Birthstones, meaning a particular gemstone for each month of the year, have been in existence for many years. Many think that its marketing hype. Many believe deeply that one should adhere to the allotted stone for your birth month. When you start to look, many different stones are assigned to one month or one sign of the zodiac.
I love the notion that a specific gem stone signifies different spiritual powers and could enhances the wearers life in some way.
In this blog I have studied twelve gemstones in particular. Depending on what you read, you may come across other gem stones to represent the month in which you were born.
Raven with Garnet moon pendant. Prices from £150
January
Garnet: The name is derives from granatum, which means seed, in this instance the red juicy seed of a pomegranate. Garnets are thought to keep travellers safe when travelling.
Amethyst Ring prices from £160
February
Amethyst: The name derives from the word methustos which roughly translates to the word intoxicated. Amethysts are thought to aid sobriety.
Aquamarine ring. Prices from £160
March
Aquamarine: The name derives from aqua meaning water and marina meaning sea. Aquamarines are thought to protect those at sea.
Diamond Ring prices from £220
April
Diamond: The name derives from adamas meaning unbreakable, proper or unalterable. Diamonds are thought to be a symbol for ever lasting love and courage.
Emerald cluster pendants with heart and flower. Prices from £180
May
Emerald: The name derives from the word smaragdos which translates to the word green. Emeralds are thought to symbolise wisdom, growth and patience.
Pearl bracelets with handmade silver beads. Prices from £80
June
Pearl: The name derives from perle which means leg, it is thought this because of the ham or mutton leg looking shape of the bivalve the pearls can be found in. Pearls are thought to symbolise purity.
Folksy ruby ring with tulip design, Prices from £180
July
Ruby: The name derives from the latin word for red, rubeus. Rubies are thought to protect the wearer from evil and symbolised love and passion.
Jenny wren closed bangle, prices from £180
August
Peridot: The names derives from the either the Greek word peridona which means giving plenty or the Arabic word faridat meaning gem. Peridots are thought to protect the wearer from nightmares.
Sapphire set in 18ct Gold. Prices from £250.
September
Sapphire: The name derives from the Latin word sapphirus meaning blue stone. Sapphires are thought to impart purity and wisdom.
Star gazing golden hare with opal pendant. Prices from £220
October
Opal: The name derives from the Greek word opallis which means to see a change in colour. Opals are thought to repel evil and protect the wearers eyesight.
Bramber & Knepp Castle pendants. Prices from £150
November
Citrine: The name derives from the French word for lemon, citron. Citrines are thought to stimulate mental power and helps focus.
Turquoise ring. Prices from £180
December
Turquoise: The name derives from the French for Turkish, Turquois. Turquoise is said to instil good future, success, to relax the mind.
