Discover the Birthstones of Each Month

Gemology

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Explore the unique beauty and significance of each month’s birthstone, from January’s garnet to December’s turquoise. Learn about the value, history, symbolism, and characteristics of precious and semi-precious gem stones.

Discover the Birthstones of Each Month

Gemology

At Gems by Wanda Marie

Explore the unique beauty and significance of each month’s birthstone, from January’s garnet to December’s turquoise. Learn about the value, history, symbolism, and characteristics of precious and semi-precious gem stones.

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JANUARY

Garnet

Garnet, the birthstone for January, is known for its deep red color, symbolizing friendship and trust. Historically, garnets were believed to protect their wearers from nightmares and were often used in ancient warrior armor. This gemstone is also associated with vitality and passion. Although deep red is the most popular, Garnet comes in a variets of other colors including shades of green, yellow, orange and pink

FEBRUARY

Amethyst

Amethyst, the birthstone for February, is a stunning purple quartz that has been prized for its beauty and legendary powers to stimulate and soothe the mind and emotions. Ancient Greeks believed it protected against intoxication. Today, it symbolizes peace, courage, and stability. While Amethyst is the notably known for its distinct deep purple color, there are rare varieties of Amethyst that are light purple, orange, pink and green

MARCH

Aquamarine

Aquamarine, the gemstone for March, is reminiscent of the calming blue sea. This gemstone symbolizes tranquility, courage, and clarity. Historically, sailors believed aquamarine would protect them on the open waters and ensure a safe voyage. Like the ocean itself, the color of Aquamarine always falls within shades of blue but can be blue-green or have a slightly purple tint

APRIL

Diamond

Diamond is renowned for its unparalleled brilliance and strength. Representing eternal love and invincibility, diamonds have been treasured throughout history as symbols of wealth and power. They are believed to bring clarity and balance to the wearer. With Diamonds, the quality is said to be connected to clarity. While and the most sought after diamonds appear colorless, diamonds may be tinten blue, yellow, or green.

MAY

Emerald

The emerald, May’s birthstone, is a vibrant green gem that symbolizes rebirth and love. Historically, emeralds were believed to grant the wearer foresight and protection. They are also associated with fertility, growth, and patience. Emerald is always green and is usually the deep distinct color known as “emerald green” but specific shades may vary.

JUNE

Alexandrite

Alexandrite is a rare gemstone prized for its color-changing properties. It appears green in daylight or incandescent light, but can shift to a reddish-purple hue under artificial light. This unique characteristic has earned it the nickname “emerald by day, ruby by night.” Alexandrite is believed to effect blood circulation, and can be even more expensive than emeralds or rubies depending on the quality.

JULY

Ruby

Ruby, a fiery red gemstone, is believed to hold powerful energies. In crystal healing, it’s associated with boosting vitality and motivation, fostering love and passion, and promoting emotional healing. It’s also thought to offer protection and encourage positive dreams. Ruby is always red and is usually the deep distinct color known as “ruby red” but specific shades may vary.

AUGUST

Peridot

Peridot, a vivid lime green gemstone sometimes called “Evening Emerald,” is believed to promote emotional well-being and detoxification. It’s said to balance negative emotions like jealousy and encourage positive growth. Ranging from a yellowish-green to a deep olive, peridot is thought to activate the heart chakra, fostering healthy relationships and self-acceptance.

SEPTEMBER

Sapphire

Sapphires are known for their deep blue hues, but can actually come in a variety of other colors including yellow, pink, orange, and even black. It is believed by many that this gem has properties that can help to balance the throat chakra and promote communication, among other healing properties that can effect physical ailments and improve mental clarity.

OCTOBER

Opal

Opal, a gemstone known for its mesmerizing play of color, has captivated admirers for centuries. It shimmers with a rainbow of hues, from fiery red to calming blue, and is often associated with hope, purity, and luck. Opal is believed to possess a range of powerful properties, such as ones that promote emotional well-being by alleviating stress and anxiety, while also boosting creativity and imagination.

NOVEMBER

Topaz

Topaz is a stunning gemstone known for its brilliance and variety of colors. The most prized imperial topaz boasts a fiery orange-red hue, while others come in cool blues, soft yellows, and even pink. Believed to hold mystical properties, topaz has been used for centuries to promote emotional and physical well-being. Different colors are associated with specific benefits, with blue topaz promoting communication and mental clarity, and yellow topaz radiating creativity and joy.

DECEMBER

Turquoise

Turquoise, a captivating gemstone prized for its beauty and believed healing properties, boasts a vibrant range of colors. The most sought-after stones radiate an intense sky blue, often laced with hints of green. Other varieties sport a softer, robin’s-egg blue, or a deeper, more dramatic teal. Turquoise has been associated with peace, tranquility and emotional balance. It is believed to calm anxieties, aid communication, and boost self-confidence as well as to strengthen the immune system and alleviate inflammation.

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