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. Each birthstone has its own meaning and beauty.
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The beauty of birthstone jewelry
2010-09-21 08:32:48
Modern birthstones are linked to calendar months, and each month has its own unique birthstone. Many people love to wear jewelers set with their birthstone, as the ancient meanings and associations with these stones still intrigue them.
Below you will find a listing of each of the birthstones used today.
January
The birthstone for this month is the garnet, which was once thought to be connected with the blood. This is type of gem that the wearer will treasure forever, no matter what item of jewelers it is set into
February
The birthstone for this month is the amethyst, and the folklore attached to this gem associates it with sobriety, tranquility, protection and peace. This birthstone as also been linked to improving the skin and preventing baldness, as well as protection from deceit, so it has a lot to live up to!
March
This month's birthstone is aquamarine, which has been linked to the making of new friends as well as affection and love, hope and health. This stone was once also thought to protect those at sea.
April
One of the most popular gems throughout history, diamonds are the birthstone for this month, and these stones are linked to love, eternity and strength.
May
This month's birthstone is the beautiful emerald, once linked to health and the curing of ailments, as well as being associated with the ability to see in to the future, giving them an almost bewitching, magical reputation.
June
The elegant pearl is the birthstone for the month of June, and this gem has been linked with chastity and modesty, making it something of an angelic, pure birthstone.
July
The birthstone for this month is the ravishing ruby, a stone traditionally linked with protection and harmony. This birthstone has been mined since ancient times, and boasts a spectacular beauty.
August
The birthstone for the month of August is peridot, which was commonly linked with protection against evil and night terrors, as well as a gem that enhanced the properties of healing drugs.
September
Sumptuous sapphire is the birthstone associated with September, and this gem has been linked with faith and purity, as well as foresight. It was thought that the stronger the sparkle of the gem, the more faithful and honest the wearer.
October
The birthstone of October is the opal, a stone that has been linked to purity, hope and innocence.
November
The birthstone for this month is topaz, once linked with sanity, healing, and life, as well as being connected to strength by the ancient Greeks. This stone has even been linked to an ability to make the wearer invisible in dangerous situations.
December
The given birthstone for December is turquoise, and this precious stone was once linked to happiness, fortune and luck, making it a very popular gem in centuries gone by.
The beauty and charm of birthstone jewelers is hard to be expressed in words. The birthstone jewelry have an everlasting beauty and a mysterious appeal. The unique powers attached to these pretty stones make them more special, tempting and unique.
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