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Birthstones


Traditionally, a birthstone is associated with each month of the year. For example, the birthstone for January is a garnet, while lucky babies born in April get a diamond as their birthstone.

The origin of birthstones is believed to date back to the breastplate of Aaron which contained twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The current list dates back to 1912 with only one addition since then – the tanzanite was added to December.

There are numerous legends and myths about birthstone healing powers and their therapeutic influence. According to these legends, wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightened its healing powers. For the full effect, individuals needed to own all twelve and alternate them monthly.

 

 

January


Garnet

Rose Quartz

 

Febraury


Amethyst

Onyx

 

March 


Aquamarine

Bloodstone

 

April 


Diamond

Quartz

 

May 


Emerald

Chrysoprase

 

June 



Pearl

Moonstone

 

July 


Ruby

Carnelian

 

August 


Peridot

Sardonyx

 

September 


Sapphire

Lapis

 

October 


Opal

Pink Tourmaline

 

November 


Topaz

Citrine

 

December 


Blue Topaz

Tanzanite

Turquoise

 

 

 

Birthstone images courtesy of GIA http://www.gia.edu/