| Precious stones and gems have had a major | | | | reddish violet. It is traditionally linked with qualities |
| significance in the life of humans since time | | | | like stability and inner strength. Peace and courage |
| immemorial. They are connected to human facets | | | | are also often associated with the Amethyst. It is |
| like birthdays, anniversaries, astrological signs, | | | | said to be curative of the circulatory system, |
| behavior and events. There are various gem | | | | even helpful for insomnia and alcohol addiction. |
| stones that are closely linked to the nine planets | | | | 3. The birthstone for those born in March is the |
| and also to days of the week. These gem stones | | | | Aquamarine. As the name suggests, this stone |
| are associated with months and birthdates and | | | | comes in colors ranging from blue to sea-green. |
| are related to us as our birth stones. There are | | | | They are semi-precious and very popular as |
| twelve specific birthstones to represent the | | | | jewelry stones. It is considered to be |
| twelve months of the year. | | | | representative of qualities like bravery and loyalty. |
| The popularity of birthstones has given a boost to | | | | It is also held to be curative of stress related |
| the jewelry industry which has not lost this | | | | disorders or problems with the throat. |
| opportunity to reinforce the importance of | | | | 4. The birthstone for April is Diamond. Diamonds |
| birthstones. This practice is held in great regard | | | | are usually colorless: clear and shiny! This stone |
| not just by superstitious people but also by lovers | | | | helps people with relationship troubles as well as in |
| of accessories. Popular superstition has it that | | | | augmenting their inner strength. The diamond is |
| these gem stones bring good fortune and are | | | | also said to help cure diseases of the brain and |
| propitious to the wearer. Each birthstone has been | | | | pituitary glands. |
| given the name of the corresponding name of the | | | | 5. The birthstone for May is Emerald. It's very |
| months in the Gregorian calendar. This article deals | | | | popular because of its deep green hue and is |
| with the gems allocated for the first seven | | | | considered to represent faith, memory and |
| months and will give you a brief overview of the | | | | psychic powers. It helps cure problems with the |
| gemstones. | | | | spine, eyes and fertility. |
| 1. The birthstone for the month of January is | | | | 6. Pearl belongs to the month of June. Usually |
| Garnet. It is deep red in color and usually stands | | | | known for their white, milky beauty, the pearl is |
| for qualities like truth, loyalty, friendship and purity | | | | considered to represent purity, chastity and |
| of the soul. Garnet is even considered by some | | | | faithfulness. It helps cure problems with the heart, |
| to have powers of healing. This is because at one | | | | spleen or stomach. |
| time, this stone was used to cure diseases of the | | | | 7. For July it is the Ruby. Ruby is known for its |
| heart, blood and the lungs. The Victorian age was | | | | beautiful red shade and is said to represent |
| especially fond of this stone. Garnet is even | | | | integrity, dedication and happiness. Such powerful |
| believed to enhance the wearer's sensuality, so | | | | qualities must be the reason why it is believed to |
| why not give it a go? | | | | help against problems related with blood. |
| 2. For those born in February, the birthstone is | | | | That's it for the brief review of birthstones. |
| believed to be Amethyst. Amethyst can range | | | | Watch this space for more! |
| from colors like lighter shades of lilac to almost | | | | |