What is the 12 birthstones?

The twelve gemstones were emerald, sapphire, diamond, topaz, carbuncle, sardius, agate, ligure, amethyst, onyx, jasper and beryl. Later, around 1 and 5 AD, the stones were associated with the twelve signs of the zodiac, then in the 18th century gem traders in Poland associated each gemstone with a person's birth month.

What is the birthstones of all 12 months?

What are the birthstones by month? January is garnet, February is amethyst, March is aquamarine, April is diamond, May is emerald, June is alexandrite, July is ruby, August is peridot, September is sapphire, October is tourmaline, November is topaz, December is blue topaz.

Is there a 13th birthstone?

Topaz Birthstone Meaning & History

The variety of topaz hues includes colorless, light blue, yellow, orange, pink, violet, brown and, very rarely, red.

Where did the 12 birthstones come from?

Experts believe that birthstones can be traced back to the Bible. In Exodus 28, Moses sets forth directions for making special garments for Aaron, the High Priest of the Hebrews. Specifically, the breastplate was to contain twelve precious gemstones, representing the twelve tribes of Israel.

What were the 12 stones on Aaron's breastplate?

The authorized list is (1) red jasper (sardius), (2) citrine quartz (topaz), (3) emerald, (4) ruby (carbuncle), (5) lapis lazuli (sapphire), (6) rock crystal (diamond), (7) golden sapphire (ligure), (8) blue sapphire (agate), (9) amethyst, (10) yellow jasper (chrysolite), (11) golden beryl (onyx), (12) chrysoprase ( ...

All 12 Birthstone Colors

What is the rarest birthstone?

While on the topic of alexandrite, this is currently the rarest gemstone on the birthstone list and can come at quite a cost.

What is the birthstone list?

Do all months have 2 birthstones?

Traditionally each month is associated with one birthstone but you will find some months have multiple birthstones. This fact does create some confusion but the multiple options for some months was created in order to allow more affordable options in addition to the traditional more expensive stones.

How do I find my birthstone?

What is Dec 13 birthstone?

December | Zircon, Tanzanite and Turquoise.

What is November 1st birthstone?

Image via Maia C./ Flickr. Topaz, the November birthstone, an exquisite gem of many colors, is a much sought-after gemstone for jewelry. In ancient times, people believed that topaz possessed magical and healing qualities. Its name may originate from the Sanskrit word for fire.

What are the 2 birthstones for May?

Birthstones for the calendar month of May are emerald, sapphire, agate, and carnelian.

What's the best birthstone?

But anyone who, by the luck of the draw, was born in April has been bestowed with the very best birthstone of them all: the diamond.

What birthstone is pink?

Is October Birthstone Opal or Pink? October's birthstones are pink tourmaline and opal. Tourmaline, the primary birthstone, is rare because it is one of the few gems that can be found in almost every color.

Is my birthstone aquamarine or Bloodstone?

The March birthstones are aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarine is blue or blue-green — its name comes from the Latin word aqua marinus, which means water of the sea, referencing its tranquil blue color. Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is dark green with red specs, hence its name.

Can you wear a different birthstone?

It is widely accepted that wearing the wrong birthstone can bring bad luck, poor health, and financial troubles to a person. Should you be afraid to choose to wear a birthstone then? Absolutely not.

What color is January?

January Birthstone: Garnet. January Birthstone Color is Deep Red.

Do birthstones have meanings?

Each birth month of the year is represented by a unique gemstone, known as a birthstone. Individual birthstones have special meanings as well as unique attributes and can be worn to represent the unique characteristics of the wearer.

Is Jade a birthstone?

One of the birthstones for the month of August is jade, a stone often known for its intense green color. Jade has been known for more than 7000 years, and while one might assume it has mainly been used in ornaments, it started out as a very practical stone used for tools because of its extreme toughness.

What birthstone is black onyx?

Spotlight on Birthstone Jewelry: Black Onyx. Onyx is the mystical birthstone for December and astrological birthstone for Leo.

Is blue topaz rare?

Naturally occurring blue topaz is extremely rare. That's why virtually all blue topaz used in jewellery is heat or irradiation treated.

What birthstone is June 11?

June is one of only three months (the others are August and December) that has three birthstones, giving you a variety of beautiful birthstone choices. The June birthstones are pearl, alexandrite and moonstone.