Birthstones are gems or minerals associated with each month of the year. They are often worn as jewellery to bring the owner good luck and other benefits. Here is a guide to UK birthstones. The gemstones associated with each month are as follows:
January – Garnet comes in different colours such as red, green and orange. It is said to protect the wearer from bad dreams and accidents.
February – Amethyst is a purple gemstone that is said to help the wearer stay clear-headed and calm.
March – Aquamarine is a blue/green gemstone that is said to bring good luck and protection to the wearer.
April – Diamond is the hardest gemstone known to man and is associated with strength, courage and success.
May – Emerald is a green gemstone that is thought to bring wisdom, intelligence and wealth to the wearer.
June – Pearl comes in different colours such as white, black, pink and yellow. It is said to promote charity, innocence and faithfulness.
July – Rubies can be pale of dark in colour it comes in different shades of pink & red. It is associated with love, passion and protection.
August – Peridot is a pale green colour. Peridot is associated with good health, peace and prosperity.
September– Sapphire is a beautiful blue gemstone that is associated with loyalty, honesty and faithfulness.
October – Opals come is a wide range of colours with many stones showing numerous colour within one gem. Opals are associated with hope, love and passion.
November – Topaz is a golden yellow gemstone that is said to promote good health, wisdom and protection.
December – Turquoise or Tanzanite is an opaque blue-green mineral. It is often associated with luck, happiness and peace. Tanzanite is a blue-violet gemstone which is said to promote creativity, intuition and change.
