Jewellery is special. It allows us to keep it with us everywhere and anytime. Thus when purchasing jewellery, we always want to choose something not only beautiful but meaningful.
Do you know what’s your birthstone? Do you know the meaning behind your birthstone? Today I’m going to introduce all birthstones and their Metaphysical Properties.
January:
Natural stone: Garnet
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Corundum/Deep Red
Garnet: protects against sin diseases, wounds and diseases of the blood. Protects against evil and terrifying dreams.
February:
Natural stone: Amethyst
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Corundum/Light Purple
Amethyst: Placed under the pillow, it insures pleasant dreams, improved memory and protection against poison.
The wearer of amethyst will be gentle and amiable.
March:
Natural stone: Aquamarine
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Spinel/Light Blue Green
Aquamarine: symbol of happiness and everlasting youth. The wearer has the power to conquer all wickedness.
April:
Natural stone: Diamond
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Spinel/ Colourless
Diamond: neutralizes all poisons; protects the wearer from insanity and nightmares.
Diamond is also 60 years wedding anniversary stone.
May:
Natural stone: Emerald
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Emerald or Spinel / Green
Emerald: believed to have life, they aid in growth and increase agricultural production. Viewing an emerald soothes and refreshes the eyes. Worn to relieve the pain of childbirth.
June
Natural stone: Pearl or Alexandrite
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Cultured pearl or Synthetic Corundum/Purple
Pearl: the stone of Vnues, it symbolizes purity and virtue.
July
Natural stone: Ruby
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Corundum/Red
Ruby: a symbol of royalty, it may give the wearer the power of life and death. Gives health, wealth, wisdom and success in love. Prevents bleeding and heart failure.
August
Natural stone: Peridot
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Spinel/Yellow Green
Peridot: “Gem of the Sun” dissolves enchantments. Cures liver disease and dropsy. Ends night terrors and relieves the wearer of envy.
September
Natural stone: Sapphire
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Sapphire/Blue
Sapphire: Symbol of truth and constancy. Gives the wearer strengthened vision, including visions of the future. Halts black magic and evil spells.
October
Natural stone: Opal or Pink tourmaline
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Corundum/ Pink
Opal: symbol of hope and purity. Protects from disease and gives the wearer the power of prophecy.
November
Natural stone: Topaz or Citrine
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Corundum/ Orange
Topaz: symbolizes friendship and true love. Becomes obscure in contact with poison. The powers increase with the fullness of the moon.
December
Natural stone: Zircon
Synthetic Stone/Colour: Synthetic Spinel/ Light Blue
Zircon: drives away evil spirits and nightmares. removes grief, restores appetite and cures insomnia. Wards off lightning strikes.
Hope you enjoyed these information and we are here to help you find and create your own unique, beautiful stones and jewellery!
(All the information are from the book Jeweler’s Resource by Bruce G.Knuth)
Love,
Vera