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Birthstone Colors

Celebrate the birth months of you and your loved ones with the timeless beauty and special meaning behind each birthstone color.

A birthstone is a gemstone associated with a specific month of the year, believed to hold symbolic meaning and unique properties for individuals born during that month. Traditionally, birthstones are thought to bring good luck, protection, health and personal benefits to the wearer, such as enhancing specific traits or energies. The concept of birthstones dates back to ancient times, with roots in astrology and biblical traditions, and continues to be cherished today as a way to celebrate one's birth month or as meaningful jewelry gifts. This section outlines some of the background and history of the natural gems, including their symbolism, in order to help you select crystals that carry the same meanings for your projects, without the hefty prices of real gemstones.

Explore the significance and beauty of birthstone colors—each stone offering a unique connection to your birth month and personal journey.

January – Garnet

February – Amethyst

March – Aquamarine

April – Diamond/Crystal

May – Emerald

June – Light Amethyst/Pearl/Alexandrite

July – Ruby

August – Peridot

September – Sapphire

October – Rose

November – Topaz

December – Blue Zircon

 

 January - Garnet

 

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Garnet symbolizes protection, passion, and vitality. The deep red color is associated with love, energy, and courage. 

One glance at the deep red seeds nestled inside 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.

There are many myths and legends surrounding the garnet. One Biblical legend is that Noah hung this gem on the ark to light his way through the dark and stormy nights of God's wrath. A Greek myth linked to the garnet is the story of the young goddess of sunshine, Persephone, who was abducted by Hades, god of the underworld. Hades eventually released Persephone, but not before he tricked her into eating some pomegranate seeds, which guaranteed her return to him for three months out of every year. During these three months that Persephone spent in the underworld, the sun became weak, plants died, and the world became cold, leading to what humans experience as winter.

The garnet is also known to be protective of journeyers. A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming.

 

February - Amethyst

 

 

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Amethyst represents peace, clarity, and spiritual growth. The color purple is often associated with royalty, wisdom, and calmness.

If gazing into the sparkling purple depths of an Amethyst suffuses you with a sense of powerful well-being, this is only to be expected. The ancient Greeks believed that Amethyst held many powers, among them protection against intoxication. In fact, the word Amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos," meaning sober. This stone was associated with, Dionysus, the god of wine, and it was common practice to serve this beverage from Amethyst goblets in the belief that this would prevent overindulgence. Even today, Amethyst is considered a stabilizing force for those struggling to overcome addictive behaviors.

February's purple birthstone has been found among the possessions of royalty throughout the ages. The intense violet hue of Amethyst appealed to early monarchs, perhaps because they often wore this color. Purple dye was scarce and expensive at one time, and so it was reserved for the garments of kings and queens. 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.

The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. It is said to strengthen the bond in a love relationship. Whether or not Amethyst holds such power, its stunning beauty will certainly make anyone who wears it feel like royalty!