Birthstones are gems linked to certain months of the year with specific properties and characteristics. Particular powers are attributed to them and it is believed that wearing the right one brings good luck.
In ancient times these stones were associated with the signs of the zodiac and it was believed that each of them was able to offer the wearer special powers during the corresponding astrological period. Instead, the association between gems and months of the year dates back to the period between the 16th and 18th centuries, and according to what the International Gem Society reports, the list of traditional stones originated in Poland. Only in 1912 did the National Association of Jewelers of the United States publish a list of modern birthstones. What’s the difference?
Traditional stones include various transparent and opaque gems, modern ones only transparent gems. Are you curious to find out what yours is? Search for your birth month in the list below and read the corresponding description.
January: Garnet
The traditional and modern stone of those born in January is garnet, a stone usually red in color which symbolizes inner strength and therefore helps to develop it, acting on self-confidence. It also symbolizes trust and friendship and is said to protect during travel.
February: Amethyst
Both the traditional and modern stone of those born in February is the purple amethyst. A gem that gives the wearer courage, mental clarity, tranquility and clarity. It is also used to promote rest.
March: Aquamarine
For those born in March the corresponding modern stone is aquamarine, a green-blue stone that helps in case of tension and stress. It also promotes health, hope and helps cultivate love.
April: Diamond
If you were born in April, your traditional and modern stone is diamond, a particularly hard gem that gives strength and vigor, increasing your level of resistance. It is also associated with love, marriage and courage.
May: Emerald
Were you born in May? Then you should bring with you a wonderful emerald with an unmistakable bright green color. This stone favors positivity, optimism but is also associated with inner rebirth. It also brings foresight, youth and luck to the wearer.
June: Pearl
If you were born in June, your traditional stone is the pearl, which gives calm and tranquility by helping to keep anger under control. But the modern stone in this case is different, it is alexandrite, which increases intuition and pleasure.
July: Ruby
Those born in July have the ruby with its unmistakable intense red as both a traditional and modern stone. It is a perfect stone for recharging energy, giving those who carry it with them vitality and great enthusiasm. It is also associated with love, passion, wealth and peace.
August: Peridot
If you were born in August, your modern stone is peridot. It is a green-yellow gemstone that promotes friendship, wisdom and strength. It was once used to protect the wearer from nightmares and evil. Instead, the traditional stone of August is sardonyx.
September: Sapphire
For those born in September the traditional and modern stone is sapphire, available in multiple colors although we usually find it blue-blue. It promotes inner calm, the search for truth, protects from dangers and is also associated with purity and wisdom.
October: Tourmaline
If you were born in October, your modern stone is tourmaline, available in multiple colors. Useful in case of stress, it promotes creativity and helps develop inner strength. Instead your traditional stone is opal.
November: Topaz
If you were born in November, your stone is topaz, especially the yellow or golden one. This stone helps those who want to realize themselves in life, favors forgiveness but also frankness. Golden topaz was once associated with wealth and was believed to promote health of mind and body.
December: Opaque Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli
For those born in December we find various lucky stones: the traditional ones are opaque turquoise and lapis lazuli, the modern ones are tanzanite, blue topaz and blue zircon. In short, you are spoiled for choice!
SOURCE: Gemsociety
