The Birthstone Guide
January: Garnet
Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January. It is a very common crystal found in different forms. It is very often found in red.
Garnet is known to be a very energizing and regenerative stone. It brings harmony and serenity around you. It is a great protector that inspires feelings, love, and loyalty. It brings positivity, it encourages you to move forward, not to give up even if sometimes everything seems irremediable and to have confidence.
February: Amethyst
Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is most often found in purple, light to dark mauve, and lavender. It has long been associated with royalty.
Amethyst is beneficial to the mind, it stimulates and allows you to better manage events, control your emotions, have all your faculties focused, be courageous and decisive. On the spiritual level, amethyst is present in everything that touches the irrational, the divine. It is a powerful and protective stone linked to nature, the spiritual, the divine. It is also widely used for meditation.
March: Aquamarine
The birthstone for March is called Aquamarine. It is the favorite stone worn on sea voyages and oceans. It is found in blue-green, light blue, and azure blue.
Aquamarine is considered one of the most powerful magical stones: it is said to bring joy and creativity, and to have the virtue of releasing buried emotions and bringing calm, clairvoyance, and inner peace. This stone is also a symbol of fidelity between newlyweds. Offering an engagement ring set with Aquamarine is therefore a pledge of a happy marriage.
April: Diamond
The birthstone for April is the diamond. It is considered the hardest natural material. There are different varieties of diamonds in yellow, blue, green, pink, black, and smoky colors, ranging from light to dark. The purest diamond is colorless; its incomparable brilliance makes it a symbol of purity and light.
Diamonds bring harmony, love, and complicity to couples, and they promise fidelity. This is why they have become the stone of choice for marriage. For decades, they have been a symbol of wealth and prosperity. It is a very energetic stone. It is an excellent stone to help you get back on track in life and make your soul shine.
May: Emerald
The birthstone for May is Emerald. It is one of the so-called "precious" stones. It is found in a range of green colors. When preparing to choose an emerald, keep in mind the following four criteria: purity of color, transparency, clarity, and brilliance.
Emerald is the stone of love that weaves the bond between lovers, it brings only good things to the deep meaning of existence, fidelity, loyalty, inspiration and patience. It calms emotions, harmonizes and promotes romantic or friendly relationships. It brings wisdom, clarity on all things, helps with clairvoyance and protects against bad spells. It is the stone of wisdom promoting truth and justice.
June: Pearl or Alexandrite
June's birthstone is pearl, but it is also associated with alexandrite. Alexandrite's characteristic feature is its color change. The reason for this change lies in the differences in light spectrum between natural and artificial light. In natural light, alexandrite displays beautiful green tones; in artificial light, it shows beautiful burgundy reds. It is a highly sought-after stone among mineral collectors. It is rare and its price is as expensive as diamonds and other precious stones (ruby, sapphire).
Pearls are said to increase self-confidence. They symbolize modesty, purity, and chastity. Alexandrite, on the other hand, is a powerful stone that symbolizes justice, wisdom, and power. It makes you aware of your values, your ability to take responsibility, and the importance of making projects a reality.
July: Ruby
July's birthstone is the Ruby. It is considered one of the four precious stones, along with the Diamond, Emerald, and Blue Sapphire. It is more expensive and much rarer than the Diamond. It is known for its rich red tones; most Rubies reveal a distinct red fluorescence in daylight.
THE Ruby is the symbol of love and wisdom. It symbolizes intensity and increases intelligence. It is also said to be beneficial for overcoming emotional sorrows.
August: Peridot
The birthstone for August is Peridot. This stone captivates with its vibrant shades of green. It has fascinated people for decades and has endured through time, fueling certain myths.
It has a balancing effect on emotions, bringing joy and calming jealousy, both in terms of feelings and material envy. It promotes friendship and is even said to make its wearer more eloquent.
September: Sapphire
Sapphire is the birthstone of September. It is one of the most popular stones. It is often found on wedding rings. Blue sapphires are transparent. They can have blue, blue-violet, blue-green hues, or a combination of these. They present different colors depending on the viewing angle. Blue sapphires shine with their most beautiful shades under natural light or fluorescent light. Once again, the quality of the gem and its rarity play an important role in the valuation of this precious stone.
Wearing a sapphire should help you rest internally, find fulfillment, and relax. It promotes sleep but also your relationships with others.
October: Opal
Opal, which is one of the birthstones for October along with tourmaline, is a fascinating gem with incredible variety: it can exhibit plays of color in all shades of the rainbow.
It is nicknamed the chameleon of gems, which refers not only to the diversity of its tones, but also to the fact that it has often been confused with other precious stones.
For a long time, it was used as a talisman that would bring its wearer beauty, success and happiness and a symbol of hope and purity.
Beyond their playful play of color, opals are also valued for their stability…an important criterion for a gem that contains about six percent water.
November: Citrine
The birthstone for November is Citrine. Citrine's color ranges from lemon yellow to golden yellow.
It is known as a lucky stone. Citrine is believed to promote the stimulation of mental skills, intuition, and creativity. It is said to improve self-confidence and allow for better emotional control, while increasing alertness. It is also said to be an energy regenerator. It absorbs and dissipates negative energy and protects the environment.
December: Blue Zircon
If you were born in December, you have the chance to choose from several stones associated with this month: blue topaz, blue zircon, and since 2002, tanzanite. All have a turquoise blue color, except tanzanite, which has a blue color with purple highlights.
However, blue zircon is the traditional stone for the last month of the year. It inspires talent, facilitates communication and natural authority. It also promotes prosperity and intellectual development.
Tanzanite has been associated with those born in December since 2002 in homage to its beauty and rarity.
