Precious and semi-precious stones (or gemstones) are related to the months of the year, the signs of the Zodiac, and even the days of the week!

Historically, the birthstones assigned to each month related to the stones appearing on the breastplate of a Jewish high priest, Aaron (brother of Moses). Traditional and modern birthstones are, however, open to interpretation based on different cultures, and the characteristic colours of the stones.

Birthstones signify, symbolise, personalise and bring meaning. The wearing of birthstones is thought to bring balance and further cosmic powers…

Gemstones and their relation to the Months of the Year (Birthstones)

Birth Month	Gemstones	Colour	Meaning / Balance
January	Garnet	Deep Red	Faith, Love, Courage, Serenity, Success
February	Amethyst	Purple	Protection, Calming, Clarity
March	Aquamarine	Very Pale Blue	Creativity, Self Expression, Courage, Clarity, Hope
April	Quartz Crystal, White Topaz, White Sapphire, Diamond	White, Clear	Eternal Love, Romance, Courage, Calming, Healing, Vitality
May	Emerald, Aventurine	Green	Health, Prosperity, Fertility, Faithfulness
June	Moonstone, Pearl, Labradorite	Light Purple	Purity, Innocence, Love, Compassion, Intuition, Fortune
July	Ruby, Garnet	Red	Courage, Strength, Serenity, Success
August	Peridot, Prehnite, Prasiolite	Light Green	Calming, Healing, Protection, Peace
September	Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli	Deep Blue	Purity, Wisdom, Faith, Loyalty, Serenity
October	Pink Tourmaline, Opal, Rose Quartz	Pink	Healing, Hope, Innocence, Creativity, Clarity, Love
November	Citrine, Yellow Topaz	Yellow	Intellect, Positivity, Prosperity, Success, Happiness
December	Blue Topaz, Turquoise	Blue	Health, Healing, Protection, Positivity

Chakras are energy centres within the human body which help to regulate all of its processes – from organ function to the immune system, as well as emotions and healing.

There are 7 chakras positioned throughout the body, from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Each chakra has its own vibrational frequency and corresponding colour.

Certain semi-precious stones and crystals can help to balance this energy within the body, thereby facilitating physical, spiritual and overall wellbeing.

Semi-precious Stones and their relation to the 7 Chakras

Chakra	Colour	Energy / Function / Emotion / Healing	Semi-Precious Stones
Crown Chakra	Violet	Understanding, Cosmic Consciousness, Enlightenment	Herkimer Diamond, Quartz Crystal, Amethyst, Iolite
Third Eye Chakra	Indigo	Clairvoyance, Intuition, Psychic Senses	Amethyst, Iolite, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli
Throat Chakra	Blue	Communication, Creativity, Healing	Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine
Heart Chakra	Green	Love, Hope, Compassion	Aventurine, Green Tourmaline, Peridot, Amazonite
Solar Plexus Chakra	Yellow	Energy, Vitality, Desire / Power	Citrine, Topaz, Rutilated Quartz
Sacral Chakra	Orange	Sexuality, Intimacy, Emotions	Citrine, Moonstone, Ruby
Base Chakra	Red	Security, Grounding, Survival Instinct	Garnet, Ruby