January is garnet, February is amethyst, March is
Traditionally each month is associated with one birthstone but you will find some months have multiple birthstones. This fact does create some confusion but the multiple options for some months was created in order to allow more affordable options in addition to the traditional more expensive stones.
June: The Month with Three Birthstones – Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone. Amongst the 12 calendar months, June and December are the only ones with three birthstones, none of which an alternate one.
Diamond (April) is the rarest birthstone in a total of six states, while topaz (November) is the rarest birthstone in Montana, Wyoming, and Rhode Island. Emerald (May), sapphire (September), and pearl (June) are the rarest birthstones in Texas, Washington, and Utah, respectively.
December Birthstones
Zircon is the oldest mineral on Earth, dating back more than 4.4 billion years. Found in the Earth's crust, it's common in most sand and sedimentary deposits, as well as metamorphic rocks and crystallized magma.
Rubies flaunt the highest per carat price in the global market today. Ruby is a derivative of the Latin word ruber, which denotes the color red. Ancient cultures have long associated the ruby with life because of its unique color synonymy with blood.
August | Peridot and Spinel
August is the latest month to claim two birthstones; Peridot and Spinel.
If you are a native of Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, or Pisces, you should avoid wearing peridot, as it may have negative effects on your life. According to astrologers, peridot is not a suitable gemstone for these zodiac signs and may even bring bad luck or misfortune.
The twelve birthstones have largely remained the same since then, albeit with a few companies trying to pitch their gems into the mix to boost sales. Keep in mind there are different types and variations of birthstones, for instance birthstones for zodiac symbols such as gemini.
If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst – the purple variety of quartz that has captivated mankind for millennia.
PEARL'S: THE ORIGINAL JUNE BIRTHSTONE
Pearls have long been associated with purity, humility and innocence. So it may be said that the June birthstone meaning is “sweet simplicity.” As such, pearls were traditionally given as a wedding gift. The pearl birthstone was also thought to have beneficial properties.
What birthstone is black? Another gem that can actually be found in many colors, but is mostly known as a black birthstone is obsidian – a so called volcanic glass. A girl's best friend – the diamond is known to every man and their dog nowadays, and in most jewelry shops is offered in colorless option.
Opal is a particularly special gemstone that may exhibit a variety of colors inside a single stone and glitters when you move it around in your hand. Many people are captivated by this gem, and with good reason, they think it is the most beautiful birthstone.
October Birthstone: Opal – The Beautiful & Mysterious Rainbow Jewel. October's birthstone is the opal. This rainbow-colored jewel holds many secrets.
The rarest birthstone is a red diamond. The most renowned red diamond is the 5.1-carat Moussaieff Red. If this birthstone were auctioned, it would smash the existing record of $71 million for a diamond. Diamond has many intriguing tales and qualities.
There is no rule that says each person must wear their birthstone or no gem stone at all. So do not limit yourself and pave the way for a new look that reflects the true you! I know a lot of you November babies hate Citrine (a brownish-yellow stone).
The general consensus seems to be that you can wear any astrological gemstones or birthstones without consulting an expert. Truth be told, you can.
Deemed the King of all birthstones, the diamond is unequivocally the most prized and sought-after of all gems, making it the ideal choice for April birthday gifts.
Garnet, on the other hand, is the least expensive. This stone is the birthstone for the month of January.
Painite : Not just the rarest gemstone, but also the rarest mineral on earth, Painite holds the Guinness World Record for it.
According to the book of Exodus in the Bible, a Hebrew high priest named Aaron was ordered by God to create a breastplate with 12 gemstones. These 12 gemstones link to today's modern birthstones and were supposed to have special powers to tell the future.
Tourmaline is the newer October birthstone. The name comes from the Sinhalese word toramalli, which means “stone with mixed colors,” because it often has multiple colors in one crystal. Very few gems match tourmaline's dazzling array of colors.