|
| Month |
Official Birthstone |
Powers Anciently
Attributed to the Birthstones |
Alternatives |
| January |
Garment |
Brings power, grace and
victory |
Chalcedony |
| February |
Amethyst |
Calms the over-wrought;
pacifies the frustrated |
Hycinth, Zircon |
| March |
Aquamarine-Blood stone |
Preserves marriage;
stops wounds from bleeding |
Jasper, Ruby |
| April |
Diamond |
Heightens awareness of
indefinite |
Sapphire, Crystal |
| May |
Emerald |
Symbol of immortality
and incorruptibility |
Agate, Chrysoprase |
| June |
Pearl, Moonstone
Alexandrite |
Power to make the
married wearer cry. |
Emerald |
| July |
Ruby |
Confers long life,
health and happiness |
Pearl, Turquoise |
| August |
Peridot |
Gives protection from
melancholia carnelian and illusion |
Alexandrite |
| September |
Sapphire |
Protects against poison
and plague |
Beryl, Lapis Lazuli |
| October |
Opal |
Brings luck |
Tourmaline |
| November |
Topaz, Citrine |
Improves psychic
abilities and strengthens the body |
Pearl, Garnet, Cat's Eye |
| December |
Turquoise, Zircon |
Draws upon itself the
evil, promises riches, wisdom and honour |
Blue Zircon, Ruby |
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