By Phoebe Lune
Birthstones: A Pocket Guide
Zodiacs, birthstones and favourite colours, it can get stressful when shopping for gifts!
We've put together a short little pocket guide with everything you need to know about each stone's meanings and months to help you choose pieces that are just right.
January - Garnet
Garnet is a spiritual stone of higher thinking and self-empowerment as well as a stone of strength and safety.
February - Amethyst
Amethyst is known for relieving stress and strain and dispelling fear and anxiety. This calming and meditative gemstone promotes peace and balance as well as alleviating sadness and grief.
March - Aquamarine
The soft sky blues of the Aquamarine were known in ancient lore as a talisman of good luck by sailors. This mermaid's treasure is believed to bring fearlessness, protection, eternal youth and happiness.
April - Diamond
Similarly to Diamond, Zircon is known for its sparkly presence. It's known as a stone of clarity and healing, bringing positivity and opportunity to the wearer.
May - Emerald
Emerald is known for its deep greens and healing properties.
June - Pearl
Honing an array of unique lusters, Pearls are said to enhance divine femininity, balance and wisdom.
July - Ruby
Said to enhance passion and promote wealth, Ruby is known as a protector to those who wear it.
August - Peridot
Peridot is known as the stone of compassion and is believed to bring good health, restful sleep and peace to relationships by balancing emotions and mind, as well as inspiring eloquence and creativity.
September - Sapphire
A stone of strength and protection, Sapphire has been used through generations as a way to ward off evil and enhance wisdom and knowledge.
October - Opal
Believed to work as an emotional intensifier, this stone is said to enhance the true nature of those who wear it as well as fighting off any negative energy they may encounter.
November - Citrine
The uplifting sunny yellows of Citrine give the crystal the reputation of powerful creativity, optimism and abundance.
December - Topaz
Topaz is known as a healing stone, aiding manifestations and symbolising honesty, clarity of feelings, and deep emotional attachment.
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I hope this guide has helped you figure out what you're looking for - but remember, you don't have to stick to your month's stone!
If in doubt, use their properties to help you decide or simply choose the stones you're drawn to through colour or shape.
There are many more crystals to choose from than just the above so if you're still not sure, take a look at all the others we also have in store.
Happy shopping!
- Phoebe