birth stones

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	Light 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

* Semi-precious stones feature throughout the Spirit Jewellery range – a good place to look is at our Spirit Stone necklaces, which make great gifts https://www.spiritjewellery.co.za/product/spirit-stone-necklace/