Birthstones by Month

"In antiquity, travelers carried garnets as protective talismans to illuminate the night and shield against danger. Named from the Latin 'granatum' for its pomegranate seed resemblance."

"Beloved by royalty, ancient Greeks believed amethyst kept the mind clear and prevented intoxication. Leonardo da Vinci wrote that amethyst dissipated evil thoughts and quickened intelligence."

"Named from the Latin for 'sea water', sailors kept aquamarine under their pillows for safe voyages across tempestuous waters. It symbolizes tranquil emotional calm."

"From the Greek 'adamas' meaning unbreakable. For centuries diamonds were worn by monarchs into battle as symbols of supreme courage and eternal devotion."

"Cleopatra was famously obsessed with emeralds. Roman naturalists wrote that nothing greened more intensely than an emerald, representing spring's triumphant return."

"Ancient legends believed pearls were tears shed by gods into oysters. Alexandrite famously changes color from emerald green by daylight to ruby red under candlelight."

"Hailed in ancient Sanskrit as 'Ratnaraj'—the King of Gems. Ancient warriors embedded rubies beneath their skin, believing it made them invulnerable."

"Known as the 'Gem of the Sun' by ancient Egyptians. Peridot is born inside deep volcanic magma and has even been discovered inside celestial meteorites from deep space."

"Medieval priests wore blue sapphires as symbols of heaven. Persian rulers believed the earth rested upon a giant sapphire whose reflection painted the sky azure."

"Bedouins believed opals fell from the heavens during thunderstorms. Opals flash every spectrum of light simultaneously, embodying poetic wonder."

"Ancient Greeks believed topaz bestowed strength and could render the wearer invisible in times of peril. Citrine is cherished as the 'Merchant's Stone' of success."

"Turquoise is one of history's oldest mined stones, adorning the ceremonial masks of pharaohs, Persian kings, and Native American shamans as an amulet of fortune."