Each month is represented by a gemstone or birthstone. There are different types of birthstones assigned for each month, and are said to have special characteristics and powers to help the individual, born on a particular month, in his or her life.
January Birthstone– Garnet
January birthstone is garnet. Garnet symbolizes passionate devotion, friendship, vitality, and balance. Garnets range in color from deep burgundy to mossy green, though the red hues are the most popular. Rose quartz stones are a lovely pink or coral shade and have a frosted appearance.
February Birthstone– Amethyst
The most popular birthstone for February is amethyst, which is a beautiful deep purple gem that can also be green. Amethyst symbolizes sincerity and security. The stone’s purple tones range from deep, dark violet, to the less coveted pale lavender.
March Birthstone – Aquamarine
Aquamarine is the birthstone of March which stands for loyalty, honesty, and beauty. Aquamarine is a pastel stone that is greenish-blue in color. Aquamarines vary in color from deep blue to blue-green of different intensities, caused by traces of iron in the beryl crystal. Naturally occurring deep blue stones are the most prized because they are rare and expensive. However, yellow beryl stones can be heated to change them to blue aquamarines.
April Birthstone – Diamond
Birthstone of April is diamond, it is the most popular of all gemstones. Although a genuine, colorless diamond is the most common April birthstone choice, colored diamonds can also adorn April birthstone jewelry.
May Birthstone – Emerald
Emerald, a precious gemstone, is the birthstone for May, stands for wisdom, faith, success in love, and domestic bliss. Known for its brilliant green color, emerald can also have blue or yellow undertones and loses all color when subjected to high heat.
June Birthstone – Pearl
All birthstones, including the June birthstone, vary from era to era but among the many kinds. For the majority of people today, the June birthstone is mainly recognized as pearl. Pearls are said to ensure faithfulness and friendship throughout those with June birthdays.
July Birthstone – Ruby
The ruby, birthstone for July, is among the most highly prized of gemstones. Large rubies are harder to find than large diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. As a result, rubies’ value increases with size more than any other gemstone.
August Birthstone – Peridot
Peridot is birthstone of August. Peridots are available in range of green shades from pale yellow-green to deep forest-green. Sardonyx is a form of onyx and can be orange, red or black with red bands.
September Birthstone – Sapphire
The sapphire, birthstone for September, is a relative of July’s birthstone, ruby. Like ruby, it is a form of the mineral corundum, a normally drab grey mineral. Red corundum is called the ruby, while all other gem quality forms of corundum are called sapphires.
October Birthstone – Opal
The Opal, birthstone for October, was derived from the ancient Sanskrit word “upala” and the Latin word “opalus” which means precious stone. The opal is the most common gemstone. Here are opals cocktail jewel set necklace& earrings you may love.
November Birthstone – Topaz
November's birthstones are topaz. Topaz occurs in a range of magnificent colors – blue, pale green, varying shades of yellow, pink, red, brown and even black.
December Birthstone - Blue Topaz
December's birthstones are blue topaz, turquoise, zircon and tanzanite. Turquoise is an opaque, green stone that is popular in Native American and Southwestern-style jewelry. Zircon is a type of mineral that belongs to the family of nesosilicates. Tanzanite is a brilliant blue or purple stone that is complementary to a variety of other gems.
