Jewelry and adornments often become invaluable and special from the addition of gemstones. Many of which are mineral crystals, rock stones, and even organic materials that are rare and have high aesthetic value around the world. We introduce several beautiful treasures of the Earth on this page to showcase the beauty of gemstones.
Beginning the year is with the Garnet gemstone of January. Although it comes in many different colors, the most common color is shades of vivid red. It can be found all over the world. Ancient warriors used to believe that garnets provided protective forces and defensiveness.
The February birthstone that comes in shades of purple and violet is the Amethyst. Traditionally, the Amethyst is believed to have healing properties that provide energy, peace, pain relief, protection, and healing properties.
As a symbol of of courage and friendship, this March birthstone comes in shades of blue or greenish-blue. Historically, sailors had used these gemstones to protect them from seasickness and keep them safe on voyages. It is often used in meditation to relieve anxiety.
"Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and it is the most well-known precious gemstone. The month of April has the diamond gemstone. It is made of elements of carbon. Diamonds are truly a symbol of love and richness.
The month of May celebrates the emerald gemstone. Emeralds are lush and green. They symbolize the vitality, health, and nourishment for the heart and soul.
The month of June has the pearl gemstone. Black, pink, and white are some variation of colors and round, pear, and oval are the different shapes. Pearls are a sign of exquisite luxury from the oysters in the sea.
The King of gemstones is ruby for the month of July. Rubies are dark pink to blood-red and the main cause for the red color is chromium. They symbolize love, energy, passion, power, and a zest for life.
The month of August has the Peridot gemstone. Peridot, a variety of olivine, is transparent olive-green to yellow-green color correction because is composed of iron and magnesium. Peridots are said to bring happiness and good health.
Sapphires the gemstone for the month of September. Sapphire is a part of the corundum mineral variety. Although the most popular color is blue, sapphires are also yellow, purple, orange, green, and even multi-shaded in color. According to astrology, sapphires are believed to bring prosperity and longevity.
The month of October has the Opal gemstone. Typically, opals come in a different variety of vibrant colors including transparent, white, yellow, red, orange, green, brown, black, blue, and even pink. Loyalty and faithfulness have been associated with those who wear the opal.
As a variety of quartz, citrine is the birthstone for November. Citrine appears in the medium to deep shade of golden yellow as well as yellow, greenish-yellow, brownish yellow or orange. Citrine helps to reduce stress, overcome fear of responsibility, and remove negative emotions of anger for self-improvement.
The month of December has the Blue Topaz gemstone. The name topaz is derived from the Sanskrit word "tapas" meaning fire. The blue topaz is associated with honesty, clarity, promoting concentration, and attachment.
