There is much more to your birthstone than its representation of the month you were born. Each stone is said to hold a special significance or power such as good luck or protection. Find out more information about your birthstone. Contact Amoroso Jewelers today!
The best care instructions for most gemstones are to guard them against scratches and hard and direct blows. Some of them should also avoid drastic temperature changes. Proper care of your stone helps increase its lifetime. Additional care tips are available from your jeweler.
January - Garnet
Anniversary gem for 2 years of marriage
Garnets are said to offer protection from nightmares.
February - Amethyst
Anniversary gem for the 6 years of marriage
Amethyst has been a symbol of peace, protection, and tranquility.
March - Aquamarine
Anniversary gem for 19 years of marriage
This gemstone symbolizes hope, health, and youth.
April - Diamond
Anniversary gem for 10 years and 60 years of marriage
Diamonds represent love.
May - Emerald
Anniversary gem for 20 and 35 years of marriage
Emeralds were believed to enable the person wearing it to predict the future.
June - Pearl, Alexandrite
Anniversary gem for 3 and 30 years of marriage
Pearls represent a happy marriage.
July - Ruby
Anniversary gem for 15 and 40 years of marriage
Rubies are believed to safeguard the owner of the stone against misfortune.
August - Peridot
Anniversary gem for 16 years of marriage
Peridots were believed to be powerful amulets against all evil.
September - Sapphire
Anniversary gem for 5 and 45 years of marriage
Sapphire was believed to have allowed ancient priests and sorcerers to look into the future.
October - Opal, Tourmaline
Anniversary gem for 14 years of marriage
Opal represented purity, hope, and innocence.
November - Topaz
Blue topaz is the anniversary gem for 4 years of marriage
Imperial topaz is the anniversary gem for 23 years of marriage
Topaz was said to have many powers, including calming tempers and helping insomnia.
December - Zircon, Tanzanite, Turquoise
Anniversary gem for 11 years of marriage
Turquoise is thought to have brought good fortune.