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Understanding Your Birthstone

By: KW Webber The birthstone goes way back in our history and it was in those days that it was understood that they held some type of a unknown force that was able to protect the person or wearer of such a stone. Such stones are by tradition linked to the signs of the Zodiac and in this paper we will view at the birthstones month and what meaning it has.

Today the birthstone is linked to calendar months rather than those of the zodiac and each month has its own special birthstone along with its own special properties. Now you are able to get your birthstone a choice of a ring, pendant or as earrings and giving someone special an item of jewellery which contains their birthstone is a unique and a wonderful gift.

Below we will look at the birthstones that are used today.

January - Garnet
Once connected to blood and is said to protect the wearer from nightmares and offer guidance through the dark. Normally they are thought to be deep red in colour but they come in a variety of different shades.

February - Amethyst
Associated with sobriety, tranquility, peace and protection. They has also been linked to improving a person's skin, and helping to prevent baldness as well as insulating the wearer from deceit. It comes in varying shades of purple.

March - Aquamarine
Linked with meeting new friends as well as love, affection, hope and health. It is green blue in colour and has a rich sparkling look to it.

April - Diamond
Linked to love, eternity and strength and is without a doubt the most popular gem of all time where romance is concerned.

May - Emerald
Linked to health and the curing of ailments as well as being associated with the ability to see into the future.

June - Pearl
Linked with chastity and modesty. Also linked to successful and happy marriages. They come in a variety of colours and sizes.

July - Ruby
Traditionally linked with protection and harmony. This stone has been taken out of the ground since ancient times and boasts a spectacular beauty. It is normally deep red in colour.

August - Peridot
Usually linked with protection from evil and night terrors as well as being able to increase the benefits of healing drugs. It is lime green in colour and produced by volcanic action.

September - Sapphire
Has been linked to faith and purity as well as foresight.

October - Opal
Another stone that is linked to purity but also to hope and innocence as well as healing forces, friendship and emotion. Can come either in black or white.

November - Topaz
Once linked to sanity, healing and life and comes in a range of colours including golden, blue, pale green, pink and red.

December - Turquoise
This months birthstone was once linked to happiness, fortune and luck. It can range in colour from mid-blue to green-blue or light green.

So next time you are looking for something extra special for a friend why not consider birthstones jewellery for them.