Gemstone Birthstone Months
Emerald the symbol for Resurrection of Christ is a birthstone for the month of May and Zodiac Sign Taurus. This gemstone is listed among the ancient birthstone tablets bringing hope, peace, success, growth and rebirth to the wearer. It is given as an anniversary gift for the 20th and 30th anniversaries.
Pearl is the birthstone for the month of June and Zodiac Sign Gemini symbolizes beauty and truth. Pearl is considered as the nature's most feminine gems, produced by a variety of mollusks and come in an array of interesting forms, sizes and colors. A perfect gift for the 12th and 30th anniversary.
Ruby one of the most passionate gemstone which gives a fiery effect is considered the birthstone for the month of July and Zodiac Sign Cancer. Ruby is the rarest gemstones which is the perfect representation of love and the ultimate gift for the couples on their 14th anniversary. It is derived from the Latin word “Rubber” meaning Red.
The gemstone which symbolizes luck and success is the August Birthstone with the Zodiac Sign Leo is Peridot. It is the symbol of sun and brings great dignity to the wearer. Peridot is considered the gemstone for curative powers by the Egyptians and helps in cleaning and healing the heart.
The gemstone for the month of September is Sapphire which includes all the colors with the Zodiac sign as Virgo. It is believed to purify the soul and enhances the fortune, wisdom, virtue and holiness. It is a perfect gift for the 5th, 23rd, and 45th anniversary.
Opal the birthstone for the month of October, is apprized for both its charm and their presumed protective powers. Opal derived its name from Latin word "opalus," meaning precious jewel. it is also called as "Cupid Paederos" by the Romans, meaning a child beautiful as love. It enhances the mental abilities and sooths the emotional level, anger and negligence. It is the symbol of gentle emotions and is compared to have softer feelings.
Citrine the orange yellowish color represents the month of November and is one of the rarest gemstone. Due to its scarcity it is generally produced by the heat treatment process which tends to get fade with the prolong usage. It is said that Amethyst is heated to get the Citrine color.