Known for their goodluck and healing powers, birthstones are semi-precious and precious gemstones that are each associated with a different calender month. Each birthstone has a set of unique mystical properties, which is heightened during its corresponding month. Throughout history it has been believed that by wearing the birthstone that represents ones birth month, one will be protected and empowered.
January – Garnet
Garnet Birthstone Powers: Strength, Protection & Healing
Since early times, Garnet has been a symbol of affection between friends. It would be exchanged as gifts in hopes that their paths will once again cross. Garnet is also believed to be a stone of exceptional healing powers, as it aids in regulating the heart and bloodflow. It has been worn to cure depression and inflammation of the skin. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 2nd & 6th anniversary.
February – Amethyst
Amethyst Birthstone Powers: Courage, Peace, Love, Healing & Happiness
Amethyst has been believed to protect against various disorders including mental disorders, hearing disorders, headaches & insomnia. Amethyst has also been said to help calm fears, reduce stress & dispel negative energy to promote an overall feeling of peace and tranquility. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 4th, 6th & 17th anniversary.
March – Aquamarine
Aquamarine Birthstone Powers: Foresight, Happiness & Intelligence
To its bearer, Aquamarine is believed to bestow one with courage, foresight and happiness. It is also believed to promote youthfulness and enhance the utilization of psychic powers to make the mind more alert. In terms of its healing abilities, Aquamarine aides in treating anxiety. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 16th & 19th anniversary.
April – Diamond
Diamond Birthstone Powers: Enhances Competence, Trust & Love
Formed deep within the earth under intense heat and pressure, Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth, which makes it a symbol of strength. They are also known to convey a dedication of everlasting love and are the perennial choice for engagement rings. Suggested for all anniversaries in the form of eternity bands.
May – Emerald
Emerald Birthstone Powers: Enhance Memory, Intelligence & Clairvoyance
Folklore suggests that Emeralds give the wearer psychic powers thus helping them predict future events. Throughtout history, Emeralds have been worn as amulets as they are believed to improve eyesight, fertility & memory. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 20th, 35th & 55th anniversary.
June – Pearl
Pearl Birthstone Powers: Money, Love, Protection & Luck
Pearls are believed to possess life-restoring powers. Ancient legend suggests that pearls were thought to be the tears of god. It is believed that Pearls give wisdom through experience thus quickening the laws of Karma and helping to consolidate relationships. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 3rd & 13th anniversary.
July – Ruby
Ruby Birthstone Powers: Protection Against Misfortune & Intelligence
Worn by Royalty as a talisman against evil, Rubies were believed to warn its rightful owner of danger. It was thought to get darker in color when peril was imminent and return to its original color once danger had passed. They are also believed to make the wearer wiser. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 15th & 40th anniversary.
August- Peridot
Peridot Birthstone Powers: Sleep, Health & Protection
Peridots are believed to guard against illusions, enchantments, and nightmares. It is also believed to calm anger while soothing the nerves and banishing negative energy. Its deep green color has led it to be used as a means to connect with nature. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 16th anniversary.
September – Sapphire
Sapphire Birthstone Powers: Spiritual Enlightenment & Inner Peace
Sapphires are believed to possess psychokinetic, clairvoyant and telepathic powers that help predict the future. They are also believed to aide in healing rheumatism, colic, and mental illnesses. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 5th, 23rd & 45th anniversary.
October – Opal
Opal Birthstone Powers: Beauty, Faithfulness, Eyesight & Recalling Past Lives
Opals, which date back to prehistoric time, is a stone of hope, love & romance. It further symbolizes innocence and purity. Throughout history, the Opal has been said to promote inner beauty, faithfulness and helps recall past lives. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 21st anniversary.
November – Citrine
Citrine Birthstone Powers: Truth, Happiness, Wisdom & Inner Protection
Citrines are regarded as emblems of truth, happiness, wisdom and friendship. It was often worn as a talisman against evil thoughts and snake venom. It is believed to promote creativity, help personal clarity and eliminate self-destructive tendencies for its bearer. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 13th & 17th anniversary.
December – Topaz
Topaz Birthstone Powers: Strength, Fidelity & Success
Believed by the Greeks to increase strength, by the Romans to improve eyesight, and worn by the Egyptians to be protected from injuries. It is also believed to help heal physical and mental disorders, while promoting a good and successful future. Suggested as the birthstone to give on the 4th, 19th & 23rd anniversary.
