Garnet is designated as the January Birthstone. Garnet is generally known as a burgundy red colouredgemstone , which also ranges from yellow to dark brown. They are available in semi precious and some rarely precious.
Amethyst is the February Birthstone. Amethyst is a semi precious gemstone which is available in colours ranging from a light lavender rose colour to almost a purple black. Amethyst is from the quartz family and can be found all over the world. Amethyst is believed to induce peace, serenity and temperance in you, plus it will restrict sensual and alcoholic intoxication, which may be good or bad. Amethyst is said to improve your skin and hair, and prevent baldness.
Aquamarine is considered a precious gem. This gem comes in a variety of Translucent/clear to Beautiful light sea blue/green colors. Bloodstone is green with red spots from the Chalcedony Quartz family. Bloodstone, Aquamarine have the attributes of good health, love, youthfulness, and hope. Sailors believe in its protection.
Diamond is one of the most precious gems found on Earth. Diamonds come in a variety of colors from White / transparent to Black. Diamondis believed to heal and are traditionally linked to love, and both endure forever because of diamond’s eternal strength.
Emerald is another precious gemstone loved by many around the world. Some of the most beautiful Emerald comes from Columbia. Emerald is a symbol of rebirth, renewed youth and good fortune. Emeralds are believed to cure you of bad health, healing a variety of illnesses and insuring good health for the wearer. Also, it was believed that the wearer of emerald could see into the future.
Ancient peoples believed the moonstone changes with the phases of the Moon. The pearl is associated with chastity and modesty. Stable marriages are said to be the result of pearls.
Ruby is a precious gemstone with most beautiful Ruby is from Burma. Today Most ruby is mined in Africa. Ruby is believed to be endowed with sacred powers and is associated with royalty and power. Rubies will bring harmony of life to the wearer, so one can expect a peaceful life when wearing this stone.
Peridot comes in many beautiful shades of green. Peridot is believed to protect those who wear it from evil, particularly from the forces of darkness. It can also increase the healing power of medicinal drugs.
Sapphire another Precious gem available in a range of all colors from Clear/Transparent to Black. Many people do not realize sapphires also comes in white, yellow, red, green, orange and other shades other than Blue. Since the Middle Ages many people have given tribute to the sapphire due to both medical and spiritual healing properties. It is also said Faith and purity will come to those who wear this stone.
Tourmaline is a precious gem which comes in a rainbow of colours. Opal are known as wards off evil and nightmares. Opals are stones of hope and brings the virtues of innocence and purity. Opals stimulate healing and increase friendship and healthful emotions.
Citrine is a Semi precious gemstone belonging to the Quartz family. Citrine comes in a variety of shades from very light yellow to a deep Wine coloured burnt orange colour. Citrine is believed to carry magical healing powers through the power of healing and preserving one’s sanity. The stone is associated with life and strength of body and mind.
Turquoise is a very unique gemstone, usually opaque meaning the gem is not transparent. The gem comes in a variety of shades of blue, blue & black, and also a blue/green with black. Turquoise is also supposed to brings good fortune, good luck, and a happy life.
