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Month |
Birthstone |
Stone |
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January |
Garnet
One glance at the deep red seeds nestled nside of a pomegranate fruit explains why
the word "garnet" comes from the Latin word "granatus," meaning "grain" or "seed."
This name was given to the garnet because of its close resemblance to the succulent
pomegranate seed. Garnet is the name of a group of minerals that comes in a rainbow
of colors, from the deep red of the pyrope garnet to the vibrant green of tsavorites.
Today, the most important sources for garnet are Africa, Sri Lanka, and India. |
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February |
Amethyst
Amethyst, the gemstone believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off the intoxicating
powers of Bacchus, also is said to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted.
Throughout history, the gemstone has been associated with many myths, legends,religions,and
numerous cultures.Amethyst is also symbolic of spirituality and piety. It has been
used to ornament churches and crosses used in religious ceremony, and worn in rings
and on rosaries by bishops and priests. |
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March
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Aquamarine
The gemstone aquamarine is the blue, or perhaps more correctly, blue-green or aqua
variety . Aquamarine is the birthstone for March.This gemstone was believed to protect
sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. The serene color of aquamarine is
said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded. Its
pale, cool color beautifully complements spring and summer wardrobes.
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April |
Diamond
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May |
Emerald
The wonderful green color of emerald is unparalleled in the gem kingdom. Emerald's
precious green color is caused by small amounts of chromium and enhanced by traces
of iron. Unlike other beryls, emeralds usually contain inclusions and other flaws.
These flaws are not looked on as negative aspects for emerald like they would be
for other gemstones. Indeed, these flaws are considered part of the character of
the stone and are used to assure the purchaser of a natural stone. |
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June |
Pearl
Pearls have been used as an adornment for centuries. They were one of the
favorite gem materials of the Roman Empire; later in Tudor England, the 1500s were
known as the pearl age. Pearls are unique as they are the only gems from living
sea creatures and require no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty.Pearls
have been a passion and even an obsession of people throughout the ages. They have
been ground up and used in cosmetics and as a medicine to treat heart and stomach
conditions. Some cultures swear by pearls as an aphrodisiac. These gems have adorned
crowns, clothing, and temples. |
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July |
Ruby
The gemstone ruby is the red variety of the mineral Corundum , the second hardest
natural mineral known to mankind. Ruby is the July birthstone, and the Capricorn
Zodiac stone.It is harder than any natural gemstone except diamond, which means
a ruby is durable enough for everyday wear. Fine-quality ruby is extremely rare,
and the color of the gem is most important to its value. The most prized color is
a medium or medium dark vivid red or slightly purplish red. |
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August |
Peridot
Peridot is said to host magical powers and healing properties to protect against
nightmares and to bring the wearer power, influence, and a wonderful year.
As peridot is a gemstone that forms deep inside the Earth and brought to the surface
by volcanoes, in Hawaii, peridot symbolizes the tears of Pele, the goddess of fire
and volcanoes. |
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September |
Sapphire
Sapphire, the September birthstone, has been popular since the Middle Ages and,
according to folklore, will protect your loved ones from envy and harm. Medieval
clergy wore sapphires to symbolize heaven, while commoners thought the gem attracted
heavenly blessings. Blue sapphires range from very light to very dark greenish
or violetish blue, as well as various shades of pure blue. |
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October |
Tourmaline
Tourmaline has become a favorite gemstone among jewelry designer, and gem collectors
the world over. Since it is available in a wide variety of colors, it is ideally
suited to almost anyone's taste. Tourmaline also is known for displaying several
colors in the same gemstone. These bi-color or tri-color gems are formed in
many combinations; gemstones with clear color distinctions are highly prized. A
gift of Opal is symbolic of faithfulness and confidence. And the powerful energy
radiating from this fiery gemstone will surely illuminate any occasion!
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November |
Topaz
Topaz is a gemstone available in a rich rainbow of colors. Prized for several thousand
years in antiquity, all yellow gems in antiquity were called topaz. Often confused
with citrine quartz (yellow) and smoky quartz (brown), quartz and topaz are separate
and unrelated mineral species. It's golden color was believed by the Egyptians to
be the glow cast by the sun god Ra. Yellow Topaz ranges in color from a peachy blush
to a deep cognac.
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December |
Tanzanite, Zircon,and Turquoise
The three birthstones associated with december are Tanzanite, Zircon, and
Turquoise.Discovered in the late 1960s in Tanzania, and found exclusively in this
tiny area of the world, tanzanite exhibits a rich violet-blue color for which the
gemstone is treasured; often it is heat-treated to achieve this color. Nearly
all tanzanite has been heat treated to generate the beautiful violet-blue color
this stone is known for. When first mined, most stones are a muted green color.
The only known source of Tanzanite is a five square mile hilltop at Merelani, ten
miles south of the Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania |
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