WHAT’S YOUR BIRTHSTONE?
A FUN AND FRIENDLY GUIDE TO HELP PICK A PERFECT GIFT FOR YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE
Your birthstone brings you luck, a talisman from the heavens that sparkles here on earth.
Today birthstones are fashionable too. Wear your birthstone and unlock the power
of gems to express your unique personality.
JANUARY
Garnet
HEALHY, FAITHFUL, STRENGTHENING, CHEERFUL
he January birthstone is garnet, the traveler's gem
that protects you when you are on the road.
Garnets turn strangers into friends.
Wear garnet and be adventurous.
Inspired by the Latin word fro pomegranate,
these deep red jewels are reminiscent of the
fruit’s seed. A protective talisman to
ward off evil and illness, garnet helps the wearer
let go of patterns that no longer serve her or him,
inspiring sensuality, self-truth and happiness.
FEBRUARY
Amethyst
PEACE. POWER. PRECIOUS. PROTECTION
The February birthstone is amethyst, the gem of peace.
Amethyst's soothing powers even
enhance the tranquility of meditation.
Wear amethyst and be serene.
Long associated with royalty, purple stones
lend a regal air to all skin tones.
The violet-hued quartz has been used to stimulate
prophetic dreams and visions and
has been offered as protection for knights
in battle since medieval times.
MARCH
Aquamarine
TRANQUIL, HARMONY, COURAGEOUS, HE
The March birthstone is aquamarine, the gem of happiness.
Aquamarine promotes harmony with friends
and lovers. Wear aquamarine and be joyful.
Heading out to sea, sailors armed themselves
with aquamarine amulets to protect
against enemies and rough waters.
Aiding in stability and calm, it makes an ideal
anniversary gem. Happiness and eternal youth
are added benefits of this icy cool stone.
APRIL
Diamond
BRILLIANT, MAGICAL, PURIFYING
The April birthstone is diamond, the gem of forever.
Diamonds are so dazzling, the Romans
thought they were fallen stars.
Wear diamonds and be brilliant.
Since Hapsburg Emperor Maimilian I presented
Mary of Burgundy with a diamond engagement ring in the 15th Century, this gem has been known to bond relationship - serving as a token of commitment and fidelity. This colorless stone amplifies energy and magic of other gemstones, cleanses the aura,
and brings new beginnings to the wearer.
MAY
Emerald
BIRTH, LOVE, WISDOM
The May birthstone is emerald, the gem of renewal.The gem of the goddess Venus, emerald
has long symbolized love and fertility. Wear emerald and be creative.
Among the most valuable gemstones, the emerald is so admired that even its flaws get their own term of endearment: the “jardin.”
Emeralds are said to open the heart chakra,
promoting unconditional love, fertility and
domestic bliss, as well as enhanced creativity
and inspiration.
JUNE
Pearl
PURITY, FAITHFULNESS, FRIENDSHIP, LOYALTY
June's birthstone is pearl. Feminine and enchanting, pearls are the gems of pure perfection and are said to glow with captured moonlight.
Pearl, has long been a symbol of purity.
The ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Wearing pearl on the day of the wedding also promises brides marital bliss.
JULY
Ruby
PASSION, LOVE, HEALTH, WISDOM, FORTUNE
The July birthstone is ruby, the gem of desire.
Dramatic red ruby attracts the eye and quickens the pulse with a flame that never goes out. Wear ruby and be passionate.
Enhanced with the power of the sun,
ruby promotes good health and longevity.
Ruby is considered the king of gems and represent love, health and wisdom. It was believed wearing a fine red Ruby bestowed good fortune on its owner. A Ruby is the most valuable gemstone.
AUGUST
Peridot
POSITIVE, ADVENTUROUS, EMPOWERING
The August birthstone is peridot, the gem of resilience. Peridot forms in extreme conditions, like volcanoes and meteorites. Wear peridot and be brilliant under pressure.
Peridot symbolizes the sun with warm, regal confidence. Evil spirits are warded off, as the chakras open up to expel stagnant energy. Clarity results, leading to positive growth and thanks to a sharpened mind and quickened wit.
SEPTEMBER
Sapphire
WISDOM, FAITH, TRUTH, CONNECTION
The September birthstone is sapphire, the gem of truth. With the power to win loyalty, sapphire keeps promises and inspires faith. Wear sapphire and be soulful.
A stone of spiritual growth and transformation,
this deep blue gem enhances the wearer’s connection to the universe and inner truth, enriching relationships with the self and others. It symbolizes faith, hope and destiny, and protects from jealousy, envy, and danger.
OCTOBER
Opal
FAITHFUL, CONFIDENT
October's birthstone is opal.
It was believed that opals fell from
heaven in flashes of lightning.
Ancient Greeks thought
opals had the power
to aid prophecy and foresight.
Opal has the power to put things in
perspective. The heart gets a much-needed assurance of love and hope, while negativity and injustice are whisked away by its power.
NOVEMBER
Citrine
CREATIVE, JOYOUS, CLARIFYING
The November birthstone is citrine, the gem of optimism. Sunny citrine protects against jealousy and keeps the glass half-full. Wear citrine and be positive.
From the French word for lemon, citron, this bold yellow stone harnesses the power of the sun to warm your heart and uplift your spirits. A stone of abundance, citrine helps manifest and attract wealth, success and prosperity and cultivate inner calm and wisdom.
DECEMBER
Tanzanite
ARTISTIC, JOYFUL, AFFIRMING
December's birthstone is tanzanite. Supremely rare tanzanite is the gem of enchantment. Wear tanzanite and be mesmerizing.
Choose your own path without being
influenced by others’ ideas of who you are.Tanzanite helps artistic personalities find emotional and work balance, decreasing stress and easing expression and communication.
