The birthstone
and the meaning
Most everyone knows the birthstone of the month they were born...but do they know the mystical beliefs that are attached to that precious stone? Here's a short list that you may find fun and fasinating as many others have found throughout history.
JANUARY - garnet
Patients, Endurance, Creativity, Health
FEBRUARY - amethyst
Tranquility, Protection, Peace, Sincerity
MARCH - aquamarine
Affection & love, Hope & health, Loyalty
APRIL - diamond
Love, Eternity, Strength, Innocence
MAY - emerald
Health & curing ailments, Friendship, Success
JUNE - pearl / Alexandrite
Chastity, Modesty, Longevity, Faith
JULY - ruby
Protection, Harmony, Love, Devotion, Strength
AUGUST - peridot
Luck, Protection, Fame, Success
SEPTEMBER - sapphire
Faithfulness, purity, Foresight, Wisdom
OCTOBER - tourmaline / opal
Innocence, Hope, Purity, Protection
NOVEMBER - topaz / citrine
Healing, Life, Strength, Serenity, Friendship
DECEMBER - tanzanite / zircon / turquoise
Happiness, Fortune & Luck, Harmony, Courage
MARCH - aquamarine
Affection & love, Hope & health, Loyalty
APRIL - diamond
Love, Eternity, Strength, Innocence
MAY - emerald
Health & curing ailments, Friendship, Success
JUNE - pearl / Alexandrite
Chastity, Modesty, Longevity, Faith
JULY - ruby
Protection, Harmony, Love, Devotion, Strength
AUGUST - peridot
Luck, Protection, Fame, Success
SEPTEMBER - sapphire
Faithfulness, purity, Foresight, Wisdom
OCTOBER - tourmaline / opal
Innocence, Hope, Purity, Protection
NOVEMBER - topaz / citrine
Healing, Life, Strength, Serenity, Friendship
DECEMBER - tanzanite / zircon / turquoise
Happiness, Fortune & Luck, Harmony, Courage
