BIRTHSTONES: DISCOVER THE POWER
JANUARY
GARNET
Calmness - Sleep tight: this gem is said to help prevent nightmares.
FEBRUARY
AMETHYST
Power - Ancient lore claims it can be worn to prevent intoxication.
MARCH
AQUAMARINE
Rapport - Wear this gem to ensure a long and happy marriage.
APRIL
DIAMOND
Endurance - This timeless stone instills strength and courage.
MAY
EMERALD
Clarity - Ancient cultures believed emeralds could cure eye problems.
JUNE
PEARL
Joy - Fosters love and fertility.
JULY
RUBY
Harmony - Its deep beauty has been used to reconcile difference an protect warriors in battle.
AUGUST
PERIDOT
Purify - Believed to protect its wearer from evil spirits.
SEPTEMBER
SAPPHIRE
Loyalty - The true blue hue encourages honesty and fidelity.
OCTOBER
OPAL
Hope - Many believe wearing opal provides foresight and prophecy.
NOVEMBER
TOPAZ
Awareness - This earthy-hued gem purifies emotions and actions.
DECEMBER
TURQUOISE
Peace - This ancient gemstone is said to grant health and good fortune.
Ref: GIA website