Turquoise, the birthstone for December, is believed to possess great metaphysical healing powers. This opaque gemstone has been extremely popular for many centuries with Egyptian, Tibetan and Native American cultures. The fascination attached to the stone has continued down through the centuries and it has...
Birthstone rings
Please check out the birthstone rings in the pages below.
Here you will find the perfect gift for a friend or relative. Birthstones are believed to bring health, wealth and happiness to the wearer.
Here is a Gregorian poem designed as an easy way to remember which stone is applicable for each month of the year:
January
By her who in this month (January) is born
No gem save garnets should be worn;
They will ensure her constancy,
True friendship, and fidelity.
February
The February-born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they an amethyst will wear
March
Who in this world of ours their eyes
In March first open shall be wise,
In days of peril firm and brave,
And wear a bloodstone to their grave.
April
She who from April dates her years,
Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow; this stone,
Emblem of innocence, is known.
May
Who first beholds the light of day
In spring’s sweet flowery month of May
And wears an emerald all her life
Shall be a loved and happy wife.
June
Who comes with summer to this earth,
And owes to June her hour of birth,
With ring of agate on her hand
Can health, wealth, and long life command.
July
The glowing ruby shall adorn,
Those who in July are born;
Then they’ll be exempt and free
From love’s doubts and anxiety.
August
Wear a sardonyx or for thee,
No conjugal felicity;
The August-born without this stone,
`Tis said, must live unloved and lone.
September
A maiden born when September leaves
Are rustling in September’s breeze,
A sapphire on her brow should bind
`Twill cure diseases of the mind.
October
October’s child is born for woe,
And life’s vicissitudes must know,
But lay an opal on her breast,
And hope will lull those woes to rest.
November
Who first comes to this world below
With drear November’s fog and snow,
Should prize the topaz’s amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true.
December
If cold December gave you birth,
The month of snow and ice and mirth,
Place on your hand a turquoise blue;
Success will bless whate’er you do.
In 1870 this poem by an unknown author was published by Tiffany & Co.
Birthstones-A tradition dating back many centuries.
In many cultures around the world, certain gems are assigned to each person according to their date of birth. It is believed that these birthstones correspond with the person’s nature and/or assist in protection. This practice has been apparent in Indian Aruveydic philosophy for at least...
Topaz and Citrine-The two Birthstones for November
This month we look at Topaz and Citrine which are birthstones for November and are associated with anyone who’s birthday falls at this time of year. The most sought after is Imperial Topaz which is golden yellow in colour. Topaz is mentioned in the following...
Opal ring the birthstone for October
Traditionally the opal has been the birthstone in many cultures to represent people whose birthday falls in October. If you are looking for the perfect gift, a ring is always a good choice. Here is a beautiful opal ring featuring a pear shaped stone set...