Birthstones and your Eternity Ring

The History of Birthstones

Birthstones are given as gifts that symbolise the month a person was born in on the Gregorian calendar. Did you know that Gregorian calendar poems were popular in the UK and used to include the details of monthly birthstones? The monthly gemstones are even detailed in the Bible!

Exodus 28: 17-20 actually details twelve gemstones and the zodiac symbols on The Breastplate of Aaron! In ancient times gemstones were believed to have come from the heavens, when worn these gemstones are supposed to be lucky and an important influence upon the wearer. The tradition of wearing birthstones actually originated in Poland during the 18th Century, when everyone owned the twelve birthstones and wore them on a cycle to coincide with the month in which the gemstone would have its greatest influence!

Why choose birthstones in jewellery

They of course make lovely birthday gifts! In particular, birthstones are a fantastic way to personalise an eternity ring, wedding ring or even your engagement ring! If you want to give your eternity ring a really special touch why not include your partner’s, children’s and family birthstones?

If you are looking to choose a birthstone inspired engagement ring, wedding ring or eternity ring but aren’t quite sure of the gemstone, don’t worry… there’s plenty of choice! It can get a little confusing as there is a whole variety of birthstone lists including the; traditional, modern, mystical and ayurvedic! Below is a list of the traditional birthstones, but don’t worry… if you’re not sure your partner would like their traditional stone check out one of the other lists… you might find something he / she would prefer!

Traditional birthstones

January – Garnet is a symbol of faith, eternity and truth.

February- Amethyst is a symbol of wit, health and is considered a lucky gemstone.

March – Happiness and understanding are associated with March’s birthstone aquamarine.

April – For those of us lucky enough to have been born in April the birthstone is of course a diamond! It’s known as a symbol of eternity, courage and health.

May – Emerald is believed to stand for fidelity, goodness and love.

June – Pearls have always been a popular option for jewellery pieces and have always been known for their elegance. In fact, you will often see them adorning members of the royal family! Pearls are believed to stand for nobility, peace and beauty.

July – Rubies along with the colour red are of course associated with love. They symbolise enthusiasm and strength of character.

August – Peridot is a lovely green gemstone which is believed to be associated with success, as well as peace and luck!

September – Sapphire symbolises truth and serenity. They are usually associated with the colour blue; however you can actually source them in a variety of colours including pink, green, purple and yellow!

October – Opal is associated with purity, hope and health. This was a popular gemstone during the Art Nouveaux period and was famously used in the jewellery of René Lalique.

November – Topaz is thought to symbolise courage, wisdom and sincerity.

December – December’s birthstone is also considered a lucky gemstone. Tanzanite is also associated with love and happiness.