Birthstone Jewelry Info.

Birthstone jewelry contains stones representing the month of one's birth. For instance, if one was born in July, one would wear a ruby, which is the stone corresponding to that month. Birthstones can be worn for any occasion. If you're unsure of your birthstone, a listing is provided below.
Birthstone Classification:
There are essentially three different modes of classifying birthstones, specifically: Modern birthstones as defined by a list from 1912 published by Jewelers of America?organization here in the United States.
  1. Traditional birthstones which are the original list from the 1600's set forth in Tibet, which set the precedent for today's birthstone jewelry.
  2. Mystical list of birthstones which points to the healing and qualities of lore associated with the?birthstones.
Most jewelers utilize the modern list of birthstones which also incorporates alternative gemstones for each of the months, although some say this is driven by commercial gain rather than historical accuracy and aesthetics.
  • January  (1) Garnet (2) Garnet (3) Emerald
  • February  (1) Amethyst (2) Amethyst (3) Bloodstone
  • March  (1) Aquamarine (2) Bloodstone (3) Jade
  • April  (1) Diamond (2) Diamond (3) Opal
  • May  (1) Emerald (2) Emerald (3) Sapphire
  • June (1) Pearl  (2) Alexandrite (3) Moonstone
  • July (1) Ruby  (2) Ruby (3) Ruby
  • August  (1) Periodot (2) Sardonyx (3) Diamond
  • September  (1) Sapphire (2) Sapphire (3) Agate
  • October  (1) Opal   (2) Tourmaline (3) Jasper
  • November  (1) Yellow Topaz  (2) Citrine (3) Pearl
  • December  (1) Blue Topaz  (2)  Turquoise (3) Onyx

    Birthstone jewelry evolved from astrologers associating certain stones and their colors with the signs of the Zodiac. It was believed that different gemstones possessed healing qualities and were worn for protection, good luck or to ward off illness. It was the gemstone's color that was believed to give it its power. 
Birthstone jewelry is rooted in the Bible as well. It is believed that Aaron's breastplate, encrusted with twelve different gems, held the original set of birthstones. As the years went by, birthstones began to be associated with their respective months, rather than with the signs of the zodiac.
These days, the birthstone's use is more ornamental than medicinal. People wear birthstone jewelry to represent their birthday as well as their personality.There are styles of birthstone jewelry to fit all lifestyles and price ranges. One does not have to be rich to wear her respective birthstone. In addition to purchasing pricey birthstone jewelry, one can purchase the inexpensive costume variety as well.
The newest form of birthstone jewelry is "mother" or "grandmother" birthstone jewelry. This style of jewelry uses stones representing the birth month of each child or grandchild, usually in the order of birth. This birthstone jewelry most commonly takes the form of rings or necklaces, though it's becoming more common to wear a charm bracelet with charms representing the birthstone of each child. Whether you choose to wear a birthstone for its healing qualities or just because you like the way it looks, it's always nice to wear jewelry representing one's birth. 
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