January

Meaning “pomegranate”, Garnets are commonly red, but also can be found in orange, purple and green. Garnet’s true power is said to bring good health, wealth and happiness, but also signify friendship, love and protection for travelers.

February

Wine-like in color, Amethyst has been associated with Bacchus, the god of wine, in Greek mythology. Believed to keep the wearer clear-headed in battle and business affairs, this purple hued stone can be a symbol of personal empowerment and inner strength.

March

The Mermaid Stone: Aquamarine evokes the color of the sea, ranging from deep green-blue to light, slightly greenish blue. Symbolizing purity of spirit and soul, Aquamarine are also believed to be the protector of those at sea.

April

Diamonds are a babe’s bestie and there is no surprise in that! Discovered in South Africa in the 1860s, diamonds are timeless and symbolize love, commitment, strength and purity, which make it the perfect stone to gift the loved ones in your life.

May

Coined “The Jewel of Kings”, Emeralds, the birthstone for May, are vibrant and luxurious, symbolizing royalty, wit, and eloquence. Emeralds have long been regarded as a superior jewel, said to emit magical powers. Gift to those May babes or for 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.

June

June babes are lucky to have three birthstones: Alexandrite, Moonstone and Pearls.

Alexandrite are rare in that they change colors in different lighting—green to bluish green in daylight and an intense red to purplish red in incandescent light. They are the gemstone of luck, prosperity and intellect.

Considered “stone of the goddess”, Moonstones host a blue to white adularescence with a bluish moonlight-like sheen, but can also be found in other colors. Moonstones have been associated with love, passion, and fertility.

Pearls (our personal fav) originate from oceans, lakes and rivers around the world. These organic gems hail from the tissue of a living saltwater or freshwater mollusk. Pearls symbolize purity, wisdom an spiritual transformation.

July

One of the most coveted gems, the Ruby was referred to as the “king of precious stones” in ancient India and are second only to diamond in hardness. These deep red gems bestow health, wealth, wisdom, and passion. Rubies are the 15th and 40th wedding anniversary gift.

August

Formed deep inside Earth’s mantle and brought to the surface by volcanoes, Peridot once symbolized the tears of Pele, the volcano goddess of fire. Peridots are the gem variety of mineral olivine and vary from yellowish green to greenish yellow in color. They symbolize loyalty, compassion and truth.

September

For centuries, sapphires have been adorned by royalty and members of the clergy and has traditionally symbolized nobility, sincerity, and truth. While blue sapphires are the most popular, they can also be found in a variety of other colors. Sapphires are the chosen gem to celebrate 5th and 45 wedding anniversaries.

October

October babes get two birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline, both of which have many color combinations.

Found in many places throughout the world, Opals can be found on almost all continents and in a variety of colors. Long have Opals been seen as a symbol of purity, hope and truth. Opals are gifted to celebrate the 14th wedding anniversary.

Most commonly found in Brazil and Africa, Tourmaline can be found in an array of colors and will often be mistaken for other gems. Tourmaline can inspire artistic expression and promotes insight, wisdom and happiness.

November

Citrine and Topaz are for the November babes. Both gems exhibit calming energies, good fortune and warmth. While topaz can be found in a rainbow of colors, citrine is known for it yellow and orange shades. For the 4th wedding anniversary gift blue topaz, and Imperial topaz for the 23rd wedding anniversary.

December

December babes are also among the lucky few that get three birthstones: Tanzanite, Turquoise & Zircon.

Tanzanite is a newbie to the world of gemstones, discovered only in the 20th century, and can only be found in the Merelani Hills of northern Tanzania. Ranging from pure blue to violet, Tanzanite is rich and deep in color. With spiritual and emotional significance, Tanzanite enhances intuition, promotes communication and promotes tranquility and clarity.

Turquoise is thought to emit many beneficial powers, such as good health and fortune. Turquoise ranges in semi-translucent to opaque and from blue to green in color and often with veins of matrix running though. Wear turquoise for protection, luck, and abundance.

Often found near sapphire sources, Zircon can be found in a broad range of colors—red, orange, yellow, brown, green and blue. Said to clear negative energy and provide a protective aura, Zircon also symbolizes wealth and wisdom.