| Birthstones
History and Symbolism |
From
the first time people discovered gemstones,
they were amazed by their beauty and grace.
They understood right from the start that
they were unlike any other rocks they could
see every day. |
| Birthstone
Meanings |
A gift that incorporates birthstones is a
thoughtful one for a mother or grandmother,
especially when a new baby has come into the
family. |
| Birthstone
Origins |
In the Old Testament, the book of Exodus tells
the story of the Breastplate of Aaron, used
in religious ceremonies. |
| Birthstone
Beliefs |
Almost all gems are believed to be imbued
with some special sort of power and this is
one of the reasons why it is considered lucky
to wear birthstone jewelry. |
| Birthstones
Lists |
Just
about everyone knows what his or her birthstone
is. Why is that? Because people still enjoy
the folklore associated with the tradition
of the birthstone. |
| Garnet
is January's Birthstone |
Garnet
is the birthstone for the month of January
and the traditional anniversary gemstone for
the second year of marriage. |
| Amethyst
is February's Birthstone |
Bloodstone
Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of
February and the traditional anniversary gemstone
for the sixth of marriage. |
| Aquamarine
is March's Birthstone |
Bloodstone
Aquamarine is the traditional birthstones
for March. It is also the accepted anniversary
gem for the 19th year of marriage. |
| Diamond
is April's Birthstone |
April's
birthstone is the perennial first choice for
engagement rings, but is it also the anniversary
gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage
when eternity bands and other diamond-detailed
rings replace original wedding bands. |
| Emerald
is May's Birthstone |
Sapphire
Emerald is the birthstone for May and also
the anniversary gemstone for the 20th and
35th years of marriage. |
|
Pearl
is June's Birthstone
|
Moonstone
and Alexandrite Pearl is the official birthstone
of the month of June. It is also the accepted
anniversary gemstone for the 3rd and 30th
years of marriage. |
|
Ruby
is July's Birthstone
|
Sapphire
Ruby is the birthstone for July and also the
anniversary gemstone for the 15th and 40th
years of marriage. |
| Peridot
is August's Birthstone |
Sardonyx
Peridot is the birthstone for August and 16th
anniversary gemstone. Its name comes from
the Arabic word "faridat," meaning gem. |
| Sapphire
is September's Birthstone |
Agate
Sapphire is the birthstone for September and
the gemstone given for anniversaries of the
5th and 45th years of marriage. |
| Opal
is October's Birthstone |
Tourmaline
Opal is the birthstone for October and the
gemstone given to commemorate a 14th wedding
anniversary. |
| Citrine
is November's Birthstone |
Yellow
Topaz Citrine is the birthstone for November
and the traditional anniversary gemstone for
the 13th year of marriage. |
