The birthstone has been around since ancient times and it was in those times that it was believed that they possessed some kind of a unknown force that was able to protect the person or wearer of such a stone. Such stones are traditionally linked to the signs of the Zodiac and in this report we will look at the birthstones month and what they mean.
Today the birthstone is associated with calendar months instead of those of the zodiac and every month has its own special birthstone along with its own unique properties. Now birthsones are available in a choice of a ring, pendant or as earrings and giving someone special an item of jewellery which has their birthstone is a special and a wonderful gift.
Below we will look at the birthstones that are used today.
January - Garnet
Once connected to blood and is supposed to protect the wearer from nightmares and offer guidance through the dark. Normally they are thought to be deep red in colour but they come in a number of different shades.
February - Amethyst
Associated with sobriety, tranquility, peace and protection. They has also been associated with improving a person's skin, preventing baldness as well as protecting the wearer from deceit. It comes in different shades of purple.
March - Aquamarine
Linked with making new friends as well as love, affection, hope and health. It is green blue in colour and has a rich sparkling look to it.
April - Diamond
Linked to love, eternity and strength and has become the most popular gem of all time where romance is concerned.
May - Emerald
Linked to health and the curing of ailments as well as being associated with the ability to see into the future.
June - Pearl
Linked with chastity and modesty. Also linked to successful and happy marriages. They are available in a variety of colours and sizes.
July - Ruby
Traditionally linked with protection and harmony. This stone has been mined since ancient times and boasts a spectacular beauty. It is normally deep red in colour.
August - Peridot
Commonly linked with protection against evil and night terrors as well as being able to increase the benefits of healing drugs. It is lime green in colour and produced by volcanic action.
September - Sapphire
Has been associated with faith and purity as well as foresight.
October - Opal
Another stone that is linked to purity but also to hope and innocence as well as healing forces, friendship and emotion. Can come either in black or white.
November - Topaz
Once linked to sanity, healing and life and is available a range of colours including golden, blue, pale green, pink and red.
December - Turquoise
This months birthstone was once linked to happiness, fortune and luck. It can vary in colour from mid-blue to green-blue or light green.
So in the future if you are looking for something extra special for a friend why not consider birthstones jewellery for them.
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