Get To Know All About Birthstone Jewelry

Have you ever wondered where birthstones come from or what your birthstone is? Maybe it reflects your personality, or it doesn't, but birthstone jewellery is an overwhelmingly popular gift for every milestone, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, births and holidays. Read more to understand the significance of wearing your birthstone! Modern birthstones are as follows:

January: Garnet 

Although garnets come in several colours, they are well-known for being a beautiful shade of red. This stone is said to promote purity, truth, loyalty, awareness and is worn to help with commitment, awareness, regeneration, insight and removes negativity from its wearer. Receiving a gift of garnet proves the giver's faithfulness and affection to its wearer. 

February: Amethyst

Peace, balance, courage, inner strength, sincerity, and a calm disposition are traditionally brought to the wearer of amethyst jewelry. Also, overall health and well being is found from wearing Amethyst. Purple, which is the color of amethyst jewelry, is a royal color and highly attractive to both British and Egyptian royalty. 

March: Aquamarine 

This stone is a perfect gift for a newlywed couple as an anniversary gift. Said to promote faithfulness, courage and friendship, Aquamarine relieves stress and gives a long and happy married life. Legend has it that King Neptune of the Sea gave this stone to his mermaids, making it a symbol of love and endearment to the receiver. 

April: Diamond 

Lucky April borns have the diamond as their birthstone! Good luck, protection, great inner strength, clarity of thought and balance accompany this stone. Diamonds have the power to enhance and deepen relationships, which is why diamonds are the most common stones given in engagement rings. 

May: Emerald 

Known widely for its distinct green hue, the emerald is a member of the beryl family. Emeralds are known for being classy and prestigious and have always been associated with royalty. Known to promote good memory and friendship, emerald is a perfect stone for almost any occasion. It is a protector of pregnant women and ensures loyalty. 

June: Pearl 

This beautiful stone is often called organic gemstone. It is formed when an irritant like sand is lodged inside an oyster. Pearls bring good luck, protection, modesty and purity to its wearer. Personal integrity and chastity is promoted by wearing pearls. Simple yet sophisticated, pearls are the perfect complement to any outfit. 

July: Ruby 

Devotion, integrity, courage and happiness are some virtues that form the benefits of wearing a ruby. July babies can expect considerable prosperity and success if they are given a ruby. Rubies are known to energise their wearer and encourage generosity. They are one of the four precious gemstones alongside diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. 

August: Peridot 

Sometimes known as the "Evening Emerald," peridot brings power, influence, love, truth, faithfulness, fame and dignity to its wearer. The light green stone is also said to protect anyone who wears it. 

September: Sapphire 

Truth, sincerity, constancy, insight, loyalty and understanding come to the wearer of a sapphire. The stone was said to have been a piece of the fallen night sky, and hence it is very precious to mankind. 

October: Opal 

The reason that every opal is different from the other in some way is because of their patterns and flashes of colour. Opal embodies hope, innocence, purity, faithfulness and confidence. The Australians consider it as their national stone, and each opal is unique in its colour spectrum. 

November: Citrine 

The word citrine comes from the French word for lemon, and it is easy to see why it has been so called. It is famed for its soft golden-yellow tones but can also be found in several other colours. Citrine is known for releasing tension, balancing emotions, and bringing spiritual relaxation and happiness to its wearer. 

December: Turquoise 

Prosperity, success, good fortune, enhanced creativity, and deep spiritual bonding are believed to emanate from the turquoise stone. This stone is said to be of the air and hence brings good fortune and safety to flight attendants, pilots and travellers. 

This is the significance of birthstones and why you should shop for birthstone jewelry from India or gemstone online. Birthstone jewellery has been a widely popular concept for centuries, and can be found in Western and Eastern traditions. This concept has been the same worldwide, with gemstone jewellery representing the month in which a person was born. However, the particular gemstones corresponding to the months have changed over time. Understanding what each gemstone is about may help you in finding the perfect gift for that special someone.