Birthstones

Birthstones are gems which are associated with each month and considered lucky or character reinforcing to people born in that month. A birthstone list and example are included in the table below. Some months have alternative stones. A birthstone list and the associated qualities are given below the table. Also included are books on selecting, buying and caring for birthstones and other gems. Also, find the flower that symbolizes the unique characteristics of the month they were born at Birthflowers

Birthstones

Jan: Garnet	Feb: Amethyst	Mar: Aquamarine
January Locket Charm	David Yurman Amethyst, Diamond & Sterling Silver Ring	24K Semi-precious Earrings

Apr: Diamond	May: Emerald	Jun: Pearl
David Yurman Diamond & Sterling Silver Button Earrings	Le Vian 18k Gold Multistone Ring (1-4/5 ct. t.w.)	David Yurman White Freshwater Pearl, Diamond & Sterling Silver Earrings

Jul: Ruby	Aug: Peridot	Sep: Sapphire
David Yurman Ruby, Diamond & Sterling Silver Ring	Oscar de la Renta Amethyst, Freshwater Pearls, Chyrsoprase & Peridot Bib Necklace	Le Vian 14k White Gold Sapphire (2-4/5 ct. t.w.) & Diamond (1/5 ct. t.w.) Ring

Oct: Opal	Nov: Topaz	Dec: Turquoise
Butterfly Hook Earrings	David Yurman Blue Topaz & Sterling Silver Enhancer and Sterling Silver Wheat Chain Necklace	Oscar de la Renta Chalcedony, Turquoise & Freshwater Pearl Earrings

Birthstone Locket Charms and Boxes by Jay Strongwater

Jay Strongwater Jeweled Birthstone Boxes

These handcrafted jewel boxes by Jay Strongwater are a brilliant way to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary. The fanciful creations delight the eye with their vivid colors and opulent sparkle. Each is enameled by hand and studded with Swarovski crystals in the color of that month’s birthstone

Handcrafted birthstone lockets with Swarovski crystals by Jay Strongwater

January Locket Charm	February Locket Charm	March Locket Charm

April Locket Charm	May Locket Charm	June Locket Charm

July Locket Charm	August Locket Charm	September Locket Charm

October Locket Charm	December Locket Charm

Birthstone List with Alternatives and Symbolism

January: garnet symbolizes constancy; February: amethyst symbolizes sincerity; March: aquamarine (or bloodstone) symbolizes courage; April: diamond symbolizes innocence; May: emerald symbolizes love and success; June: pearl (alexandrite or moonstone) symbolizes health and longevity; July: ruby symbolizes contentment; August: peridot (or sardonyx) symbolizes married happiness; September: sapphire symbolizes clear thinking; October: opal (or tourmaline) symbolizes hope; November: topaz symbolizes fidelity; December: turquoise (or zircon) symbolizes prosperity. (From the Jewelry Industry Council in New York City).

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