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Month Modern Traditional Star Sign Planetary Stones January Garnet Garnet - Crusaders used this gem for protection from injury. Ancient warriors thought it would bring victory. Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) Lapis Lazuli February Amethyst Amethyst - Saint Valentine wore an Amethyst. It made up Cleopatra's signet ring. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) Turqoise March Aquamarine Bloodstone - was the preferred stone when carving religious subjects. Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Aquamarine April Diamond Diamond - The brilliance of a Diamond as always been appreciated throught the ages. It is also a Girl's Best Friend. Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) Jasper May Emerald Emerald - was once believed to ward off many kinds of sickness, the green represented life, which is renewed in the spring. Taurus (Apr 20-May 20) Emerald June Pearl Alexandrite - Discovered in 1839, it was named after Prince Alexander of Russia. It reflected the Russian national colors, red and green. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Tiger Eye July Ruby Ruby - the red in a ruby represnted blood, which represented life. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Moonstone August Peridot Sardonyx - Roman soldiers wore this gem to bring good fortune and in the middle ages, it was believed to bring gravitas to the wearer. Leo (July 23-Aug 22) Rock Crystal September Sapphire Sapphire - represented a pure soul. It was often worn by priests for protection from impure thoughts. Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22) Citrene October Opal Opal - represented hope and love in the western and eastern worlds. Thieves wore these in hopes of not getting caught. Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22) Sapphire November Topaz Topaz - was believed to have a relaxing and cooling effect: on boiling water, fever, and even anger. Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) Garnet or Ruby
GemstonesOne - Honeymoon year - Blue Topaz
Two - Second year of your marriage - Coal
Three - Third year of your marriage - Peridot
Four - Fourth year of your marriage - Amethyst
Five - Fifth year of your marriage - Rhodolite Gardnet
Six - Sixth year of your marriage - Lapis Lazuli
Seven -Seven year of your marriage - Zircon
Eight - Eighth year of your marriage - Pearl
Nine - Nine year of your marriage - Andalusite
Ten - Tenth year of your marriage - Green tourmaline
Eleven - Eleventh year of your marriage - Spinel
Twelve - Twelve year of your marriage - Opal
Thirteen - Thirteen year of your marriage - Tsavorite Garnet
Fourteen - fourteen year of your marriage - Kunzite
Fifteen - Fifteen year of your marriage - Blue Sapphire
Sixteen - Sixteen year of your marriage - Topaz
Seventeen - Seventeen year of your marriage - Rubellite Tourmaline
Eighteen - Eighteen year of your marriage - Aquamarine
Nineteen - Nineteen year of your marriage - Golden Beryl
Twenty-twenty four - Twenty fourth year of your marriage - Emerald
Twenty five-twenty nine - Twenty fifth year of your marriage - Jade
Thirty five-thirty nine - Thirty year of your marriage - Cat's Eye Chysoberyl
Forty-forty four - Fortieth year of your marriage - Ruby
Forty five-forty nine - Forty fifth year of your marriage - Tanzaniate
Fifty-fifty four - Fifty year of your marriage - Gold Sapphire
Sixty - And the big One - Diamond
January
The birthstone for this month is the garnet, which was once thought to be connected with the blood. This stone is supposed to protect the wearer from nightmares and offer guidance through the dark.
Garnets are long lasting and durable gems, with a fiery, ravishing beauty. This is type of gem that the wearer will treasure forever, no matter what item of jewellery it is set into. Garnets are traditionally thought of as deep red, but actually come in a wide range of colours, so there is something to suit every taste for this month.
February
The birthstone for this month is the amethyst, and the folklore attached to this gem associates it with sobriety, tranquillity, protection and peace. This birthstone as also been linked to improving the skin and preventing baldness, as well as protection from deceit, so it has a lot to live up to!
The amethyst birthstone comes in varying shades of purple, and can be a pale lilac in colour. On the other end of the scale, you can also get deep violet amethysts, which means that you can enjoy a birthstone that is as subtle or as rich as you like. This birthstone is very hardwearing, and its strength and durability will ensure that it lasts for a very long time.
March
This month's birthstone is aquamarine, which has been linked to the making of new friends as well as affection and love, hope and health. This stone was once also thought to protect those at sea.
As the name of this birthstone suggests, it is a green-blue in colour and has a rich, sparkling look. You can get aquamarine birthstones in a variety of shapes and sizes, and you can also get this stone in varying shades of green-blue.
April
One of the most popular gems throughout history, diamonds are the birthstone for this month, and these stones are linked to love, eternity and strength. This has contributed towards diamonds being the most popular gems of all time when it comes to romance, such as engagement rings and wedding bands.
Diamonds are very strong and hardwearing, making them the perfect birthstone to wear on a daily basis. You can enjoy many different cuts of this stone, and the fiery, glamorous sparkle given off by diamonds is positively captivating.
May
This month's birthstone is the beautiful emerald, once linked to health and the curing of ailments, as well as being associated with the ability to see in to the future, giving them an almost bewitching, magical reputation.
These fiery green gems are amazing to look at, and can be found in a variety of shapes and cuts. The beauty and richness of this stone makes it the perfect gem for birthstone jewellery, and is something that the wearer can show off and take pride in for a long time.
June
The elegant pearl is the birthstone for the month of June, and this gem has been linked with chastity and modesty, making it something of an angelic, pure birthstone. They are also linked to successful and happy marriages.
These round, stunning birthstones come in a variety of colours, and a range of sizes. Pearls can look spectacular yet modest in all manner of jewellery from birthstone rings, to earrings and necklaces, making them a perfect gift.
July
The birthstone for this month is the ravishing ruby, a stone traditionally linked with protection and harmony. This birthstone has been mined since ancient times, and boasts a spectacular beauty.
Deep red in colour, rubies are stunning birthstones that will liven up and enhance any piece of jewellery. These gems have a unique, vivid and fiery appearance that would delight anyone.
August
The birthstone for the month of August is peridot, which was commonly linked with protection against evil and night terrors, as well as a gem that enhanced the properties of healing drugs.
Lime green in colour, this birthstone is a by-product of volcanic action, and comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This birthstone gives off its own unique energy, and is strong and durable.
September
Sumptuous sapphire is the birthstone associated with September, and this gem has been linked with faith and purity, as well as foresight. It was thought that the stronger the sparkle of the gem, the more faithful and honest the wearer.
These birthstones look stunning in all types of jewellery, especially in white gold and platinum metal. However, sapphires can come in other colours as well as blue. These are strong and durable gems that will last for years to come, and can be passed down to future generations.
October
The birthstone of October is the opal, a stone that has been linked to purity, hope and innocence. This gem has also been linked to healing forces, friendship and emotion, so it has experienced its fair share of folklore over the years.
This type of birthstone comes in white or black, and both variations have remnants of other colours within them. Opals have a unique look and beauty, making them a very interesting birthstone with a strangely exquisite appearance.
November
The birthstone for this month is topaz, once linked with sanity, healing, and life, as well as being connected to strength by the ancient Greeks. This stone has even been linked to an ability to make the wearer invisible in dangerous situations.
This birthstone comes in a range of colours, all of which will enhance any jewel with a fiery sparkle. Colours include golden, blue, pale green, pink and red, as well as some other rare colours. A stunning gem, topaz boasts both beauty and strength.
December
The given birthstone for December is turquoise, and this precious stone was once linked to happiness, fortune and luck, making it a very popular gem in centuries gone by.
Turquoise can range in colour from mid-blue to a green-blue or light green colour, and this birthstone is unusual and beautiful, making it a very distinctive and unusual addition to any jewellery collection.
| Birthstones: | Birth Flowers: | |
| January: | Garnet (constancy) | Carnation or Snowdrop |
| February: | Amethyst (sincerely, and thought to keep one sober.) | Violet or Primrose |
| March: | Aquamarine (courage & intelligence) | Jonquil or Violet |
| April: | Diamond (innocence & purity) | Daisy or sweet pea |
| May: | Emerald (success in love) | Lily of the Valley or Hawthorn |
| June: | Pearl (health & beauty) | Rose or Honeysuckle |
| July : | Ruby (glory, prevents nightmares & preserves chastity— is said to darken if love is not faithful.) |
Larkspur or Water Lily |
| August: | Sardonyx (matrimonial happiness) | Poppy or Gladiolus |
| September: | Sapphire (wisdom, truth & faithfulness) | Aster or Morning Glory |
| October: | Opal (hope & fortune) | Calendula or Marigold |
| November: | Topaz (fidelity & cheerfulness) | Chrysanthemum |
| December: | Turquoise (harmony & prosperity.) | Narcissus or Holly |
Humanity is beginning to rediscover the almost forgotten healing arts based on earth energies that is thought to be inherent in several different stones. Crystals and minerals were the first thought to contain the necessary power used in healing many types of sicknesses. Next came the gemstones themselves and the clearer and more perfect, the more power they contained.
Amulets were made of various combinations which were thought to ward off evils, sickness and bad luck while imparting to the wearer the powers to do mighty things. For example: an ancient circular stone was believed to embody the powers of strength and that is why they were worn as arm bands. A 10,000year old shaman was discovered in the Italian Alps with a similar arm band in place. Then there is the Pi disk from China that is a protective device worn since ancient times.
Birthstone by Color Month-January-dark red-month of February-purple-month of March-pale blue-month of April-month of May-bright green-month of June-cream month of July-bright red-month of August-pale green-month of September-deep blue-month of October-variegated-month of November-yellow-month of December-skyblue.