About Birthstones

A birthstone is the "gemstone associated with the date of one's birth, the wearing of which is commonly thought to bring good luck or health. Supernatural powers have long been attributed by astrologers to certain gemstones."
- from Encyclopedia Britannica

Month	Birthstone	Image		Colour
January	Garnet			Dark Red
February	Amethyst			Purple
March	Aquamarine Bloodstone			Pale Blue
April	Diamond White Sapphire			Clear
May	Emerald			Deep Green
June	Pearl Moonstone Alexandrite			Pearl
July	Ruby			Red
August	Peridot Sardonyx			Light Green
September	Sapphire			Deep Blue
October	Opal Tourmaline			Multicolour
November	Citrine Yellow Topaz			Yellow
December	Blue Topaz Turquoise			Blue

Birthstones Jewellery

January
		Garnet: Promotes good health, creativity, personal freedom and brings love. Calms anger by teaching us to know ourselves and others. Teaches patience and perseverance in the pursuit of goals.
February
		Amethyst: Opens intuitive and psychic abilities. For overstress, overwork, overwhelm; helpful for addictions and nightmares; calms the mind, enabling us to know the peace which lies beyond constant mental activity; helps one accept the passage of death.
March
		Aquamarine: (light blue-green) Meaning sea water. Aquamarine opens your awareness to the inner ocean of knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. It brings deep relaxation and liquidity to your mind and body while heightening your awareness of truth at every level of existence.
April
		Diamond: symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Diamond is an invincible bond marked by an undying love – a love unlike any other. Just like love, no two diamonds are alike and no two babies are alike, making it a perfect birthstone as well.
May
		Emerald: uplifts, strengthens, and vitalizes your body as a whole, making it easier for you to open to higher states of consciousness.
June
		Pearls: are known as a symbol of modesty, chastity and purity. The presence of white pearls during a wedding ceremony symbolizes the stability and affection of the couple and is believed to symbolize a happy marriage.
July
		Ruby(pink-red/silver): Traditionally associated with passion, both sexually and emotionally; brings negative feelings to the surface; teaches us to be realistic about goals.
August
		Peridot (chartreuse): Warm and friendly energy, cleanses and stimulates heart.Good for love and relationships. Heals hurt feelings and bruised egos; releases emotional tension when placed on the solar plexus.
September
		Blue Sapphire: expands mental potential and enhances the ability to distinguish between one’s mind and one’s higher self. Expand your mind to its full potential. Improve your memory. Broaden your perspective.
October
		Opal: symbol of hope, innocence and purity. Opal has the ability to cure depression and to help its wearer find true love.
		Tourmaline: Helps to transform unconditional self-love into love for others.
November
		Citrine (yellow): Helps one to manifest personal power, strengthens will, aids us in processing life's experiences and discarding that which is only hindering progress.
		Topaz: Many believe it the gemstone with the widest range of curative powers. The Greeks felt it gave them strength, relieved ailments and could even prevent death. It was believed to be effective at cooling flared tempers, restoring sanity, curing asthma and relieving insomnia. Many believed the topaz could prove the loyalty of friends.
December
		Turquoise: Strengthens and aligns chakras, great for spiritual enlightenment. Helps to make our desires clear to us, and assists us in expressing them to others who may be able to help us materialize them.

Swarovski Crystal Birthstones Color Chart

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