Birthstones are a fascinating aspect of the gem and jewelry world, and are derived from early beliefs regarding the one’s time of birth and its relationship to the planets. Wearing a certain stone as protection against illness and misfortune, or another gem for good luck, eventually developed into the birthstone systems of today.
- January ·
Garnet
Garnet is the birthstone of January. Folktale states that Garnets illuminate the night and safeguard their keepers from frightening dreams.…
- February ·
Amethyst
Amethyst is the birthstone of February. The early civilization of Greek and Rome believed that the Amethyst has the power…
- March ·
Aquamarine
There are two stones associated with the month of March – Aquamarine, and Bloodstone. Although both stones differ in appearance,…
- April ·
Diamond
The diamond is the king of the stones, and a real precious stone. Diamonds are the symbol of beauty and…
- May ·
Emerald
Emerald is just the perfect birthstone for those born in the month of May as it falls in the heart…
- June ·
Pearl / Alexandrite
The freshwater pearl gets formed in the freshwater mussel which live in lakes, rivers and other freshwater areas. Freshwater pearls…
- July ·
Ruby
There’s no better way to demonstrate your love than by giving a ruby in celebration of a July birthday. Rubies…
- August ·
Peridot
The peridot was one of the favourite gemstones of Cleopatra, besides the green emerald. The peridot would slow down the…
- September ·
Sapphire
The birthstone for people born in September and the gemstone related to Ruby. Sapphire and Ruby, both are corundum minerals.…
- October ·
Opal / Tourmaline
The month of October has two birthstones; The Tourmaline and the Opal. Tourmaline has become a preferred gemstone for several…
- November ·
Citrine / Topaz
Citrine A rare gemstone, yellow coloured variation of quartz, which thanks its colour to enclosed iron and aluminium. The name…
- December ·
Tanzanite
Discovered in the late 1960s in Tanzania, and found exclusively in this tiny area of the world, tanzanite exhibits a…
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