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The concept of twelve different gemstones was found displayed on a breastplate of a High Priest in Ancient Egypt that was excavated from a tomb dating from circa 4000 BCE.  Thereafter the Hebrews adopted the concept, assigning a stone to each of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tradition evolved from there with gemstones being assigned to the twelve angels, then the twelve Apostles and finally the twelve months.  Birthstones came into fashion sometime in the eighteenth century. These colored gemstones and crystals were thought to offer predictions for the future, to protect the wearer from harm and to aid healing. 

Modern Birthstone Chart
January Modern Birthstone - Garnet February Modern Birthstone - Amethyst March Modern Birthstone - Aquamarine April Modern Birthstone - Diamond
January February March April
Garnet Amethyst Aquamarine Diamond
May Modern Birthstone - Emerald June Modern Birthstone - Pearl July Modern Birthstone - Ruby August Modern Birthstone - Peridot
May June July August
Emerald Pearl Ruby Peridot
September Modern Birthstone - Sapphire October Modern Birthstone - Opal November Modern Birthstone - Topaz December Modern Birthstone - Blue Zircon
September October November December
Sapphire Opal Topaz Blue Zircon
  November Modern Birthstone - Tourmaline November Modern Birthstone - Citrine December Modern Birthstone - Tanzanite
  Oct Alternate Nov Alternate Dec Alternate
  Tourmaline Citrine Tanzanite

 

 

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  AYURVEDIC BIRTHSTONES TRADITIONAL
BIRTHSTONES		 MYSTICAL
BIRTHSTONES
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December Ruby Blue Zircon Onyx

 

 

 

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Traditional Anniversary Stones

1st Year
Gold 
2nd Year
 Garnet
3rd Year
Pearl
4th Year
Blue Topaz
5th Year
Sapphire

 

 
6th Year
Amethyst
7th Year
Onyx
8th Year
Tourmaline
9th Year
Lapis Lazuli
10th Year
Diamond

 

 
11th Year
 Turquoise
12th Year
Jade
13th Year
Citrine
14th Year
Opal
15th Year
Ruby

 

 
16th Year
Peridot
17th Year
Carnelian
18th Year
Cat's-Eye
19th Year
 Aquamarine
20th Year
Emerald

 

 
21st Year
Iolite
22nd Year
Spinel
23rd Year
Imperial Topaz
24th Year
Tanzanite
25th Year
Silver 

 

 
30th Year
 Pearl 
35th Year
 Emerald
40th Year
Ruby
45th Year
Sapphire
50th Year
 Gold
55th Year
Alexandrite
60th Year
 Diamond
65th Year
 Star Sapphire
70th Year
Sapphire
80th Year
Ruby

 

 

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PLANETARY STONES & TALISMANIC STONES

Planetary Stones: As the zodiac is organized, there are specific planets, and thus gemstones, associated with the time of birth. Jewelry created with these gemstones are told to bring the wearer good fortune and to offer positive effects in all aspects of life. 

Talismanic Stones:  Talisman from Greek telesma or from the Greek word "talein" which means "to initiate into the mysteries" consists of any object intended to bring good luck and/or protection to its owner. Gemstones Talismans are cut or engraved as an amulet or piece of jewelry, when created with the associated zodiac, they are said to be more powerful with magic.

 

Month / Dates Planet Birthstone Talisman
Capricorn   (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) Saturn Lapis Lazuli   Onyx
Aquarius   (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Uranus Turquoise Jasper
Pisces   (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Neptune Aquamarine Ruby
Aries   (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) Mars Jasper Yellow Topaz 
Taurus   (Apr. 21-May 21) Venus Emerald Garnet
Gemini   (May 22-Jun. 21) Mercury Tiger Eye   Emerald
Cancer   (Jun. 22-Jul. 22) Moon Moonstone Sapphire
Leo   (Jul. 23-Aug. 21) Sun Crystal Diamond
Virgo   (Aug. 22-Sep. 23) Mercury Citrine Zircon
Libra   (Sep. 24-Oct. 22) Venus Sapphire Agate
Scorpio   (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Pluto Garnet Amethyst
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Jupiter Topaz Beryl

 

 

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BIRTHSTONES OF ANCIENT CULTURES

Several of the stones listed here may take you to a gemstone page that you believe to be a mistake of sorts. What has actually happened is that long ago gemstones were often named differently than the common modern names. Here are some of the ancient cultures, listed in alphabetical order.

Month Arabic Hebrew Hindu Italian Roman
January Garnet Garnet Serpent Stone Garnet Garnet
February

Amethyst

 Amethyst Chandrakanta Amethyst Amethyst
March Bloodstone Bloodstone Gold Siva-linga Jasper Bloodstone
April Sapphire Sapphire Diamond Sapphire Sapphire
May Diamond Carnelian Diamond Agate Agate
June Pearl Emerald Pearl Emerald Emerald
July Carnelian Onyx Sapphire Onyx Onyx
August Sardonyx Carnelian Ruby Zircon Carnelian Carnelian
September Chrysolite Chrysolite Zircon Chrysolite Sardonyx
October Aquamarine Aquamarine Coral Beryl Aquamarine
November Topaz Topaz Cat's-eye Topaz Topaz   

December

 Ruby Ruby Topaz Ruby Ruby

 

 

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