The basic idea behind birthstones is that there is a specific gemstone for every month or zodiac sign. This list of birthstones and their corresponding meanings and significance will help you determine the stone to use in your jewelry. Birthstone jewelries also make excellent birthday presents especially when the receiver is aware of the stone’s meaning.
January: Garnet. Probably because of its famous dark red color, garnet is associated with the blood. It is interesting to learn however that garnet is also available in all colors except blue. Garnet can act as an illuminant and is able to protect one from nightmares. It is also associated with luck and self confidence and can boost one’s physical, mental and emotional health.
February: Amethyst. Since it comes in varying shades of purple, amethyst is almost always present in the royal crown jewels of ancient Greece and Egypt and even in modern day Britain. Amethyst is associated with sobriety, protection and peace, and is believed to release tension and stress.
March: Aquamarine. The wearers of this stone are believed to have increased stamina. It also symbolizes love, hope and health. Because of its sea blue color, it is associated with the protection of seafarers.
April: Diamond. By tradition, diamond symbolizes undying love, evident in its popularity of use in engagement rings.
May: Emerald. Emerald symbolizes friendship but according to legends, it has more practical uses. It is believed to cure a variety of illnesses and gives its wearer the ability of foretelling the future.
June: Pearl. This stone symbolizes modesty and chastity and is said to contribute to a happy marriage. Many people believe that the pearl also has antibiotic properties.
July: Ruby. With its enchantingly red color, ruby symbolizes love. It is also said to protect its wearers and owners from harm and enables them to live in peace with their neighbors.
August: Peridot. Peridot is associated with friendship and protection in the dark. It is believed that ancient medicine men created drinking cups out of peridot in order to amplify the effect of medicinal drugs.
September: Sapphire. Sapphire is associated with faithfulness and innocence and the ability to see into the future. When the gem’s brilliance grows faint, it is a sign of unfaithfulness and evildoing.
October: Opal. An opal is believed to grant its owner the fulfillment of his desires. It is also associated with protection, hope, purity and innocence. It is also believed to enable its wearer to become invisible in times of emergency.
November: Topaz. A symbol of self confidence, topaz is surrounded by folklore telling of its ability to heal a wide range of ailments. It also changes color in the presence of poison and is widely used when poison rings were still popular.
December: Turquoise. Captivating in its sky blue color, turquoise is believed to grant its owner luck, protection and happiness.
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