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BIRTHSTONES
Traditionally, a birthstone is associated with
each month of the year. For example, the
birthstone for January is a garnet, while lucky
babies born in April get a diamond as their
birthstone. The gemstones featured below are
arranged by month.
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January - Garnet
Garnet, the birthstone of January, is mined in a
rainbow of colors.
From the fiery orange of Mandarin Garnet to the
rich green of tsavorite Garnet and to the most
widely recognized color of Pyrope Garnet, it is
considered a great gift to symbolize friendship
and trust.
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February - Amethyst
amethyst, is said to strengthen relationships and
give its wearer courage. At one time, only
royalty could wear the gem.
Ancient Greeks thought that the amethyst guarded
against intoxication. In fact, amethyst comes
from amethystos, a Greek word meaning sober.
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March - Aquamarine
aquamarine, was thought to cure heart, liver, and
stomach diseasesall one had to do was drink the
water in which the gem had been soaking.
Early sailors believed that aquamarine talismans,
etched with the likeness of the sea god Neptune,
protected them against ocean dangers.
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April - Diamond
diamond, in addition to being a symbol of
everlasting love, was once thought to bring
courage.
In Sanskrit, the diamond is called vajra, which
also means lightning in Hindu mythology, vajra
was the weapon of Indra, the king of gods.
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May - Emerald
emerald, was one of Cleopatras favorite gems.
It has long been associated with fertility,
rebirth, and love.
Ancient Romans went so far as to dedicate this
stone to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.
Today, it is thought that emeralds signify
wisdom, growth, and patience.
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June - Pearl
pearl, has long been a symbol of purity.
The ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the
hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess
of love.
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July - Ruby
ruby, was regarded by ancient Hindus as the king
of gems.
It was believed to protect its wearer from evil.
Today, the rubys deep-red color signifies love
and passion.
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August - Peridot
peridot, symbolizes strength. It is sometimes
called the evening emerald for its light green
color.
It was once believed that the green peridot
crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears
of the volcano goddess, Pele. When set in gold,
this gem was said to protect the wearer from
nightmares.
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September - Sapphire
Sapphire, was once thought to guard against evil
and poisoning.
It was believed that a venomous snake would die
if placed in a vessel made of sapphire.
Traditionally a favorite stone of priests and
kings, the sapphire symbolizes purity and wisdom.
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October - Opal
opal, symbolizes faithfulness and confidence.
The word comes from the Latin opalus, meaning
precious jewel. Necklaces with opals set in
them were worn to repel evil and to protect
eyesight.
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November - Topaz
topaz, symbolizes love and affection. It is
believed to give the wearer increased strength
and intellect.
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December - Tanzanite
turquoise, is regarded as a love charm.
It is also a symbol of good fortune and success,
and it is believed to relax the mind and to
protect its wearer from harm. Turquoise rings, in
particular, are thought to keep away evil spirits.
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Hopefully you have found this guide to the
birthstones for every month of the year helpful.
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