Birth Stones and Their Meanings

To date, some people still believe in birth stones. Their meaning, meditative and healing powers originate from the beliefs of early civilization. They are said to ascribe magical properties in relation to their respective signs of the zodiac spectrum. It is believed by astrologers that to wear your birth stone can help a person influence the planets to grant them favor and good fortune.  

The stones are assigned based on the Gregorian Calendar, and they are incorporated in one’s article of jewelry. Below is a chart of birthday stones per month. 

Month	Birthstone	Zodiac Sign	Dates of Zodiac Signs	Meanings
April	Diamond	Aries	March 21 - April 20	action, passion, and energy
May	Emerald	Taurus	April 21 - May 20	loyalty, faithfulness and friendship together with memory, clairvoyance and faith
June	Pearl	Gemini	May 21 - June 21	loyalty, faithfulness and friendship together with modesty, chastity and purity, also used to enhance personal integrity
July	Ruby	Cancer	June 22 - July 22	devotion, integrity, courage and happiness together with vitality, confidence and strength, also used to enhance energy, generosity and to bring success
August	Peridot	Leo	July 23 - August 23	love, truth, faithfulness and loyalty together with fame, dignity, and protection, also used to enhance prosperity, growth, and openness
September	Sapphire	Virgo	August 24 - September 23	truth, sincerity and constancy together with clairvoyance, insight and interpretation
October	Opal	Libra	September 24 - October 23	hope, innocence and purity together with happiness, faithfulness, loyalty and confidence
November	Topaz	Scorpio	October 24 - November 22	constancy, loyalty, faithfulness and friendship together with strength, releasing tension and balancing emotions
December	Turquoise	Sagittarius	November 23 - December 21	prosperity, success, happiness and good fortune together with open communication, protection against all diseases, regeneration, and strengthening
January	Garnet	Capricorn	December 22 - January 20	awareness, commitment, regeneration, insight and removing negativity
February	Amethyst	Aquarius	January 21 - February 19	stability, peace, balance, courage, inner strength together with sincerity and a calm disposition
March	Aquamarine	Pisces	February 20 - March 20	faithfulness, courage and friendship together with awareness, quick response and easing communication problems

 Resource: http://www.birthdaygems.org/birthstone-list/index.htm 

Recently, we received requests to make accessories based on birth stones. As such, we started incorporating different stones to our collections; from simple long necklaces to elaborate statement pieces. 

Gift Suggestions

You can incorporate your birth stone into any article of jewelry; bracelets, brooches, necklaces and anklets customized, wherein you can incorporate your respective birth stone. Here are our favorites:

1. Bracelets

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

2. Embellished fabric necklaces 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

3. Multi-way accessory: Necklace with a detachable pendant/ brooch

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

4. Scarf Necklace 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

These pieces can be unique birthday gifts for your loved ones this 2013. Make their birthdays memorable with pieces that are personalized, well thought of, and most importantly, made with love.