Symbolism Of Birthstones
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance. ... Birthstones are a part of modern society and since ancient times it is widely believed that wearing your birthstone is a symbol of wellness and good fortune.
January
Garnet
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Found In Every Color But Blue
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Believed To Protect & Preserve The Honor & Health Of Travelers
February
Amethyst
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Used to celebrate 6th & 17th years of marriage
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Ancient wearer believed it protected from drunkenness
March
Aquamarine
Roman fisherman called it "water of the sea" and used it as protection for safe travel by boat and for luck in catching fish
April
Diamond
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Symbolizes eternal & lasting love
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58 times harder than anything in nature
May
Emerald
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Symbol of loyalty, new beginnings, peace & security
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Among Scarest of all gems
June
Pearl
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Only gemstone made by living creatures
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Throughout history, only the rich could afford them because so rare
July
Ruby
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Symbolic of passion, protection & prosperity
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Believed to preserve the physical & mental health of the wearer
August
Peridot
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Associated with prosperity & good fortune
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One of the few gemstones that only comes in one color
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All Colors Except For Red
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Believed To Be a Powerful Defense From Bodily Harm, as well as Protecting The Wearer From Envy & Attracting Devine Favor.
September
Sapphire
October
Opal
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Is a "living" stone, which means it must be protected from heat & detergents that dry the gem
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Most opals are more than 60 million years old
November
Citrine
Is believed to give the wearer the ability to predict the future & has been called the merchants stone because of its good luck
December
Topaz
Believed to cool tempers, restores sanity & relieves insomnia