Birthstone Jewelry Guide
If you are in the market for jewelry for yourself or a loved one, and are unsure of where to begin your search, consider birthstone jewelry. As a gift, a thoughtful piece of birthstone jewelry is always a lovely personalized choice.
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January Birthstone – Garnet
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) | Aquarius (January 21 – February 19)
The Garnet, a dark red stone, is not only the birthstone for January, but also the 2nd anniversary gem. The name ‘Garnet comes from 14th century Middle English word ‘Gernet’ meaning ‘dark red’. Garnets represent purity, truth and faithfulness. They’re worn to cure depression, protect against nightmares and cure liver disease. Garnets have been used both as gemstones and as abrasives. Most of the gemstone-grade Garnet has been mined in northwestern India over the past 200 years, though it is also produced in America and China. Garnet crystals are crushed in mills and purified by wind blowing, magnetic separation, sieves, and washing.
February Birthstone – Amethyst
Aquarius ( Jan 21 – Feb 19) | Pisces ( February 20 – March 20)
The deep purple of an Amethyst is the color of royalty and nobility. An Amethyst signifies clarity, courage and the strength of relationships. It derives its name from the Greek “Amethystos”, which means “not drunken”, as Amethyst in ancient times was thought to ward off drunkenness. The ancient Greeks would actually drink in vessels of Amethyst in order to prevent intoxication! Today, the semiprecious stone is a purple variety of quartz that is often used in jewelry. The best varieties can be found in South Korea, Russia, Zambia, Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil and the Far East. However, there is also Amethyst mining in the U.S. in Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maine, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
March Birthstone – Aquamarine
Pisces ( Feb 20 – March 20) | Aries ( March 21 – April 20)
Some designers say that Aquamarine is their favorite gem because there are few modern gemstones that can be refined in so many ways. It could be a clear, transparent gem in a classical cut, or it can be creatively cut for modern designs. Either way, Aquamarine embodies blue sea water, and the name means “waters of the sea”. An Aquamarine signifies faithfulness, courage and friendship. It is known as the sailor’s gem, ensuring safe passage across stormy seas. Aquamarine is found in Brazil, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zambia, Madagascar, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
April Birthstone – Diamond
Aries ( March 21 – April 20) | Taurus (April 21 – May 21)
While the cliche is that a diamond is “a girl’s best friend”, it is true that diamonds represent everlasting love, courage and inner strength. Derived from the Greek word “Adamas” meaning “unconquerable”, they are the classic symbol of love and promise, which is why so many people choose diamonds for engagement, wedding or promise rings. Most natural diamonds are formed at high temperatures and pressure depths of 87 to 118 miles in the Earth’s mantle. They grow over billions of years and then are brought close to the Earth’s surface through volcanic eruptions that cool into rocks. Diamonds are classified by the “Four Cs”: Carat (weight), Cut (quality based on proportion, symmetry and polish), Color (closeness to white or colorless) and Clarity (free from inclusions).
May Birthstone – Emerald
Taurus (April 21 – May 21) | Gemini (May 22 – June 22)
Emeralds capture the beauty of spring, and so it is appropriate for them to be May’s birthstone. An Emerald signifies rebirth, wisdom and love. Historically, people have worn them to acquire healing powers and to restore eyesight. Like Diamonds, Emeralds are graded based on cut, color, clarity and carats. Colombia is the world’s largest producer of Emeralds, followed by Zambia, but long ago they were mined in Egypt, India and Austria. However, there have been Emeralds found in Connecticut, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina and South Carolina.
June Birthstone – White Pearl / Alexandrite
Gemini (May 22 – June 22) | Cancer (June 23 – July 23)(Alexandrite can be requested)
The Pearl signifies modesty, chastity and purity. Throughout history, Pearls have been worn to cure everything from fevers to ulcers. A Pearl is formed within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk. Although Pearls are primarily used in jewelry, they also can be crushed and used in cosmetics, medicines and paint formulations. The value of a fine-quality natural Pearl is determined just like other gems – by size, shape, color, surface quality, orient and luster. The Abernathy Pearl, a 44-grain natural pearl, is one of the most famous white pearls and has been nicknamed “The Little Willie Pearl”.Today, most natural Pearls are found off the coasts of Bahrain and Australia.
July Birthstone – Ruby
Cancer (June 23 – July 23) | Leo ( July 24 – Aug 23)
A Ruby signifies wisdom, wealth and love. Rubies are desirable because of their durability, luster and rare qualities. The only gem that is harder than a Ruby is a Diamond. Rubies and sapphires are identical in all qualities except color. A raw Burmese Ruby could be worth millions of dollars, but many Rubies on the market today are from Bangkok, Thailand. However, in 2000, Ruby sources were discovered in Madagascar, and now Madagascar is one of the world leaders in Ruby output.
August Birthstone – Peridot
Leo ( July 24 – Aug 23) | Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 23)
Sparkling green with a tinge of gold – Peridot is ancient, but becoming more popular. It signifies strength, power and influence. The largest cut Peridot olivine is a 310-carat that is in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. Some people believe that the Peridot hosts magical powers and healing properties to protect against nightmares. Most Peridot gems come from Arizona, but they can also be from China, Myanmar and Pakistan.
September Birthstone – Sapphire
Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 23) | Libra ( September 24 – October 23))(Pink/Yellow/White Sapphire can be requested)
A Sapphire signifies purity, wisdom and foresight. Is perceived to have the power to kill all poisonous creatures by using heavenly rays. Sapphires can be pink, purple, green, orange, yellow or red, but a deep, heavenly blue is the most popular. In North America, Sapphires are mined in Montana, and a few gem-grade Sapphires and rubies have been found in North Carolina.
October Birthstone – Tourmaline / Opal
Libra ( September 24 – October 23) | Scorpio (October 24 – November 22)
Tourmaline is soft and gentle in appearance. It signifies hope, peace and clarity and can be placed against the cheek of a feverish child to induce sleep. Old Egyptian legend says that the Tourmaline makes a long journey up from the center of the Earth and passes over a rainbow, which is why it comes in so many colors. Some Tourmalines change color when light changes from daylight to artificial and others appear to have the light effect of a cat’s eye. Because a Tourmaline has an endless number of faces, it can suit any mood. It is the gemstone of love and friendship.
November Birthstone – Citrine
Scorpio (October 24 – November 22) | Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21)
Citrine signifies happiness, joy and optimism. It is worn to cure kidney, urinary and digestive illnesses. The name Citrine is derived from Latin “Citrina” meaning yellow and is also known as “healing quartz”. It is one of the more affordable gemstones and is plentiful in nature. Most Citrine is found in Brazil, Bolivia and Spain. People who work with crystals call Citrine a “success stone” because some believe that it can increase prosperity and combat negative energy.
December Birthstone – Blue Topaz / Tanzanite
Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21) | Capricorn ( December 22 – January 20)
Blue Topaz signifies fidelity, eternal love and mutual understanding. It is worn to bring harmony into relationships and calm the mind of the wearer. In addition to being December’s birthstone, Blue Topaz is also the state gemstone of Texas. Often, colorless, gray or pale yellow material is heat-treated and irradiated to produce a darker Blue Topaz effect.