Using Birthstones Within your Jewelry

Every month of the year has its own birthstone; some months have an alternate stone as well.  If you are interested in making or purchasing birthstone jewelry, you will need to know what the birthstones are.

On top of being monthly birthstones, each of these stones has its own specific healing property.  When you are looking at gemstones, it might help to know what the different stones are believed to help alleviate or cure.

* January – Garnet or Rose Quartz
* February – Amethyst
* March – Bloodstone or Aquamarine
* April – Diamond or Quartz
* May – Emerald or Chrysoprase
* June—Alexandrite, Pearl or Moonstone
* July – Ruby or Carnelion
* August– Peridot or Sardonyx
* September – Lapis or Sapphire
* October – Opal or Tourmaline
* November – Topaz or Citrine
* December – Tanzanite, Turquoise or Zircon

Alexandrite is a gorgeous stone that comes in many different colors.  The stone is believed to bring love, luck and joy.  It is supposed to reenergize your emotions.

Amethyst is the perfect choice for distressing your body.  The vivid purple stone is believed to reduce stress and create a calm, serene sense of being.  Lapis, tourmaline and sapphire are other stones that help restore peace and serenity.

Aquamarine is a rich sky blue stone.  Many healers feel that aquamarine can help improve your thoughts and improve your vision.  Emeralds are also believed to help clarify your thoughts.  Opals are also believed to help improve your vision.

Bloodstone is a rich, chocolate colored stone that is believed to have incredibly healing properties.  Carnelian shares the same properties.

Citrine is an orange gem.  Many feel that the stone can help alleviate digestive problems and increase energy levels.  The green stone peridot offers the same benefits.

Diamonds work with other stones to enhance their healing properties.  Garnets help restore confidence and energy levels.

Moonstone and quartz are both powerful stones.  Quartz helps heal the entire body and aid psychic energy.  Tanzanite shares similar healing properties.  Moonstone and ruby can help women deal with problems such as irregular menstruation and PMS.