We’re giving you an insight into what you need to know about your birthstones and what it says about you. What is a birthstone? What is the birthstone for my month? What does my birthstone represent? Find all the information you need to know about these beautiful gems below. Let’s begin!
First off, what is a birthstone? Birthstones are gemstones that represent a person’s birth month. Each month has a unique gemstone associated with it and holds a significant meaning. Birthstones and zodiac signs have similar attributes but not entirely.
January – Garnet
Garnet is a deep red gemstone. January’s birthstone is said to bring happiness, health, wealth, and peace. The garnet birthstone is known to hold stable and positive energy. A person born in January is known for being incredibly compassionate and determined.
February – Amethyst
The Amethyst gemstone is a breathtaking shade of purple, representing peace, serenity, and spirituality. Those born in February are daydreams, and intuitive and one who wears an Amethyst is said to strengthen relationships and protect against negative energy.
March – Aquamarine
Aquamarine originates from the Latin words aqua and marina, which together translate to “sea water”. The glittering light blue gemstone represents calmness. Those with the aquamarine birthstone are calm, inspiring, and excellent at communication.
April – Diamond
The diamond gemstone represents strengths, and everlasting love and makes the perfect gift for anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions. Those born in April are strong, determined, and courageous.
May – Emerald
The green Emerald birthstone speaks of health, faithfulness, and a soothed mindset. Its green color represents vitality, new beginnings, and the start of the spring season.
June – Pearl
June’s birthstone is the famous pearl. Known for symbolizing purity and innocence, people have believed that pearls bring love, luck, wisdom, and peace.
July – Ruby
Ruby’s birthstone is a sign of power, health, and wisdom. A person born in July is a combination of assertiveness and compassion. July babies are ambitious and come up with creative solutions to problems.
August – Peridot
The Peridot gemstone has a yellowish-green tone color. If your birthstone is Peridot, you are an extroverted person who is bubbly and gains the trust of others easily making friends and strangers feel welcomed.
September – Sapphire
Sapphire, known for its rich blue coloring, is the most well-known birthstone. Sapphires can range in color in pink, white, yellow, and even green! If your birthstone is Sapphire, you are humble and down-to-earth.
October – Opal
Fun fact, the amount of water in Opals will fluctuate over time based on care like humidity, heat, sweat, and contact with water. The color will change depending on the care you take. Those with an Opal birthstone are loyal, protective, and faithful to their loved ones.
November – Topaz
Topaz is associated with November. If your birthstone is Topaz, you may be stubborn at times. However, you are generous and fair with advice to others.
December – Turquoise
The turquoise birthstone symbolizes happiness, good fortune, and peace. People may consider you to be an old soul.
Birthstones are not just limited to the month of your birth, you can wear your birthstone or a combination of birthstones that suit your personality traits and style. Shop our wide range of birthstone collections here!
