Here’s How to Find Your Birthstone

Just like zodiac signs, birthstones are the gemstones assigned to different months of the calendar that are supposed to determine various significance and unique meaning.
They make for wonderful, personalized gifts for your loved ones in the shape of bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings. They are considered to be a symbol of good fortune and are meant to bring out the best in a person.
5th
Century Christian scholars were the first to string the connection between the 12 gems on Aaron’s breastplate with the 12 zodiac signs and months in the calendar.
They were the first ones to theorize an astrological connection between the gems and the birth months, and the fact that when working with the correct combination, the gems could bring therapeutic benefits to the user. Find out which gemstone coincides with your birth month, bellow.

January - Garnet


In the later years of the Roman Empire, red garnets were the most popular gemstones. Because of their high refractive index, they give the impression of emitting light.
Meaning: Protection
Color: Red


February – Amethyst


Belonging to the Quartz family of gems, Amethysts are valued for their beautiful deep violet color.
Meaning: Wisdom
Color: Violet

March – Aquamarine


Aquamarines are in constant demand because of their soothing blue color and crystalline structure. They represent a sense of calmness that comes from the oceans.
Meaning: Serenity
Color: Blue or Cyan

April – Quartz


Quartz is the most common family of gemstones on the planet, and their representation of strength and resilience are apparent from the stone itself since it is one of the hardest minerals on the Mohs scale.
Meaning: Strength
Color: Clear

May – Emerald


This beautiful green gem inspires the feelings of beautiful springtimes and a cycle of renewal. Perfect gift for someone who needs a little hope in their life.
Meaning: Hope
Color: Green

June – Alexandrite


The defining characteristic of Alexandrite is the variety of colors it can portray. It normally comes in either yellow-green, or greenish-blue contours, but under polarized light like sunlight, it can show a whole range of colors including red-purple, etc.
Meaning: Love
Color: Various

July – Ruby


Known for their signature dark red color, rubies are one of the most precious stones in the world. Because of the color of ruby so eerily imitates blood, they represent life and vitality.
Meaning: Vitality
Color: Dark Red

August – Peridot


The greatest differentiating quality of this gemstone is that their olive green color looks just as impeccable in natural and artificial light, signifying to the recipient of the gift that their presence lights up a room regardless of the conditions.
Meaning: Beauty
Color: Olive Green

September – Lapis Lazuli


Lapis Lazuli is an ancient trading commodity, which has been mined in Afghanistan as early as 4,000 BC.It has a very consistent blue shade which is seen in most specimens.
Meaning: Truth
Color: Deep Blue

October – Tourmaline / Opal


A versatile gemstone found in many colors, Tourmaline has historically been mined and mistaken for other stones like sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. Opals, similarly, also exhibit a wide variety of colors.
Meaning: Healing
Colors: Various

November -Citrine


The yellow-coloured warmth of Citrine represents joy. Regardless of being one of the rarest varieties of Quartz, Citrine is the second most popular gemstone for jewellery in the Quartz family.
Meaning: Joy
Color: Dark Yellow

December – Turquoise


Turquoise has a high significance in history since it has been used by many cultures for jewelry making. Its requirement for copper and aluminium to work together for it to stay stable, perfectly explains why Turquoise represents friendship
Meaning: Friendship
Color: Turquoise

 

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