What are birthstones?
This is the gemstone that corresponds to the month in which you were born. This is said to come from the book of Exodus, a scholar saw twelve stones on a breastplate and associated them with the twelve months of a year. In addition, there are also many gemstones that are connected to the different zodiac signs.
January: Grenade
Courage – Authority – Faith – Protection – Purity
The Garnet has a beautiful deep red color, derived from the seeds of the pomegranate. The Latin word 'granatus' means seed. The name of this birthstone is therefore derived from this. In the past, knights and warriors wore the birthstone as an amulet and swords and armor were also decorated with it. Garnet is inherently hard and was even used as a bullet by Asian tribes in the past. A garnet represents strength, energy, perseverance and self-confidence.
February: Amethyst
Beauty and prestige – Protection
Amethyst has a beautiful purple color and sparkle. The name Amethyst comes from the Greek word 'amethystos' which means the same as 'not drunk'. In the past, it was thought that wearing an Amethyst would prevent you from getting drunk. Amethyst is the birthstone of the month of February and is found in Brazil, Uruguay and Madagascar, among others. An Amethyst can be treated in many ways to improve its color. It is also one of the most used stones when it comes to cutting special shapes into gemstones and has a clarity that allows the most beautiful creations to be made. An amethyst is also called the stone of seduction. In the past it was thought that the stone would help you against temptation. Leonardo Da Vinci once wrote that amethyst makes you smarter and cleanses your mind of negative thoughts.
March: Aquamarine
Happiness and harmony – Love
Aquamarine gets its name from its beautiful light blue color. The name is derived from the Latin word for sea water. It is a gemstone that is found in large pieces and with which many beautiful large creations are made. Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March and is most commonly found in countries like Australia, Myanmar, India, Zambia. An Aquamarine is often treated with heat to improve its color intensity. It is one of the most commonly used stones to experiment with for new cuts. Probably because of its name and color it has always been the protective stone for people who worked at sea. The gemstone is also said to increase the happiness of married people.
April: Diamond
Romance – Love – Prosperity – Strength and power – A girl's best friend!
Diamond is the hardest gemstone and naturally occurring material. A diamond can be colorless, as most know this gemstone, but is also available in yellow, brown, pink, blue, green, red and black.
April: Black diamond
Romance – Love – Prosperity – Strength and power – A girl's best friend!
A black diamond has a mysterious appearance and its deep black color fits perfectly in jewelry. The diamond owes its deep black color to the many inclusions that ensure that you can no longer see through the stone. Apart from the dark color, the stone still glitters, this is due to the cut surfaces. Wearing a black diamond has become increasingly a trend in recent years. Together with the white Diamond, the black Diamond is the birthstone of the month of April. Like other gemstones, the diamond also has a healing effect. The energy of the diamond is very powerful and ensures that other energies are amplified. Black gemstones have an analgesic effect and strengthen mental resistance, as does the black diamond.
May: Emerald
Eternal youth – Wisdom – Love and loyalty – Peace – Good against eye problems
With its intense color, the Emerald is one of the most fascinating gemstones. The green color is one of the most beautiful that occurs in nature. The name emerald comes from the Greek name “Smaragdos” which literally means green stone. The emerald is the birthstone of the month of May. Due to its structure, an emerald has many fracture surfaces, making this stone very difficult to set for the goldsmith. An emerald is always first viewed with the naked eye. If nothing is seen, the gemstone is graded 'Flawless'. The most beautiful Emeralds are found in Colombia, which is why the most valuable Emeralds are sometimes called 'Colombia Green'. In addition to Colombia, the stone is found in Brazil, South Africa, Australia and America. Oil is often used to improve an emerald. This oil fills the inclusions and fracture surfaces and gives the emerald more color intensity and fewer visible inclusions. Always make sure that when cleaning an Emerald that you do not use chemicals as these could remove the oil. You get the best result by cleaning the stone with a toothbrush and water. In the past, the emerald was often seen as a sacred stone. One of the most famous people who liked to wear the emerald was Cleopatra. The people of that time thought that an emerald had healing powers and would bring you good luck. In addition, green gemstones are good for the liver and make the heart stronger.
June: Pearl
Love – Protection – Happiness – Wisdom – Modesty – Therapeutic
The pearl is actually not a gemstone, but an organic product. Created by a living being. There are also various stories behind the pearl. For example, the Greeks thought that pearls were the tears of joy of the goddess of love Aphrodite. A pearl is a soft organic material and is very fragile. It is therefore advisable not to let them come into contact with chemicals, cleaning products, etc.
July: Ruby
Love – Passion – Protection from evil – Happiness
Like sapphire, ruby belongs to the corundum family and is only available in red. The most beautiful color of a ruby is also called pigeon blood red. The name ''Ruby'' is often used to describe the stone and is derived from the Latin word “ruber” which means red. The ruby is one of the most expensive gemstones in the world and is the birthstone for the month of July. Ruby, together with sapphire, is the hardest gemstone after diamond and has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale. Ruby is found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Australia and America, among others. In India the ruby is also called 'King of Gemstones'. Traditionally it is believed that a ruby offers protection against bad luck, heartbreak and poor health, which is why many royal jewelry is set with rubies.
August: Peridot
Vitality – Nature – Inner growth – Relaxing – Self-confidence
The Peridot is known for its intense (olive) green color. The Peridot is also called the stone of the sun. The ancient Egyptians were the first to come up with it. Many healing and magical powers are attributed to the Peridot. In the past, they ground the Peridot into powder and drank it as medicine. The stone is supposed to protect you against nightmares and the evil eye. In addition, peridot is said to help with asthma and fever. This stone can be perfectly combined with trendy clothing. It is the birthstone for the month of August and is found in America, Pakistan, Burma and Brazil, among others.
September: Sapphire
Wisdom – Purity – Wealth – Friendship
The Sapphire belongs to the Corundum family. The Sapphire is a stone that is available in every color except red. We often call sapphires in other colors Fancy Sapphires, with blue being the most well-known color. Sapphire is also the birthstone of the month of September and belongs to the zodiac signs Taurus and Virgo. Sapphire is also called the color of the sky. The stone is found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Australia, Thailand, Tanzania and America, among others. With a blue Sapphire, the high intensity blue is the most important factor. This intensity has a major influence on the price of the stone and the jewelry. A sapphire can be heated and treated using heat, which often makes the color more intense and impurities disappear from the stone.
October: Opal
Hope – Invisibility – Relieving stress – Creativity – Against nightmares
The opal is a striking stone with beautiful colors. The Romans also called opal the “Queen of Gemstones” because of the different colors visible in an opal. The opal is a protective gemstone and would therefore help against nightmares, just like the peridot. The stone has a strong connection with love and passion. Because the opal is a very fragile gemstone. It cannot withstand bright sunlight or a lot of contact with water.
November: Topaz
Loyalty – Friendship – Peace – Optimism
The most famous color of Topaz is light blue. What many people do not know is that the colors of a topaz are very diverse. A topaz is available in white, gray or green to orange, straw yellow or even wine red. This gemstone is found in Brazil, Australia, China, America and Sri Lanka, among others. In the past it was thought that the stone could make you stronger and that it would give you more self-confidence. The gemstone represents prosperity, joy and truth.
December: Turquoise
Peace – Insightful – Creativity
Turquoise is a sky blue, green blue or apple green gemstone with usually black/dark brown veins. Turquoise is also called the sacred stone. In the past, medicine men thought that they could heal people and give them wisdom with this stone. It was thought that the stone would change color if there was danger.
