Inquisitive to know about your birthstone?

Birthstones are believed to have a connection with the twelve months of the year and the twelve zodiac signs. It is said that every gemstone has a spiritual power that increases in its month. Keep reading to find about the different gemstones.

• January: Garnet

The name garnet is taken from the Latin word “granatus”, meaning “seed like” in reference to a pomegranate. Garnet is formed of a group of 7 silicate minerals that vary in colours and sizes. In the ancient times, garnet was believed to have medicinal powers that can cure depression and it acts as a protector against bad dreams.

• February: Amethyst

Amethyst has been a cherish-able gem for centuries and has been included in royal collections - from Ancient Egypt to the British crown jewels. It is a violet variety of quartz that gets its colour because of irradiation and iron impurities. This gemstone helps with stress, insomnia and depression as well as with addictions and mental illness. This stone also has spiritual powers which can help in bringing stability to an individual.

• March: Aquamarines

This stone gets such a name because of its water-like colour and is considered to have both physical and mental healing properties. Aquamarines are ideal for meditation since they can quiet the mind.

• April: Diamond

Diamonds are the most bright stones due to the amazing combination of reflection, dispersion and refraction they have. Almost every civilization in the ancient times have believed that diamond symbolizes strength. Diamond Charms can the perfect gifts for April born people.

• May: Emerald

Emerald was thought to be really powerful which is the reason why it was worshipped by different cultures in the past. Moreover, it was Cleopatra’s favourite gem. Emeralds are also associated with the Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.

• June: Pearl

The name of this stone has been derived from the French word “perle”. Pearls are made from aragonite in minute crystalline form and are found in clams, so they are the only gems that are extracted from an animal. Pearls have been an object of elegance for centuries because of their rarity.

• July: Ruby

A breathtaking colour, excellent hardness and irresistible sparkle makes the ruby a perfect gem for jewellery. This is a favourite gem of the people who want power or love.

• August: Peridot

Named after the French word “peridot” meaning “gold” in reference to its golden shades, peridot comes from the mineral olivine. It is one of the few gemstone beads that occur in only one colour. This stone is considered to have both physical and mental healing properties making peridots ideal to relieve depression.

• September: Sapphires

Derived from the Latin word “saphirus” meaning blue, sapphires are one of the three gems varieties of corundum.  This stone is a symbol of the heavens and it is believed to bring joy, inner peace and prosperity.

• October: Opal

This stone got its name from the Greek word “opallios” meaning “to see a change of colour”. Traditionally, opals were a symbol of loyalty and assurance and it was believed that they have strong healing properties which help in increasing the powers of the eyes and mind.

• November: Yellow Topaz

Derived from the Sanskrit Word tapas meaning fire, topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine. This stone is considered to have healing properties which provide good mental health.

• December: Tanzanite

Tanzanite is the blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite. The only place where you can find this gemstone is Northern Tanzania. Tanzanites are believed to have the power to transform negative energies into positive ones.