What are Birth Stones?

 The stones or gems which are related to your birth month are said to be Birth Stones. There are nearly 200 birthstones are found and every birthstone has a unique design, meaning, and significance. Every birthstone serves a different purpose. Birthstones are a part of modern times as well as ancient times. It is said that wearing a birthstone will bring many good lucks and fortunes to you. In today’s world, birthstones are very common in necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets too.

 

It is believed that most of the gemstones have healing and magical powers, which help in curing the people. Birthstones or gemstones are expensive, if an astrologer suggests you wear a gemstone, then only you should wear that. If a gemstone has these four qualities like Cut, Color, Carat, and Clarity then it can be considered as a perfect gemstone. You can read about Gemstones By Month in this article.

 

Red Garnet: It is the birthstone for the people who born in the month of January. The meaning of the garnet is “Protection” and “Dark Red” is the color for this birthstone. It is most popular during the Roman Empire. The word garnet originates from the Latin word ‘granatus’ which means seedlike. Because it is very similar to the seeds of a pomegranate.

 

Amethyst: The Amethyst Birthstone Is worn by the people who born in the month of February. The meaning of the amethyst is “Wisdom” and “Violet” is the color for this birthstone. This belongs to the family gems of Quartz. The word amethyst is derived from the Greek word “amethystos” which means “not drunken”. It is very popular in jewelry since ancient Egypt.

 

Aquamarine: The Aquamarine Gem is the birthstone for the people who take birth in the month of March. The meaning of the aquamarine is “Serenity” and “Cyan” is the color for this birthstone. It is a member of the Beryl gems family and mostly found in the regions of Sri Lanka, Brazil, and East Asia. It is also said that it inspires harmony in the marriage. So, it is the perfect gift for the new brides.

 

Quartz: This birthstone is used by the people who were born in the month of April. The meaning of the quartz is “Strength” and “Clear” is the color for this birthstone. The family of Quartz is the second most common family in gems which presents on this planet. It can be found anywhere in the world in rock formations. It is also one of the hardest minerals on the Mohs scale.

 

Emerald: The Emerald Gemstone is generally worn by the people who were born in the month of May. The meaning of the emerald is “Hope” and “Dark Green” is the color for this birthstone. They are named after the Latin word “Esmeralda” which means green gems. Due to their resistant surfaces, they are very unique among the gemstones.

 

Alexandrite: The synthetic alexandrite is used by people who were born in the month of June. It has the most beautiful meaning which is “Love”. It can be available in yellow, pink, blue or green color.

 

Ruby: It is the most Fascinating gemstone for humans. Natural Ruby Stone is worn by the people who take birth in the m0onth of July. The meaning of ruby is “Vitality” and “Red” is the color for the ruby wearers. Due to the chromium, the ruby appears Red in color.

 

Peridot: The Peridot Stone is usually worn by people who were born in the month of August. The peridot signifies the “Beauty” and “Olive Green” in the color. It is the term used to differentiate peridot from the quality of lesser specimens in olivine color.

 

Sapphire: The Natural Sapphire is among those gemstones which held our attention due to its dark deep blue color. The excellent durability makes this an exceptional gemstone. It is most suited to the person who is born in the month of September.

 

Tourmaline: This birthstone is used by the people who take birth in October month. The meaning of tourmaline is “Healing” and it has a variety of colors, Pink Tourmaline is one among them.

 

Citrine: The Citrine Stone is one of the rarest gems of the Quartz family found in nature. It is most suitable for the people born in the month of November. The meaning of this stone is “Joy” and “Dark yellow” is the color for this stone. It is found only in Hungary, Spain, France, and on a Scottish island named Arran.

 

Blue Zircon: It is the December birthstone and the meaning of this birthstone is “Friendship”. It is “Blue” in the color. Blue Zircon is a natural and underrated gemstone. Don’t be confused it with Cubic Zirconia.