Birthstone and their Meanings
Birthstones in the olden days were said to possess some magical force. Nothing can be more exciting than to receive a birthstone as a birthday gift as it is said to bring good luck.
Modern birthstones are linked to calendar months; there is a separate birthstone for each month. There are different meanings associated with each birthstone. Here is a list of the birthstone for each month and their respective meaning.
January- Garnet is the birthstone for this month. Found in every colour except blue, deep red garnet is the most popular of all. Once thought to be connected with the blood, it is said to protect the wearer from nightmares. It is also said to carry sincerity and happiness. They are also used to balance the body and promote health it is a calming stone used to soothe the mind.
February- Is the month of Amethyst. It is said to be the stone of sincerity. This purplish lilac stone is said to bring wealth and humanity to its wearer. The folklore attached to the amethyst associates it with sobriety, tranquility, protection and peace.
March-Aquamarine is the birthstone associated with month. It is a universal symbol of youth, hope and health.
April-The most popular gemstone Diamond is April’s birthstone. Diamonds have been the traditional symbol of love since ancient Greece. if you wear diamonds you are said to be blessed with strength and endurance. The glamorous spark of Diamonds is positively captivating.
May- people born in this month have the stone of truth and memory-Emerald as their birthstone. Said to cure ailments, it is also said to enable the wearer to predict the future.
June- “Queen of the Sea” Pearl is the birthstone of June. Pearls are the symbols of faithfulness integrity and wisdom. It is also linked to successful and happy marriages.
July-Ravishing Ruby is the birthstone associated with this month. Ruby is a symbol of everything royal from dignity to power and passion.
August- is the month of Peridot. It symbolizes friendship and a happy marriage. It is also said to be the carrier of peace and good luck.
September-Sapphire is this month’s stone. The sapphire has been linked with faith and purity. It’s symbolic meanings faithfulness sincerity and devotion make a popular choice for engagement rings.
October- The accepted stone of this month is Opal. It has been linked to purity, hope and innocence.
November- Topaz is the birthstone of November. If one wears this stone they are said to be recognized and show a keen sense of ingenuity topaz is used to treat insomnia and weariness.
December- Tanzanite is associated with this month. Tanzanite exhibit a radiance that can make any girl fall in love with them.
When you gift a birthstone, it is something more than a piece of jewellery. The ancient meanings associated with each of these birthstones make them extra-special.
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