Birthstone Jewelry
Birthstones have been around since ancient times, and in those days were believed to possess some magical force that could protect the owner or wearer of the stone. These birthstones were traditionally linked to the Zodiac.
Modern birthstones are linked to calendar months, and each month has its own unique birthstone. Many people love to wear jewellery set with their birthstone, as the ancient meanings and associations with these stones still intrigue them.
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January
January’s birthstone is Garnet. This stone is a dark reddish hue. In the past this was linked to blood, and was originally thought to cure blood disorders. It is also connected with the thyroid and spleen and used to clean out the area. This stone represents love and compassion, and will help increase an individuals spiritual awareness.
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February
February’s birthstone is Amethyst. This is a violet shade of quartz. It was originally seen as a dream stone, used to help cure insomnia. It was also thought to cure drunkenness and instill a sober mind. Amethyst is seen as a power stone because it helps open up spiritual and physic centers. Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand during history.
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March
March’s birthstone is Aquamarine, a bluish-greenish stone originating from South America. This stone was originally related to the sea, and was thought to protect sailor’s from the rising waters. It does bring to mind a clear blue tint of the sea and wearers are thought to be protected from gossip ‘of the sea’. This stone is thought to combat depression by releasing anxiety and restlessness.
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April
April’s birthstone is Diamond. The stone was thought to increase financial prosperity and happiness. The gemstone is thought to play up an individual’s physical energy and help balance their emotions. This gem has been known as the “stone of immortality”, which may have been the cause for the famous saying “diamonds are forever”. It is a well known fact that diamond is the hardest of all substances and perhaps this durability is what makes diamond a treasured as a symbol of lasting devotion. Considering the strong nature of diamonds, they make great ‘everyday’ jewelry.
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May
May’s birthstone is Emerald. The use of this stone was thought to cure illnesses correlated with the liver, lungs, tissues, vocal chords, tongues, nervous system or the brain. To many, this beautiful stone represents rebirth and the abundance of the life force. The rich green hue brings to mind the regeneration of life in spring and hope of new possibilities This could be anything from speech impediments to defects in recalling information. The stone is also thought to increase intellectual awareness, which makes it specifically good for business men and women. The beauty and depth of the stone make it perfect for birthstone jewelry. It is something that you can take pride in for a long time.
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June
June’s stone is Alexandrite. The most sensational feature about this stone is its surprising ability to change its color. Green or bluish-green in daylight, alexandrite turns a soft shade of red, purplish-red or raspberry red in incandescent light. This unique optical characteristic makes it one of the most valuable gemstones of all, especially in fine qualities. The stone is thought to have calming and grounding properties associated with it. It is believed to regulate creative energies. It is supposed to enhance your organizational skills. This is a perfect relationship stone, as well as for people in recovery.
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July
July’s stone is Ruby. Ruby is a red gem that is thought to be one of the most powerful stones. It is truly a gem of passion, of desire, and has been treasured for thousands of years. Because the ancients thought its glowing red color was due to an inextinguishable inner fire, ruby was also always associated with courage and power. When given as a gift, it symbolizes friendship and love. July’s stone is thought to be a symbol of royalty and vitality. Ruby, apart from being a stone filled with love, is thought to have healing powers to help your circulation. It was thought that you should wear rubies on your left hand to have the greatest effect.
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August
August’s stone is Peridot. This is a greenish stone which was anciently mentioned in the bible as sacred chrysolite. Peridot is the stone of lightness and beauty with meanings associated with nature. It is seen as a symbol of purity and morality. Peridot goes beautifully in a necklace, and worn around the neck it is used to protect against negative energy.
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September
September’s birthstone is Sapphire. This is a deep blue colour. The stones are related to insight and interpretation. Sapphires are known for their healing properties reflected in bringing down fevers, inflammation, hearing problems, cancer and burns. Furthermore, the stone is thought to help banish all evil thoughts. Sapphire embodies an infinite palette of blue hues, which has made many in history believe that the earth rested on a giant sapphire and its reflection colored the sky.
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October
October’s birthstone is Pink Tourmaline. Occurring in more colors or combinations of colors than any other gemstone variety found in nature, tourmaline lives up to its name. Perhaps this is why ancient mystics believed tourmaline could encourage artistic intuition: it has the palette to express every mood. If the color changes when the light source does, the stone is called a pink or shocking pink tourmaline.
Some of our rings also contain Opals which is another birthstone for October. Opals can come in many different colors and usually include a mixture of other colors within the stone as well. This stone has long been related to purity, hope and innocence. Opal has anciently been seen as the stone of love, but only to faithful lovers. It can bring bad luck or misfortune to unfaithful partners. This stone can be used to soothe emotions and increase courage. Opal is prized for its unique play of color , the ability to diffract light into flashes of rainbow color.
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November
November’s birthstone is Citrine. Named from the French word for lemon, citron , many citrines have a juicy lemon color. It ranges in many different colors from a deep golden yellow, blue, light to medium brown, pink, white or even clear topaz. This stone heals and energizes. It is thought that it will help bring out the truth and forgiveness in others. Citrine represents beauty and strength.
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December
December’s stone is Blue Topaz, a beautiful light blue tone. In the past, this stone was worn to promote wealth and honor. It was originally thought to banish evil spirits and plagues. This stone was regarded as a good luck charm for travelers. It was used to protect them from diseases, harm and lack of sleep. This stone is believed to have ancient healing powers, and was often prescribed to insomniacs to induce sleep, used to cure against poison, and finally help in aided digestion. Blue was once the most rare color of topaz, but today is the most common, thanks to a stable enhancement process that turns colorless topaz blue. After raw topaz is extracted from the earth and cut, it is irradiated to brown and then heated to sky blue. This enhancement process is permanent.
