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Birth Stone

Birthstones By Month: What Do they Mean?
Birthstone meanings by month:

Month | Birthstone | Meaning

January Garnet Protection
February Amethyst Wisdom
March Aquamarine Serenity
April Quartz or Diamond. Strength
May Emerald Hope
June Pearl or Alexandrite Love
July Ruby Vitality
August Peridot Beauty
September Sapphire Truth
October Tourmaline Healing
November Citrine Joy
December. Turquoise Friendship

What is a birthstone?

Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance. Like horoscope signs, when you ask someone “what is your birthstone?” they almost always know the answer. Today you’ll commonly see birthstones in jewelry pieces, like necklaces, bracelets, rings, or earrings as reminders to celebrate your birth month all year long. Besides jewelry, birthstones or the colors symbolizing the stones show up in many other types of gifts and keepsakes making birthday shopping easy and fun. Birthstones are a part of modern society and since ancient times it is widely believed that wearing your birthstone is a symbol of wellness and good fortune. See which birthstone is meant for you.

What is the origin of birthstones?

Christian scholars in the 5th century made the connection between the twelve gems in the Breastplate of Aaron, twelve months of the year, and twelve signs of the zodiac. They theorized that each gem was connected to a certain month or astrological alignment and that they would receive therapeutic benefits for wearing one during that time.

To receive the full benefit, people took to wearing one stone for each month of the year and attributed a different meaning and value to them. Eventually this practice was modified so that a person would only wear the stone for the month they were born in (hence the term birthstone). There was a great amount of disagreement over which stone should represent a calendar month until 1912 when Sears published an “official” list of all the birthstones and the months they represented. Since then there have been a few modifications here and there but the list remains largely unchanged.

May be an image of jewellery and text that says "THE COMPLETE BIRTHSTONE CHART January February March April GARNET TSAVORITE (green garnet) AMETHYST HYACYNTH AQUAMARINE DIAMOND BLOODSTONE SAPPHIRE QUARTZ May June August EMERALD ALEXANDRITE RUBY PERIDOT CHRYSOPRASE MOONSTONE CARNELIAN MOONSTONE ONYX PEARL SPINEL (all colors) September October November December SAPPHIRE (all colors) OPAL TOURMALINE (all colors) CITRINE TOPAZ (all colors) ZIRCON TURQUOISE TANZANITE"

What’s my birthstone?

January: Garnet

May be an image of jewellery and text that says "January Birthstone •Garnet• Most commonly known as red, Garnet comes in all colours except blue. They are known to stop hemorrhaging, cure inflammatory diseases and manage anger. Garnets symbolize fidelity, loyalty, sincerity, grace and faith."
February: Amethyst

May be an image of jewellery and text that says "ebruary Birthstone Amethyst It has long been said that the Amethyst can guard against drunkiness and has a sobering effect for those excited by passion and love. It symbolizes peace, protection, tranquility, and sincerity"
March: Aquamarine

May be an image of ring and text that says "MARCH AQUAMARINE The aquamarine birthstone promotes good health, as it's thought to help cure heart, liver and stomach diseases; all that had to be done was to drink the water in which the gem had been soaking."
April: Quartz or Diamond

May be an image of jewellery and text that says "APRIL DIAMOND Diamonds are a well-known stone, symbolizing everlasting love and invincibility Its wearers are thought to carry great courage, making it possible to conquer hardships."
May: Emerald

May be an image of jewellery and text that says "MAY EMERALD This stone has always been associated with fertility, rebirth and love, making it perfect for mothers and future ruture mothers. Today, emeralds represent wisdom, growth and patience."
June: Pearl or Alexandrite

May be an image of text that says "Pearl self-confidence purity integrity Pearl strengthens the mind, Increases memory, Helps keep anger in control, Helps develop self-confidence, Increases wealth and good luck, Prevents diseases such as tuberculosis fever, epilepsy, diabetes, insomnia, eye problems and uterine problems. Pearls symbolize of purity, innocence and faith, pearls enhance personal integrity and help clear ones mind so that may be clean and clear channel for wisdom and spiritual guidance. They were once thought to be the tears of gods and goddesses in different ancient lore. Chakra: THIRD EYE"
July: Ruby

May be an image of jewellery and text that says "Ruby motivation balance calming Ruby encourages passion and a zest for life. It improves motivation and setting of realistic goals. Balances the heart and instills confidence. Ruby encourages joy, spontaneity, laughter and courage. It promotes positive dreams and stimulates the pineal gland. Aids in retaining wealth and passion. Ruby encourages removal of negative energies from your path. It overcomes exhaustion and lethargy and imparts potency and vigor. Calms hyperactivity. Chakra: ROOT"
August: Peridot

May be an image of jewellery and text that says "PERIDOT LEO The Peridot stone signifies Beauty, Strength and Morality. Some believe that the green peridot crystals found in the volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess, Pele."
September: Sapphire

May be an image of text that says "SEPTEMBER APPHIRE SAPPHIRE The strengths associated with sapphire are used to shield the evils that poison the body and mind. Many believed that placing a venomous snake in a sapphire-made vessel could kill it."
October: Tourmaline or Opal

May be an image of jewellery and text
November: Citrine

May be an image of jewellery and text that says "NOVEMBER CITRINE Citirine is associated with strength and healing for both body and mind. It can offer good mental health as it cears the mind and gets the sou to action."
December: Turquoise

May be an image of jewellery and text that says "DECEMBER BLUE TOPAZ The blue topaz stone can be used to promote a nappy life full of good fortune. It IS a symbol of peace and relaxation, making it the ideal stone to relieve and prevent headaches."