
The diamond is one of the hardest gemstones, which is one of the reasons it works so well in jewelry. Aries The Ram (Bold) is for birthdays from March 21-31.Īpril is associated with the diamond. Zodiac Signs: Pisces The Fish (Intuitive) is for birthdays from March 1-20. Blue conveys introspection, tolerance, and responsibility.įun Fact: The largest cut aquamarine gemstone was designed by gem artist Bernd Munsteiner and named Dom Pedro. Famous people with March birthdays include Michelangelo, Albert Einstein, Reese Witherspoon, and Carrie Underwood.ĭakota Stones Gemstone Options: Aquamarine Sailors once thought it would help ensure their safe passage across the sea. Does it remind you of the ocean? If so, you're not alone. Pisces The Fish (Intuitive) is for birthdays from February 19-29. Zodiac Signs: Aquarius The Water Bearer (Friendly) is for birthdays from February 1-18. Violet conveys generosity, integrity, and sensitivity.įun Fact: Amethyst has been used in jewelry since ancient times and was prized by ancient Egyptians. Symbolism: Insight, loyalty, and serenity. If your birthday is in February, you share a birthstone with famous names like Charles Dickens, Thomas Edison, Elizabeth Taylor, and Tom Hiddleston.ĭakota Stones Gemstone Options: Amethyst, Bloodstone This gemstone looks pretty even in its raw form as a sparkling geode. Aquarius The Water Bearer (Friendly) is for birthdays from January 20-31.įebruary is associated with amethyst, a gemstone with a lovely purple hue often used as the color of royalty. Zodiac Signs: Capricorn The Goat (Ambitious) is for birthdays from January 1-19. Who knew those with January birthdays had so many options? Red conveys passion, optimism, and creativity.įun Fact: Although the garnet with a rich pomegranate red color is the one most often used in birthstone jewelry, garnets actually come in every color except blue. Symbolism: Inspiration, love, and constancy. Tolkien, Betty White, and Oprah Winfrey.ĭakota Stones Gemstone Options: Rose Quartz, Garnet Famous individuals born in January include Benjamin Franklin, J.R.R. With such beautiful coloring, it's no wonder that this gemstone has been used in jewelry since the Bronze Age. The name of this deep red gemstone originates from its close resemblance to pomegranate seeds.

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For the full effect, individuals needed to own all twelve and alternate them monthly.Shop Gemstone Birthstones Birthstones and Meanings According to these legends, wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightened its healing powers. There are numerous legends and myths about birthstone healing powers and their therapeutic influence. Hence, there are multiple choices for each month. Consumers want to own their birthstones and pricing can affect popularity of a particular choice. Birthstones have been and still are, changed based on availability of particular gemstones. The power of stones probably began with a long forgotten tribal elder or medicine person upon a birth of a baby, asking for blessings from their deities.ĭifferent cultures around the world have developed different birthstone lists over the centuries, altering birthstone choices according to availability and price.

Finally, it is thought thatligure refers to a zircon, or quartz crystal, but opinions vary.īut, birthstones may very well be far older, deriving from the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve months of the year. Carbuncle is an ancient name from what is probably a ruby or garnet. A Sardius, as referred to in the above passage, is what we call carnelian.
