The birthstone goes way back in our history and it was in those days that it was understood that they possessed some type of a magical force that would protect the owner or wearer of such a stone. Such stones are by tradition linked to the signs of the Zodiac and in this report we will view at the birthstones month and what they mean.



In modern times the birthstone is associated with calendar months rather than those of the zodiac and every month has its own unique birthstone along with its own unique properties. Now birthsones are available in either a ring, pendant or as earrings and giving someone special an item of jewellery which contains their birthstone is a unique and a wonderful gift.

Below we will display the birthstones that are common today.

January - Garnet

Once connected to blood and is supposed to protect the wearer from nightmares and offer guidance through the dark. In most cases they are thought to be deep red in colour but they come in a variety of different shades.

February - Amethyst

Associated with sobriety, tranquility, peace and protection. They has also been associated with improving a person's skin, and helping to prevent baldness as well as insulating the wearer from deceit. It comes in different shades of purple.

March - Aquamarine

Linked with making new friends as well as love, affection, hope and health. It is green blue in colour and has a rich sparkling look to it.

April - Diamond

Linked to love, eternity and strength and has become the most popular gem of all time where romance is concerned.

May - Emerald

Linked to health and the curing of ailments as well as being associated with the ability to see into the future.

June - Pearl

Linked with chastity and modesty. Also linked to successful and happy marriages. They come in a variety of colours and sizes.

July - Ruby

Traditionally linked with protection and harmony. This stone has been mined since ancient times and boasts a spectacular beauty. It is normally deep red in colour.

August - Peridot

Usually linked with protection from evil and night terrors as well as being able to enhance the benefits of healing drugs. It is lime green in colour and produced by volcanic action.

September - Sapphire

Has been associated with faith and purity as well as foresight.

October - Opal

Another stone that is linked to purity but also to hope and innocence as well as healing forces, friendship and emotion. Can come either in black or white.

November - Topaz

Once linked to sanity, healing and life and comes in a range of colours including golden, blue, pale green, pink and red.

December - Turquoise

This months birthstone was once linked to happiness, fortune and good luck. It can range in colour from mid-blue to green-blue or light green.

So in the future if you are looking for something extra special for a friend why not consider birthstones jewellery for them.