The Meaning Behind Your Birthstone

Each month, there’s an official birthstone associated with the month it falls in. These birthstones have special meanings behind them that can help remind you of who you are and what you mean to the world around you, giving you a certain amount of validation and hope in your life when you need it most. With so many stones to choose from, though, it can be hard to know which one really fits your personality the best! This blog will go over each stone and how each one is different, letting you decide which stone truly does fit your personality the best out of all of them!

January - Garnet

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This is a stone of sincerity and truth, making it an excellent gift for those people you want to trust. The Garnet dates back to biblical times as one of three precious stones in Aaron's breastplate, representing both faith and love. It also represents honesty, gentleness, and generosity. If you were born in January then your birthstone is Garnet!

February - Amethyst

Custom Garland Birthstone Ring with amethyst, emerald, aquamarine, 14K white gold

Amethyst is a beautiful purple gemstone that symbolizes peace, balance, and calm. The amethyst’s purple color comes from anthracite coal (also known as carbuncle), which is a form of hard coal known for its bright color and glossy shine.

March - Aquamarine

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Known as The Stone of Courage, Aquamarine has long been used to protect sailors and ships from storms and bad weather. According to legend, ancient mariners even placed Aquamarine in their cargo holds to protect their ships and their crews. Today, you can use it for protection of your own, both emotionally and physically. It promotes courage and is a stone of integrity.

April - Diamond

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April’s birthstone is diamond, making it a symbol of enduring love. Despite being associated with wealth and fortune, diamonds are actually named after their hardness, adamas in Greek. Their name came from the Latin word adamantum meaning invincible or indestructible. Diamonds were first used as a stone for rings by Cleopatra in ancient Egypt. Today, to be given a diamond ring signifies an engagement; however in medieval Europe people believed that diamonds could provide protection against witchcraft and poison! Also, at one point people thought diamond would protect them against thunder storms! The saying diamonds are forever came about because no other known substance can scratch a diamond – so they will always look great!

May - Emerald

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Emerald is a gem that symbolizes prosperity and growth. This stone promotes intuition, self-confidence, and trust. If you’re looking to rekindle these traits in your life or simply want to incorporate more of them into your days, then emerald can be a great addition to your jewelry collection. You can also wear it if you’re looking for a fresh start in any aspect of your life or simply feel like things aren’t progressing as they should be at work or school.

June - Pearl

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June is the month of life's beginnings. The pearl represents wisdom, and creativity. In fact, pearls have long been used in traditional Asian medicine as a treatment for a wide variety of health problems. Symbolizing prosperity and success, pearls are an excellent gift to give on your wedding day or any time you want to show your loved one how special they are to you.

July - Ruby

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The red stone is one of strength, courage and vitality. It’s no surprise that people born in July are typically outgoing, courageous and energetic. These individuals are often risk takers, who like to live on their own terms. And as a nice touch of irony, ruby can also be a symbol of peace due to its connection with ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz!

August - Peridot

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August is associated with peridot, a lovely green gem that represents independence. Peridot also symbolizes happiness and clarity. Many people use peridot in their jewelry because it’s calming to look at, and it has been said to help relieve stress. August babies would do well to keep a piece of peridot around for its calming effects.

September - Sapphire

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Sapphire is a hard gem, usually transparent to translucent. It gets its name from an Old English word meaning blue stone. Sapphire is a symbol of faith and trust, and it was believed to protect against poison and disease. In ancient lore, it was thought that if you put sapphire in water, you could see your future husband or wife’s face in it. It was also believed to have healing properties. In Asia, people have worn it as an amulet for protection for more than 6,000 years. The Ancient Greeks called sapphire the Stone of Heavenly Love. Some cultures thought that wearing a sapphire on one’s forehead would make them invisible; others wore them as talismans with supposed protective powers.

October - Opal

Naples Australian Opal Trio Ring, 14K rose gold

Some people feel that opals symbolize good luck. As far as gems go, they’re unusual in that they are made up of thin sheets of silica or hydrated silicon dioxide (SiO2). They can take on a rainbow-like appearance when seen in different types of light. The name opal comes from Greek word opallios, which means to see a change in color like an eye. Opals are 9 on Mohs scale and have variable hardness.

November - Topaz

Custom Chelsea Solitaire with London Blue Topaz

Topaz symbolizes faithfulness and trust. Like Topaz, you have strong moral convictions and you can be trusted to do what is right. You are loyal and stand by your friends through thick and thin, like a true topaz. Your friends know they can count on you because they are just as dependable as a topaz is when it comes to protecting loved ones. Sometimes called The Stone of Strength, Topaz can give you courage during trying times, so that you may face your problems with confidence.

December - Turquoise

In ancient times, turquoise was believed to have magical healing powers. Sailors carried it with them on long journeys, as they believed it kept them safe at sea. It’s also known as the treasure of kings because Queen Elizabeth I once said that a throne made of turquoise could confer great power to its owner.

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