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Birthstones have been linked to our dates of birth for centuries. Many cultures originally assigned a specific gemstone to signify birth during each sign of the zodiac, but over time the tradition shifted until it became common for a single gem to represent each month of the year.

Different cultures chose unique sets of twelve stones. The folklore attached to stones differed from one group of people to another, but they all shared the belief that wearing your birthstone brought good luck.

Birthstone jewelry is as popular today as it ever was, and it’s plentiful — we can choose from an endless selection of jewelry set with our own special gem.

January Birthstone – Garnet

 

Garnet Color
Garnets used in birthstone jewelry are usually deep red, but the gemstones are found in nearly every color except blue.

Garnet Folklore
Red garnets have long been associated with blood purification. They were believed to protect against food poisoning, snake bite, and hemorrhage.

February Birthstone – Amethyst

 

Amethyst Color
Amethyst is a form of quartz. Its color varies from pale lilac to dark purple.

Amethyst Folklore
Amethyst was believed to help protect the wearer from becoming intoxicated. The gemstone is widely known as a symbol of peace and tranquility.

March Birthstone – Aquamarine

 

Aquamarine Color
Aquamarine exists in all shades of blue. Clear blue aquamarine is more valuable than stones with traces of other colors.

Aquamarine Folklore
Aquamarine is said to protect sailors while they are at sea. The gems were also worn to prevent seasickness and other types of stomach ailments.

April Birthstone – Diamond

Diamond Color
Diamonds are the most durable substance on earth. Most are colorless, but colored variations are growing more popular every year.

Diamond Folklore
Some ancient cultures associated diamonds with lighting bolts, believing they were formed when lightning struck the earth. They are a symbol of courage and true love.

May Birthstone – Emerald

 

Emerald Color
Emeralds vary from light to dark green, and most are embedded with bits of other substances. Perfectly clear emeralds are rare and very expensive, so it is not uncommon for emeralds to be treated in some way to enhance their appearance.

Emerald Folklore
Some cultures believed that emeralds gave the wearer psychic powers. They were thought to improve both eyesight and fertility.

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Birthstones since the ancient times have been the circle of concentration for most of the people. People in those times believed that they have some magical effect on their lives including bringing good and bad luck, protection from diseases etc. Whether birthstones did something like this during those days or not, but the tradition is still live with a huge number of followers. Many of the people in contemporary times still have same concepts.

The traditional link of birthstones with Zodiac signs is also the product of same historic era, but a modern concept maintains this link according to calendar months. And according to this classification each month has it’s own unique stone that possesses some properties, which have some effect on the person born during that particular month.

Whether it’s based on Zodiac or monthly linking of birthstones, believers love to wear such stones in the form of jewelry, probably to keep the ancient concept alive or there’s some science behind this. Ring is mostly and often earrings are the best choice for keeping birthstones in them.

Not only wearing birthstone but also presenting an item of jewelry set with their birthstone is a considered as a heart touching a delicate gift. According to most of the jewelers, birthstone pendants or birthstone brooches are most common gift items in this concern.

Presenting a birthstone to someone or wearing it both if considered especially with the meaning associated with historic thought makes it special. And when it comes to a quality, no other gem can give this much level of association with beautiful sentiments behind the stone.