Learn about your Birthstone and it’s Healing Powers

Birthstones are precious or semi-precious gemstones associated with each month of the year. My birthstone for December is turquoise, while my lucky sister born in April gets a diamond as her birthstone. Depending on the culture a variety of gemstones have been identified as birthstones.  There is no universal agreement as to a single, particular birthstone for each month. In the United States, however, the National Association of Jewelers designated a modern birthstone list in 1912. Only recently have we seen two attempts to change it, both associated with the gemstone tanzanite. So lucky me, they added tanzanite as a birthstone for December, even though it already had two birthstones (turquoise and zircon). Now, I have one more excuse to buy jewelry.

Month	Birthstone	Picture
January	Garnet
February	Amethyst
March	Aquamarine
April	Diamond
May	Emerald
June	PearlMoonstone
July	Ruby
August	Peridot
September	Sapphire
October	OpalTourmaline
November	Yellow TopazCitrine
December	Turquoise Blue Topaz Tanzanite

The healing power of Gemstones

There are so many legends and myths about birthstone healing powers as well as their therapeutic influence. Wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightened its healing powers. According to the legends for the full effect, you need  to own all twelve and alternate them monthly.

 

Aquamarine – Aids the liver, throat, stomach, jaw, teeth, eyes, and ears. Aquamarine is also known for releasing fear, calming nerves, and bringing mental clarity.

Turquoise – A gemstone steeped in lore and tradition, Turquoise is a healing and balancing stone.

Amber – Thought to aid memory loss, purify the body, alleviate headaches, and bone and heart problems, Amber is known for its stress relieving and calming properties.

Amethyst – Aids in the reduction of insomnia, arthritis, pain relief, and circulatory issues. Amethyst is considered the gemstone of meditation, peace, balance, courage, and inner strength.

Citrine – Considered the gemstone to provide greater or increased hearing, Citrine also promotes success, abundance, and clear thinking.

Topaz – One of the most powerful gemstones, Topaz facilitates the balance of emotions and provides protection from greed.

Lapis – Thought to aid in the alleviation of insomnia and depression, Lapis is also known for creating openness, truthfulness, and creativity.

Onyx – Associated with the root chakra, Onyx brings spiritual inspiration, and control over emotions.

Pearl – Known for its calming properties, the Pearl is said to aid purity, charity, integrity, truth, and loyalty in its wearer.

Ruby – Aiding the emotions is the Ruby’s calling card. Also known to increase integrity, devotion, and happiness.

Peridot – Healing stress in relationships, lessening anger and jealousy, and slowing aging, the Peridot promotes abundance and prosperity.

 

Sapphire – The gemstone of creative expression and inner peace and meditation, the Sapphire also aids in personal expression and the alleviation of pain.

Garnet – Aids blood, heart, and lungs and is known to promote romantic love, passion, sensuality, and intimacy.

For more info- americangemsociety.org

I am a precious and semiprecious jewelry lover. What about you? Do you believe in the healing powers of stones?

Have a lovely Day!!!

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