Garnet --- Birthstone for January
Garnet, a symbol for loyalty, sincerity and affection, got its name because its crystallized shape resembles mature pomegranate seeds. The word comes from the Latin word "Granatum" for pomegranate. Garnet is believed to ensure safety during a journey.
Amethyst --- Birthstone for February
Purple is deemed a noble color, steeped in mystery and featuring in mythology. Amethyst, the birthstone for February, represents honesty, innocence and kindness. In the West, it is believed to enhance love, keeping lovers constant. The modern-day wearer puts it on to ward off evil, prolong life, guard against intoxication and sharpen intelligence.
Aquamarine --- Birthstone for March
It is said that this beautiful Colored Gemstone, the birthstone for March, originated from the seabed and evolved from sea-water itself. Aquamarine emanates a refreshing energy and has restorative properties, especially beneficial for the throat. It is said to offer protection and sharpen the intellect of the wearer. Travelers, especially those often going out to sea, wear aquamarine as amulets.
Diamond --- Birthstone for April
There is an ancient belief that diamonds are derived from fragments of stars falling on to the earth. And there are some who romanticize this precious stone further, calling it a tear from the gods - holy, elegant and perfect. In bygone eras, emperors and noblemen enjoyed the privilege of wearing diamonds that are often engraved on crowns or swords, manifesting the supremacy of royalty and peerage. Today, because of its rarity, preciousness, and unchanging qualities, all of which are virtues cherished in the world of love, diamonds have come to signify loyalty in love
Emerald --- Birthstone for May
Emerald represents rebirth and youth
Pearl
Pearls have always been highly regarded as a very precious colored gemstone, signifying power, luck and happiness.
Ruby --- Birthstone for July
It is also said that ruby emits a never-extinguishing red light so it is often used to signify eternal love. It is even believed that a ruby ring can bring luck.
Peridot --- Birthstone for August
Peridot was known as "The Colored Gemstone of the Sun" in the past as people believed that peridot, like the sun, had the power to break all spells
Sapphire --- Birthstone for September
The English word for this stone probably comes from the Latin name, "Sapphirus" although another theory says it has its origin in the Hebrew word, "sappir". Ancient myth has it that the earth rested on a giant sapphire and its reflection colored the sky
dark blue. Sapphire has long been loved by both Chinese and Western royalty members.
Tourmaline --- Birthstone for October
Pink tourmaline symbolizing hope. Green tourmaline has the power to awaken the potential for affection in the wearer, make the person more sensitive and responsive to love.
Citrine --- Birthstone for November
Citrine symbolizes wealth and has the power to bring fortune and assuage confused emotions. With its color of sunlight, citrine is believed to dispel all the ill fortunes also signifies sincere and unwavering love, Its golden glow keeps its wearer sober in a situation of chaos and helps the person to identify goals again.
Blue Topaz --- Birthstone for December
Blue Topaz, like the cerulean sky, was believed to cool boiling water, which means that topaz has the ability to calm an angry person. It was once believed to have the power to make its wearer invisible in times of danger. In addition, blue topaz is said to cure eye diseases and insomnia. It represents constant friendship and eternal love.
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