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What Is My Birthstone?

What Is My Birthstone?

BirthStone 

Have you ever asked yourself, what's my birthstone? Monthly has its own gem stone and color related to it. Some folks believe that these stones have special powers or bring good luck.

Birthstones are essentially gemstones that have been officially chosen to represent a particular month. For instance, if you happen to be born in July, then your birthstone is Ruby.

Similarly, every other month has a gem assigned to it.

Whether you’re interested in birthstones for their symbolism or simply because you like the way they look, read on to learn more about the gems and colors of all months of the year!

If you’re ever feeling down, just look at your birthstone and remember that it’s there to remind you of all the good things in life! 

Keep in mind, though, that your birthstone is just a fun way to feel connected to the natural world and the month you were born. Its meaning is what you make of it, so feel free to choose your own interpretation. No matter what, having a birthstone is a great way to feel extra special and connected to your birthday month!

The other thing to know is that in addition to these popular gemstones, several months have alternative birthstones. So if you’re not keen on your main birthstone, there’s often another option.

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Birthstones for All 12 Months

1) January Birthstone: Garnet

This radiant gem is available in many varieties, with purplish-red rhodolite and mandarin orange spessartite being extremely sought-after for their rarity and attractive colors.

2) February Birthstone: Amethyst

This gemstone is both dramatic and stunning at the same time. Renowned for its magnificent purple hue, the amethyst used to be extremely scarce and accessible only to the royal families.

3) March Birthstone: Aquamarine

Its name is derived from a Latin word, which translates to ‘water of the sea’. Aquamarine is loved for its icy-blue hue and is said to symbolize courage, peace and calm.

4) April Birthstone: Diamond

Formed under intense heat and crushing volcanic pressure, the diamond is undoubtedly one of the most valuable jewels found on earth. It’s not just beautiful to look at but is also exceptionally strong.

5) May Birthstone: Emerald

The emerald is a highly-sought after precious gemstone. It’s known to have distinct inclusions know as ‘jardins’, which add character to its eye-catching beauty.

6) June Birthstone: Pearl or Moonstone

Pearl is the only gem that is not formed inside the earth’s crust; it’s a gem of the sea. Moonstone, on the other hand, displays ‘adularescence’ which gives it an ethereal glow.

7) July Birthstone: Ruby

Known as the ‘King of Gems’, ruby is desired for its exceptional pinkish-red hue. It also happens to be extremely durable and comes second only to the diamond.

8) August Birthstone: Peridot

Egyptians called it the ‘Evening Emerald’ as it was believed to shine brightly after sunset. Today, peridots are used in all kinds of jewelry and are celebrated for their lovely olive-green hue.

9) September Birthstone: Sapphire

A favorite of the royals and celebrities, this gem can be found in many colors with blue and salmon-pink (padparadscha) being the most valuable varieties.

10) October Birthstone: Tourmaline or Opal

Also called the ‘Rainbow Gem’, tourmaline is found in many hues with pink being the most popular. Opal is treasured for displaying unique play-of-color, which cannot be found in any other gem.

11) November Birthstone: Topaz or Citrine

Topaz isn’t just radiant, it’s also colorful as the gem can be found in blue, yellow, orange, red and violet. Known as the stone of positivity, citrine offers an attractive honey-yellow color and excellent clarity.

12) December Birthstone: Tanzanite or Turquoise

Tanzanite isn’t just a gorgeous gem, it’s also extremely rare and comes packed with fascinating legends. The vivid blue turquoise was known as ‘mefkat’ in ancient Egypt, which means ‘gem of joy’.

The practice of wearing just a single birthstone is thought to be only a few centuries old. Prior to that, people had twelve stones and wore a different one each month.

Your birthstone’s meaning can vary depending on what culture you look at it from. Generally, though, your birthstone is thought to bring some sort of good health, healing powers or protection to the wearer. For example, diamonds are said to promote innocence and purity, while emeralds are thought to bring love and happiness.

If you are looking for a great gift to give someone for their birthday, consider giving them a piece of gemstone jewelry that features their birthstone. You can find birthstone jewelry in a variety of different styles and designs, so you are sure to find something that will suit the recipient’s taste.