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Birthstone Chart & Gemstone Properties

Birthstone Chart

Birthstones have been around since ancient times and these were traditionally linked to the Zodiac. However, modern birthstones are linked to calender months and each month has its own recognised birthstone. Many people love to wear their birthstone and giving someone an item of jewellery incorporating their birthstone is a touching and wonderful gift, likely to be treasured forever because it has real meaning and significance. We have also made suggestions for you to be able to use the variety of colours within our collections which will compliment and mirror the birthstones of each month.

	Traditional	Modern	Swarovski Colour Suggestion

January	Garnet	Garnet	Garnet

February	Amethyst	Amethyst	Amethyst, Light Amethyst

March	Aquamarine	Aquamarine, Jasper	Aquamarine

April	Diamondt	Rock Crystal / Mother of Pearl	Crystal, Crystal AB, Black Diamond

May	Emerald	Agate	Emerald

June	Pearl	Pearl, Moonstone	Silk, Crystal AB

July	Ruby	Ruby	Ruby

August	Peridot, Carnelian	Peridot, Carnelian	Peridot

September	Sapphire	Lapis	Sapphire, Light + Dark Sapphire

October	Opal	Pink Tourmaline, Rose Quartz	Rose, Light Rose

November	Topaz, Citrine	Topaz, Citrine	Smokey Topaz, Light Topaz, Jonquil

December	Turquoise	Blue Zircon	Blue Zircon

Gemstone Properties

Many people believe that gemstones can influence different aspects of the human body and mind by being storehouses of empowerment that are transmitted through contact with ones body. It is believed that the power of the stone can help to heal or sooth various mental, emotional, and physical conditions.

Agate
The energy of agates in general is comforting and soothing. It stabilises the aura, eliminating negativity and assists in stress relief and relaxation.

Amber
The `Mindful One’ is the fossilised resin of ancient trees. Thought to be able to help you find the kindness within you while absorbing negative energy and enabling the body to heal itself, making Amber very calming and comforting to wear.

Amethyst
The `Elevator’ and the stone of the spirituality and contentment, Amethyst can give the owner inner peace and tranquillity. It bestows stability, strength and invigoration, and clears, purifies and helps with any addictions, stress or tension. Sooths and calms the mind, raises the spirit, re-balances and increases intuitive awareness and protects from negative vibrations.

Aquamarine
The `Serene One’ gives clarity of mind, aiding personal creativity thus losing fears and phobias. It can act as a great physical, mental and emotional balancer, inspiring love, peace and serenity.

Black Onyx
Reputed to improve concentration and devotion, explaining why it is frequently found in rosaries. It can be used to banish grief, enhance self-control, stimulate the power of wise decision-making and to encourage happiness and good fortune.

Blue Goldstone
A stone of wisdom and science, teaching us to reach for the stars, and reminding us of the light within darkness. It is infused with copper sparkles and is a powerful energy generator.

Botswana Agate
Is thought to enhance creativity, soothe depression, protect and help the wearer see the positive.

Carnelian
The `Friendly One’ promotes peace and harmony, dispels depression, doubt and negative thoughts. It can be used to gain direction, balance emotions and restore ambition bringing joy, sociability and warmth.

Chrysocolla
This is the `Woman’s Friend’, strengthening feminine qualities. It can help alleviate guilt, tensions and phobias while inspiring creativity, personal power, joy and serenity.

Citrine
The `Cuddle Quartz’ helps prevent self-destructive tendencies by assisting in raising your self-esteem. Some believe this gemstone can help promote prosperity.

Fluorite
The `Gatherer’ is a variable coloured stone, which grounds, balances and focuses one’s energies. It absorbs and alters negative energies, whilst aiding physical and mental healing. Excellent for advancement of mind, greater concentration and meditation.

Garnet
The `Day Dreamer Stone’ can increase determination, energy and courage, and is thought to attract love and promote bonding.

Goldstone
This is a manmade stone and is created by adding copper salts into a glass furnace. Legend has it that it was first discovered by alchemists, as they attempted to make gold. Although subtle, its energy can be uplifting, reminding us of the need to reduce pent-up tension and celebrate the beauty of being alive.

Jasper
The family of Jasper stones have an energy that is very grounding and stabilizing. They promote the need to reduce insecurity, guilt, worry and fear and remind us of our connection with mother earth. Picture Jasper – Is one of the `Earth Stones’ and has been known as `The stone of Global Awareness’ emitting an energy which promotes the spiritual affinity to achieve perfect accord between humanity and nature. It can be used to stimulate the proper functioning of the immune system.

Labradorite
It is said to help regain energy and aid our bodies and spirits in healing themselves. This gemstone quiets us physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Lapis Lazuli
The `Night Stone’ can bring vitality and general relaxation to the mind and body. It has also been used as a protective stone and has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil.

Mother of Pearl
Known as a `Stone of Sincerity’ it signifies faith, charity and innocence, enhances personal integrity and helps to provide focus to ones attention.

Peridot
Thought to help counteract negativity and open the mind by helping to cleanse and heal hurt feelings and mend damaged relationships.

Rainbow Moonstone
Has been described as the `Mother Earth’ stone, emitting an energy that is balancing, introspective and reflective. It is claimed to promote long life and happiness and is said to attract friendship and loyalty towards the wearer.

Red Coral
This stone bestows the wearer with courageousness and can also help all sorts of blood related, and heart diseases. Thought to strengthen the memory, calm emotions and decrease anger, while increasing peace of mind and helping destroy your tensions. Also thought to provide vitality and wisdom.

Rock Crystal
Recognized as a `Stone of Power’, this is good for the brain and good for the soul. It can aid clarity of mind, dispel negativity and is known as a very powerful healer.

Rose Quartz
The `Love Stone’ bringing peace and calm to relationships is good to wear in chaotic or crisis situations. It can be a rejuvenation agent for both physical body and the emotions, and will help promote forgiveness, love and friendship.

Smokey Quartz
The `Dream Stone’ can be used to gently dissolve negative energies and emotional blockages by alleviating fear and anxiety. It can help you explore your inner self by promoting personal pride and a joy in living.

Tigers Eye
Thought to promote clear-eyed vision and help us to see ourselves and the world around us more perceptively. It can be used to enhance self-empowerment when things get tense around you. By looking at your Tiger Eye jewellery it can remind you to stop, look and listen before you do any leaping!

Tourmaline
The `Aquarian’ is believed to be the stone for those who wish to be connected to `New Age’ consciousness. It is said to have a calming effect during emotional upheavals, and will help strengthen the will to be able to meet with changes and new challenges.

Turquoise
The `Ecologically Friendly’ stone enhances creative expression, peace of mind, emotional balance, communication, friendship and loyalty. It is thought that it can strengthen the entire anatomy and helps improve all diseases. It reminds us of both our spiritual nature, our earthly inheritance and its beauty.

Please note that the gemstone information provided on this website is not intended to replace any medical advice, treatment or medication you may be receiving. Please consult a qualified practitioner regarding any health related matters.