It’s interesting to know that The American National Association of Jewelers has complied and agreed on the list of birthstones in correspondence to each month of the year.
This list has been changing through the flow of time and the last correction was made adding Tanzanite for December.
Moreover, the birthday gemstones don’t only bring good luck to its owner but also possess some other good qualities and that is what I’m going to tell you about.
1. Garnet
People who were born in January have garnet as their birthday gemstone. As a rule, these stones come in deep red color or are rich purple, however, you may happen to see garnets of other colors. It’s considered to have numerous positive qualities, including the curative power. It has a healing effect for heart and lungs.
2Amethyst
This beautiful and royal stone is the birthday gemstone for people born in February. The usual color of amethyst ranges from light purple to dark violet. The most outstanding property of this gemstone is healing. It helps with pains and headaches, insomnia and arthritis.
3. Aquamarine
The next gemstone, Aquamarine, is for the next month, March. The name ‘Aquamarine’ is derived from Latin and means ‘seawater’. This stone is very beautiful and is loved for its calming sky-blue color, which can range from light blue to dark blue. This talisman protects its owner from stress and throat illnesses.
4. Diamond
Diamonds are surely the best friends for every girl but for April beauties they become special talismans. Typically, they are transparent but sometimes you may find colored diamonds too. Anyway, we love them for that special sparkling it has and for that special feeling they give us when putting them on. Diamond’s healing properties become apparent by its help with brain problems.
5. Emerald
People born in May are lucky to have emerald as their birthday gemstone. A true emerald is of dark green hues and totally transparent. The green coloring is very symbolic and for nature, renewal, fertility. Long time ago people used to believe that emerald would help to heal any illness connected with eyes, heart, spine. This gemstone is also considered to be a symbol of true love that binds the couple, hope, faithfulness.
6. Pearl
June’s birthday gemstone is a gentle and modest pearl. True pearls are very valuable as it takes one 5-8 years to form. We all know pearls to be white color but they also may be of other colors, for example, black pearls are now very popular in modern jewelry-making. These gemstones are believed to be healing for stomach and heart. As for their positive influence on the wearer it must be mentioned that pearls enhance personal integrity and promote loyalty, truth, faith and purity.
7. Ruby
People born in July have Ruby as their birthday gemstone. This gemstone is of rich and deep red color so that it is usually associated with fire, power and energy. Wearing rubies guarantees protection from infections and wicked thoughts. This gemstone stands for strength and confidence, good luck and success, as well as vitality.
8. Peridot
The birthstone for August is a peridot. It has yellowish green color and probably because of that is believed to cure problems with digestive system, kidneys and liver. It has positive influence on psychological wellbeing as well. It helps to fight depression and to counter negative emotions. This gemstone is a symbol of dignity, truth and faithfulness, as well as of love and loyalty,
9. Sapphire
September’s gemstone is a breathtaking rich and deep blue Sapphire. As a healing means, it influences the cardio-vascular system, fights inflammations, protects physical and mental wellbeing. This royal gemstone is believed to bring protection and fortune, it is a symbol of strength and spiritual power, as well as of kindness, wisdom, learning and mental strength.
10. Opal
Opal is a birthday gemstone for people born in October. It may be of white or black color but with the iridescent brinks. This gemstone is typically associated with purity, innocence, hope and happiness. The main describing word for it may be inspiration, as it stimulates imagination, creativity and originality, and intensifies emotions. Opals bring confidence, will to live, strong desire and ability to love.
11. Topaz
Topaz is November’s birthstone, which comes in various colors but golden yellow is considered to be the most valuable. Its positive effect on health consists in healing problems with digestive system, it stimulates metabolism and strengthens nerves. If you have Topaz as your talisman, it will bring you joy, true love and good fortune. This is a symbol of self-control and honesty, truth and forgiveness.
12. Turquoise
The gemstone for people born in December is Turquoise. This blue-green gem is absolutely great, and it is one of the oldest protective amulets, which is thought to bring wealth, good fortune and happiness. The most fascinating feature of this stone, I think, is the ability to absorb wearer’s negative energy and transform it to help find wisdom, peace and to find connection with the universe. Apart from that, many cultures believe that Turquoise takes on all the characteristics of the wearer. This azure heaven gift from the nature stands for honesty, creativity, strength and renewal, truthfulness and success.
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