Birthstones are the perfect gem forjewelry and accessories. They are
personal, meaningful, andbeautiful stones. Birthstones have
a rich cultural history and aremore then just stories; they've come
to represent who we are as people.
Meaning: The stone signifies trust and long lasting friendship
History: The name comes from granatum, which means seed,because a garnet stone resembles a pomegranate seed.
JANUARY GARNET
FEBRUARY AMETHYST
Meaning: signifiesclarity and courage
History: for a period, onlyroyalty was allowed to wearthe brilliant purple stone
March aquamarine
Meaning: signifiesclarity and courage
History: for a period,only royalty was
allowed to wear thebrilliant purple stone
april diamond
History: the name comes from adamas, which is greek for invincible
Meaning: now signifies everlasting love, but originallysignified courage and inner strength
may emerald
History: ancient romans dedicated the stone to venus,the goddess of love
Meaning: signifies rebirth, wisdom and love
june alexandrite
Meaning: signifies love and luck
History: named after alexander the liberator of russia,for his compassion towards his people.
july ruby
Meaning: signifies wisdom, wealth, love
History: ancient Hindus called the stone the "king of gems"
august peridot
Meaning: signifies strength, power and influence
History: it was believed that wearing a peridot stone wouldbring the wearer a wonderful year
september sapphire
Meaning: signifies purity and wisdom
History: in medieval times, people believed wearing the stonewould protect loved ones from envy and harm
october opal
Meaning: signifies faithfulness and confidence
History: the name comes from the greek word opallos, whichmeans "to see a change" as opals greatly range in color
november topaz
Meaning: signifies love and affection
History: in ancient times, it was believed to give increasedstrength and intelligence