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Gemstones for every day of the
week:
To shop for birthstone jewelry
or by colors, click on the "Stone" links below:
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MONTH
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STONE
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MEANING
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January
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Garnet
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Constancy
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People born in January are consistent, can endure
difficult situations, are creative, and are very patient.
Although the Garnet is traditionally red in color, the stone ranges from
a colorless hue to black but does not come in blue. A good match for the
high-powered achiever, the crimson and red colors of garnet represent power,
leadership, strength, love and excitement.
Once thought to be connected with the blood, garnet is believed to protect
the wearer from nightmares and offer guidance through the dark.
Garnet is the daily gemstone for Tuesday.
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February
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Amethyst
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Sincerity
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Meanings associated with the Amethyst are sincerity,
intuition, motivation, spirituality, healing and happiness. A member of
the Quartz family, the Amethyst is thought to calm nerves and emotions and
provide mental clarity. Amethyst comes in varying shades of purple, green,
and pink. The pink colors of amethyst can evoke strong emotions, but also
represents romance, love, spirituality, peace and elegance. Amethyst can
also represent comfort, tranquility and passion.
The folklore attached to this gem associates it with sobriety, tranquility,
protection and peace. This birthstone has 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!
Amethyst is the daily gemstone for Thursday.
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March
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Bloodstone,
Aquamarine
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Courage
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People born under this month are courageous, creative,
friendly and loving.
A cool and calming color, Aquamarine represents tranquility, peace, wisdom,
friendliness, strength, courage, creativity, health, perception and hope.
It is also associated with awareness and spiritual energy. Aquamarine is
the planetary gemstone for the zodiac sign of Pisces.
The Bloodstone stands for health, passion, courage and strength. A variety
of Quartz, the Bloodstone is thought to strengthen the immune system and
to contain healing properties.
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April
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Diamond,
White Sapphire
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Innocence
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The colorless state of
this stone symbolizes invincibility, eternity, health, innocence, courage
and strength.
The white diamond is the epitome of simplicity, security, balance and
purity. The purest of all the gemstones and the hardest substance known
to man, the diamond has an ability to reflect light, which many believe
increases personal clarity of the mind and body. If you have a perfectionist
personality type, you are likely attracted to the diamond.
Diamonds are the daily gemstone of Saturday.
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May
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Emerald
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Love, Success
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Those who were born during this month are known to
have very good foresight into situations, opening doors to success. These
people are also loving and happy.
As a calming and soothing color, the green connotations in emerald
represent tranquility, mystery, confidence and relaxation. If you are a
nature lover, you may be attracted to this gemstone that also represents
peace, harmony and balance.
Love, success, happiness and goodness are some of the meanings associated
with the Emerald. Many believe that wearing an Emerald brings life, heals
mental and emotional causes of physical illness.
The Emerald is the daily gemstone for Friday and the birthstone
for the zodiac sign of Taurus.
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June
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Pearl,
Moonstone,
Alexandrite
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Health, Longevity
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The pure white color
of the pearl symbolizes purity, innocence, wealth and tranquility.
The word pearl is the Latin equivalent for “unique”. Some cultures suggest
that bearers of this birthstone have the ability to turn bad fortune to
good. The Pearl stands for faith, charity, innocence, health and peace.
These organic gemstones are believed to aid anger issues and increase creativity.
The Pearl is the daily gemstone for Monday.
Pearls and moonstones can inspire creativity, enhance confidence and
serve as a source of enlightenment and strength. Pearls and moonstones are
also linked to simplicity, confidence and elegance.
The meanings associated with the Alexandrite are joy, luck, courage and
love. This rare gemstone helps to align mental and emotional and aids in
spiritual transformation and regeneration.
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July
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Ruby
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Contentment
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People born in this month are believed to be noble
and to easily find contentment. They are considered to be devoted and have
integrity.
The red Ruby represents passion, desire, achievement, contentment, enthusiasm
and strength. Ruby is also a gemstone of mystery and can evoke strong emotions
of love, strength, leadership and power. Rubies are thought to open the
heart and promote love, allowing joy to come to those who wear it. Ruby
is the gemstone for the Zodiac sign of Scorpio. May say that
Ruby is also the daily gemstone for Tuesday.
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August
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Sardonyx,
Peridot
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Married Happiness
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This stone either has an olive green or yellow green
color. This means that people born under this birthstone are closer to success
and happiness during marriage. The stone represents good luck and is believed
to give protection against “evil”. A symbol of a pure heart and mind, the
Peridot also stands for innocence and faith.
As one of the emerald colors, Peridot is a beautiful gemstone that represents
mystery, passion, beauty, married happiness, luck, courage and enchantment.
If you’re a trendsetter or forward-thinker, this could be a gemstone for
you. Peridot can also symbolize money, success, power, peace and justice.
The Sardonyx is believed to bring happiness to marriage and relationships.
The gemstone exudes good fortune, strengthens self-control and brings courage
to those who wear it.
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September
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Blue Sapphire
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Clear Thinking
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People born under the stone of September have exceptional
abilities to think clearly even under pressure. In addition, these people
are also full of wisdom.
A calming, soothing and beautiful stone, sapphire represents confidence,
wisdom, strength and idealism. It is uplifting and can evoke strong feelings
of love, harmony and peacefulness. If you have a peaceful but strong personality,
this may be your gemstone!
The Sapphire symbolizes clear thinking, wisdom, serenity, purity and
truth. Many believe that those who wear the Sapphire are better able to
distinguish between the mind and the spiritual self, enhancing mental clarity.
The Sapphire is the daily gemstone for Wednesday.
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October
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Opal, Tourmaline,
Rose Zircon
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Hope
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The color of an opal usually changes, so it is quite
hard to determine its true color. The word opal was derived from the Greek
word “opallus” which means, “change in color”. The Roman term "Cupid Paederos”
which meant, “a child as beautiful as love” also referred to the opal. An
opal symbolizes purity, innocence, health and hope.
Opal is considered to be a mystical gemstone
and is commonly found as black opal, dark grey or a dark blue. Black opal
is the rarest, but it can also be found in fiery colors such as orange,
red, and yellow. It is considered to be the stone of good luck and fortune,
and has healing properties that can ward off bad dreams and increase energy.
Many believe that those who wear the Opal will
be treated to a greater understanding of life's possibilities and will discover
new and different views of the world they live in.
Pink Tourmaline and Rose Zircon stands for love,
peace and compassion. Tourmalines are used to strengthen the body and spirit.
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November
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Topaz,
Citrine
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Fidelity
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People born in this month are blessed with providence,
serenity and the gift of friendship.
Another “strength” stone, Topaz is a yellow or brown royal stone that can
balance emotions, calm passion and release tension. Courage, fidelity, wisdom
and serenity are the characteristics of the Topaz. It is also considered
to be the gemstone of rejuvenation, and can be used to relieve mental pressure.
These gems are associated with mental clarity and focus and many believe
that those who wear them will experience a reduction in mood swings and
worries.
The Citrine Yellow depicts energy, optimism and warmth.
Citrine is believed to help the body release tension and increase flexibility.
Citrine is the daily gemstone for Sunday and the birthstone for the
zodiac sign of Virgo.
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December
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Turquoise,
Lapis Lazuli,
Blue Zircon,
Blue Topaz
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Prosperity
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One of the most attractive green-blue stones, Turquoise
represents wealth, happiness and strength. It is considered to have healing
properties and can ward off illness, but ultimately serves as a stone of
happiness and good fortune.
The Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli represents happiness, peace and patience.
Many believe that wearing a Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli will aid in healing
as well as bring understanding, wisdom and kindness.
Meanings associated with the Blue Zircon are success, love, luck, happiness
and prosperity. Zircons are thought to increase intuition, durability and
steadiness. Many believe that those who wear the Zircon will experience
a decrease in depression and insomnia.
The blue topaz is considered as the official modern birthstone to represent
the month of December. The word topaz was derived from the Sanskrit word
“tapa” which referred to fire. The blue topaz proudly represents fidelity
and love. It was once believed that this stone had the ability to cure asthma
and insomnia. Another myth about the blue topaz is that when it is thrown
into hot water the water actually cools down.
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