The wearing of birthstones is thought to bring good luck, good health, and protection. Astrologers long ago attributed supernatural powers to certain gemstones.
Ruby is considered the king of gems and represent love, health and wisdom. It was believed wearing a fine red Ruby bestowed good fortune on its owner. A Ruby is the most valuable gemstone.
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.
Birthstones are said to have healing properties. Wearing them may help release the blockages in the physical, mental and spiritual stage. It is believed that these supernatural gemstones have the power to focus the healing energy of the planet on your body through contact, this leaves you more relaxed and composed.
February babies have the rarest birthstone of all. Diamond (April) is the rarest birthstone in a total of six states, while topaz (November) is the rarest birthstone in Montana, Wyoming, and Rhode Island.
Because the left hand is usually reserved for romantic bands (i.e., wedding rings, engagement rings, and promise rings), the right hand is the most obvious location to wear your birthstone ring.
King of All Birthstones. Arguably the most popular gemstone on earth, the diamond is recognized as the birthstone for the month of April.
First of all, you should make sure that your birthstone is hard enough to be worn on a daily basis and that's when the Moh's hardness scale comes in hand. Anything above 7.5 on the Moh's scale is good enough to be worn daily and anything below that should get special attention.
Diamond is considered the most valuable and the hardest among all gems. Generally, people frequently use it for its beauty and value. In astrology, it is considered as the gem of the planet Venus. One can attract beauty, happiness and prosperity by wearing this gem.
Green Jade is another gem that is linked to luck and abundance. Other stones that are known for being lucky when it comes to money include Pyrite, Malachite, Green Aventurine, Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Sodalite, Amazonite, and Lapis Lazuli among others.
What Is Sapphire? Sapphire is a gemstone associated with royalty. A sapphire is believed to be good for attracting abundance, blessings, and gifts.
November – Topaz
The November birthstone, topaz, symbolizes love and affection.
Opal: The Queen of Gemstones.
You may have heard that it's bad luck to wear opals if they're not your birthstone. But this is a myth, most likely spread by jealous diamond traders who were worried about losing business when opals began gaining popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries.
There is no rule that says each person must wear their birthstone or no gem stone at all. So do not limit yourself and pave the way for a new look that reflects the true you! I know a lot of you November babies hate Citrine (a brownish-yellow stone).
Citrine. Citrine is a crystal of light, happiness, and presence.
Why is Amazonite known as the Stone of Hope? As well as the physical benefits of owning and wearing Amazonite, it has something of a divine appearance to it. The blue-green variations of it often resemble the sky and the heavens, so it is often regarded as a beacon of hope and faith.
Garnet, on the other hand, is the least expensive. This stone is the birthstone for the month of January.
December Birthstones
Zircon is the oldest mineral on Earth, dating back more than 4.4 billion years. Found in the Earth's crust, it's common in most sand and sedimentary deposits, as well as metamorphic rocks and crystallized magma.
August | Peridot and Spinel
August is the latest month to claim two birthstones; Peridot and Spinel.
In feng shui, goldfish are said to attract luck and prosperity. Dragons and horses are also considered lucky. In Germany, lucky pigs ("Glücksschwein") are given as tokens to wish friends and family a happy and lucky New Year. Turtles and tortoises are considered lucky due to their long lifespans.