Birth Stones and Crystals

1. Birthstones & Crystals

2. What are the Birthstones? Birthstones are gemstones that accompany a birth month, each having a unique meaning and historical significance. The popularity of birthstones dates back to ancient times when civilizations believed that gemstones had incredible powers such as luck, health and prosperity. Here is the list of birthstones with their respective months meaning, healing properties.

4. January Birthstone Garnet The garnetstone is said to bring terrible luck upon its wearer unless it is returned to its rightful owner. To the trustworthy, honest, righteous and hardworking, the stone is said to aid their fortunes and bestow harmony and peace in their lives. Symbol: It is a symbol of love, faith and compassion, it boosts relations and friendship.

5. February Birthstone Amethyst Amethyst gets its name from Ancient Greek, derived from ‘methustos’ or intoxicated. The stone is believed to protect its wearer from intoxication. The Greeks and Romans wore amethyst on their person and created drinking vessels from the stone to prevent inebriation and intoxication. Symbol: It is symbolized by peace, sincerity and royalty.

6. March Birthstone Aquamarine Aquamarines were considered sacred to Neptune, Roman God of the Sea. The association with the sea has made this stone a sacred gem for sailors, promising a prosperous and safe voyage for all those at sea. The stone was believed to have promised a safe and prosperous voyage, as well as provide sailors protection against the perils and monsters of the sea.  Symbol: This gemstone symbolizes honesty, faithfulness and beauty.

7. April Birthstone Sapphire Sapphire, 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. Symbol: This gemstone symbolizes honesty, loyalty, purity and trust.

8. mAYBirthstone Emerald 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. Symbol: This birthstone is a symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth.

9. jUNEBirthstone Moonstone Moonstone because have a glow like the moon. This stone is susceptible to pressure and impact. Rainbow Moonstone called gem of the goddess Diana. The ancient roman believed that the moonstone is trickle of moonlight. In Asia, moonstone considered the jewel of luck. The Arab culture, moonstone is a symbol of fertility.  Symbol: It Is symbolize of love, interpersonal relationships, healing for women, bring pure energy and protection, improve relationships.

10. JuLYBirthstone Ruby 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 Symbol: It symbolize health, wisdom, wealth and success in love

11. August Birthstone Peridot 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.  It is brilliant stone known for its cleansing powers. Enhancing growth, purification, relaxation and beauty, this stone is linked to nature. It is mentioned as a sacred chrysolite in holy bible and said to protect from negative energies. Symbol: Peridot symbolizes the tears of Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes.

12. September Birthstone Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli is a dark blue microcrystalline rock that often sparkles with golden pyrite inclusions. This stunning gem is reminiscent of the stars in the midnight sky. Lapis Lazuli was also thought to be a strong medicine. The Romans believed this gem to be a powerful aphrodisiac. In the Middle Ages, it was thought to keep the limbs healthy and free the soul from error, envy and fear. Symbol: It symbolize of loyalty, purity, honor

13. OCTOBER Birthstone Opal Opal is a precious stone of wisdom and friendship. 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. Symbol of hope, an energy amplifier, facilitating change and process

14. NovemBERBirthstone Citrine Citrine, the 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. Symbol: Citrineis a symbol of hope and strength can be a very good gift option.

15. December Birthstone Topaz Topaz was once thought to strengthen the mind, increase wisdom, and prevent mental disorders. It was thought to guard against sudden death. Powdered topaz added to wine was used to prevent asthma and insomnia. A cure for weak vision called for immersing the stone in wine for three days and nights, then rubbing the liquid on the eyes. Symbol: Topaz is a symbol of prudence and foresight, friendship and love

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