Birthstone Jewelry
Jewelry.com's birthstone brief to help you find the right birthstone jewelry for yourself or a loved one.
Birthstones have been used since the first century as a way to give good luck on one's birthday. Gemstones are associated with each calendar month and each precious stone has designated qualities associated with it. Wearing birthstone jewelry is also a fun, fashionable way to share something about you. So, here is a quick rundown on the modern twelve-month birthstone jewelry calendar:
The January Birthstone: Garnet - A Gem for All Seasons
Garnet with its deep wine colored hues allows for affordable red gem jewelry. It is beautiful in all settings and one can easily accessorize with garnet bracelets, garnet rings, pendants, and necklaces. Add to that, garnet is a more affordable alternative to the expensive ruby and you have a red gem for all fashions and seasons. Interesting fact - though usually only thought of as a red stone the January birthstone actually varies in coloration from colorless to black. Garnet jewelry provides a rich splash of color to any outfit - if it's statement jewelry you're after - affordable garnet jewelry is your perfect fashion solution.
The February Birthstone: Amethyst - The Color of Kings
Amethyst is an affordable usually deep purple, lilac or mauve gemstone. The February birthstone is given as a symbol of sincerity, security and peace of mind. From an elegant amethyst pendant and a dazzling pair of amethyst earrings to an opulent amethyst cocktail ring or a delicate amethyst bracelet, this purple gem is a perfect finishing touch to any outfit. If it's a non-traditional or alternative engagement ring you're looking for - an amethyst engagement ring is wonderful and affordable option for showing your love
The March Birthstone: Aquamarine - A Gem of the Sea
Aquamarine has been called the mermaid's treasure and is a lovely, medium priced, usually clear light blue or blue-green stone. Aquamarine jewelry lends a radiant touch of class to every ensemble. There's nothing lovelier with casual pool side party attire than a glowing aquamarine pendant. Like February's amethyst, aquamarine rings are becoming extremely popular as affordable and uniquely beautiful engagement rings. For elegant sparkle, aquamarine the March birthstone, makes a brilliant fashion accessory
The April Birthstone: Diamond - The Most Precious of Gems
You can never go wrong giving the April birthstone as a gift. The glamorous diamond is a wonderful present due to its beauty, rarity, durability and scintillating sparkle. Diamond gifts seem to always impress and they stand as a symbol of purity, eternal love and faith across the globe. What is more tantalizing than an elegant diamond tennis bracelet or a fashionable diamond right hand ring? Diamond engagement rings are still the crown jewels of wedding jewelry and slipping a diamond on to the finger of your lady love is the pinnacle of a romantic proposal.
The May Birthstone: Emerald - The Symbol of Spring
Emerald is a beautiful, deep green gemstone that has been a much admired "gem of fascination" in many cultures for over six thousand years. Due to its stunning beauty, jewelry pieces with the May birthstone are highly treasured. Metaphysical scholars often claim emerald gemstones to be very healing for relationships, the heart, and for health in general. It is a fabulous birthday gift with whatever special meaning you wish to attach to it. The deep green of the lustrous emerald makes it the perfect choice to brighten up your spring fashions. Never more popular, dangly or drop emerald earrings always make a fashion statement. An emerald necklace is the ultimate in jewelry accessories. An emerald ring goes with everything and lends that air of Hollywood glamour to any gathering from a night out with gals to a formal, evening gown worthy event.
The June Birthstone: Pearls - Treasures of the Sea
Pearl jewelry is traditionally given as a symbol of love and everyone seems to love the beauty and simplicity of a strand of pearls. Though the June birthstone is often thought to be only white, pink and black pearls are extremely stylish. If you want to follow the latest fashion trend, try colored pearl jewelry. The glow of a lustrous pearl necklace lends style and a touch of the chic to your evening wear. The sleek, sophisticated pearl ring, pearl bracelet and pearl necklace combo is a must for black tie charity functions, formal society parties and for opening nights at concert halls or the theatre.
The July Birthstone: Ruby - A King of Gems
Perhaps no gemstone has been as prized throughout history as the July birthstone - ruby, the ultimate red gemstone. Ruby is known as the stone of love and is said to open one's heart to love as well as heal emotional wounds. Rubies were also thought to ward off misfortune and ill health. They are given as a symbol of success, devotion and integrity. Nothing offsets your face and personal style more than the striking red glow of ruby earrings. A classic ruby ring worn on any finger and with any ensemble will be an eye catcher wherever you go. A dazzling ruby necklace is a movie star's best friend and always knocks them out on the red carpet.
The August Birthstone: Peridot - Soothing Green
Peridot, also known as the evening emerald, is usually a beautiful deep olive green stone. A fine decorative gem in all settings, the August birthstone is said to help dreams become a reality and is given as a symbol of fame, dignity, and protection. The fabulous forest green glow of a peridot pendant is another fine choice for spring fashions. Combine that peridot pendant with matching peridot earrings and you will create a subtle, luxurious effect that will draw all the right attention.
The September Birthstone: Sapphire - Jewel of the Sky
Sapphire has been sought after for thousands of years as the ultimate blue gemstone. The September birthstone though comes in every color except red. Sapphire engagement rings are given to express the commitment and loyalty of the heart as the sapphire represents truth, sincerity and consistency. The cool blue of a sapphire bracelet matched with a sapphire necklace or elegant sapphire brooch gives your evening attire that exquisite luster, and chic sapphire rings are symbols of success. The regal Princess Diana's sapphire engagement ring is a classic example of royal opulence.
The October Birthstone: Opal - The Queen of Gems
The opal is one of nature's most prized gems. Opal jewelry is very beautiful due to its many colors and the enchanting fire in the October birthstone is its most striking quality. In fact, the term "opalescence" was coined to describe this phenomenon. Opal jewelry is used to see possibilities in ones life. Stunning opal pendants, opal pins and opal rings have adorned the crowned heads of Europe for centuries. Queen Victoria loved opals, and made wearing opal jewelry fashionable and often gave sparkling opal bracelets and opal pins as gifts for weddings and birthdays.
The November Birthstone: Citrine - Golden Yellow Sun Stone
Citrine is a beautiful yellow stone that is a popular, more affordable alternative to the much more expensive yellow sapphire or yellow diamond. A yellow quartz, the November birthstone can be found in colors ranging from a very pale lemon yellow to a pale orange. The name "Citrine" is derived from the French word for lemon. Sunny and affordable citrine jewelry makes the perfect addition to fall fashions. Citrine earrings add an autumn glow to the face and paired with a matching citrine ring supply their wearers with an energy that it reflects the rays of the sun.
The December Birthstone: Blue Topaz - Birthday Blues
Blue topaz is a beautiful light blue shade of topaz. The December birthstone though comes in a variety of colors such as yellow, white and pink. Being sturdy and durable, a blue topaz bracelet is appropriate for everyday wear. The vivid color of a blue topaz pendant goes well with any brightly colored outfit and the glimmer of a blue topaz ring can evoke thoughts of warm Caribbean seas.
Birthstone Jewelry Education, Trends Articles and Shopping
All About Birthstones
Gems by month, gems by the stars, gems by color or gems by power - Jewelry.com's
guide to colored gems covers the many facets that make these jewels a fashion
favorite.
All About Garnet Jewelry
Jewelry.com tells you all you need to know about the rich red January birthstone
- from the garnet's history and lore to its origins and care.
All About Amethyst Jewelry
Jewelry.com gives you all you need to know about the brilliant February
birthstone - from the amethyst's mystical properties and lore to its regal
origins and care.
All About Aquamarine Jewelry
Jewelry.com educates you on all you need to know about the glowing March
birthstone - from the pastel stone's history and metaphysical properties to its
origins and care.
All About Diamond Jewelry
Jewelry.com tells you all you need to know about the glamorous April birthstone
- from the diamond's designation as the gift for the 10th, 60th and 75th wedding
anniversaries to its proper and care and cleaning.
All About Emerald Jewelry
Jewelry.com tells you all you need to know about the glittering May birthstone -
from the emerald's history and lore to its origins and care.
All About Pearl Jewelry
Jewelry.com gives you the timeless, classic history of one of the most treasured
of all gems; the lustrous June birthstone. From the pearl's origins in the sea
to its modern cultured creations.
All About Ruby Jewelry
Jewelry.com gives you all you need to know about the radiant July birthstone -
from the ruby's rich red history and lore to its meanings and properties and
care.
All About Peridot Jewelry
Jewelry.com informs you of all you would want to know about the glowing August
birthstone - from the peridot's Hawaiian legends and lore to its most prized
lime green hues and care.
All About Sapphire Jewelry
Jewelry.com brings you all you need to know about the beautiful September
birthstone - from the sapphire's storied past to its prized position within the
crown jewels of the world and its proper care.
All About Opal Jewelry
Jewelry.com has education for you on all you need to know about the dazzling
October birthstone - from the Opal's history and revered mystical powers to its
proper storage and care.
All About Citrine Jewelry
Jewelry.com tells you all you need to know about the most affordable of all the
earth-toned gemstones; the brilliant November birthstone - from the citrine's
origins and care to fashion/style recommendations.
All About Blue Topaz Jewelry
Jewelry.com tells you why blue topaz has become one of the most popular
gemstones on the market today and all you need to know about the glowing
December birthstone.
Anniversary Gift Themes
Make each anniversary as special as the day it commemorates. Jewelry.com's guide
to anniversary jewelry makes sure each year your anniversary gem is as sparkling
as the gift itself. From diamonds to anniversary gems, it's all you need to know
when it comes to perfect gift giving.
Alternative Engagement
Rings
If you're looking for an engagement ring that's not quite the 'norm', there are
some great ring finger alternatives to choose from.
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January Birthstone
Jewelry (Garnet)
February Birthstone
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March Birthstone
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April Birthstone
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May Birthstone Jewelry
(Emerald)
June Birthstone Jewelry
(Pearl)
July Birthstone Jewelry
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August Birthstone
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September
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October Birthstone
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November Birthstone
Jewelry (Citrine)
December
Birthstone Jewelry (Blue Topaz)