The Traditional Birthstone list contains older
birthstones and is sometimes combined with the modern birthstone
list. The Mystical Birthstone list is of Tibetan origin from over
a thousand years ago.The Ayurvedic Birthstone list is from
Ayurvedic Indian Medicine - a type of medicine used for over a
thousand years. These stones reflect
societal birthstone traditions, heralding back to the 15th
century. Certain gem stones have more vibration power at certain
times of the year. The month of a stone's power time determines
your birthstone (also referred to as natal stone). There are
numerous traditions that have been developed over the centuries
that connect a particular gemstone to your birth month. Birthstone
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Birthstones
List
January
Garnet
Garnet, the birthstone for January,
signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift
for a friend. Garnet, derived from the word granatum,
means seed, and is called so because of the gemstone's
resemblance to a pomegranate seed. References to the
gemstone dates back to 3100 B.C., when the Egyptians used
garnets as inlays jewelry. Garnet is the name of a group
of minerals that comes in a rainbow of colors, from the deep red
of the pyrope garnet to the vibrant green of tsavorites.
Today, the most important sources for garnet are Africa, Sri
Lanka, and India.
February
Amethyst
Amethyst, the gemstone believed by
ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off the intoxicating powers of
Bacchus, also is said to keep the wearer clear-headed
and quick-witted. Throughout history, the gemstone has
been associated with many myths, legends, religions, and
numerous cultures. English regalia were even decorated
with amethysts during the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty.
It has been associated with many myths, legends, religions, and
numerous cultures. Amethyst is purple quartz, a beautiful blend
of violet and red that can found in every corner of the earth.
Historically, the finest amethyst were found in
Russia and were featured in much royal European jewelry.
Today, while Brazil is the primary source of this gemstone, fine
material can be found elsewhere, especially in Zambia.
March
Aquamarine
The two birthstones for March are
aquamarine and bloodstone.The name aquamarine is derived from
the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea.
This gemstone was believed to protect sailors, as well as to
guarantee a safe voyage. The serene color of aquamarine is
said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and
levelheaded. Its pale, cool color beautifully
complements spring and summer wardrobes. Aquamarine is
most often light in tone and ranges from greenish blue to
blue-green; the color usually is more intense in larger stones.
This gemstone is mined mainly in Brazil, but also is found
in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, and Mozambique.The
second birthstone for March is bloodstone, a dark-green jasper
flecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. This ancient
stone was used by the Babylonians to make seals and amulets and
was believed to have healing powers — especially for blood
disorders. It is sometimes called the martyr's stone as
legend tells that it was created when drops of Christ's blood
stained some jasper at the foot of the cross. Generally
found embedded in rocks or in riverbeds as pebbles, primary
sources for this stone are India, Brazil, and Australia.
April
Diamond
As the April birthstone, diamonds are
the ideal gift for a loved one. And now you have more
choices than ever. Get creative and give the ultimate gift of
beauty: a fancy-color diamond. Fancy-color diamonds are natural,
rare and truly exotic gem of the earth. Diamonds in hues
of yellow, red, pink, blue, and green range in intensity from
faint to vivid and generally the more saturated the color,
the higher the value. In fact, diamonds sparkling with intense
color are rare and may be priced higher than a
colorless diamond of equal size. Because fancy-color
diamonds are very desirable, color is sometimes introduced in a
laboratory. These are correctly called color-treated diamonds.
When purchasing a fancy-color diamond, the shopper should ask if
any enhancements or treatments were used to improve its
color and/or clarity.
May
Emerald
As the birthstone for May, the emerald,
a symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant the owner
foresight, good fortune, and youth. Emerald, derived from the
word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, was mined in Egypt as
early as 330 B.C. Today, most of the world’s emeralds are
mined in Colombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Zambia. The
availability of high-quality emerald is limited; consequently,
treatments to improve clarity are performed regularly.
June
Pearl and Alexandrite
June counts three gems as birthstones,
pearl, Alexandrite, and moonstone.Historically, pearls have been
used as an adornment for centuries. They were one of the
favorite gem materials of the Roman Empire; later in Tudor
England, the 1500s were known as the pearl age. Pearls are
unique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures
and require no faceting or polishing to reveal their
natural beauty. In the early 1900s,
the first successful commercial culturing of round saltwater pearls
began. Since the 1920s, cultured pearls have almost completely
replaced natural pearls in the market.
Alexandrite-A relatively modern gem,
Alexandrite, was first discovered in Russia in 1831 during
the reign of its namesake, Czar Alexander II, and is an
extremely rare chrysoberyl with chameleon-like qualities.
Its color is a lovely green in both daylight and fluorescent
light; it changes color to a purplish red in incandescent light.
Due to its rarity, some jewelers stock synthetic versions of
this enchanting gemstone. (Synthetic gemstones are
man-made alternatives to the natural material, possessing the
same physical, optical, and chemical properties as the natural
gemstone.)
Moonstone-The third birthstone
for June is the Moonstone. It was given its name by the
Roman natural historian Pliny, who wrote that moonstone's
appearance altered with the phases of the moon — a belief that
held until well after the sixteenth century. A phenomenal
gemstone, moonstones show a floating play of light (called
adularescence) and sometimes show either a multirayed star or a
cat's eye. Considered a sacred stone in India, moonstones often
are displayed on a background of yellow (a sacred color) and are
believed to encapsulate within the stone a spirit whose purpose
is to bring good fortune. Part of the family of minerals
called feldspar, moonstone occurs in many igneous and
metamorphic rocks and comes in a variety of colors such as
green, blue, peach, and champagne. The most prized moonstones
are from Sri Lanka; India, Australia, the United States,
Mayanmar, and Madagascar are also sources.
July
Ruby
There’s no better way to demonstrate
your love than by giving a ruby in celebration of a July
birthday. Rubies arouse the senses, stir the imagination,
and are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and success in
love. Ruby is a variety of the gems species corundum. It is
harder than any natural gemstone except diamond, which means a
ruby is durable enough for everyday wear. Fine-quality ruby is
extremely rare, and the color of the gem is most important to
its value. The most prized color is a medium or medium
dark vivid red or slightly purplish red. If the gem is too light
or has too much purple or orange, it will be called a
fancy-color sapphire.
August
Peridot
Two birthstones are available for
August birthdays: Peridot and Sardonyx.Peridot is said to host
magical powers and healing properties to protect against
nightmares and to bring the wearer power, influence, and a
wonderful year. As peridot is a gemstone that forms deep
inside the Earth and brought to the surface by volcanoes, in
Hawaii, peridot symbolizes the tears of Pele, the goddess of
fire and volcanoes. Today, most of the peridot supply
comes from Arizona; other sources are China, Myanmar, and
Pakistan. This gemstone comes in several color variations
ranging from yellowish green to brown, but most consumers are
attracted to the bright lime greens and olive greens.
Peridot, in smaller sizes, often is used in beaded necklaces and
bracelets.
Sardonyx-Sardonyx is a form of
onyx and is recognized by its layers of reddish brown and white
banding. It was popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans
who carried into battle talismans of sardonyx engraved with
images of heroes such as Mars or Hercules, believing that this
would bring courage and victory. Because of its attractive
banding, sardonyx has long been used to fashion cameos (carved
raised figures) and intaglios (the reverse of cameos).
This gemstone is found throughout the world. The most
attractive specimens are found in India, but material also is mined
in Czechoslovakia, Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, and in the United
States.
September
Sapphire
Sapphire, the September birthstone, has
been popular since the Middle Ages and, according to folklore,
will protect your loved ones from envy and harm. Medieval
clergy wore sapphires to symbolize heaven, while commoners
thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings. Blue
sapphires range from very light to very dark greenish or
violetish blue, as well as various shades of pure blue.
The most prized colors are a medium to medium dark blue or
slightly violetish blue. Sapphire is a variety of the gem
species corundum and occurs in all colors of the rainbow.
Pink, purple, green, orange, or yellow corundum are known by
their color (pink sapphire, green sapphire). Ruby is the
red variety of corundum.
October
Tourmaline and Opal
October is another month with two
birthstone choices – Tourmaline and Opal.Tourmaline has become
a favorite gemstone among jewelry designer, and gem collectors
the world over. Since it is available in a wide variety of
colors, it is ideally suited to almost anyone's taste.
Tourmaline also is known for displaying several colors in
the same gemstone. These bi-color or tri-color gems are
formed in many combinations; gemstones with clear color
distinctions are highly prized. One multi-color
variety is known as watermelon tourmaline, and
features green, pink, and white colors bands; to resemble
its namesake, the gemstone is cut into thin slices having a
pink center, white ring, and green edge. Tourmaline
is found in many localities including Brazil, Afghanistan,
East Africa, and the USA.
The name opal derives from the Greek
Opallos, meaning "to see a change (of color)."
Opals range in color from milky white to black with flashes of
yellow, orange, green, red, and blue. An opal's beauty is the
product of contrast between its color play and its background.
Opal is a formation of non-crystalline silica gel that seeped
into crevices in the sedimentary strata. Through time and
nature's heating and molding processes, the gel hardened into
the form of opals. The opal is composed of particles closely
packed in spherical arrangements. When packed together in a
regular pattern, a three-dimensional array of spaces are created
that give opal its radiance.
November
Topaz and Citrine
Two gems are appropriate for November
birthdays - Topaz and Citrine.Topaz is a gemstone available in a
rich rainbow of colors. Prized for several thousand years in
antiquity, all yellow gems in antiquity were called topaz. Often
confused with citrine quartz (yellow) and smoky quartz (brown),
quartz and topaz are separate and unrelated mineral species. The
most prized color of topaz is called Imperial topaz after the
Russian Czars of the 1800s and features a magnificent orange
body color with pinkish undertones. Topaz also comes in yellow,
pink, purple, orange, and the many popular blue tones.
Citrine, the other birthstone for
November is known as the "healing quartz". This
golden gemstone is said to support vitality and health while
encouraging and guiding hope, energy and warmth within the
wearer. Citrine can be found in a variety of shades ranging from
pastel yellow to dark brownish orange. It is one of the
most affordable of gemstones and plentiful in nature. Citrine is
found most frequently in Brazil, Bolivia, and Spain.
December
Tanzanite, Zircon, and Turquoise
The three birthstones associated with
December are Tanzanite, Zircon, and Turquoise.Discovered in the
late 1960s in Tanzania, and found exclusively in this tiny area
of the world, tanzanite exhibits a rich violet-blue color for
which the gemstone is treasured; often it is heat-treated to
achieve this color. Colors range from blue to purple, and
tanzanites that are medium dark in tone, vivid in saturation,
and slightly violet blue command premium prices. As
tanzanite can be less expensive than sapphire, it often was purchased
as an alternative. However, it has increased in popularity
and now is valued more for its own beauty and brilliance than as
a sapphire substitute.
Derived from the Arabic words zar and
gun, meaning gold and color, zircon is found in a wide
range of colors such as: blue, yellow, orange, brown, green,
colorless, and red (the most prized color). For many years
colorless zircon was used to imitate diamonds. Folk wisdom
grants zircon the power to relieve pain, whet the appetite,
protect travelers from disease and injury, to ensure a warm
welcome, and to prevent nightmares guaranteeing a deep,
tranquil sleep. Major sources of zircon are the
Chanthaburi area of Thailand, the Palin area of Cambodia, and
the southern part of Vietnam.
The name turquoise, from the French
expression Pierre tourques or Turkish stone, originated in the
thirteenth century and describes one of the oldest known gemstones. Turquoise
varies in color from greenish blue, through robin's
egg-blue, to sky blue shades and its transparency ranges
from translucent to opaque. Turquoise is plentiful and is
available in a wide range of sizes. It is most often used for
beads, cabochons, carvings, and inlays. Although its popularity
fluctuates in fashion, it is a perennial favorite in the
American Southwest.
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