| Gemstones
- Birthstones |
|
Month
|
Modern
|
Traditional
|
Star Sign Planetary Stones
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| 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 |
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|
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 |
| 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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