subject: Birthstones By Month [print this page] A birthstone is a precious material that symbolizes the month that a person was born. It is thought that they hold powers and personality traits that are unique to the individual born under a specific zodiac sign. Wearing your birthstone can pass on powers to your body and mind. The twelve birthstones are:
1.January - Garnet
Garnet is considered to bring purity, truth, faithfulness and friendship. Garnets occur in various colours apart from blue. The gem is found in colours such as orange, green, purple, yellow, brown, black and even colourless. Garnets boost sexuality and sensuality. It is successful for lung, blood, heart and infection complications. It is located in Africa, India and Uruguay.
2.February - Amethyst
The amethyst is very attractive and is thought to protect against evil spirits. It extends from a pale lilac to a deep, brilliant violet colour and is said to bring good luck. This stone has healing properties and is effective for conditions connected to withdrawal symptoms of any addiction. It is found in Brazil, Uruguay and Zambia.
3.March - Aquamarine
Aquamarine occurs in various shades of blue extending from pale yellowish blue to deep shades of blue. It signifies compassion, trust, harmony and friendship. It is successful for throat conditions and sicknesses caused by stress. It is located in Brazil, Nigeria and Zambia.
4.April - Diamond
Diamond is the most precious and most costly gemstone. It is very scarce and luminous. It is successful for brain disorders and to draw out toxins. Diamonds signify true love, passion and commitment. It is found in Australia, Ghana and Zaire.
5.May - Emerald
Emerald is green and signifies loyalty, faith, love and friendship. It is successful for problems in connection with the eyes, fertility, the spine and headaches. It is also used to enhance mental abilities. Emeralds are located in Colombia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Brazil.
6.June - Pearl
A pearl signifies beauty, happiness, love and wealth. It is used to enhance personal integrity as well as for health disorders relating to the stomach, heart, spleen, intestines and also ulcer problems. It is the only gemstone made by the biological processes of living organisms. Some places where pearls can be found are the Gulf or Mexico, Europe, Japan and Australia.
7.July - Ruby
The ruby is famous for its bright red colour which symbolizes blood, love, romance and passion. It is successful for health conditions linked to the blood and infection. It is also used to improve energy and bring about success. The ruby can be found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Kenya and India.
8.August - Peridot
The peridot symbolizes power and influence. In ancient days it was taken internally for asthma. It is effective for health disorders relating to the lungs, breasts and sinuses. Peridots can be found in the United States, China and Burma.
9.September - Sapphire
Sapphires are accessible in various colours. They symbolize clear thinking and wisdom. They can be found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kenya and Tanzania and other countries.
10.October - Opal
Opal is available in almost every shade, from milky white to dark black. It passes on hope and harmony. It is successful for eye problems and can be found in Australia, Mexico and the United States.
11.November - Topaz
Topaz occurs in shades of brown and yellow. It is considered to bring long life and fidelity and signifies beauty, splendor and joy. It is effective for asthma, blood complications and sanity. Topaz is found in countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan and China.
12.December - Turquoise
Turquoise is clear blue and is very expensive. It is said to bring good health, fortune and peace. It is successful for throat, teeth and depression problems. Turquoise can be found in countries such as Iran, United Sates and Africa.
