January BirthstoneJanuary birthstone jewelry is mostly made of garnet. Garnet is the very nice red stone pictured below. Garnet is thought to help with prosperity. However, if you do not want a red stone, the mystical birthstone for January is Emerald (a green stone). Emerald has been believed to symbolize fidelity and goodness. Alternately you could choose one of several Zodiac Star stones.January birthstone rings are considered special as the wearer can gaze at the ring and hopefully get the extra mystical powers it provides. To find out the mystical properties of each January birthstone or Zodiac stone click on the gemstone links under January Birthstones.
January BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
January Star Sign Stones
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February BirthstoneFebruary birthstone jewelry usually features purple amethyst as that is both the modern and the traditional February birthstone. Amethyst is an affordable clear purple stone used in all types of jewelry. Amethyst is said to be helpful in increasing ones wisdom and intelligence. If amethyst doesn't interest you, there are other February Birthstones such as Bloodstone and Pearl. Alternatively, February Zodiac Sign Stones may suit your needs.Birthstone jewelry seems to have started more than 2000 years ago. Some claim it started with a high priest's breastplate, others say it began in pagan times way before that. They say that birthstones have been used to help bring one luck. Whatever the case, they are lovely, wonderful, inspirational stones as well as fun gifts.
February BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
February Star Sign Stones
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March BirthstoneMarch birthstone jewelry is most often made of Aquamarine though there are many birthstone choices for March. Aquamarine is said to symbolize happiness and understanding. The traditional birthstone is Bloodstone which is extremely affordable. The mystical birthstone is Jade which is a favorite stone among several Asian cultures. For even more options, see March Birthstones and March Zodiac Sign Starstones.A March birthstone ring would allow the wearer to gaze at Aquamarine and get the full impact of a stones mystical powers (such as understanding and happiness) according to gemstone lore. For more information on each gemstone (including information to add to you gifts), click on the gemstone links under March Birthstones.
March BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
March Zodiac Star Sign Stones
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April BirthstoneApril birthstone jewelry is traditionally made with diamonds or synthetic diamonds. Diamonds symbolize purity, eternal love and faith. If you really don't want to buy diamond jewelry, you can choose alternate April Birthstones listed later such as Opal, Sapphire or Quartz. Additionally, April Zodiac Sign Stones give you a much larger selection of gemstones to choose, if desired.April birthstone rings are considered extra special as they are worn were the wearer may see the birth stone and be reminded of it all day. Mystical sources say that birthstones lend the wearer the virtues needed for their birth lessons. Though we can not prove that is so, they are beautiful gifts given with love. April BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
April Zodiac Birthstones
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May BirthstoneMay birthstone jewelry is usually made with emeralds. Emerald symbolizes fidelity and goodness. This beautiful green birth stone looks beautiful in any type of jewelry especially a May birthstone ring. Birthstone rings are especially nice as the wearer can view these wonderful stones all day.If you wold like to get a birthstone other than emerald, look at our May Birthstones or Zodiac Starstones for alternate birthstones and their color. May BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
May Zodiac Star Sign StonesZodiac jewelry is gaining in popularity. You can choose from a Zodiac based birthstone, planetary stone or even a lucky charm.
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June BirthstoneJune Birthstone jewelry is generally made of beautiful pearls while June birthstone rings are often Alexandrite. Though pearl is the modern June birthstone, for rings, Alexandrite, the traditional birthstone, is a more durable stone. Pearls are a symbol of beauty and chastity; Alexandrite is thought to be a good omen. If Pearl or Alexandrite don't suit you, try alternate June Birthstones or June Zodiac Sign Starstones listed in the charts below.
June BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
June Star stonesDue to their variety, Zodiac stones offer great alternatives to traditional birthstones.
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July BirthstoneJuly birthstone jewelry is commonly made with rubies. Rubies stand for love, devotion and good health. If you want to use a different gemstone for someone born in July, consider using a July Zodiac Star Sign Stone. It is interesting how many birthstone sources agree that Ruby is the July birthstone. Every other month has much more variety.If you decide to go with Ruby, you can include that it is also the Gem of Summer (see Gems of the Seasons). For more facts and lore, click on the gemstone links under July Birthstones. Generally, we don't give any attention to mystical symbols surrounding birthstones, but we can still enjoy them and their beauty.
July BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
July Star Sign Stones
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August BirthstoneAugust birthstone jewelry is usually made with Peridot despite the fact that the traditional august birthstone is Sardonyx. Peridot symbolizes dignity and success. There are several other August Birthstones and even August Zodiac Sign Birthstones if you wish to get a different color or type of birthstone jewelry.Many people enjoy August birthstone rings. By being able to look at the birthstone throughout the day, the wearer is said to gain the virtue they need most according to the month they were born. If you are interested in knowing what mystical powers a stone beholds, click on the gemstone link in the August Birthstones portion of this page. August BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
August Zodiac Sign Stones
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September BirthstoneSeptember birthstone jewelry is commonly seen with sapphires. Sapphire symbolizes prosperity and sincerity. If sapphire doesn't suit you, there are many other September Birthstones and September Zodiac Sign Starstones. Sapphire is a very durable stone that comes in any color except red. The most popular color for sapphire is blue.
September BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
September Star Sign Stones
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October BirthstoneOctober birthstone jewelry is usually made of opals though tourmaline is also commonly available. Both opal and tourmaline are the modern birthstones for October while the traditional birthstone is only tourmaline. Opal can be either whist or black with multicolor sparkles; Tourmaline is commonly pink or green though it can be other colors as well. Opal symbolizes beauty and happiness; Tourmaline is said to protect the wearer.
October BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
October Star stones
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November BirthstoneNovember birthstone jewelry is commonly made of citrine though you can also find it being made of yellow topaz. Citrine is thought to stand for cheerfulness, hope and youth. Being that both stones are yellow, if you prefer a different color, you may wish to look at alternative November Birthstones and November Zodiac Sign Starstones. That way you can have the joy of giving a birthstone while having the color choice be what you would like.
November BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
November Star Sign Stones
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December BirthstoneDecember birthstone jewelry is generally made of Blue Topaz. Blue Topaz supposedly will give us strength. If you prefer a different gemstone, there are many other wonderful choices. As you can see from the December Birthstones and the December Zodiac Stones lists below you can use Turquoise, Zircon, Lapis, Onyx and many other December birth stones. Any gemstone link in those two lists will also include lore and care instructions so you can personalize your gift even more. So much variety allows you to create the look you truly want while not feeling limited to any particular gemstone.
December BirthstonesColor is noted next to birth stone name.
December Zodiac Sign Stones
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