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BIRTHMONTH: May Said to be the gemstone of the goddess Venus, purveyor of love and hope. While ruby is known as the stone of passionate love, the emerald is known to be a stone of faithful, deep and mature love. The birthstone for those born in spring, emerald is believed to bring vitality, success in new ventures and good health. MYTHS & LEGENDS Legends endowed the wearer with the ability to foresee the future when emerald was placed under the tongue, as well as to reveal truth and be protected against evil spells. Emerald was once also believed to cure diseases like cholera and malaria. Wearing an emerald was believed to reveal the truth or falseness of a lover’s oath as well as make one an eloquent speaker. ABOUT THE STONE From the beryl mineral family, the Emerald has a rich, green color. Stones with weaker saturation or lighter tones are called "green beryl". Mistakenly calling a 'green beryl' an 'emerald' can greatly impact its price and ma...

BIRTHMONTH: July When we think love, vivacity and passion, the color red immediately comes to mind, because red is the color of love. It radiates warmth and a strong sense of vitality. The red of the ruby is incomparable: warm and fiery, it was not for no reason that the name 'ruby' was derived from the Latin word 'rubens', meaning 'red'. Two magical elements are associated with the symbolism of this color: fire and blood which implies warmth and life. The ruby is the best gemstone to express powerful feelings because ruby-red itself is an absolutely undiluted, hot, passionate, powerful color. Instead of symbolizing calm, controlled affection, a ring set with a precious ruby bears witness to that passionate, unbridled love that people can feel for each other. MYTHS & LEGENDS Ruby has accumulated a host of legends over the centuries. People in India believed that rubies enabled their owners to live in peace with their enemies. In Burma (a ruby source ...

BIRTHMONTH: September We associate this color with feelings of sympathy and harmony, friendship and loyalty: feelings which belong to qualities that prove their worth in the long term – feelings in which it is not so much effervescent passion that is to the fore, but rather composure, mutual understanding and indestructible trust. The sapphire symbolizes loyalty, but at the same time it gives expression to people's love and longing, which make it a great stone for engagement rings. Sapphire is said to be the wisdom stone, stimulating concentration, enhancing creativity and promoting purity and depth of thought. It is believed to focus and calm the mind as well as remove unwanted thoughts, depression and mental tension. It is known as the stone of new love and commitment and is claimed to be useful in encouraging faithfulness and loyalty. Sapphire is thought to bring peace of mind, serenity and prosperity. MYTHS & LEGENDS  The ancient Persians believed that the earth r...

Buying gifts for some people can be very hard, especially if you don't really know them that well or if they seem to have everything. But one easy gift for the ladies are jewelry and if it's their birthday, what better present than a jewelry with their birthstone on it?  But pinning down their zodiac sign can be tricky with the signs changing on certain dates. So here is a list of the birthstone for each month and also your standard zodiac signs.  Birthstone Month January Birthstone Modern birthstone:   garnet Zodiac gemstone for Capricorn :   ruby February Birthstone Modern birthstone:   amethyst Zodiac gemstone for Aquarius :   garnet March Birthstone Modern birthstone:   aquamarine Zodiac gemstone for Pisces :   amethyst April Birthstone Modern birthstone:   diamond Zodiac gemstone for Aries :   bloodstone May Birthstone Modern birthstone:   emerald Zodiac gemstone for Taurus :   ...

BIRTHMONTH: October For ages people have believed in the healing power of Opal. It is reported to be able to solve depressions and to help its wearer find the true and real love. Opals are supposed to further enhance the positive characteristics for people born under the zodiac sign of Cancer.    While some people believe it is unlucky for people not born in October to wear opal, the gemstone has actually long been valued as a stone of luck and magic. Opal is also an alternative birthstone for April babies.  The fantastic color play of Opal reflects changing emotions and moods of people. Fire and water, the sparkling images of Boulder Opal, the vivid light flashes of Black Opal or the soft shine of Milk Opal – striking contrasts characterize the colorful world of this fascinating gemstone. Maybe this is the reason why it depends on our daily mood which Opal we prefer. Opals are like human emotions: you always experience them different and anew. MYTHS & LEGENDS ...

BIRTHMONTH: March From the Greek word iaspi meaning “spotted stone”. Considered as a powerful healing stone that gives a sense of well-being and enables one to be more present in the physical body and conscious of Nature and one’s surroundings. Believed to protect and absorb negative energy. Brecciated Jasper from  https://www.crystalhealingforwomen.com/brecciated-jasper-bracelet/ LEGENDS & MYTHS  According to Norse legend, the magic sword of Siegfried the dragon slayer was inlaid with this gemstone. Egyptians believed the stone to be associated with Isis and was carved into amulets for the dead. There is also speculation it was actually red jasper (not ruby) that adorned the sacred breastplate of Aaron. ABOUT THE STONE Jasper is an opaque rock of virtually any color stemming from the mineral content of the original sediments or ash. Patterns arise during the consolidation process forming flow and depositional patterns in the original silica rich sediment or vol...

BIRTHMONTH: March Also called heliotrope by the Greeks and was thought to bring change, the bloodstone has been used as an amulet to protect against the evil eye. It was treasured in ancient times and served for a long time as the birthstone for March. Dubbed as the martyr's stone as medieval Christians often used bloodstone to carve scenes of the crucifixion and martyrs. A beautiful example of carved bloodstone with the seal of the German Emperor Rudolf II can be seen at the Louvre in Paris. The bloodstone was used to stop bleeding especially nosebleeds.  Even today, finely pulverized bloodstone is used as a medicine and aphrodisiac in India. Perhaps that explains why it is now rather difficult to find fine specimens of bloodstone on the market. Tumbled Bloodstone from LadiesCrystals LEGENDS and MYTHS According to the legend, it was first formed when drops of Christ's blood fell and stained some jasper at the foot of the cross.  Jasper was a favorite gem in the an...

BIRTHMONTH: September Because of its different kinds and colors, agate stones have different metaphysical symbols. In ancient times, agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet, it was said to quench thirst and protect against fever. In modern times it's believed to give energy, courage, protection, healing, and calm. It also enhances creativity and strengthens the intellect. All agates have excellent protective and healing energy, and stimulate analytical capabilities and precision.  Emotionally, agate gives courage, emotional strength, self-confidence, and dispels fears. It can also lessen feelings of envy by grounding the emotions. It is particularly helpful to people who are having a hard time with forgiveness and letting go of bitterness and resentments in family or romantic relationships. MYTHS & LEGENDS The Sumerians used agate by wearing it with other stones around the neck and wrist to conjure the curses of Goddess Lamashtu threatening the new-born children...

BIRTHMONTH: August Although more popularly known as a protective shield against accidents and misfortunes, Jade is a stone of the heart. It vibrates in harmony with the heart chakra unlike any other stone. It can attract and enhance love of all kinds. It is a stone of fidelity and generosity. It is also considered to be good for the physical heart and for emotional balance and stability. This gem is regarded as a symbol of the good, the beautiful and the precious. It embodies the Confucian virtues of wisdom, justice, compassion, modesty and courage, yet it also symbolises the female-erotic. In ancient Egypt, jade was admired as the stone of love, inner peace, harmony and balance. As in all black stones, black jade protects from attack and negativity. It also helps us to control our greed or need for control by instilling wisdom in the use of personal power. MYTHS & LEGENDS A butterfly carved from jade holds a special romantic significance. Ancient Chinese legend tells of a ...

BIRTHSTONE: March From sky blue to the deep blue of the sea, aquamarines shine over an extraordinarily beautiful range of mainly light blue colors. Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship. Good feelings. Feelings which are based on mutuality and which prove their worth in lasting relationships. According to the old traditions this promises a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth into the bargain. MYTHS & LEGENDS According to the saga it originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone. ABOUT THE STONE Also from the beryl family, Aquamarine has good hardness and a wonderful shine. That hardness makes it very tough and protects it to a large extent from scratches. Iron is the substance which gives aquamarine its color, which ranges from an almost indiscernible pale blue to a strong sea-blue. The more intense the color of an ...

BIRTHMONTH: January Also the stone of passion and courage, this stimulates your devotion to family, friends, yourself, your purpose and goals. A passionate gemstone that inspires love and attraction, it also enhances your charisma and awakens the “inner fire” of creativity. Also noted for its powerful protective energy. MYTHS & LEGENDS According to legend, Garnet gives its wearer guidance in night travel, wards off depression and promotes long-lasting love. Noah, it is said, used a garnet lantern to help him steer through the dark night in his ark. Garnets are also found in jewelry from early Egyptian, Greek and Roman times. ABOUT THE STONE Known for their deep, warm red color, garnet actually comes in different hues. Although red is the more widely known color, the garnet also exists in various shades of green, a tender to intense yellow, a fiery orange and some fine earth-colored nuances. The only color it cannot offer is blue. Because of th...

BIRTHMONTH: February In popular belief, the amethyst offers protection against drunkenness - for the Greek words 'amethystos' mean 'not intoxicated' in translation. Gemstone therapists say that the amethyst has a sobering and cleansing effect. It was also esteemed as a stone of friendship. And since it was thought to put the wearer in a chaste frame of mind and symbolise trust and piety, the amethyst came to occupy a very prominent position in the ornaments of the Catholic clergy over the centuries. It was the stone of bishops and cardinals; we find it in prelates' crosses and in the so-called Papal Ring (Italian, 15th century) in the Jewellery Museum in Pforzheim. LEGENDS AND MYTH In Greek mythology, Dionysus, the god of intoxication, and of wine, was pursuing a maiden named Amethystos, who refused his affections. Amethystos prayed to the gods to remain chaste, a prayer which the goddess Artemis answered, transforming her into a white stone. Humbled by Amethy...

BIRTHMONTH: June Another synonym for moonstone is 'selenite', from the Greek 'selene' ('moon'). The moonstone is characterized by an enchanting play of light. This gemstone is surrounded by a good deal of mystique and magic. In many cultures it is regarded as a holy, magical gemstone. M oonstones in India are regarded as 'dream stones' believed to bring the wearer beautiful dreams. In Arabic cultures, it symbolizes fertility associating it as a “lover’s stone”. The moonstone also symbolizes our being in its entirety. Its soft shimmer strengthens our emotional and subconscious aspects. It is also said that wearing a moonstone strengthens our intuition and our capacity to understand. MYTHS & LEGENDS According to Hindu mythology, moonstone is made of solidified moonbeams. Legends say that moonstone brings good luck. Many believed that you could see the future if you held a moonstone in your mouth during a full moon. ABOUT THE STONE Another...