From the 16th century, birthstone was accompanied by different jewels for 12 months a year, as the personal symbol of birth. This means that the monthly gems, it is called "birth of rock" or "birthday stone".
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A brief introduction of birthstone
2010-06-11 18:19:00
The magic birthstone can protect people’s body away from evil, and bring good luck. Here is a brief introduction of birthstone.
Below you will find a listing of each of the birthstones used today.
January (garnet) it was once thought to be connected with the blood. This stone is supposed to protect the wearer from nightmares and offer guidance through the dark.
February (amethyst) this gem associates it with sobriety, protection and peace. This birthstone as also been linked to improving the skin and preventing baldness, as well as protection from deceit, so it has a lot to live up to!
March (aquamarine) it has been linked to the making of new friends as well as affection and love, hope and health. This stone was once also thought to protect those at sea.
April (diamonds) these stones are linked to love, eternity and strength. This has contributed towards diamonds being the most popular gems of all time when it comes to romance, such as engagement rings and wedding bands.
May (emerald) it is the beautiful, once linked to health and the curing of ailments, as well as being associated with the ability to see in to the future, giving them an almost bewitching, magical reputation.
June (pearl) this gem has been linked with chastity and modesty, making it something of an angelic, pure birthstone. They are also linked to successful and happy marriages.
July (ruby) a stone traditionally linked with protection and harmony. This birthstone has been mined since ancient times, and boasts a spectacular beauty.
August (peridot) it was commonly linked with protection against evil and night terrors, as well as a gem that enhanced the properties of healing drugs.
September (sapphire) this gem has been linked with faith and purity, as well as foresight. It was thought that the stronger the sparkle of the gem, the more faithful and honest the wearer.
October (opal) this stone has been linked to purity, hope and innocence. This gem has also been linked to healing forces, friendship and emotion, so it has experienced its fair share of folklore over the years.
November (topaz) once linked with sanity, healing, and life, as well as being connected to strength by the ancient Greeks.
December (turquoise) this precious stone was once linked to happiness, fortune and luck, making it a very popular gem in centuries gone by.
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