Discover the meaning behind your Birthstone by a top Gemologist in Canada.
GARNETS
Garnets are a group that includes a number of different minerals, so the appearance can vary widely. The first thing a buyer of garnets needs to be aware of is the wide variety of garnet types.
At first, the sheer number of garnet varieties can seem bewildering. It helps to think of the different types of garnets in terms of color.
Garnet is a spiritual stone of higher thinking and self-empowerment. It also denotes safety and strength. This stone symbolizes prosperity, abundance and also encourages gratitude and service to others. Garnet is considered a deeply spiritual stone.
Farmer stimulate metabolism. They mainly help in treating spinal and cellular disorders, are energized and purifies the blood, heart, and lungs. Garnet can also regenerate DNA. Many people believe that Garnets not only help in physical healing but mental healing as well.
AMETHYST
Amethyst is an
highly esteemed stone known for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to
soothe the mind and emotions. In today’s classification, it is known as a semi
precious stone, in contrary, to the ancient time wherein it was called as “Gem
of Fire”.
Amethyst is a stone that was always associated with February which was the month that the Romans dedicated to Neptune. So, without a doubt, this precious stone is the birthstone for the month of February.
This beautiful stone signifies ecclesiastical dignity as the Bishops stone and also the stone of St Valentine and faithful love. Although this stone carries the energy of fire, passion, creativity and spirituality, it also bears the logic of temperance and sobriety.
AQUAMARINE
Aquamarine -
Birthstone for the month of March derives its name from the seawater color that
the gemstone possesses. The name Aquamarine is derived from the Latin word
”seawater”. This gem is valued from the ancient lineage. During the 19th
century, the sea green color gained its popularity. While now in the modern
world, the bluer the color of the stone the more valuable it is. The
largest-ever Aquamarine which weighed 243 pounds was found in Brazil in the
year 1910. The Largest Producer of Aquamarines are Brazil, Pakistan, China.
DIAMOND
The World’s love for diamonds had its start in India where diamonds were gathered from the country’s rivers and streams. Some Historians estimate that India was trading in diamonds as early as the fourth century BC. Indian diamonds found their way to Europe. By the 1400’s , diamonds had become fashionable accessories for Europe's elite. In the early 1700s India’s Diamond supplies began to decline, Brazil emerged as an important source of Diamond & things changed.
India became the biggest Diamond cutting center. De beers started ruling diamond Market. De beers” Diamond are Forever” ad campaign made the Diamonds even more special, increased its demand in the market and in no time Diamonds became woman’s best friend.
EMERALD
Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May. One of the 3 basic stones. It is a green to a greenish-blue variety of beryl. Relatively softer as per Moh's hardness scale -9 . The difference in the degree of green makes one stone emerald and the other less expensive green Beryl.
ALEXANDRITE
Alexandrite, the birthstone for the month of June is known as the colour change gem. It is a rare Color-change gem. If you’re a person who loves magic, you’ll love Alexandrite. When exposed to daylight, it is a cool, bluish and mossy green. Under the lamplight, it is a red gem with a warm raspberry tone. Combination Prompted the description, “emerald by day, ruby by night.”
You can see it change colour by switching from fluorescent to incandescent light. The value of the gemstone becomes higher when the change in colour becomes more distinct.
PEARL
Pearl is the birthstone for the month of June. Pearls have been adorned and worshipped by mankind throughout history. These gems were referred by the Persian mythology as the “Tears of the gods,” while ancient Chinese legend believed the moon held the power to create pearls, instilling them with its celestial glow and mystery.
RUBY
Red is the color of our intense emotions. The gem represents love, passion, courage, and anger. Also associated with power and desire, Ruby is considered as the king of all gems and identified all over the world as the birthstone for the month of July. A fine red Ruby bestowed good fortune upon its owner. Rubies are considered the most valued gem and have been the prized possession of emperors and kings throughout the ages. The desire for ruby is just as great as it always has been.
PERIDOT
Formally called ‘Olivian” since it is a gem variety of that mineral the name peridot has been adopted for many years to avoid confusion with demantoid garnets, Topaz, Emeralds. Today Peridot is appreciated on its own merits as the most affordable untreated green stone in calibrated sizes, and exquisite large richly colored gem that can be a focus on custom jewelry.
Peridot is the birthstone for the month of
August. This stone belongs to the green variety of the Olivine Group of
minerals. Olivine is a group of minerals that includes Forsterite,
Liebenbergite, Fayalite, Laihunite and Tephroite and it is not an
individual mineral on its own.
SPINEL
For the month of August, Spinel is the birthstone. Spinel is very often confused with red ruby since it's been undervalued for quite a long period of time. Until the 1800s Spinel was classified as a separate genus of gems. Ever after, gem stands on its own merits. Spinel is also said to have less hardness on Mohs than ruby and sapphire.
SAPPHIRE
Blue Sapphire is one of the most popular coloured stones. One factor that contributes to Blue Sapphire’s appeal is that of the immensely colossal 3 - Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald - Sapphire is most affordable. But Sapphire withal subsists at the higher calibres of quality & price. This great stone is the birthstone for September. Quite a factual right? It’s not done yet. In this blog, we will verbalize more about this precious stone that never ceases to outperform its royal appearance.
TOURMALINE
Tourmaline, best kenned as the most
colourful gemstone, is the birthstone for October. The gemstone occurs in a
variety of paramount colors. According to scientific terms, the stone is not
composed of a single mineral, but, a composition of a group of minerals that
are cognate in their physical and chemical properties.
OPAL
For all those who pay close attention
to monthly birthstones, this blog will be informative. The first birthstone for
October is Opal. Let’s find out more about Opal.
Opal is considered as an October birthstone. This stone is originally from India and gets its name from a Sanskrit word “Upala” which means precious stone. This same stone was identified by the name Opalus in ancient Rome. These stones are mainly preferred because of their ability to shift colors in rainbow hues – a phenomenon called “play-of-colors”
Opal is also gifted during the celebration of the 14th wedding anniversary.
TOPAZ
Topaz is derived from Topazios. Pure Topaz is colourless and also ranges in colour from brownish orange to yellow. The most prized colour is Imperial Topaz, which has vibrant orange hues with a pink undertone.
Blue Topaz is very rare and is caused by irradiation treatment. Topaz is a hard & durable stone and needs the right kind of cutting.
Topaz is often confused with Citrine & Smoky quartz though they are completely different minerals.
Topaz symbolises Love & Affection. It gives the wearer increased strength and intellect. It also helps to calm anger and balance strong emotions.
CITRINE
Citrine - Transparent, Pale yellow to
brownish orange variety of Quartz - It's recherche. A comely stone with
tremendous reviving and recharging energy is verbalized to be the birthstone
for November. Few have suggested people who fall under the zodiac denotement of
Scorpio to possess the stone as it favors the denotement.
The word Citrine was derived from the word Citrina which is a Latin word when translated betokens yellow. An alternatively derived word lies in the French dictionary which betokens lemon
ZIRCON
Since World War I the most commonly seen variety of zircon, the
blue, has appeared in Jewellery. Known for its brilliance and flashy
multicolour light otherwise called fire; Zircon is the birthstone for all those
born in December. If one discerns close enough, it is seen that the properties
of Zircon are almost close enough to that of Diamonds. This led to centuries of
confusion between the gems.
TURQUOISE
Turquoise is one of the world’s most ancient
gem. It’s been adorned by Ancient Egypt & Chinese artisans for more than
3000 years. It is the National gem of Tibet and has been considered a stone
that guarantees good health, good fortune and protection from evil.
Turquoise derives its name from French
expression Pierre torques, or “Turkish stone”.
This name originated in the thirteen century. It
reflects the fact that the material probably first arrived in Europe from the
Turkish sources. It was also a medium of ceremonial exchange for the native
American tribes.
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