Do you ever buy Birthstones for Birthdays? They can make a really memorable gift!
Here’s a list of the Birthstones for each month of the year – so you know which to look for when you’re shopping from Pedddle’s lovely jewellery makers!
Read on to see which Birthstone you should buy for your loved one’s month of birth – or perhaps get a treat for your own birthday!
Birthstones for Birthdays
January Birthstone – Garnet
A deep red coloured stone, Garnet symbolises consistency, success, friendship and trust.
It is said that this stone keeps the wearer safe from harm. Traditionally, its blood-red colour was thought to protect against blood-related ailments, such as haemorrhages and snake bites!
February Birthstone – Amethyst
A tranquil purple colour, Amethyst supposedly brings peace and calm to your life!
Representing sincerity, this stone can be worn to prevent intoxication and invite serenity.
March Birthstone – Aquamarine
Pale blue Aquamarine bestows courage, insight and victory.
Traditionally thought to represent the sea, due to its colour, it signifies safe voyages and calms tempers. It is also said to prevent the effects of aging – we should probably all buy one!
April Birthstone – Diamond
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! Aside from that, they are meant to enhance competence, love and trust – hence their roots as a traditional wedding engagement stone.
May Birthstone – Emerald
This gorgeous green stone represents peace of mind – something we could all benefit from!
Also representing rebirth, it is said that the wearer of an Emerald can have better foresight, wisdom, patience and good fortune.
June Birthstone – Pearl
Pearl can come in various colours, in varying shades of purples, creams and whites.
This stone represents health and longevity (probably due to the nature of how pearls are formed), and pearls are even believed to hold life-restoring powers!
Other stones for June birthdays can be Alexandrite and Moonstone – all gorgeous pale stones.
July Birthstone – Ruby
The bright red colour of rubies signifies passion, with these stones representing fire and emotion. However, they can also symbolise contentment, as they represent the success of love and stir the imagination and senses.
It is also believed that rubies help their wearer become wiser and protected against misfortune.
August Birthstone – Peridot
Beautiful Peridot is a pale green colour, representing illuminating thoughts, protection against bad dreams and evil spirits, and marital happiness.
Sardonyx is another great stone for August birthdays, representing courage and happiness.
September Birthstone – Sapphire
Sapphire is ideal for September birthdays; a deep blue stone representing clear thinking and emotional balance.
Said to protect the wearer from envy and harm, ancient priests believed the Sapphire could help them predict the future!
October Birthstone – Opal
Opal can come in various shades, from pink to blue to everything in between!
Said to dispel fear, wearing this stone is meant to aid your friendships, stimulate positive feelings and give hope.
Pink Tourmaline can also be an October birthstone, thought to promote sympathy and help the wearer overcome anxious feelings.
November Birthstone – Citrine
A beautiful yellow-orange stone, Citrine is thought to bring the wearer happiness – perhaps due to its sunny colour. Representing wealth and vitality, this pretty stone is always a great choice when present-buying.
Yellow Topaz is another November birthstone, with similar meanings.
December Birthstone – Turquoise
Turquoise is thought to bring its wearer good fortune, and Native Americans associated the colours of this stone with the blue sky and green earth. Having such a connection to nature is a beautiful meaning.
Tanzanite, Zircon and Blue Topaz are other great stones for December birthdays.
Fancy buying your own birthstone, or getting one as a gift for your friends or family?