Since the ancient times, gemstones have been valued for
their beauty, rarity and cosmological powers. Each gemstone is associated with
a month and the one that marks the month you're born in is your birthstone.
These gemstones have their own fabled properties and the wearer is darned with
good lucks in life. Here is the listing of the Birthstones along with their
respective months:
JANUARY - GARNET
The birthstone for this month is the Garnet. This gem is
supposed to protect the wearer from nightmares, offer guidance through darkness
and protect travelers from dangers. Derived from the word pomegranate, the
attributes of this gem include faith, love and constancy.
FEBRUARY - AMETHYST
This purple stone guards the wearer against intoxication. It
stands for peace, sobriety, royalty and temperance. It also improves skin
texture and prevents baldness as well as protecting from deceit.
MARCH - AQUAMARINE
This stone is thought to protect sailors from disasters at
sea. Linked with love, affection, hope and health, this stone is thought to
cure heart, liver and stomach diseases. Wearing this pale blue stone will build
your courage, improve married life and bring happiness.
APRIL - DIAMOND
The hardest natural substance on earth, diamond is the
birthstone for April. Believed to be the tears of the Gods, this gem signifies
innocence, love, eternity and strength. It is the perfect gemstones to wear on
daily basis and is known for its ability to ward off insanity.
MAY - EMERALD
Emerald is known for its bewitching magical reputation and
has long been associated with fertility, faithfulness, rebirth and love. It is
believed that it changes color if you are not faithful. It also signifies
wisdom, growth and patience.
JUNE - PEARL
Formed inside the shell of an oyster, this stone is linked
with chastity, modesty and stable marriage relationship. It is believed that
pearls are the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of Love.
JULY - RUBY
Regarded as the king of gems, rubies are the token of love
and harmony. The wearer may attract good luck and good friends. Made from the
mineral corundum, rubies signify freedom, passion, health and triumph of love.
AUGUST - PERIDOT
This stone symbolizes strength and is commonly linked with
protection against evil, enchantments and night terrors. It gives off its own
unique energies and is strong and durable.
SEPTEMBER - SAPPHIRE
Sapphire symbolizes faith, loyalty and purity. It is
believed that the stronger the sparkle of the gem, the more faithful and honest
the wearer.
OCTOBER - OPAL
Opal speaks of hope, love, purity and innocence. This gem
protects the wearer from envious, mal-intentioned people.
NOVEMBER - TOPAZ
Topaz is called the sun jewel and symbolizes strength,
healing for both body and mind and sanity. Topaz offers protection from
dangerous situations and support good mental health.
DECEMBER - TURQUOISE
Regarded as a love charm, this gem is linked to happiness,
fortune and luck. It changes color if the wearer is ill or in danger.
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