Gemstones and the Birthstones for Each Month
by
Sophia K
30 Jan 2015
Regardless if youíre male or female, birthstones are often worn as jewelry, even during ancient times. However, the gemstones of today are much more colorful, beautiful, and rare. Gemstones can be semi-precious or precious. Usually, the gemstones are set on a metallic background for ornamentation. You can find some helpful information about gemstones and birthstones for each month in this article.
For January, the zodiac sign is Capricorn and the birthstone is Garnet. It is available in a variety of colors except for blue. If you were born in January, you should get garnet jewelry as an addition to your get-up.
February is considered the love month. The zodiac sign is Aquarius, and the birthstone is amethyst. The color of this gemstone is purple, which originated from the myths of the Greeks. Amethyst is said to be of quartz variety, and the expensive stones are much darker in color. The lavender shades of amethyst or the smoky light shades are cheaper.
Pisces if the zodiac sign for March, and the birthstone is aquamarine. By wearing a piece of aquamarine jewelry, you can be endowed with happiness, courage, and foresight. It can promote your youthful glow and increase your intelligence. Ancient people believed that the stone could be used to reduce poison effects and it can also treat anxieties.
Diamond is the birthstone for April. It was only in 500 BC that the diamond was discovered. Adamas is a Greek word from wherein the word ëdiamondí is derived. It means unconquerable. This stone is unique because it reflects light and is the hardest ever known substance on earth. It is composed of only one element and is considered the purest.
Emerald is Mayís birthstone. You can find this gemstone even in the ancient tables of birthstones. An emerald is a talismanic stone for the Gemini people, and for the Taurus people, it is a planetary stone.
In June, a pearl is a birthstone. For many years, the pearl necklace has been the best jewelry for brides. Many believe wearing a pearl necklace during the wedding will help prevent women from crying and uphold marital bliss. The knights of long ago also gave pearls as gifts to their beloved.
Ruby is Julyís birthstone. By wearing a piece of ruby jewelry, you can be endowed with good health, happiness, wisdom, and good luck.
The birthstone of August is peridot. This is a volcanic gem, and it is available in yellow-green shades.
Sapphire is a great gift, especially on the 65th wedding anniversary. Opal is available in two types, the common and the precious opal stones. Sapphire is for September, and for October is opal.
You have different choices regarding the color of your November birthstone. Topaz and citrine are the birthstones for November. You can find topaz in different colors such as red, brown, pink, orange, yellow, sherry, and colorless.
Tanzanite is Decemberís birthstone. Others say that turquoise is the birthstone, but tanzanite is now the official stone of December, according to the American Gem Trade Association.
So there you have it, the twelve gemstones and birthstones for each month. Know your birthstone and get the appropriate piece of jewelry that will suit your zodiac sign and gemstone.
For January, the zodiac sign is Capricorn and the birthstone is Garnet. It is available in a variety of colors except for blue. If you were born in January, you should get garnet jewelry as an addition to your get-up.
February is considered the love month. The zodiac sign is Aquarius, and the birthstone is amethyst. The color of this gemstone is purple, which originated from the myths of the Greeks. Amethyst is said to be of quartz variety, and the expensive stones are much darker in color. The lavender shades of amethyst or the smoky light shades are cheaper.
Pisces if the zodiac sign for March, and the birthstone is aquamarine. By wearing a piece of aquamarine jewelry, you can be endowed with happiness, courage, and foresight. It can promote your youthful glow and increase your intelligence. Ancient people believed that the stone could be used to reduce poison effects and it can also treat anxieties.
Diamond is the birthstone for April. It was only in 500 BC that the diamond was discovered. Adamas is a Greek word from wherein the word ëdiamondí is derived. It means unconquerable. This stone is unique because it reflects light and is the hardest ever known substance on earth. It is composed of only one element and is considered the purest.
Emerald is Mayís birthstone. You can find this gemstone even in the ancient tables of birthstones. An emerald is a talismanic stone for the Gemini people, and for the Taurus people, it is a planetary stone.
In June, a pearl is a birthstone. For many years, the pearl necklace has been the best jewelry for brides. Many believe wearing a pearl necklace during the wedding will help prevent women from crying and uphold marital bliss. The knights of long ago also gave pearls as gifts to their beloved.
Ruby is Julyís birthstone. By wearing a piece of ruby jewelry, you can be endowed with good health, happiness, wisdom, and good luck.
The birthstone of August is peridot. This is a volcanic gem, and it is available in yellow-green shades.
Sapphire is a great gift, especially on the 65th wedding anniversary. Opal is available in two types, the common and the precious opal stones. Sapphire is for September, and for October is opal.
You have different choices regarding the color of your November birthstone. Topaz and citrine are the birthstones for November. You can find topaz in different colors such as red, brown, pink, orange, yellow, sherry, and colorless.
Tanzanite is Decemberís birthstone. Others say that turquoise is the birthstone, but tanzanite is now the official stone of December, according to the American Gem Trade Association.
So there you have it, the twelve gemstones and birthstones for each month. Know your birthstone and get the appropriate piece of jewelry that will suit your zodiac sign and gemstone.
