BIRTHSTONE EDUCATION
BIRTHSTONE EDUCATION
Click on the birthstone to learn about its history, meaning, and mystical powers.
birthstones
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JanuaryGarnet
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FebruaryAmethyst
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MarchAquamarine
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AprilDiamond
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MayEmerald
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JuneAlexandrite
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JulyRuby
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AugustPeridot
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SeptemberSapphire
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OctoberPink Tourmaline
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NovemberCitrine
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DecemberBlue Topaz
GARNET
JANUARY
The red color of the Garnet is believed to protect its wearer from blood related illnesses and cleanse the blood. The gemstone is associated with constancy, true friendship, fidelity, and patience.
AMETHYST
FEBRUARY
Amethyst is believed to keep its wearer focused and insightful. It brings peace of mind and sincerity.
AQUAMARINE
MARCH
Aquamarine is thought to prevent unwanted fears, boost mental focus and improve interpersonal skills. In older times it was said to keep sailors safe while at sea. Aquamarine is also associated with awareness and spiritual energy.
DIAMOND
APRIL
The purest gemstone, the Diamond is believed to increase personal clarity of the mind and body, and bring innocence, eternity, courage and health. Diamonds are also said to guard against poisoning.
EMERALD
MAY
Emerald is believed to promote life, heal mental and emotional causes of physical illness. Other meanings associated with the stone are love, success, happiness and goodness. Emerald is said to help improve eyesight.
ALEXANDRITE
JUNE
Alexandrite represents the rational world and the quality of mental clarity. Alexandrite is said to help clear the blood and strengthen the blood vessels.
RUBY
JULY
The Ruby is believed to open the heart and promote love, bringing joy and good luck to its wearer. Other meanings include knowledge, nobility, love, contentment, enthusiasm and strength.
PERIDOT
AUGUST
The Peridot symbolizes pure heart and mind, and is thought to ward off evil spirits, promote a happy marriage, success, peace, and luck.
SAPPHIRE
SEPTEMBER
The sapphire is believed to help enhance mental clarity and allow its wearer to see the future, as well as help couples communicate. It is associated with clarity, wisdom, and truth.
PINK TOURMALINE
OCTOBER
Pink Tourmaline is known as the “Peace Stone,” believed to bestow a sense of peaceful calm and serenity upon its wearer.
CITRINE
NOVEMBER
The Citrine symbolizes optimism, confidence, and warmth. Citrine is believed to help the body release tension and ease tense communicators.
BLUE TOPAZ
DECEMBER
Similar to Yellow Topaz, Blue Topaz is believed to calm tempers and aid its wearer to find power in their lives.