Various cultures have linked gemstones to particular months or star signs. The relevant gemstones may bring good luck to the wearer. If you are drawn instinctively to a gemstone, then it means something to you, so buy it! If you want to select a gift, or if you want to treat yourself, then these lists are here to help you. You can either choose by basing your search on a person’s star sign, or if you don’t know their star sign, then use their month of birth.
Clicking on the links will take you directly to a Royle Treasures’ store search for that gemstone (please note – we may not stock all of them at any one time. For enquiries please email us at royle_treasures@hotmail.co.uk).
BIRTHSTONES
Birthstones are gemstones related to each month. Wearing the relevant birthstone is considered lucky and their healing and spiritual powers are heightened during that month. There are a number of different systems that have been used to connect a gemstone to a month, including Modern, Traditional and Mystical. One thing that links these lists are specific colours (please see below for details).
JANUARY - Deep red
Garnet (constancy), Emerald, Rose Quartz
FEBRUARY - Purple
Amethyst (sincerity), Bloodstone, Onyx, Moonstone
MARCH - Pale blue
Aquamarine or Bloodstone (courage), Jade, Clear Quartz
APRIL - White, clear
Diamond (innocence), Opal, Clear Quartz, White Sapphire
MAY - Green
Emerald (love, success), Sapphire, Chrysoprase, Beryl
JUNE - White, purple
Pearl, Moonstone or Alexandrite (health, longevity), Opal
JULY - Red
Ruby (contentment), Carnelian
AUGUST - Pale green
Sardonyx or Peridot (married happiness), Diamond, Jade
SEPTEMBER - Deep blue, indigo
Sapphire (clear thinking), Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Peridot
OCTOBER - Multi, white, pink
Opal or Pink Tourmaline (hope), Jasper, Zircon, Aquamarine
NOVEMBER - Yellow
Yellow Topaz (fidelity), Citrine, Pearl, Diamond
DECEMBER - Blue
Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli (prosperity), Blue Topaz, Zircon, Black Onyx, Tanzanite
ZODIAC STONES
Zodiac stones are gemstones that are associated with star signs.
People believe that healing and spiritual energies of gemstones can complement a person’s characteristics (based on their star sign). It is thought that they bring positive energy to the wearer. There are a number of different gemstones associated with each star sign. For each sign, at least one of the stones is a ‘Planetary stone’ – stones that are linked to the ruling planet at the time of birth. For ease of reference, these have been typed in bold.
For a gemstone that is found in different colours (e.g. jasper, topaz, or quartz) let your instincts decide which one is right for you. Some gemstones appear in several different signs, this is because they have a more than one spiritual energy.
ARIES; Mar. 21-Apr. 19 - Diamond (innocence), Jasper, Bloodstone
TAURUS; Apr. 20-May 20 - Emerald (love, success), Turquoise, Amber, Coral, Aventurine, Sapphire, Diamond
GEMINI; May 21-Jun. 20 - Pearl (health, longevity), Agate, Chrysoprase, Tiger's Eye, Emerald
CANCER; Jun. 21-Jul. 22 - Ruby (contentment), Moonstone, Pearl, Emerald, Agate, Chalcedony
LEO; Jul. 23-Aug. 22 - Sardonyx or Peridot (married happiness), Onyx, Tourmaline, Clear Quartz, Amber
VIRGO; Aug. 23-Sep. 22 - Sapphire (clear thinking), Jasper, Carnelian, Jade, Citrine, Sardonyx
LIBRA; Sep. 23-Oct. 22 - Opal (hope), Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Sardonyx, Sapphire
SCORPIO; Oct. 23-Nov. 21 - Topaz (fidelity), Aquamarine, Beryl, Garnet, Ruby
SAGITTARIUS; Nov. 22-Dec. 21 - Turquoise (prosperity), Amethyst, Topaz, Pearl, Sapphire
CAPRICORN; Dec. 22-Jan. 19 - Garnet (constancy), Ruby, Agate, Lapis Lazuli
AQUARIUS; Jan. 20-Feb. 18 - Amethyst (sincerity), Garnet, Moss Agate, Opal, Turquoise, Hyacinth
PISCES; Feb. 19-Mar. 20 - Bloodstone or Aquamarine (courage), Clear Quartz, Sapphire, Amethyst
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