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A gift that incorporates birthstones is a thoughtful one for a
mother or grandmother, especially when a new baby has come into
the family. And of course, they make great birthday presents!
January
Traditional Gem(s): Garnet, Rose Quartz
Modern Gem(s): Garnet
The garnet was once thought to be connected with the 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 to he amethyst associates it with sobriety,
tranquility, protection and peace. This birthstone as also been
linked to improving 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 making of new friends as
well as affection and love, hope and health. This stone was once
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 the curing of ailments,
as well as being associated with the ability to see in to the
future, giving them an almost bewitching, magical reputation.
June
Traditional Gem(s): Alexandrite
Modern Gem(s): Pearl, Moonstone
The pearl has been linked with chastity and modesty, making it
something of an angelic, pure birthstone. It is also linked to
successful and happy marriages.
July
Traditional Gem(s): Ruby
Modern Gem(s): Ruby, Carnelian
The ruby is traditionally linked 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 well as a gem that enhanced the properties of
healing drugs.
September
Traditional Gem(s): Sapphire, Lapis
Modern Gem(s): Sapphire
The sapphire has been linked with faith and purity, as well as
foresight. It was thought that the stronger the sparkle of the
gem, the more 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 gem
has also been linked to healing forces, friendship and emotion,
so it has experienced its fair share of folklore over the years.
November
Traditional Gem(s): Citrine
Modern Gem(s): 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
even been linked to an ability to make the wearer invisible in
dangerous situations.
December
raditional 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 gone by.
Hope you found this helpful!
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