Personalised birthstone jewellery: which birthstone should I choose?
Personalised birthstone jewellery is a popular present idea for special occasions including birthdays, christenings or anniversaries. Thought to provide both good luck and also protection, birthstones are most commonly used in bracelets and necklaces for both adults and children.
What is a birthstone?
A birthstone is a gem stone which represents the month which you were born in the Gregorian calendar, that has poems which match every month with its birthstone. Many different cultures do have their own list of birthstones but this calendar reflects the ones from English-speaking societies.
January
Birthstone: Garnet
This January birthstone naturally comes in a variety of different shades, with the most popular colour being rhodolite (a pink-purple.) With its supposed healing capabilities, this specific birthstone protects and gives strength to the particular person wearing it. A lot of people wear personalised birthstone jewellery with garnet as a way of demonstrating commitment as well as affection.
February
Birthstone: Amethyst
The most valued member of the quartz family, amethyst is a beautiful birthstone for February. It is a purple birthstone, with shades varying from lavender to deep purple. High-quality amethyst is deep purple together with flashes of rose pink, making it a favorite choice for personalised birthstone jewellery. In past times it's been used to treat different conditions which range from hearing problems or headaches to alcohol dependency.
March
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Aquamarine, as the name indicates, is a blue stone which belongs to the beryl family. Selection of shades include the palest blue (so pale that it’s almost colourless) to a deep blue-green (teal). This variety of colours ensures that aquamarine will complement any complexion or eye colour, rendering it excellent for a personalised birthstone jewellery gift. This birthstone also gives courage, tranquility as well as contentment to the wearer.
April
Birthstone: Crystal Quartz
In the past it was believed that April’s birthstone, crystal quartz was a compacted bit of ice (from the Greek name ‘crystallos’, that means ‘ice’.) It is a cheaper replacement for diamonds, and so is often used in personalised birthstone jewellery. Like some other birthstones it's got healing properties and boosts one’s spiritual well-being.
May
Birthstone: Emerald and Chrysoprase
Like aquamarine, emerald (from the old French word ‘esmeralde’ that means ‘green gemstone’) originates from the beryl family, whilst chrysoprase is a green variety of chalcedony. Coming in a variety of shades of green (greenish-yellow to apple green), it shows the individual many choices when selecting what type of personalised birthstone jewellery they would like. It is said to improve memory and mental capacity whilst getting rid of pessimism.
June
Birthstone: Pearl
Organic gems found in oysters (sea pearls) and mussels (freshwater pearls), pearls range in colour from creamy-white, lilac-pink or peach-pink to grey and also black. Once again this colour variety gives the individual a vast choice when creating their personalised birthstone jewellery. They make for a great present at a religious ceremony since pearls are believed to bring purity, faith, wisdom and also sincerity.
July
Birthstone: Ruby
July’s birthstone, ruby (from the Latin ‘rubens’, which means ‘red’) has always been considered one of the most valuable birthstones. This is often an expensive choice in personalised birthstone jewellery yet traditional gem lore says that rubies bring economic security to the wearer.
August
Birthstone: Peridot
A precious variety of the mineral olivine, peridot is amongst the oldest known birthstones, going back to the ancient Egyptians. One may pick peridot as a birthstone jewellery gift since it literally means ‘give richness’ in Greek. It will also bring the wearer openness in love as well as relationships.
September
Birthstone: Sapphire
Sapphire offers any purchaser of birthstone jewellery a broad selection, because it's a type of corundum which is available in several colours. The less costly sapphire found on the high-street has often been developed in labs but natural mined sapphires are recommended for personalised birthstone jewellery. Sapphires will bring the wearer peace, joy and wealth.
October
Birthstone: Opal
Opal can be found in many colours and varieties, but the natural pink variety is used most often in personalised birthstone jewellery. It is a soft birthstone, which is believed to soothe depression, promote creativity and help the wearer find true love.
November
Birthstone: Citrine
This birthstone is a yellow variety of quartz, varying in colour from pale yellow to reddish brown. If the individual wishes to promote comfort and protection, they should choose citrine to put in their personalised birthstone jewellery.
December
Birthstone: Turquoise
Turquoise is a birthstone that varies in colour from green to sky blue, with or without matrix (black lines running through the stone.) Particularly favoured by the ancient Egyptians, turquoise is thought to relieve the wearer of depression and enhance confidence. It is a token of friendship and makes an ideal choice for a personalised birthstone jewellery present to a friend or loved one.
