Modern birthstones correspond to the month of your birth. It is considered lucky to wear your birthstone. Learn about your own special gem.
January – Garnet
Color is often deep red but can also be yellow, orange, pink, green or violet
Comes from the Latin word for pomegranate
Symbolizes faith and truth
Believed helpful in preventing and curing blood diseases and infections
Powers are healing, strength and protection
Ruling planet is Mars
Mohs hardness of 7.0 to 7.5
It is said that Noah used a bright red garnet as a light for the ark
First ch
akra at the base of the spine is represented by garnet .
February – Amethyst
Color is purple
Comes from the Greek word for sobriety
Symbolic of spirituality and piety
Believed helpful in preventing overindulgence
Powers include healing, spiritual uplifting, happiness
Ruling planet is Saturn
Mohs hardness of 7.0
This royal purple stone has been favored by monarchs throughout history
Seventh chakra at the crown is represented by amethyst .
March – Aquamarine
Color is pale blue
Comes from the Roman word "Aqua," meaning water, and "mare," meaning sea
Symbolizes foresight, courage and happiness
Believed to reverse poisoning and useful in fortune telling
Powers include good luck, reducing stress and enhancing intuition
Ruling planet is Neptune
Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8.0
Sailors often carried aquamarines to ward off seasickness and keep them safe while at sea
The throat chakra, number five, is represented by the aquamarine .
April – Diamond
Colorless diamonds sparkle with reflected light but diamonds can be any color including black
The word diamond comes from the Greek word "adamastos," which means invincible The ancient Hindu word for diamond was "Vajra," meaning lightning
Symbolic of invincibility, courage and strength
Believed to have strong medicinal properties
Powers include protection and everlasting love
Ruling planet is Venus
Mohs hardness of 10
Diamond rings are traditionally worn on the third finger of the left hand because the ancient Egyptians believed that the “vein of love” ran from the heart to the tip of this finger
The diamond can cleanse the crown, or seventh, chakra .
May – Emerald
Color is green
The word emerald comes from the Latin word "smaragdus", meaning green gem
Symbolizes faith, fertility and goodness
Believed to enhance eyesight and mental clarity, they were often carried on long journeys to keep the traveler safe
Powers include fertility and clairvoyance
Ruling planets are Jupiter, Mercury and Venus plus the Earth’s moon
Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8
Legend claims that Nero wore eyeglasses made from emeralds to enhance and protect his eyesight while watching the gladiator games
The fourth, chakra of the heart, is represented by the emerald .
June – Pearl
The only monthly birthstone that is not a stone, pearls range in color from pure white or pink to gray or black
The Latin word for pearl means unique
Symbolic of innocence, purity and wealth
Believed to change bad fortune into good fortune
Powers include enhanced virility and the ability to attract the help of influential people
The Earth’s moon rules the pearl
Mohs hardness of 2.5 to 4.5
Ancient people believed that pearls were the tears of angels, goddesses or mermaids
Pearls enhance the solar plexus chakra, number three.
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Our information is based on modern birthstones for each month. Many other birthstone lists exist. Enjoy finding and wearing your birthstone or the birthstones of loved ones.
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