Stones and their meanings

A gift that incorporates stones is a thoughtful for a mother or a grandmother, especially when a child entered the family. And, of course, make great birthday gifts!

January
Traditional Gem (s): Garnet, Rose Quartz
Modern Gem (s): Garnet
The grenade was thought to be linked with blood. This stone is supposed to protect the wearer from nightmares and offer guidance through the dark.

February
Traditional Gem (s): amethyst, onyx
Modern Gem (s): Amethyst
The folklore attached amethyst he associates with sobriety, tranquility, security and peace. This birthstone as also been linked to the improvement of the skin and preventing baldness, as well as protection from deceit.

March
Traditional Gem (s): Bloodstone
Modern Gem (s): Aquamarine
The aquamarine has been linked to the possibility of making new friends as well as the affection and love, hope and health. This stone was also thought to protect those at sea.

April
Traditional Gem (s): Diamond
Modern Gem (s): Diamond
One of the most popular gems throughout history, diamonds are linked to love, eternity and strength.

May
Traditional Gem (s): Emerald, Chrysoprase
Modern Gem (s): Emerald
The emerald was once linked to health and treatment of diseases, as well as being associated with the ability to see into the future, giving them an almost bewitching, magical reputation.

June
Traditional Gem (s): Alexandrite
Modern Gem (s): Moonstone Pearl
The pearl has been linked with chastity and modesty, making it something angelic, pure birthstone. It 'also linked to successful and happy marriage.

July
Traditional Gem (s): Ruby
Modern Gem (s): Ruby, Carnelian
Ruby is traditionally associated with protection and harmony. This birthstone has been mined since ancient times, and boasts a spectacular beauty.

August
Traditional Gem (s): Sardonyx
Modern Gem (s): Peridot
Peridot was commonly linked with protection against evil and night terrors as a gem that enhanced the healing properties of drugs.

September
Traditional Gem (s): Sapphire, Lapis
Modern Gem (s): Sapphire
The sapphire has been linked with faith and purity, as well as perspective. It was thought that the stronger the sparkle of the gem, the most faithful and honest the wearer.

October
Traditional Gem (s): Tourmaline
Modern Gem (s): Opal, Tourmaline
The opal has been linked to purity, hope and innocence. This jewel has also been linked to healing forces, friendship and excitement, then lived his fair share of folklore over the years.

November
Modern Gem (s): Traditional Gem (s): Citrine
Yellow Topaz, Citrine
Topaz was once linked with sanity, healing, and life, as well as being connected to strength by the ancient Greeks. This stone has also been linked to the ability to make the wearer invisible in dangerous situations.

December
Traditional Gem (s): Zircon, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli
Modern Gem (s): blue topaz, turquoise
Turquoise was once linked to happiness, fortune and luck, making it a very popular gem in centuries past.

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