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Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
January Garnet Garnet - Crusaders used this gem for protection from injury. Ancient warriors thought it would bring victory. Capricorn
(Dec 22-Jan 19)
Lapis Lazuli
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
February Amethyst Amethyst - Saint Valentine wore an Amethyst. It made up Cleopatra's signet ring. Aquarius
(Jan 20-Feb 18)
Turqoise
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
March Aquamarine Bloodstone - was the preferred stone when carving religious subjects. Pisces
(Feb 19-Mar 20)
Aquamarine
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
April Diamond Diamond - The brilliance of a Diamond as always been appreciated throught the ages. It is also a Girl's Best Friend. Aries
(Mar 21 - Apr 19)
Jasper
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
May Emerald Emerald - was once believed to ward off many kinds of sickness, the green represented life, which is renewed in the spring. Taurus
(Apr 20-May 20)
Emerald
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
June Pearl Alexandrite - Discovered in 1839, it was named after Prince Alexander of Russia. It reflected the Russian national colors, red and green. Gemini
(May 21-June 20)
Tiger Eye
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
July Ruby Ruby - the red in a ruby represnted blood, which represented life. Cancer
(June 21 - July 22)
Moonstone
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
August Peridot Sardonyx - Roman soldiers wore this gem to bring good fortune and in the middle ages, it was believed to bring gravitas to the wearer. Leo
(July 23-Aug 22)
Rock Crystal
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
September Sapphire Sapphire - represented a pure soul. It was often worn by priests for protection from impure thoughts. Virgo
(Aug 23-Sept 22)
Citrene
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
October Opal Opal - represented hope and love in the western and eastern worlds. Thieves wore these in hopes of not getting caught. Libra
(Sept 23-Oct 22)
Sapphire
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
November Topaz Topaz - was believed to have a relaxing and cooling effect: on boiling water, fever, and even anger. Scorpio
(Oct 23-Nov 21)
Garnet or Ruby
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
December Turquoise Zircon - was thought to protect citizens from the Black death in the middle ages. It was also used by travelers to bring safety in travel and make the wearer welcome when visiting new places. Sagittarius
(Nov 22-Dec 21)
Topaz
Month
Modern
Traditional
Star Sign Planetary Stones
January Garnet Garnet - Crusaders used this gem for protection from injury. Ancient warriors thought it would bring victory. Capricorn
(Dec 22-Jan 19)
Lapis Lazuli
February Amethyst Amethyst - Saint Valentine wore an Amethyst. It made up Cleopatra's signet ring. Aquarius
(Jan 20-Feb 18)
Turqoise
March Aquamarine Bloodstone - was the preferred stone when carving religious subjects. Pisces
(Feb 19-Mar 20)
Aquamarine
April Diamond Diamond - The brilliance of a Diamond as always been appreciated throught the ages. It is also a Girl's Best Friend. Aries
(Mar 21 - Apr 19)
Jasper
May Emerald Emerald - was once believed to ward off many kinds of sickness, the green represented life, which is renewed in the spring. Taurus
(Apr 20-May 20)
Emerald
June Pearl Alexandrite - Discovered in 1839, it was named after Prince Alexander of Russia. It reflected the Russian national colors, red and green. Gemini
(May 21-June 20)
Tiger Eye
July Ruby Ruby - the red in a ruby represnted blood, which represented life. Cancer
(June 21 - July 22)
Moonstone
August Peridot Sardonyx - Roman soldiers wore this gem to bring good fortune and in the middle ages, it was believed to bring gravitas to the wearer. Leo
(July 23-Aug 22)
Rock Crystal
September Sapphire Sapphire - represented a pure soul. It was often worn by priests for protection from impure thoughts. Virgo
(Aug 23-Sept 22)
Citrene
October Opal Opal - represented hope and love in the western and eastern worlds. Thieves wore these in hopes of not getting caught. Libra
(Sept 23-Oct 22)
Sapphire
November Topaz Topaz - was believed to have a relaxing and cooling effect: on boiling water, fever, and even anger. Scorpio
(Oct 23-Nov 21)
Garnet or Ruby
December Turquoise Zircon - was thought to protect citizens from the Black death in the middle ages. It was also used by travelers to bring safety in travel and make the wearer welcome when visiting new places. Sagittarius
(Nov 22-Dec 21)
Topaz

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