Birthstones and Zodiac Cufflinks

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.

Jan: Garnet	Feb: Amethyst	Mar: Aquamarine	Apr: Diamond
Alexis Bittar Twig Earring w/Cluster Drop		Alexis Bittar Twig Earring w/Cluster Drop	Ippolita Small Couture Diamond Earrings
May: Emerald	Jun: Pearl	Jul: Ruby	Aug: Peridot
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Pearl & Ruby Necklace	Gurhan Pearl Teardrop Necklace	Kenneth Jay Lane Ruby & Emerald Beaded Necklace	H2 at Hammerman Peridot Gold Earrings
Sep: Sapphire	Oct: Opal	Nov: Topaz	Dec: Turquoise
Sydney Evan Large Evil Eye Necklace	Gurhan Butterfly Chain Necklace	H2 at Hammerman Blue Topaz Stud Earrings	Ippolita Turquoise Jellybean Bangle

Zodiac Cufflinks

Zodiac Cufflinks

Pair of .925 silver with bar closure cufflinks. Cast from original 500 B.C. Roman coins. Handmade, signed on back by artist Michele Delville.

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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