Personalised birthstone jewellery: which birthstone should I pick?
Personalised birthstone jewellery is a popular gift idea for special occasions including birthdays, christenings or anniversaries. Thought to bring both good luck and protection, birthstones are commonly used in necklaces and bracelets for both children and adults.
What exactly is a birthstone?
A birthstone is a gem stone symbolizing the month you were born in the Gregorian calendar, which has poems that match every month with its birthstone. Numerous cultures do have their unique listing of birthstones however this particular calendar reflects the ones from English-speaking societies.
January
Birthstone: Garnet
This particular January birthstone naturally comes in a range of different shades, with the most popular colour being rhodolite (a pink-purple.) With its supposed healing capabilities, this particular birthstone safeguards and gives strength to the particular person wearing it. Many people wear personalised birthstone jewellery with garnet as a way of demonstrating commitment and also devotion.
February
Birthstone: Amethyst
The most valued member of the quartz family, amethyst is a beautiful birthstone for February. It is a purple birthstone, with shades varying from lavender to deep purple. High-quality amethyst is deep purple together with flashes of rose pink, rendering it a common choice for personalised birthstone jewellery. In the past it has been used to treat different conditions including hearing problems or headaches to alcoholism.
March
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Aquamarine, as the name suggests, is a blue stone which belongs to the beryl family. Selection of shades include the palest blue (so pale that it’s nearly colourless) to a deep blue-green (teal). This variety of colours ensures that aquamarine will complement any skin tone or eye colour, making it excellent for a personalised birthstone jewellery present. This birthstone also gives courage, tranquility and also contentment to the wearer.
April
Birthstone: Crystal Quartz
In the past it was thought that April’s birthstone, crystal quartz was a compacted bit of ice (from the Greek name ‘crystallos’, meaning ‘ice’.) It is a more affordable replacement for diamonds, and so is often used in personalised birthstone jewellery. Just like other birthstones it offers healing properties and boosts one’s spiritual well-being.
May
Birthstone: Emerald and Chrysoprase
Just like aquamarine, emerald (from the old French word ‘esmeralde’ meaning ‘green gemstone’) originates from the beryl family, whilst chrysoprase is a green variety of chalcedony. Coming in a number of shades of green (greenish-yellow to apple green), it shows the individual several choices when deciding on what type of personalised birthstone jewellery they want. It is said to improve memory as well as mental capacity while getting rid of negative thoughts.
June
Birthstone: Pearl
Organic gems found in oysters (sea pearls) and mussels (freshwater pearls), pearls vary in colour from creamy-white, lilac-pink or peach-pink to grey as well as black. Once more this colour variety gives the individual a broad choice when creating their personalised birthstone jewellery. They make for a wonderful gift at a religious ceremony because pearls are believed to bring purity, faith, wisdom and also sincerity.
July
Birthstone: Ruby
July’s birthstone, ruby (from the Latin ‘rubens’, meaning ‘red’) has always been considered one of the most valuable birthstones. This is an expensive choice in personalised birthstone jewellery however traditional gem lore declares that rubies will provide financial stability to the wearer.
August
Birthstone: Peridot
A precious variety of the mineral olivine, peridot is among the oldest known birthstones, dating back to the ancient Egyptians. One may pick peridot as a birthstone jewellery gift since it literally means ‘give richness’ in Greek. It will also bring the wearer openness in love and relationships.
September
Birthstone: Sapphire
Sapphire offers any purchaser of birthstone jewellery a vast selection, because it's a kind of corundum which comes in many colours. The cheaper sapphire found on the high street has normally been produced in labs but natural mined sapphires are recommended for personalised birthstone jewellery. Sapphires bring the wearer tranquility, joy and wealth.
October
Birthstone: Opal
Opal come in several colours and varieties, but the natural pink variety is used most often in personalised birthstone jewellery. It is a soft birthstone, which is believed to soothe depression, promote creativity and help the wearer find true love.
November
Birthstone: Citrine
This birthstone is a yellow variety of quartz, varying in colour from pale yellow to reddish brown. If the individual wishes to promote comfort and protection, they should choose citrine to put in their personalised birthstone jewellery.
December
Birthstone: Turquoise
Personalised birthstone jewellery - Turquoise is a birthstone that varies in colour from green to sky blue, with or without matrix (black lines running through the stone.) Particularly favoured by the ancient Egyptians, turquoise is believed to relieve the wearer of depression and enhance confidence. It is a token of friendship and makes an excellent choice for a personalised birthstone jewellery present to a friend or loved one.
