| For hundreds of years, civilizations have | | | | considered to be even above diamonds, due to its |
| associated precious gems and stones with birth | | | | emblematic nature as a protector. It was also |
| dates. This originated from hundreds of years of | | | | believed that this stone could give you the power |
| religion, culture and folklore. Each stone has | | | | and strength to overcome difficult challenges in |
| different properties and myths, which have been | | | | life, as well as strengthen relationships. As a |
| with certain months of the year. You can find | | | | symbol of power and personal strength, this hazy |
| birthstones on jewellery websites and in local and | | | | purple gem is a wonderful suitor for engagement |
| high street jewelers. | | | | or commitment rings. |
| January's stone is Garnet, a protector of those on | | | | March's gemstone is a mineral associated with the |
| a journey. It symbolises one's love and wish of | | | | sea due to its mixtures of blue and green. |
| well being for those on a voyage. Therefore, it | | | | Aquamarine literally means 'water' and 'sea' in |
| has been considered an appropriate going away | | | | Latin, and has been used by sailors as protective |
| present, as well as a gift for those starting out | | | | talisman during voyage across the wild and |
| their journey in life. Garnet itself means 'seed' | | | | untamable sea. For many, this gemstone |
| because of its aesthetic likeness to the | | | | promotes security and safety in a long term |
| pomegranate seed. This succulent and vibrant | | | | relationship - and can even reawaken passion! Due |
| gem promotes a sense of vitality and life. In fact, | | | | to these connotations it is often given as a |
| what is most unique about this gem is that you | | | | anniversary present. March, unlike the prior |
| can find it a multitude of vibrant colours, due to | | | | months, has an alternative stone -Bloodstone - a |
| its natural mixture with other elements. | | | | gem that is deemed to mean 'courage' because |
| February's stone, the amethyst, is a stabilising | | | | of the belief that Christ's blood was spilt onto the |
| force. It has in the past been associated with | | | | stone. |
| royalty, sobriety and spirituality. It was once | | | | |