subject: A Guide to Birthstones From Jewellery Websites: Part 3 [print this page] A Guide to Birthstones From Jewellery Websites: Part 3
Ancient civilizations understood gemstones to have astonishing properties that are associated with birth months due to their magical characteristics which resemble the months of the year and are in line with star signs.
Summer is a time for beauty, love and sizzling hot temperatures. July's birthstone the ruby a fiery hot stone, which protects against evil and is well renowned for representing heat and power, has been treasure by ancient cultures as a precious stone. Its use by royalty as a symbol of riches shows how this stone was well regarded by its people.
The ruby is said to have at the very heart of it a flame that can never be extinguished, making it one of the most apt stones for a romantic engagement. The ruby is not only a bearer of good will, but a stone which is symbolic of the fiery passion that is usually around in summer.
August's birthstone is chiefly associated with nature- a theme that is at the very heart of summer. Civilizations, including the ancient Egyptians used this stone to connect with nature and their mother goddess. This light green gemstone glows so brightly in the sun light legends have even gone so far to say that this stone glows even when there is no light! As a symbol of nature it wholly represents the strength at the heart of nature, its vitality and the promise of growth.
Sardonyx is the alternative stone for August it's known to ward off evil and is a promoter of happiness in a relationship. It's unique brown and white stripe make it a perfect bead for custom jewellery.
As the season changes, so does the symbol of the birthstones. Autumn is a time of purification and wisdom, as the world prepares for winter. Aptly, the sky blue Sapphire a signifier of wisdom and purity is September's birthstone. It was a favourite among royalty and priests in ancient times, due to the belief that the sky was in fact a reflection from a blue sapphire. Interestingly, it has been described as a protector against envy and was considered to own properties that can even protect the wearer against poisoning. This without a doubt suggests the pure nature of this stone as a wise protector against mental and physical harm. Furthermore, a sapphire is often given as a promise of sincerity and faithfulness and maybe nature's promise that the beautiful blue skies of summer will soon return again.
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