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One of the points which is of great importance to everybody and regardless of the age and sex, all the people care about it is the birth month and birthday. In general, people believe that they belong a special month of the year and associates the main properties of that month with him or herself. In recent years , we have all noticed the growing popularity of birthstones and there are many examples of these stones that have been used in producing fine jewelry and are unique to those born on each month. In this article, we will introduce the birthstones of each month, and will explain the best way for taking care of them.
Why Do the Birthstones Matter?
Birthstones open a new window to the attractive world of precious stones. The stones are fantastic to the people of all over the world, and are seen as a common point among the people who may be thousands of miles away from each other, of different ages and races, who have been born in the same month.
According EG studies, there also hundreds of myths and heroes associated with these stones that make them even more attractive. According the previous EG articles on precious stones, GIA is considered the most reliable source about the birthstone, as a result we will concentrate on how GIA has evaluated and classified birthstones for 12 months of the year.
You should also take it into account that GIA has performed extensive studies on birth month and has decided for one or some stones for each month. However, with regard to the fact that the months in Gregorian calender don’t correspond those of Jalali calender, we begin this article with March that corresponds the beginning of Shamsi year.
A Birthstone for Those Born on Esfand 10th to Farvardin 11th
This month corresponds 10th of Esfand to 11th of Farvardin and EG studies on birthstone indicate that the birthstones of those born in March, are “Aquamarine” and “Bloodstone”.
These two stones look completely different, but provide the owner with similar benefits. Aquamarine shows a spectrum of sea blue, from green and dark blue to light aqua blue. In all colors, the birthstone looks as crystalline as water, that symbolizes the purity of soul.
The bloodstone is dark green and there are iron oxide stains on it that symbolize blood and guarantee the user’s health and power.
The word “Aquamarine” is derived from a Latin word meaning the sea water. In the far past, mariners believed that this stone calms the waves down and protects the mariners. In addition, many people believed that the birthstone of March brought happiness for young couples which is why the Brazilian government gifted the first American lady, Eleanor Roosevelt with a dark aquamarine stone weighing 1298 carats.
Farvardin 12th to Ordibehesht 10th Birthstone
April corresponds Farvardin 12th to Ordibehesht 10th and the birthstone of this month is quite different from other months. The birthstone of April that has been popular with the people born in all months of the year, is the unique and precious stone of “diamond“. The stone that has a rich historical background, has always been a symbol of transparency, and power and has been derived from the Greek word “adamas”, meaning invincible.
Ordibehesht 11th to Khordad 10th Birthstone
May corresponds Ordibehesht 11th to Khordad 10th and the birthstone for those born in May is “Emerald”. The green appearance of this attractive stone makes it look attractive, like a reflection of the green nature in spring. Emerald is among the stones that can be formed only in a few parts of the world because the conditions for the formation of this stone is complicated.
In ancient times, Emerald has been a stone popular with the elite, which existed in Cleopatra jewelry too. Our ancestors believed that if one puts this stone under his/her tongue, he/she can see the future.
Khordad 11th to Tir 9th Birthstone
June is a month between the summer and spring and lasts from Khordad 11th to Tir 9th. The birthstone of this month, gives those who have been born through the month, a chance to choose between some alternatives. The birthstones of those born in June are “Pearl“, “Alexandrite” and “moonstone”.
According to Hindu mythology, the moonstone is formed by the moon rays that have turned into solid stones. Besides our ancestors’ beliefs, many people of time believe that the moonstone symbolizes love, affections, fertility and luck and it is used in many famous pieces of jewelry made by famous brands such as Tiffany.
Pearls are special stones that are not limited to a special age or era and are among precious stones that are used in producing fine luxury jewelry.
Alexandrite looks like a magical stone that undergoes a change of color in different light spectrums. The best types of alexandrite are those that reflect a range of green to green-blue light in the light of fluorescent lamps.
The Birthstone of Tir and Mordad (July)
July is one of the summer months that continues for 31 days and extends from Tir 10th to Mordad 9th. The birthstone for those born in this is the “red ruby” which is believed to be the king of all precious stones, and its name is derived from a Latin word meaning red. In most cultures, red ruby stands for love and affections. The highest quality of red ruby is seen in dark red stones with purple streaks. Chrome is the most important reason that contributes to the red color of this stone, and higher portions of it, result in more colorful red stones.
In ancient India, the stone was considered the king of stones, because it was rare,as hard as diamond, with mysterious powers. The stone is believed to be an appropriate gift for the fifteenth and also fortieth wedding anniversaries and is believed to symbolize power and energy of youth in Hindus’ jewelry. Some people also believed that carrying red ruby, they had the power of predicting dangers and accidents. They also used this stone to heal inflammatory diseases. European soldiers thought that this stone was a source of health, wisdom, prosperity and success in love affairs.
The Birthstone of those born on Mordad 10th to Shahrivar 9th (August)
There are three different stones for those who have been born in this month. these stones are Peridot, Spinel and Sardonyx. Peridot is one of the stones that is formed under hard circumsatnces, among which one can name the volcanic rocks that jump ou of the earth mantle or meteorites.
Spinel is the second birthstone for August which has been unknown up to recent decades and many people mistook it for red ruby And finally, Sardonyx which is believed to be the main birthstone of this month has a background of more than 4000 years.
The Birthstone of Those Born on Shahrivar 10th to Mehr 8th
September is the last month of the year and continues from Shahrivar 10th to Mehr 8th. This a thirty-day-long month and the birthstone of those born in this month is the “sapphire“. This stone exists in all rainbow colors except red and symbolizes aristocracy, faithfulness and wisdom.
The stone is also seen as a symbol of wisdom, truth, faithfulness and aristocracy. Through centuries this stone has been embedded on the crowns of the aristocrats and the robes of the clergies. This wide use if the sapphire comes from an old belief that sapphire protects its owner from jealousy and other damages. Ancient Iranians believed that the world was placed on a large sapphire. In the middle ages, they people believed that the stone worked effectively in curing cholera and eye problems and even worked as an antidote.
The stone has been a popular one among the elite. For example, Rockefeller had a sapphire weighing 62 carats, that he first wore as a brooch, and then as a ring. However the most famous sapphire that has attracted many people’s attention through recent centuries belonged to late princess Diana’s ring which was gifted to Kate Middleton a few years ago.
The Birthstone of Those Who Have Been Born from Mehr 9th to Aban 9th (October)
This is the first month of the autumn and corresponds October continues for 31 days and the birthstones of this month are “Opal” and “Tourmaline”
The name of this stone is derived from the Sanskrit language which means the “precious stone”. The main feature that makes this stone special is the change in its color when exposed to sunlight. Bedouin Arabs believed that the stone has fallen down the sky during thunder and lightening, and could gift the people with prophecy skills and resistance against diseases. The Europeans believed that this stone was superior to all other colorful stones in terms of supernatural powers and symbolized purity, hope, and truth and used it as a gift for the fourteenth birthday anniversary.
The Birthstone of Those Who Have Been Born from Aban 10th to Azar 9th
November is among the months that continues for 30 days, from Aban 10th to Azar 9th. The birthstones of those who have been born in November are the two stones of “Topaz” and “Citrine”. Topaz exists in different colors but citrin is specifically found in yellow and orange spectrum that are very suitable for the autumnal style. Despite the differences that may be notice in the appearance of these stones, both have tranquilizing and wealth-creating properties.
This birthstone exists in different color spectrum, the most popular ones of which are light blue, yellow, orange, pink, violet and brown. Although this stone is said to be found in the nature in red,Topaz is a rare red stone.
Some experts believed that Topaz is derived from a word in Sanskrit language which means fire. Others, however, believe that this word has its roots in Greek. In ancient Greek, people believed that the stone empowered them and the Europeans believed that it nullified magic spells and calmed anger. The Indians believed that placing Topaz on top of one’s heart could guarantee long life, beauty and intelligence. This is a very appropriate gift for the fourteenth and twenty third marriage anniversaries.
The Birthstone of Those Who Have Been Born on Azar 10th to Dey 10th
December is the last month of the Gregorian calender and connect autumn and winter. This is a month with 31 days that continues from Azar 10th to Dey 10th and there are three stones in red spectrum titled as “Turquoise“, “Tanzanite” and “Zircon”. The stone exists in a spectrum of dark blue to bluish purple and also aqua blue, each of which provide the audience with eye-catching beauty.
Turquoise is categorized as a transparent to semi-transparent stone and is found in light blue to aqua blue. There are sometimes traces of brown color which are the leftovers of rocks. The stone has many benefits, it is said to guarantee health and bring good luck. Hindus believed that looking at turquoise right after looking at the moon, caused amazing prosperity. As a result, Turquoise has for long been popular among the people specially kings and pharaohs. Many years later, the Apaches in America believed that putting a piece of turquoise on the bow, or any warm weapon could help in better targeting.
Birthstone of those born on Dey 11th to Bahman 11th (January)
January is the first month of the Gregorian calender that corresponds Dey 11th to Bahman 11th. GIA institute has introduced “Garnet” as the stone of this month which is derived from “Granatus” and means tangerine. The stone has for long been favorite to the the people as had even been placed on the pharaohs’ crowns. In ancient Rome, Garnet was used as the gem stone of rings which were used for sealing important letters and documents.
Garnet is actually a collection of 5 precious stones, that come in different colors.
Pyrope Stone
Almandine Stone
Spessartine Stone
Grossolar Stone
Andradite Stone
The color spectrum of Pyrope and Almandine extends from purple to red and Spessartine stone exists in a range of red and yellow, but Andradite has a totally different color and is found in a range of yellow to green. The last stone of this group is the Grossular stone which exists in a variety of yellow to red.
The Birthstone of Those Who Have Been Born from Bahman 12th to Esfand 9th
February is the second month of the year and corresponds Bahman 12th to Esfand 9th. Amethyst is the birthstone of those who have been born in February, which is a an attractive type of Quartz. This beautiful stone can be naturally found in mines and can also be made in the laboratory.
This stone can be found in royal collections in Europe and Asia, which is why using accessories with Amethyst represents power and strength. The name of this stone is derived from the Greek name “amethysteus” which means a solution for getting rid of drunkenness.
This beautiful stone is associated with the goddess of wine , however the people believed that having this stone with them helped them feel conscious and smart. That is why the warriors used this stone in wars. Through the middle ages, this stone was believed to bring peace and the Europeans used this stone to overcome the overflow of their emotions.
Conclusion
In this article, we discussed the birthstones associated with each month of the year, and introduced the stone (or stones) that are known to be exclusively for each month of the year. To buy jewelry, we suggest you visit EG products and see your birthstone among the attractive products of this brand.
