness of 7.5 on the Moh's scale, this gem is easy to care for and has favorable attributes for jewelry.

April: Diamond

April Birthstone - Diamond

From beautiful diamond engagement rings to jewelers tools and more, April's birthstone - Diamond - is one of the hardest and most important gems of modern times. Whether you are looking for the perfect color, clarity, carat, or cut (4 C's), the diamond is one of the most famous and beautiful birthstones there are.

May: Emerald

May Birthstone - Emerald

Emerald, May's birthstone, represents youth, growth and intelligence as seen in the deeper green color it has. Coming from Greek ‘smargados’ simply meaning green stone it's rich color has been seen from royal crowns to rings and more. More rare and valuable than other stones the Emerald is known for the joy it brings.

June: Alexandrite & Pearl

June Birthstone - Pearl & Alexandrite

Having more than one birthstone, Pearl & Alexandrite, June's birthstones are as unique as it comes. Extremely rare and having "color-changing" abilities, the Alexandrite is green in daylight and changes to a purple-red hue in incandescent or artificial light. The pearl, too, is rare as it is the only Gem that is created by a living animal.

July: Ruby

July Birthstone - Ruby

Ruby, arguably the most famous of red colored stones, is the gemstone for July. Representing health and wisdom this gem comes from the 'corundum' mineral species. Hardest of natural gems aside from diamond, it is durable enough for daily wear and matches any fashionable outfit with it's deep and vivid red color.

August: Peridot

August Birthstone - Peridot

Peridot, the birthstone for August, has historic "powers" for healing and warding off nightmares. Formed deep within Earth, this gem is brought to the surface in many ways, but most commonly due to volcanic eruptions. The lime green color is the most traditional representations of this gem and can be seen in necklaces, beads, and more!

September: Sapphire

September Birthstone - Sapphire

Protecting lovers for centuries, the Sapphire is September's birthstone. Coming in a variety of colors, but best known for it's blue to violet color, this 'corundum' mineral has been used to help romance lovers and protect from harm. Like the Ruby, the Sapphire or Corundum mineral is the second hardest mineral. Great for any occasion, all can rejoice about this gem.

October: Opal & Tourmaline

October Birthstone - Opal Tourmaline

Opal & Tourmaline have become the staple birthstones of October. Opal and Tourmaline are both some of the most beautiful and untraditional of all gemstones. Traditionally represented as pink, the tourmaline can come in many colors of the rainbow. Even seen with 3 colors in one stone, known as tri-colored.

November: Citrine & Topaz

November Birthstone - Citrine & Topaz

Topaz and Citrine quartz, often mistaken for the other, are the representative for November birthdays. Topaz with it's orange-pink undertones of color has been prized since ancient periods of time. Citrine, known as a healing stone, has represented warmth and energy due to it's orange hues.

December: Blue Zircon, Turquoise, & Tanzanite

December Birthstone - Blue Zircon, Tanzanite, Turquoise

December birthdays can celebrate their month with Tanzanite, Blue Zircon, or Turquoise birthstones. All stones famous for their varying shades of blue color, and each with a unique set of characteristics and structure. These gems have all becoome a fashion statement across the world.

 

 

A Brief History of Birthstones

Popular belief is the tradition of birthstones probably arose from the Breastplate of Aaron, a ceremonial religious garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel and are first described in the Book of Exodus.

..and thou shall set in it, settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle; this shall be the first row. And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

A Sardius, as referred to in the above passage, is what we call carnelian. Carbuncle is an ancient name from what is probably a ruby or garnet. Finally, it is thought that ligure refers to a zircon, or quartz crystal, but opinions vary.

But, birthstones may very well be far older, deriving from the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve months of the year. The power of stones probably began with a long forgotten tribal elder or medicine person upon a birth of a baby, asking for blessings from their deities.

Different cultures around the world have developed different birthstone lists over the centuries, altering birthstone choices according to availability and price. Birthstones have been and still are, changed based on availability of particular gemstones. Consumers want to own their birthstones and pricing can affect popularity of a particular choice. Hence, there are multiple choices for each month.

There are numerous legends and myths about birthstone healing powers and their therapeutic influence. According to these legends, wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightened its healing powers. For the full effect, individuals needed to own all twelve and alternate them monthly.

 

 

Zodiac Sign Gemstones

 

Zodiac Signs

Gems

Aquarius (Jan.21 -Feb. 21)

Garnet

Pisces (Feb.21 – Mar. 21)

Amethyst

Aries (Mar.21 – Apr. 20)

Bloodstone

Taurus (Apr.20 – May 21)

Sapphire

Gemini (May 21 -June 21)

Agate

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Emerald

Leo (July 22 – Aug. 22)

Onyx

Virgo (Aug. 22 – Sep. 22)

Carnelian

Libra (Sep. 22 – Oct. 23)

Chrysolite

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov 21)

Beryl

Sagittarius (Nov. 21 – Dec. 21)

Topaz

Capricorn (Dec. 21 – Jan. 21)

Ruby