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January Garnet - This birthstone
is most commonly a deep red. In ancient folklore, it was believed to have
magical properties, assuring the wearer of love and faithfulness. |
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February Amethyst - This relative
of quartz can be found in varying purple tones. In ancient Greece, it was
believed to protect one from the effects of wine! |
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March Aquamarine - In the same
family of Beryl stones as emeralds, "aquamarine" means "sea water." Reminiscent
of the clear blue ocean, gazing into this lovely stone has the power to
transport you to remote island beaches. |
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April Diamond - Those with
birthdays in April are fortunate to claim diamonds as their stone. Originating
from the Greek "adamas," meaning indomitable, diamonds were believed
to offer protection and strength in the face of adversity. |
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May Emerald - Beloved and admired
for their bold green hues, emeralds evoke wonder for the natural world.
Sacred to the Goddess Venus, this stone has been linked to fertility and
creativity. |
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June Pearl - A unique, organic
process is responsible for the creation of pearls inside the shells of mollusks.
While symbols of innocence in ancient Greece, today they have come to represent
tradition and simplicity. |
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July Ruby - Derived from the
mineral corundum, rubies can be more valuable than diamonds when flawless!
Associated with royalty and the power of life, rubies have been highly revered
for thousands of years |
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August Peridot - The electric
green of August's birthstone makes for radiant and exciting jewelry. It
is no wonder that this stone, found in lava, traditionally was associated
with the sun and endowed with many mystical powers. |
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September Sapphire - A cousin
of the ruby, Sapphires most traditionally are an intoxicating blue. Virgos
can enjoy wearing a stone connected with vision, purity, and spiritual enlightenment. |
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October Opal - Opaque white
stones with rainbow color hues that dance upon the surface, the opal's complexity
can be breathtaking. In ancient times, opals were highly valued for their
shocking beauty. |
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November Citrine and Topaz
- November offers a choice between two beautiful stones, citrine and topaz.
According to ancient folklore, citrine connotes a sense of balance and well-being.
Topaz, originating from the Sanskrit "tapas," means to glow, and
jewelry adorned with topaz does just that. |
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December Blue Zircon - Zircon
has been known since antiquity and comes in colorless, yellow, brown, orange,
red violet, blue and green shades. The blue shades were the traditional
birthstone for December, and many people prefer the stunning, Diamond-like
refractive quality of Zircon over the more subtle Blue Topaz.
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ANNIVERSARY GEMSTONE CHART
| 1ST |
Peridot |
| 2ND |
Red
Garnet |
| 3RD |
Jade |
| 4TH |
Blue
Zircon |
| 5TH |
Pink
Tourmaline |
| 6TH |
Turquoise |
| 7TH |
Yellow
Sapphire |
| 8TH |
Tanzanite |
| 9TH |
Amethyst |
| 10TH |
Blue
Sapphire |
| 11TH |
Citrine |
| 12TH |
Opal |
| 13TH |
Moonstone |
| 14TH |
Agate |
| 15TH |
Rhodolite |
| 16TH |
Red
Spinel |
| 17TH |
Carnelian |
| 18TH |
Aquamarine |
| 19TH |
Garnet |
| 20TH |
Yellow
Diamond |
| 25TH |
Tsavorite |
| 30TH |
Pearl |
| 35TH |
Emerald |
| 40TH |
Ruby |
| 45TH |
Cat's
Eye |
| 50TH |
Imperial
Topaz |
| 60TH |
Star
Ruby |
| 65TH |
Blue
Spinel |
| 70TH |
Smoky
Topaz |
| 75TH |
Diamond |
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