| "body"> | | | | * Pearls and moonstone are both used to |
| Birthstones have been used since ancient times to | | | | represent those born in June. These milky to |
| reflect various personality and character traits of | | | | opaque birthstones represent elegance, |
| individuals born in the specific month. Silver charms | | | | enlightenment, inner strength and a love of |
| that feature birthstones are a great way to add a | | | | simplicity. |
| touch of brilliance to charm bracelets, plus they | | | | * Deep blood red rubies are the birthstones of |
| also add depth and style. Various types of silver | | | | July and they bring to the wearer a sense of |
| charms with birthstones are available, perfect for | | | | passion, leadership and power. They can also be |
| any type of gift. | | | | used to indicate accomplishments and inner |
| Knowing a bit about the meaning behind different | | | | strength. |
| birthstones is both interesting and fun. The | | | | * Lime green peridots are the beautiful stones of |
| following information is commonly used as to the | | | | August. Wearing this birthstone is believed to bring |
| meaning behind different birthstones used in silver | | | | wealth, justice and mystery or enchantment. |
| charms, bracelets, necklaces and other types of | | | | * Rich blue sapphires are the perfect stone for |
| jewelry. | | | | those born in September. They characterize |
| * Red garnets are the typical birthstone for the | | | | loyalty, truthfulness and faithfulness, all |
| first month of the year. They signify leadership, | | | | characteristics needed to be a great friend. |
| power and authority as well as personal | | | | * Dazzling bursts of color in the opal and |
| achievement. Some garnets can be colors other | | | | tourmaline make October's birthstone very eye |
| than red, but often the medium deep red color is | | | | catching. These stones represent innocence, |
| the most common. | | | | friendship as well as purity in thought and deed. |
| * Pink and purple are February's birthstone colors. | | | | * Yellow colors of topaz and citrine are perfect |
| The amethyst is a beautiful crystal stone that | | | | for November birthstones. They are designed to |
| brings peace, love, romance and emotional | | | | indicate the wearer has mental strength and clear |
| understanding to the wearer. | | | | thought, strength and long life. |
| * Pale blue aquamarine gems are the birthstone | | | | * Blue colorations of the blue topaz and the |
| for March and are very much a symbol of peace, | | | | turquoise round off the list of birthstones for the |
| friendship, wisdom and strength in the face of | | | | month of December. These gems represent good |
| adversity. | | | | luck, wealth and happiness. |
| * Clear, fiery diamonds symbolize the people born | | | | Whether you believe in the powers of birthstones |
| in April. These precious stones are said to | | | | on silver charms or jewelry or not, they do make |
| represent perfection, security and purity of mind | | | | a lovely addition to bracelets and other pieces. |
| and heart. | | | | Adding a few silver charms of your birthstone or |
| * Deep green emeralds are the birthstones given | | | | birthstones of family members will add dazzle to |
| to those born in May. These birthstones are | | | | the bracelet, and may even provide health, good |
| believed to bring about harmony with nature, | | | | luck and prosperity. |
| tranquility and self-confidence. | | | | |