Birth Stones

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Birth stones. These dazzling stones are formed durable enough to get scratched only from the other diamond. If you were born in August then you have a plethora of birthstones to choose from. A birthstone is a gemstone that represents a persons period of birth that is usually the month or zodiac sign.

The July birthstone has also been the gemstone of royalty for centuries. Nurturing and purity - sacred femininity Two birthstones to choose from a pearl bringing nurturing medicines from the sea and the moonstone full of feminine power and wisdom. Peridot spinel and sardonyx are the three birthstones for August and they come in a variety of shapes and colors.

The writings of Flavius Josephus 1st century AD and St. The idea was proposed that each of the gemstones had special powers associated with the corresponding astrological sign and that wearing these stones at the right time would have therapeutic or talismanic benefits. The birthstones for this month are peridot spinel and sardonyx.

Garnet is the birthstone of January. Ancient Romans went so far as to dedicate this stone to Venus the goddess of love and beauty. Traditionally a birthstone is associated with each month of the year.

Alexandrite is the modern birthstone for June. The Mystical Birthstone list is of Tibetan origin from over a thousand years ago. However its origin dates back to biblical times.

Known as the queen of the gems in ancient times this beautiful stone got its nickname because its made up of all the colours of the other gems. Along with tourmaline opal is the birthstone for the month of October. Amethyst stones mined from South America tend to be bigger in size but smaller stones mined from Africa are thought to have superior color.