Each of us has a birthstone, a gemstone that’s tied to our birth month. Birthstones are a beautiful way to add a personal touch to your jewelry— but did you know that they’re also said to represent our personality traits? Each birthstone is associated with different meanings and birthstone traits. Wondering what your birthstone represents? Read on to learn what your birthstone says about you!
A note that you might want to keep in mind – many people love to wear their own birthstone. But if you’re drawn to a gemstone that’s not your birthstone, try wearing that gemstone to add some of that stone’s energy to your own!
January: Garnet
Garnet is a deep red gemstone that gets its name from the latin word for “seed,” due to its resemblance to a pomegranate seed. Garnet is said to bring the wearer happiness, peace, health, and wealth! Those with the garnet birthstone are known to have a stable and positive energy, and they’re also known for being incredibly compassionate.
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a glittering light blue gemstone that has long been associated with the sea. Those with the aquamarine birthstone are said to be calm, inspiring, straightforward, and excellent at communication.
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl
July: Ruby
The ruby is a regal red gemstone that has been favored by royals for thousands of years. Rubies are said to bring the wearer courage, strength, and protection from evil. Those with the ruby birthstone are known to be confident, passionate, and ambitious.
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
Sapphire is a beautiful gemstone that comes in a rainbow of colors. Though, the most loved color of sapphire is the blue sapphire. Sapphires (and blue sapphires in particular) are said to bring the wearer wisdom, protect the wearer from harm, and to connect the wearer with a higher spirituality. Those with the sapphire birthstone are known to be intellectual, loyal, and calm, and they’re also known to be powerful leaders.
October: Pink Tourmaline
November: Citrine
December: Blue Topaz
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