Gemstones Meanings Guide

A gemstone in jewelry can be beautiful in appearance, but most have meanings beyond just shiny aesthetics. You may want to buy this especially colorful gift for a loved one's birthday or celebration such as a graduation, and there are plenty of ways to approach this special purchase. One easy way to buy that special someone a gemstone ring, bracelet, pendant or necklace is to find the gemstone that corresponds to his or her birth month. But you still might want to know the most common gemstones meanings, especially if you wish to go a step beyond just buying a piece that goes along with a birth date.

Amethyst is a vibrant purple quartz stone and corresponds with the birth month of February. The stone's purported healing properties include calming the emotions, creating clarity of mind and aiding one in achieving his or her own unique spiritual destiny. The gemstone is often found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Canada and East Africa.

Diamonds are one of the most classic gifts and it's a popular cultural lore that diamonds mean "forever" when it comes to romantic love. These usually expensive gemstones can only be cut with other diamonds. Though often clear, diamonds can come in a variety of shades and aren't always opaque. Beyond romance, these stones correspond with the birth month of April. They're also said to intensify the thoughts of the wearer, which can be a positive or negative charge depending on the nature of the recipient's mind!

Emeralds are gemstones that come in varying shades of green and sometimes show specks of other minerals from the Earth. If your recipient's birthdate is in May, you might want to pick up one of these for that special gift. The stone is said to alleviate insomnia, improve eyesight and increase fertility. So if you're on the romance market when shopping for a gift, you might just want to buy an emerald to try to add even more blessings to your love life!

Rubies, formed from the mineral corundum just like sister stones sapphires, might be a great choice if your recipient was born in July. Some July babies are Leos, so the bright red can also correspond to the fiery "lion" personality for which some Leos are famed. But even if your special someone's astrological sign is Cancer or even from another month of the year, a ruby goes beyond classic bright beauty. The gemstone is said to facilitate romantic love and also offer the wearer protection against harm and general bad luck. Now that's a gift that could shine beyond just the unwrapping moment!

References:

"I Bequeath Thee: Gemstones Meanings." http://www.ibequeaththee.com/gemstone_meanings.html