How to Gift Birthstone Jewelry | Birthstones by Month

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All twelve months of the year have a gemstone associated with it that is known as a person's birthstone.

Typically, birthstones hold a lot of meaning for people. Many believe that their birthstone influenced who they are today. They hold a lot of sentimental feelings—people will also wear the birthstone of people in their lives that they may have lost.

This post is all about the tradition of giving a birthstone as a gift, and sharing more information about each month's birthstone!

Why are Birthstone Rings the Perfect Personalized Gift?

It has been tradition for years to give someone a gift that has to do with their birthstone. Typically it's in the form of jewelry. Many people have even incorporated their birthstone into their engagement rings.

It's been tradition because it's a very easy way to make a gift feel very personal. It shows that you truly know the person you're giving the gift to—that to you, they matter very deeply.

Many people have believed that wearing your birthstone can bring you good luck. It shows someone that you're always looking out for them and truly hope for the best for them. That even if you're not physically around, there's always someone protecting them.

Who is gifting the birthstone can always change how meaningful the gift is. From parent to child, it means that you are your parent's greatest gift, that their lives are better because of it. From partner to partner, it means that your birth month takes on a totally new meaning in their life. They will always associate that month with you. From friend to friend, it's a symbol that you love and support them. That you're always rooting for them to win in life.

Each birthstone also has symbolic meanings and metaphysical properties. Birthstones at the end of the day are all gemstones and can be used in crystal healing. Knowing what a person's birthstone symbolizes and what its healing properties are add an additional layer to what the gift means. Keep reading to find out what each month's birthstone is and what its properties are!

What's My Birthstone?

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Birthstones for Each Month and What They Symbolize

January's birthstone is garnet. Garnet is a dark red gemstone that symbolizes good health, wealth, and happiness. It is believed that garnet can increase self-confidence and encourage the person using it to be more optimistic. Many have also celebrate the stone for promoting courage in a person.

February's birthstone is amethyst. Amethyst is purple in appearance and symbolizes peace, clarity, and calmness. This stone is revered for helping people through periods of grief and loss. It is believed to promote tranquility, especially during times of emotional turmoil. It is also known for sparking inspiration. We have more information about amethyst in this blog post!

March's birthstone is aquamarine. This sky blue gemstone symbolizes happiness, lasting youth, and hope. It is fitting for March babies since it comes from the sea and Pisces is the predominant zodiac sign for the month. It is believed to help ease anxieties and maintain emotional balance. Aquamarine is celebrated for promoting empathy, fostering inner-strength, and making a person feel more resilient.

April's birthstone is a diamond. Diamonds are clear in appearance and unsurprisingly symbolize eternal love. This is why so many people choose diamonds for engagement rings! Beyond love, diamonds are also believed to promote strong relationships—romantic, platonic, and self. In crystal healing, diamonds are also used to help with mental clarity.

May's birthstone is emerald. Emerald is a green gemstone that symbolizes renewal and good fortune. In crystal healing, many have used the stone to promote honesty and help uncover the truth in sticky situations. Emerald is also celebrate for fostering wisdom and love both for others and for the self.

June's birthstone is alexandrite. This lilac stone symbolizes transformation and emotional balance. It is believed that alexandrite can promote good luck, strengthen intuition, and help with adaptability. People have used this stone in crystal healing to attract prosperity which can aid when practicing manifestation.

July's birthstone is ruby. Ruby is red in appearance and symbolizes passion, protection, and wealth. Ruby's properties are really focused on healing. Many have used the stone to help with self-love and to make self-care more of a priority for a person. It is also believed to promote happiness and help one tap into their inner-power.

August's birthstone is peridot. Peridot is bright green and symbolizes love, truth, and loyalty. In crystal healing, peridot has been used to balance emotions and the mind. It also has been used to promote good health and increase mindfulness. In ancient times, people would use peridot to ward off evil spirits to encourage a good night's sleep. To learn more about this stone, check out this blog post.

September's birthstone is sapphire. This royal blue stone symbolizes power and strength. It is known as the stone of wisdom—encouraging clarity of mind. Many people have used sapphire to keep the mind calm and focused. It can be especially helpful for someone that has to multitask a lot and whose mind is constantly racing. Sapphire is also celebrated for its ability to break someone out of a negative thought spiral.

October's birthstone is pink tourmaline. Pink tourmaline is light pink and symbolizes everlasting friendship, compassion, and love. It is believed to inspire passion and promote emotional balance. Many people have used this stone to encourage determination and empathy. Like many of the other stones, it is also revered for keeping one's emotions in balance.

November's birthstone is citrine. Citrine is yellow in appearance and symbolizes abundance, wealth, and success. It is celebrate for being able to cleanse negative energy and improve overall health. It is believed to help resolve feelings of confusion and increase feelings of confidence and self-esteem. To learn more about citrine, check out this blog post.

December's birthstone is blue topaz. This stone is light blue and symbolizes good communication, loyalty, and clarity. In crystal healing, people have used blue topaz to encourage calmness and to help with relaxation. Blue topaz is celebrated for promoting emotional strength during times of stress and encouraging transformation to help oone continue growing as a person.