Personalised birthstone jewellery is a common present idea for special occasions such as birthdays, christenings or anniversaries. Thought to bring both good luck and protection, birthstones are most frequently used in bracelets and necklaces for both adults and children.
What exactly is a birthstone?
A birthstone is a gem stone symbolizing the month that you were born in the Gregorian calendar, which contains poems that match each month with its birthstone. A variety of cultures do have their own individual listing of birthstones however this specific calendar reflects the ones from English-speaking societies.
January
Birthstone: Garnet
This particular January birthstone naturally comes in a variety of different hues, with the most popular colour being rhodolite (a pink-purple.) With its supposed healing powers, this specific birthstone protects and offers strength to the individual wearing it. Many people wear personalised birthstone jewellery with garnet as a method of demonstrating dedication and also affection.
February
Birthstone: Amethyst
The most valued member of the quartz family, amethyst is a beautiful birthstone for February. It's a purple birthstone, with shades varying from lavender to deep purple. High quality amethyst is deep purple with flashes of rose pink, rendering it a common choice for personalised birthstone jewellery. In past times it's been employed to cure various conditions ranging from hearing disorders or headaches to alcoholism.
March
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Aquamarine, as the name indicates, is a blue stone that belongs to the beryl family. Selection of shades include the palest blue (so pale that it’s nearly colourless) to a deep blue-green (teal). This variety of shades means that aquamarine will complement any complexion or eye colour, rendering it ideal for a personalised birthstone jewellery gift. This birthstone also provides courage, serenity and contentment to the wearer.
April
Birthstone: Crystal Quartz
In the past it was considered that April’s birthstone, crystal quartz was a compressed piece of ice (from the Greek name ‘crystallos’, which means ‘ice’.) It's a more affordable substitute for diamonds, and therefore is frequently used in personalised birthstone jewellery. Like some other birthstones it's got healing properties and improves one’s spiritual well-being.
May
Birthstone: Emerald and Chrysoprase
Like aquamarine, emerald (from the old French word ‘esmeralde’ that means ‘green gemstone’) originates from the beryl family, whilst chrysoprase is a green variety of chalcedony. Coming in a number of shades of green (greenish-yellow to apple green), it gives the individual many options when selecting what sort of personalised birthstone jewellery they would like. It is said to boost memory and mental capacity while eliminating pessimism.
June
Birthstone: Pearl
Organic gemstones found in oysters (sea pearls) and mussels (freshwater pearls), pearls vary in colour from creamy-white, lilac-pink or peach-pink to grey as well as black. Again this colour range gives the individual a vast choice when making their personalised birthstone jewellery. They make for a wonderful present at a religious ceremony because pearls are believed to bring purity, faith, wisdom as well as sincerity.
July
Birthstone: Ruby
July’s birthstone, ruby (from the Latin ‘rubens’, which means ‘red’) has always been considered one of the most valuable birthstones. This can be an expensive selection in personalised birthstone jewellery however traditional gem lore states that rubies will bring economical stability to the wearer.
August
Birthstone: Peridot
A precious variety of the mineral olivine, peridot is amongst the oldest known birthstones, dating back to the ancient Egyptians. One may pick peridot as a birthstone jewellery gift as it literally means ‘give richness’ in Greek. It will also bring the wearer openness in love as well as relationships.
September
Birthstone: Sapphire
Sapphire offers any purchaser of birthstone jewellery a wide choice, because it is a type of corundum which comes in several shades. The cheaper sapphire found on the high street has usually been developed in laboratories but natural mined sapphires are recommended for personalised birthstone jewellery. Sapphires bring the wearer tranquility, joy and also wealth.
October
Birthstone: Opal
Opal come in several colours and varieties, but the natural pink variety is used most often in personalised birthstone jewellery. It is a soft birthstone, which is believed to soothe depression, promote creativity and help the wearer find true love.
November
Birthstone: Citrine
This birthstone is a yellow variety of quartz, varying in colour from pale yellow to reddish brown. If the individual wishes to promote comfort and protection, they should choose citrine to put in their personalised birthstone jewellery.
December
Birthstone: Turquoise
Personalised birthstone jewellery - Turquoise is a birthstone that varies in colour from green to sky blue, with or without matrix (black lines running through the stone.) Particularly favoured by the ancient Egyptians, turquoise is considered to relieve the wearer of depression and enhance confidence. It is a token of friendship and makes an ideal choice for a personalised birthstone jewellery gift to a friend or loved one.
