A List of Birthstones and Their Meanings

February 19, 2019 1 min read

birthstones and their meanings

Wearing your birthstone is a wonderful way to create a personal connection with your jewelry.  Below we’ve provided a list of birthstones for each month and their meanings.

January – Garnet

garnet january birthstone

January’s birthstone is the garnet, a stone that promotes vitality, health, passion and pleasure.

February – Amethyst

amethyst february birthstone

February’s birthstone is the amethyst, believed to relieve stress and help connect you with your intuition.

March – Aquamarine

aquamarine march birthstone

March’s birthstone is aquamarine, a cleansing stone to keep stress and fear away and promote tranquility. An alternate March birthstone is bloodstone.

April – Diamond

diamond april birthstone

April’s birthstone is the diamond, symbolic of perfection and illumination.

May – Emerald

emerald may birthstone

May’s birthstone is the emerald, symbolic of unity, compassion and unconditional love.

June – Pearl

pearl june birthstone

June’s birthstone is the pearl, used to promote wisdom and calmness.

July – Ruby

ruby july  birthstone

July’s birthstone is the ruby, symbolic of royalty and passion.

August – Peridot

peridot august birthstone

August’s birthstone is the peridot, believed to attract positive energy and wealth.

September – Sapphire

sapphire september birthstone

September’s birthstone is the sapphire, symbolic of wisdom, virtue and divine holiness.

October – Opal

opal october birthstone

October’s birthstone is the opal, symbolizing faithfulness and confidence.

November – Citrine

citrine november birthstone

November’s birthstone is citrine, used to promote energy, confidence, and positivity.

December – Blue Topaz

blue topaz december birthstone

December’s birthstone is blue topaz, symbolic of love and affection.  Alternative birthstones include blue zircon and turquoise.

All of these birthstones come in a wide variety of colors.  To get inspired for your own birthstone collection, visit us at www.marketsquarejewelers.com .



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