Modern Birthstone Jewelry Chart with Properties

Here is a modern birth stone chart to use as helpful reference for those of us that enjoy creating handmade gemstone jewelry. It will also be very informative for somebody that wishes to buy birth stone jewelry to give as a gift to a loved one or dear friend.

Birth stone jewelry is a thoughtful and personal choice that will be treasured for years to come. It is appropriate for birthdays of course, but will also put a smile on any mom's face when given as a Mother's Day gift. A piece of jewelry will be loved even more if it includes all the birth stones of her children or grandchildren.
For a baby shower gift, I have actually used the birth stone of the mom to be, the dad to be and the birth stone of the baby, all together on a beautiful bracelet with a heart shaped clasp. The mother absolutely adored it!

A lovely pair of earrings made with birth stone gems are a sure bet for a graduation gift, especially if the birth stone is pearl or diamond! The possibilities are almost endless. I have even seen birth stone book markers for sale!

This chart features the birth month and the corresponding gemstone with some of the properties of the stones. There are other birth stone charts as well, such as traditional birth stone charts, crystal birth stone charts and others. I have used this one most in my handcrafted jewelry designs, because I love working with gemstones.

January - garnet - wards off bad dreams and protects travelers from misfortune

February - amethyst - promotes peaceful sleep and an overall sense of spiritual well-being

March - aquamarine - has a calming effect on couples and helps reduce dependence on drugs

April - diamond - brings forth purity and draws abundance and clarity of thought

May - emerald - revitalizes us, restores balance and heals old wounds

June - pearl - taps inner wisdom and nurtures the growth of love

July - ruby - promotes success and confident self esteem

August - peridot - helps to heal bruised egos and prevents jealousy

September - sapphire - enhances creativity and encourages faithfulness and loyalty

October - opal - sparks creativity and helps people enjoy their lives

November - topaz - helps with compassion and communication

December - turquoise - provides understanding, encourages attention to detail and success

As with any jewelry, the most important thing is the way it looks. With birth stone jewelry, there is that extra layer of love that everyone needs!