Quartz crystal, April’s birthstone.
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Aquamarine, Birthstone for March: Aquamarine, the gemstone of the sea – its name derives from the Latin ‘aquamarinus’ meaning ‘water of the sea’, due to its beautiful pale blue colour of the ocean.
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Gemstones of Love for Valentine’s Day Garnet, moonstone and rose quartz are definitely a girl’s best friend when it comes to jewellery (and a Valentine’s gift)
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Amethyst is the birthstone for February (and the gemstone for the sixth wedding anniversary.)
If you’re a February baby, then you’re not only born into the month of love, but you’ve got one of the most popular and highly valued stones of the quartz group to your name.
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You’d think that garnet, January’s birthstone would be something white or colourless, to reflect the wintery, snowy weather, but you couldn’t be further from the truth. Those with a New Year birthday are blessed with garnet as their stone; its name is derived from the Latin ‘granatum’, meaning pomegranate, because the stone represents the deep red seeds of the fruit.
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Turquoise - December's Birthstone
Not only is Turquoise the traditional birthstone for December, but it is also regarded as a lucky gemstone and a stone of prosperity. It is also believed that if Turquoise is given as a gift it bestows wealth and happiness upon its receiver, and brings happiness and good fortune – therefore making it an ideal Christmas present!
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Opal and Tourmaline - October's birthstones
Those born this month are lucky to have two birthstones, opal and tourmaline.
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Vermeil Gold – what on earth is it? What is Vermeil gold? Of course you’ve heard of gold jewellery, and even gold-plated, but have you heard of vermeil gold?
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Sapphire - September's Birthstone. The gem of all gems – the heavenly blue sapphire
The sapphire – well what can I say! It’s considered to be the gem of royalty (think of Diana, and now Kate’s engagement ring) associated with anything sacred and divine. It’s a stone which is mentioned throughout history associated with nobility and religion, for example, Christians used sapphire in ecclesiastical rings and it was cherished by kings for its power to protect.
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