Birthstones
For centuries gemstones have been linked to the months of birth. It is a folk lore that wearing your birthstone will bring good luck. There is an endless selection available for those interested in their own birthstone or the stones of their children.
January - Your birthstone is a lustrous, rich red Garnet.
February – The stone that marks your special month is the Amethyst. A beautiful clear purple stone.
March - If you were born in March your birthstone is a blue, blue-green or green stone known as the Aquamarine.
April - Babies born in April are truly blessed for their birthstone is the dazzling diamond. The most coveted of all birthstones most are colorless but colored varieties do exist.
May - The Land of Oz was famous for this birthstone that marks the birth of all born in May. Emeralds range from light to dark green. Perfectly clear emeralds are rare and very expensive.
June – The month known for brides and for the beautiful pearl. Most pearls are white with flashes of iridescent pink. Less common colors for pearls are yellow, gray, tan, and black.
July - Like the brilliant, hot sun of summer July’s birthstone is the red, sparkling ruby.
August - The peridot is a popular yellowish-green stone.
September - If you were born in September your birthstone is a beautiful, brilliant blue sapphire.
October - O stands for October and Opal. These iridescent stones have different colors depending on how you look at them.
November - If your birthday is in November your birthstone is the color of fall leaves. It is usually yellow, though the colors can vary from white to brown. Blue topaz is very beautiful and is a popular choice for the November born.
December - Those in December are blessed with two special occasions to celebrate and what better birthday or Christmas gift to give someone born in this month than the Sky blue and valuable Turquoise.
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