Positioned at the heart of the summer, August promotes life, happiness, and prosperity. Additionally, there are three different August birthstones to choose from. The most popular August birthstone is Peridot, although in the last few years, Sardonyx and Spinel were added to the list-making August the only month in the year with three birthstones, next …
July Birthstone: Ruby
Sultry, elegant rubies are the main July birthstone. Fiery and elegant, the rich red of rubies has its own unique charm. But, July’s an interesting one: there are two Zodiac signs that fall over this month of the year. The Cancer and Leo signs share this month; some people associate these two different signs with …
Decoding December Birthstones
Those born in December have the choice of 3 different birthstones – turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite. Their color is similar but in dissimilar hues. From the multicolored variations of zircon to the concentrated green and blue of turquoise to tanzanite’s bluish-purple, all December birthstone enthusiasts are catered for in terms of color. If blue is …
June Birthstone: All About Celebrations
June is synonymous with celebrations – birthdays, graduations, anniversaries or weddings. There is no better way to celebrate these occasions than with a June birthstone. If you were born in June, you are lucky to choose from three gorgeous birthstones. – pearl, moonstone and alexandrite. Until 2016, June birthstones were only two – moonstone and …
November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine
November Birthstones are natural gemstones associated with this month of the year. Likewise, people born in specific months all have their unique stone. With that, each birthstone has a significantly unique meaning allotted to it. Furthermore, birthstones are associated with your zodiac signs. That is why some interested in their birth signs already know which …
March Birthstones Demystified
When it comes to making your special one’s day, a well-thought present is a great way to go. Personal gifts are always remembered and cherished. The number of people who access astrology has now increased. While zodiacs are the primary focus of people, birthstones are also linked to astrology. Why not to impress your loved …
May Birthstone: Emerald
Each month of the year has its very own gemstone that symbolizes different characteristics, according to the time of year. Birthstones have an incredibly interesting history that dates back to many centuries ago and that takes us all over the globe. Sounds intriguing? Too right. [toc] Here, we’re going to take a closer look at …
Do You Really Know January Birthstones?
Which month of the year were you born in? If you were born in January, you might have heard that garnets are your birthstone. However, no month of the year has just one clear birthstone, even though garnets have been popular in the birthstone tradition across both time and cultures. There are a few other …
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Birthstones are said to have been mentioned in the book of Exodus in the bible. Moses’ brother Aaron had a breastplate with 12 jewels in it, representing the 12 tribes of Israel. But it wasn’t until around the 19th century when each gem was assigned to a month. Now, this is only for the set …
September Birthstone: You Have More Options
Did you know that September birthstones aren’t as clear cut as many people think? Belief in birthstones has been popular for centuries, so it’s not surprising that the stones we associate with different months have changed over time. Not only this, but different countries sometimes attribute different stones to the months of the year. It’s …
April Birthstone: Diamond
The origin of birthstones comes from biblical times, way back in the book of Exodus. Moses’s brother, Aaron was bestowed upon a breastplate made of 12 individual precious and semi-precious jewels. These jewels stood as some of the earliest birthstones in that time. Our modern-day birthstone set was created in 1912. There are many other …
October Birthstones: All the Vibrant Colors
People who are born in October have a lot to look forward to during their birth month. One of those reasons is that instead of one, the month boasts two October birthstones that people can choose. Opal and tourmaline, in particular, come in different variations. Additionally, there are endless color combinations that contribute to their …