Early civilization as far back as the Assyrians (1400 BC) invested rare and beautiful gemstones with magical properties.
Tradition associates a gem with each sign of the zodiac based on a color system. Color was thought to unleash the power attributed to the stone.
January Dark Red Garnet
It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the second year of marriage.
Early Spanish astrologers showed garnet on their charts as representing the Sun, while the Koran teaches its adherents that a carbuncle illuminates the fourth heaven.
February Purple Amethyst
It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the sixth year of marriage.
Historically meant to indicate sobreity and seriousness, Amethyst is said to inspire qualities of sincerity, fairness, justice, duty and devotion. This gemstone is believed to possess healing properties, to purify blood, soothe the mind and balance the spirit.
 March Pale Blue Aquamarine
It is also the accepted anniversary gem for the 19th year of marriage.
Aquamarine is considered a lucky stone, especially in historical times when sailors carried it keep them safe while at sea. It brings peace and calmness to its owner, relieving them of stress and enhancing their intuition.

April White (Clear) Diamond
It is also the accepted anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.
Diamonds were first mined in India Pliny may have mentioned them, although there is some debate as to the exact nature of the stone he referred to as Adamas; In 2005, Australia, Botswana, Russia and Canada ranked among the primary sources of gemstone diamond production.

 May Bright Green Emerald
It is also the anniversary gemstone for the 20th and 35th years of marriage.
Emeralds vary from light to dark green, and most are embedded with bits of other substances. Perfectly clear emeralds are rare and very expensive, so it is not uncommon for emeralds to be treated in some way to enhance their appearance.
 June Cream Pearl Moonstone
It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 3rd and 30th years of marriage.
Moonstones are available in white, colorless, gray, yellow and orange hues and always have a blue or white luster to them. Not very expensive to buy, this gemstone has become popular
 July Red Ruby
It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 15th and 40th year.

Ruby jewelry can be bought in exquisite handcrafted styles and patterns. The size, quality and color of the rubies decide the price of the ruby jewelry.

August Pale Green Peridot
It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage.
Peridot has been popular since ancient times, when it was sometimes called the evening emerald.  Peridot is said to bring healing and vitality to the whole body,
September Deep Blue Sapphire
It is also the accepted anniversary gem for the 5th and 45th years of marriage.
Sapphires are the second hardest stones after diamonds. This is a trait that makes them not only durable but also perfect for everyday wear. This is the reason they are much admired for everyday jewelry wear.

October Variegated Opal or Tourmaline
It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 14th year of marriage.
Since the discovery of the structure of the spheres of water in precious opal, countless jewelers have also begun synthesizing the gem for commercial purposes.
November Yellow Topaz or Citrine
It is the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 4th year; Imperial topaz for the 23rd year of marriage.
The jewelries that are made up of citrine ranges in color from clay orange to straw and sun yellow. It is also available in deep, Madeira red color. In the past, the jewelries made up of Madeira colored were quite popular and valuable. But now-a-days, the citrine jewelry made up of orange and yellow colored stones are highly in demand.

 December Sky Blue Turquoise or Blue Topaz
It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 11th year of marriage.
Turquoise was readily available to many Native American groups when they prospered on this land. The beautiful shades of green and blue with dashes of white or black make this the perfect gemstone for adorning. When unpolished, it has a waxy appearance, but once polished and shaped, it takes on a life of its own