Birthstone Necklace
Did you know that each month has a birthstone and that every stone is associated with a symbol, a virtue or a personality trait?
Curious which birthstone is yours or which one belongs to a friend? Here are the stones for each month.
These acrylic stones are inspired by traditional birthstones.
Garnet, January's birthstone, is associated with strength and serenity. A garnet makes a lovely gift for Valentine's Day or a wedding anniversary, an occasion to keep the spark alive.
Associated qualities: courage, self-confidence, strength, loyalty and energy.
February's grape-colored birthstone celebrates individual elegance. Associated with balance and fulfillment, amethyst is also said to strengthen resolve. A stone of wisdom and humility, it is traditionally linked to spiritual growth, concentration and meditation, as well as imagination, creativity, clarity of mind and serenity.
Associated qualities: calm, serenity and fulfillment.
March's sea-blue-green birthstone was once believed to bring sailors a safe and happy voyage. A symbol of fidelity, it accompanies lovers throughout their life together.
Associated qualities: calm, youth, serenity and hope.
Diamond, April's birthstone, is the hardest and purest of minerals. A symbol of perfection, it marks the most important moments in your story. Traditionally associated with strength and wisdom in the face of adversity, it is said to purify and amplify energy and to protect against negative energy and the anxieties that cloud our thoughts and keep us from acting.
Associated qualities: courage, strength and love.
Emerald, May's birthstone, is said to reveal the wearer's beauty and promise that it will never fade. A symbol of eternal spring, it celebrates the happy occasions that May brings.
Associated qualities: calm, youth, serenity, protection and wisdom.
Moonstone, June's birthstone, symbolizes love and fertility. Traditionally associated with sensitivity, creativity and gentleness, it is said to guide dreams, encourage prophetic dreams and nurture intuition.
Associated qualities: love, marriage and fertility.
Ruby, July's birthstone, symbolizes passion. It makes a fitting choice for an engagement ring or a wedding anniversary and suits a strong personality. Traditionally said to ward off bad luck, ruby is associated in crystal healing with the heart, circulation and organs connected with the blood.
Associated qualities: love, luck and protection.
Associated with love at first sight, August's birthstone is a thoughtful way to express new feelings and makes a lovely Valentine's Day gift. Peridot is traditionally said to ease resentment and jealousy, stimulate the mind and body and relieve fatigue.
Associated qualities: self-confidence and inner peace.
Sapphire, September's birthstone, symbolizes truth and is said to bring its wearer strength and loyalty. Its rich, distinctive sparkle brings something special to everyday life.
Associated qualities: truth, fidelity, mediation, wisdom and peace.
Opal, October's birthstone, symbolizes love. It is said to nurture romantic relationships, give courage to shy people, protect its wearer, help them keep a cool head and awaken the mind.
Associated qualities: courage, protection, mental strength and concentration.
With its warm color and associations with positive energy, citrine is said to soothe and invigorate body and mind. Traditionally it is linked to inner peace, concentration, intelligence, good humor and creativity.
Associated qualities: optimism, energy, self-confidence and intelligence.
December's birthstone is known for its rarity and intense blue reflections. In crystal lore, blue topaz is associated with relief from depression, stress and anxiety and with good fortune. An important celebration is a special opportunity to enjoy it at its best.
Associated qualities: courage, self-confidence and cheerfulness.
Did you know that each month has a birthstone and that every stone is associated with a symbol, a virtue or a personality trait?
Curious which birthstone is yours or which one belongs to a friend? Here are the stones for each month.
These acrylic stones are inspired by traditional birthstones.
Garnet, January's birthstone, is associated with strength and serenity. A garnet makes a lovely gift for Valentine's Day or a wedding anniversary, an occasion to keep the spark alive.
Associated qualities: courage, self-confidence, strength, loyalty and energy.
February's grape-colored birthstone celebrates individual elegance. Associated with balance and fulfillment, amethyst is also said to strengthen resolve. A stone of wisdom and humility, it is traditionally linked to spiritual growth, concentration and meditation, as well as imagination, creativity, clarity of mind and serenity.
Associated qualities: calm, serenity and fulfillment.
March's sea-blue-green birthstone was once believed to bring sailors a safe and happy voyage. A symbol of fidelity, it accompanies lovers throughout their life together.
Associated qualities: calm, youth, serenity and hope.
Diamond, April's birthstone, is the hardest and purest of minerals. A symbol of perfection, it marks the most important moments in your story. Traditionally associated with strength and wisdom in the face of adversity, it is said to purify and amplify energy and to protect against negative energy and the anxieties that cloud our thoughts and keep us from acting.
Associated qualities: courage, strength and love.
Emerald, May's birthstone, is said to reveal the wearer's beauty and promise that it will never fade. A symbol of eternal spring, it celebrates the happy occasions that May brings.
Associated qualities: calm, youth, serenity, protection and wisdom.
Moonstone, June's birthstone, symbolizes love and fertility. Traditionally associated with sensitivity, creativity and gentleness, it is said to guide dreams, encourage prophetic dreams and nurture intuition.
Associated qualities: love, marriage and fertility.
Ruby, July's birthstone, symbolizes passion. It makes a fitting choice for an engagement ring or a wedding anniversary and suits a strong personality. Traditionally said to ward off bad luck, ruby is associated in crystal healing with the heart, circulation and organs connected with the blood.
Associated qualities: love, luck and protection.
Associated with love at first sight, August's birthstone is a thoughtful way to express new feelings and makes a lovely Valentine's Day gift. Peridot is traditionally said to ease resentment and jealousy, stimulate the mind and body and relieve fatigue.
Associated qualities: self-confidence and inner peace.
Sapphire, September's birthstone, symbolizes truth and is said to bring its wearer strength and loyalty. Its rich, distinctive sparkle brings something special to everyday life.
Associated qualities: truth, fidelity, mediation, wisdom and peace.
Opal, October's birthstone, symbolizes love. It is said to nurture romantic relationships, give courage to shy people, protect its wearer, help them keep a cool head and awaken the mind.
Associated qualities: courage, protection, mental strength and concentration.
With its warm color and associations with positive energy, citrine is said to soothe and invigorate body and mind. Traditionally it is linked to inner peace, concentration, intelligence, good humor and creativity.
Associated qualities: optimism, energy, self-confidence and intelligence.
December's birthstone is known for its rarity and intense blue reflections. In crystal lore, blue topaz is associated with relief from depression, stress and anxiety and with good fortune. An important celebration is a special opportunity to enjoy it at its best.
Associated qualities: courage, self-confidence and cheerfulness.