Different Types of Birthstone

Birthstones by Months

January Gemstones

Month of January the garnet is the traditional birthstone. The properties with which the garnet is associated - purity, truth, faithfulness and friendship. January birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the blood, heart, lungs and infection. The garnet is also used to enhance sensuality and sexuality.

February Gemstones

Month of February the Amethyst is the traditional birthstone. The properties with which the Amethyst is associated - stability, peace, balance, courage, inner strength, sincerity and a calm disposition. The Amethyst is also referred to as the the "sobriety stone" as it was once believed to prevent drunkenness and used to treat alcoholism and other types of addictions.

March Gemstones

Month of March the Aquamarine is the traditional birthstone. The properties with which the Aquamarine is associated - faithfulness, courage and friendship. March birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to throat problems and stress-related illness.

April Gemstones

Month of April the Diamond is the traditional birthstone. the properties with which the Diamond is associated - enhancing relationships and increasing inner strength. April birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to brain diseases, pituitary glands. The Diamond is also used to draw out toxins and therefore was used as a remedy for poison.

May Gemstones

Month of May the Emerald is the traditional birthstone. The properties with which the Emerald is associated - loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. May birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the eyes, fertility, the spine and headaches. The Emerald is also used to enhance mental capabilities.

June Gemstones

Month of June the Pearl is the traditional birthstone. The properties with which the Pearl is associated - loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. June birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the heart, spleen, stomach, intestine & ulcer problems. The Pearl is also used to enhance personal integrity.

July Gemstones

Month of July the Ruby is the traditional birthstone. the properties with which the Ruby is associated - devotion, integrity, courage and happiness. July birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the blood and infection and increasing positive thought patterns.

August Gemstones

Month of April the Diamond is the traditional birthstone. the properties with which the Diamond is associated - enhancing relationships and increasing inner strength. April birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to brain diseases, pituitary glands. The Diamond is also used to draw out toxins and therefore was used as a remedy for poison.

September Gemstones

Month of September the Sapphire is the traditional birthstone. The properties with which the Sapphire is associated - truth, sincerity and constancy. September birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to lowering fevers and inflammation, hearing problems, cancer and burns. The Sapphire is also used to enhance the influences of Venus and and banish evil thoughts.

October Gemstones

Month of October the Opal is the traditional birthstone. The properties with which the Opal is associated - hope, innocence and purity. October birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the eyes and eye infections. The Opal is also used to enhance visualization, imagination, dreams and healing.

November Gemstones

Month of November the Topaz is the traditional birthstone. The properties with which the Topaz is associated - constancy, loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. November birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to sanity, asthma, gout, blood disorders, tuberculosis and insomnia. The Topaz is also used to enhance spiritual rejuvenation and feelings of happiness.

December Gemstones

Month of December the Turquoise is the traditional birthstone. The properties with which the Turquoise is associated - prosperity, success, happiness and good fortune. Turquoise is also used to enhance creativity, serenity and spiritual bonding.