Birthstones are a fascinating aspect of the gem and jewelry world, and are derived from early beliefs regarding the one’s time of birth and its relationship to the planets. Wearing a certain stone as protection against illness and misfortune, or another gem for good luck, eventually developed into the birthstone systems of today.
Modern Birthstones
(From these early systems, comes the modern birthstone system. )1
Month--------------20th & 21st Centuries------------------------18th to 19th Centuries
January-------------Garnet ---------------------------------------------Garnet
February------------Amethyst -----------------------------------------Amethyst or hyacinth
March---------------Aquamarine or bloodstone ---------------------Jasper or bloodstone
April-----------------Diamond -------------------------------------------Diamond or sapphire
May------------------Emerald --------------------------------------------Emerald or agate
June------------------Pearl, moonstone or alexandrite---------------Pearl,moonstone or alexandrite
July------------------Ruby ------------------------------------------------Turquoise or onyx
August---------------Peridot or sardonyx-----------------------------Sardonyx
September-----------Sapphire ------------------------------------------Peridot
October---------------Opal or tourmaline ------------------------------Beryl or opal
November------------Topaz or citrine ---------------------------------Topaz or pearl
December-------------Turquoise, zircon, lapis lazuli or blue topaz----- Ruby
The Western birthstone system originates from the writings of Jesephus (1st century AD) and St. Jerome (5th century AD). Both trace the custom to the gems of the Hebrew High Priest’s Breastplate. Over time, the birthstone custom died, only to be revived again in 18th-century Poland.
Zodiac Gems
Long before the modern 12-month calendar was invented, astrologers assigned certain gemstones to the 12 signs of the zodiac based on the symbolism and metaphysical powers each stone was believed to possess.
Sign------------------------------------------Zodiac Stone
Capricorn-------------------------------------Ruby
Dec. 22–Jan. 20
Aquarius--------------------------------------Garnet
Jan. 21–Feb. 21
Cancer----------------------------------------Emerald
June 22–July 22
Leo-------------------------------------------Onyx
July 23–August 22
Pisces----------------------------------------Amethyst
Feb. 22–March 21
Virgo-----------------------------------------Carnelian
August 23–Sept. 22
Aries----------------------------------------Bloodstone
March 22–April 20
Libra----------------------------------------Peridot
Sept. 23–Oct. 23
Taurus--------------------------------------Sapphire
April 21–May 21
Scorpio-------------------------------------Beryl
Oct. 24–Nov. 21
Gemini--------------------------------------Agate
May 22–June 21
Indian Planetary Gemology
In ancient India, beliefs regarding the planets and their relationships with stones also is found. This has developed into what some today refer to as “planetary gemology”. In such systems, there are nine planets and nine gems, as shown below. Sometimes jewelry is made using one each of these gems and are termed navaratna jewels (nava = nine; ratna = jewel).
Planet-------------------Hindu Planetary Stone
Sun------------------------------------Ruby
Moon-----------------------------------Pearl
Mars-----------------------------------Coral
Mercury--------------------------------Emerald
Jupiter--------------------------------Yellow Sapphire
Venus----------------------------------Diamond
Saturn---------------------------------Blue Sapphire
Rahu(moon’s north node)----------------Hessonite Garnet
Ketu(moon’s south node)----------------Cat’s Eye
Birthstones for days of the week
Most Latin-based languages connect each day of the week with one of the seven “planets”: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The French, for example, uses the following:
English-------French--------Planet------------Gem
Monday--------Lundi---------Moon--------------Pearl
Tuesday-------Mardi---------Mars--------------Ruby
Wednesday-----Mercredi------Mercury-----------Amethyst
Thursday------Jeudi---------Jupiter-----------Sapphire
Friday--------Vendredi------Venus-------------Carnelian
Saturday------Saturn--------Saturn------------Turquoise
Sunday--------Dimanche------Sun---------------Topaz
Gems for all seasons
Season----------Gem
Spring----------Emerald
Summer----------Ruby
Fall------------Sapphire
Winter----------Diamond
Choosing a birthstone
If nothing else, the above should make clear that there are a bewildering variety of birthstone choices, depending on nationality, culture, religion, etc. Which one is right for you? We suggest that, if none of the above birthstones strikes your fancy, you simply choose a personal gemstone that symbolizes a special time for you. Choose a personal gemstone based on your zodiac sign, the day of the week on which you were born or the color designated for your birth month.
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Modern Birthstones
(From these early systems, comes the modern birthstone system. )1
Month--------------20th & 21st Centuries------------------------18th to 19th Centuries
January-------------Garnet ---------------------------------------------Garnet
February------------Amethyst -----------------------------------------Amethyst or hyacinth
March---------------Aquamarine or bloodstone ---------------------Jasper or bloodstone
April-----------------Diamond -------------------------------------------Diamond or sapphire
May------------------Emerald --------------------------------------------Emerald or agate
June------------------Pearl, moonstone or alexandrite---------------Pearl,moonstone or alexandrite
July------------------Ruby ------------------------------------------------Turquoise or onyx
August---------------Peridot or sardonyx-----------------------------Sardonyx
September-----------Sapphire ------------------------------------------Peridot
October---------------Opal or tourmaline ------------------------------Beryl or opal
November------------Topaz or citrine ---------------------------------Topaz or pearl
December-------------Turquoise, zircon, lapis lazuli or blue topaz----- Ruby
The Western birthstone system originates from the writings of Jesephus (1st century AD) and St. Jerome (5th century AD). Both trace the custom to the gems of the Hebrew High Priest’s Breastplate. Over time, the birthstone custom died, only to be revived again in 18th-century Poland.
Zodiac Gems
Long before the modern 12-month calendar was invented, astrologers assigned certain gemstones to the 12 signs of the zodiac based on the symbolism and metaphysical powers each stone was believed to possess.
Sign------------------------------------------Zodiac Stone
Capricorn-------------------------------------Ruby
Dec. 22–Jan. 20
Aquarius--------------------------------------Garnet
Jan. 21–Feb. 21
Cancer----------------------------------------Emerald
June 22–July 22
Leo-------------------------------------------Onyx
July 23–August 22
Pisces----------------------------------------Amethyst
Feb. 22–March 21
Virgo-----------------------------------------Carnelian
August 23–Sept. 22
Aries----------------------------------------Bloodstone
March 22–April 20
Libra----------------------------------------Peridot
Sept. 23–Oct. 23
Taurus--------------------------------------Sapphire
April 21–May 21
Scorpio-------------------------------------Beryl
Oct. 24–Nov. 21
Gemini--------------------------------------Agate
May 22–June 21
Indian Planetary Gemology
In ancient India, beliefs regarding the planets and their relationships with stones also is found. This has developed into what some today refer to as “planetary gemology”. In such systems, there are nine planets and nine gems, as shown below. Sometimes jewelry is made using one each of these gems and are termed navaratna jewels (nava = nine; ratna = jewel).
Planet-------------------Hindu Planetary Stone
Sun------------------------------------Ruby
Moon-----------------------------------Pearl
Mars-----------------------------------Coral
Mercury--------------------------------Emerald
Jupiter--------------------------------Yellow Sapphire
Venus----------------------------------Diamond
Saturn---------------------------------Blue Sapphire
Rahu(moon’s north node)----------------Hessonite Garnet
Ketu(moon’s south node)----------------Cat’s Eye
Birthstones for days of the week
Most Latin-based languages connect each day of the week with one of the seven “planets”: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The French, for example, uses the following:
English-------French--------Planet------------Gem
Monday--------Lundi---------Moon--------------Pearl
Tuesday-------Mardi---------Mars--------------Ruby
Wednesday-----Mercredi------Mercury-----------Amethyst
Thursday------Jeudi---------Jupiter-----------Sapphire
Friday--------Vendredi------Venus-------------Carnelian
Saturday------Saturn--------Saturn------------Turquoise
Sunday--------Dimanche------Sun---------------Topaz
Gems for all seasons
Season----------Gem
Spring----------Emerald
Summer----------Ruby
Fall------------Sapphire
Winter----------Diamond
Choosing a birthstone
If nothing else, the above should make clear that there are a bewildering variety of birthstone choices, depending on nationality, culture, religion, etc. Which one is right for you? We suggest that, if none of the above birthstones strikes your fancy, you simply choose a personal gemstone that symbolizes a special time for you. Choose a personal gemstone based on your zodiac sign, the day of the week on which you were born or the color designated for your birth month.
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