By Mashum Mollah
Birthstones are basically gems or stones that signify your birth month. There are 12 types of birthstones for different months. They have been used as a jewels since ancient times.
During those times, people used to keep all the 12 stones along with them and wear them according to the month as they believed it would bring good luck to them and keep them healthy and wealthy.
They can be worn as pendants in long gold chains, and a very good variety of gold long-chain designs are available on the market. Now, birthstone rings have become a statement piece and are very common.
Birthstones for every month
Every month of the year has its own assigned gem with a specific meaning and some historical significance. Some are traditional, while some are modern, adding diversity to the options. Let’s have a look at the birthstones that are associated with every month of the year.
January: Garnet
This deep red gemstone has been used since the Bronze Age. The stone got its name from granatum, which is a Latin word and is believed to symbolize pomegranate. The color red is associated with the heart.
February: Amethyst
This stone is mostly associated with spirituality. The color varies from light to dark and gives you different options for making a piece of amazing jewelry with your birthstone.
March: Aquamarine
This watery blue color is connected with tranquility and clarity. So, this birthstone can get you harmony. Try making something small with a touch of gold, and let the stone shine.
April: Diamond
Diamond symbolizes wholeness, purity, unity, and eternity, along with their timeless elegance. As diamond is one of the hardest substances on Earth, it also symbolizes resilience and strength.
May: Emerald
Emerald symbolizes renewal, love, truth, and growth. Emerald is a variety of mineral beryl and is also one of the most valuable green gemstones. It can range from light yellow-green to dark green with a little hint of blue.
June: Pearl & Moonstone
Pearl been a favorite jewelry stone for more than a century now. They are also known to symbolize wisdom, serenity, protection, and purity. Moonstones are feldspar, and the reflection of light from different layers is what gives them the glow.
July: Ruby
Rubis are elegant and look amazing when paired with gold. You can try wearing small dotted rubies into a necklace or turn it into a beautiful ring. Since rubies are associated with love, wealth, vitality, and passion, the more, the better.
August: Peridot & Spinel
Peridot is believed to be the stone of compassion. This pale green-colored gem goes well with anything, and you can pair it with any piece of jewelry. Spinel is appreciated for its beauty and brilliance. However, it is often mistaken for other stones like sapphire or ruby.
September: Sapphire
The dark blue color of sapphire is associated with royalty. You can pair it with silver or gold jewelry, which will look amazing. It also symbolizes wisdom, nobility, and loyalty.
October: Opal
Opal comes in different colors. However, a bold blue is tied to the month of October. The stone is known to symbolize confidence.
November: Citrine
This orange-yellow color of the gemstone symbolizes prosperity and abundance. You can pair it with other warm colors to give a classy, sensational look.
December: Terquoise
This gemstone has a rich history in Native American culture. It is often associated with protection, luck, and peace. This stone is a statement on its own, so when you ware it try not to pair it with anything else.
Best birthstone ring designs
Do you love to wear rings? What about wearing your birthstone in beautiful, new, modern design rings? Here are some of the latest designs from where you can choose your favorite ring:
1. Single birthstone ring:
These rings look simple and elegant. The size of the birthstone can vary according to your choice. You can wear them in gold or silver ring and they can be made at cheap prices also gold ring price below 6000 are also available in single birthstone rings.
2. Your initials birthstone rings:
These are one of the latest designs in the market. You can wear your birthstone along with your name initials. Even that couple of rings are also available in these types of designs. You can wear your lover’s initials along with his birthstone. Or two rings one of your partner’s initials along with his birthstone and other of your initial with your birthstone. They can be made in gold or silver but looks best in rose gold designs. To find an immense variety that will make it virtually impossible for you to decide what would be the be choice, visit Birthstone Guide. On their website, it comes explained the meanings and composition of the stones that match your zodiacal sign and month of birth.
3. Family tree ring:
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These rings are heavy including birthstones of all your family members embedded in a tree ring. This signifies your love for your family and looks extremely beautiful as the different shades of birthstones make them more charming and stylish. This design looks best if made in silver but also goes well in gold.
4. Heart stone rings in the cage:
They are antique designs in which heart-shaped stones are trapped in cage-designed rings. You can make it a couple of rings also by trapping 2 hearts in it one of your birthstone and the other of your partner‘s birthstone. They are also the best gift option to gift to your loved one on Valentine’s Day or your anniversaries.
5. Heavy ring for men:
Men usually like to wear single large stones heavy rings. These can be made in silver or gold according to the person’s choice. They give a rich look due to their heavy design. Size can vary according to your personal choice and the weight of the ring.
6. Simple two stoned ring:
These are simple rings containing two stones and are best for daily wear. The size of the stone varies and the other stone can be of your partner or any other person near to your heat. They are also the best gift option to gift to your partner or your best friend or your sister on her birthday or any other special occasion.
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