Zodiac Birthstones Jewellery: Star Signs, Gemstones and Their Meaning

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Zodiac Birthstones Jewellery: Star Signs, Gemstones and Their Meaning

Gemstones – what makes them so very desirable?

There’s Beauty of course, Rarity is important and Durability equals ‘everlasting’… together they amount to nature at its most valuable. However, that certainly isn’t where their worth ends. We can also add Emotion, Celebration, Commemoration, Mysticism, Healing, Energy, Friendship… to the list. And Birthstones – should you wish them to – carry a great deal of positive weight.

For centuries people from across the globe have used different coloured gemstones to mark occasions, to send subliminal messages, to show status, to treat illness and even to prevent drunkenness! Sublime beauty and fashion aside, particular coloured gemstones, particularly Birthstones, have always conveyed meaning… for the giver and for the wearer.

Celebrating a new beginning, a birthday, an anniversary with a piece of jewellery set with a meaningful gemstone is as thoughtful and relevant today as it has ever been. Below we outline the various gemstones that are traditionally associated with the months of the year, together with a few of the alternative birthstone gems, should you prefer to have a choice.

And of course, if you would like to know how to find a jeweller in your area who will be only to happy to show you a great selection and advise on the various gemstones:

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Or perhaps you would like to discover how much your ruby ring or peridot pendant is worth, in which case be sure to ask for a member of the NAJ-regulated Institute of Registered Valuers:

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Zodiac birthstone chart

Month	Star Sign	Traditional Gemstone	Alternative Gemstone
January	Capricorn	Garnet	Rose Quartz
February	Aquarius	Amethyst	Amber
March	Pisces	Aquamarine	Jade
April	Aries	Diamond	Clear Quartz / Rock Crystal
May	Taurus	Emerald	Chrysoprase
June	Gemini	Pearl	Moonstone
July	Cancer	Ruby	Carnelian
August	Leo	Peridot	Spinel
September	Virgo	Sapphire (blue)	Lapis Lazuli
October	Libra	Opal	Pink Tourmaline
November	Scorpio	Topaz	Citrine
December	Sagittarius	Tanzanite	Blue Topaz