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What do you use birthstones for?

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Numerous cultures have traditionally associated gems with birth dates, and many people have, and still do, consider it good luck to display their birthstone.

January's birthstone is the garnet. The garnet is said to bring friendship and loyalty.

February's birthstone is the amethyst. It is said to bring peace of mind and be protected.

March's birthstone is the aquamarine. It is said to protect health.

April's birthstone is the diamond. It is said to strengthen body and soul.

May's birthstone is the emerald. It is said to help tell the future.

June's birthstone is moonstone. It is said to make people be aphrodisiacs and bring or take luck.

July's birthstone is the ruby. It is said to bring love and be spectacularly handsome/beautiful .

August's birthstone is the peridot. Peridot is believed to help bring divine inspiration and ward of evil curses or make them.

September's birthstone is the sapphire. Sapphire is said to relax and soothe the mind.

October's birthstone is the opal. Opal sharpens emotions and reads minds.

November's birthstone is the citrine. It is said to make its wearer lighthearted.

December's birthstone is the turquoise. It is said to bring patience and money.

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What do birthstones represent?

Birthstones represent the month on which you were born.


What are the two August birthstones?

The two August birthstones are peridot and sardonyx.


What is October's 2 birthstones?

Birthstones are based off of the month of birth, not the date of birth; therefore, the birthstones for the month of Octoberare tourmaline and opal.


What birthstone is used for the month of October?

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What is birthstone color for April?

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What is the gemstone for June?

Month: June Traditional Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite Modern Birthstones: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite I would say Pearl and Alexandrite can only be classified as modern birthstones. Agate is the true traditional birthstones for June.


Are birthstones changing?

Yes. There are many "generations" of birthstones so they must be changing somehow.


Why is there more than one a birthstone per month?

There are modern birthstones and traditional birthstones for a month.


What are the 2 birthstones for April?

The two birthstones of April is Diamond. Sorry, I do not think there is another stone for April.


Where did the birthstones tradition originate?

The First Twelve Birthstones Aaron, first high priest of the Hebrews, wore 12 gemstones (representing the 12 tribes of Israel) in his silver breastplate. This is when birthstones originated.


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