Ruby is the birthstone for July. From the Latin word "ruber," which meaning red, comes the name of this gem. Given that rubies are recognised for their red hue, this is appropriate. Rubies are frequently linked to knowledge, riches, and love success.
The birthstones for August are peridot, spinel, and sardonyx. Yellow-green peridot is a gemstone. It was formerly mistaken for other gems like topaz and emerald. The gemstone is frequently linked to wealth and luck.
Spinel is available in a variety of hues, such as red, pink, orange, purple, blue, and green. The meaning of this gemstone so relies on its hue. Red spinel, for instance, symbolises ardour and commitment.
Sardonyx is made up of the minerals sard and onyx and is a reddish-brown or orange stone with white or black streaks. This gemstone is linked to both bravery and joy.
September's birthstone is the sapphire. Although this gem comes in a wide range of hues, its blue variation is the most well-known. This stone is frequently linked to aristocracy and romance and is thought to represent faithfulness and the soul.
Opal and tourmaline are the birthstones for October. The traditional birthstone for October is the opal. The capacity of this gemstone to change colours, or "play-of-color," is well recognised.
Opals frequently have a surface that is a kaleidoscope of hues. This birthstone represents innocence, hope, and reality. The current birthstone for October is tourmaline. It comes in a wide range of colours, such as pink, red, green, blue, and violet.
This is appropriate considering that the word "tourmaline," which means "stone with various hues" in Sinhala, is derived from the word "toramalli." Tourmaline is a symbol for intelligence, intellect, and creativity.
November's two birthstones are topaz and citrine. A wide spectrum of colours, including blue, yellow, orange, pink, violet, red, and brown, are present in topaz. It is renowned for its blue and yellow varieties.
The birthstone is thought to represent health, fortune, and love. A clear yellow to brownish orange ki nd of quartz is called citrine. It is regarded as a "success stone" and is connected to wealth.
The three birthstones for December are tanzanite, turquoise, or zircon. They all come in a blue variety. The colours of turquoise range from blue to green. It is regarded as advantageous for bringing good health and wealth when worn.
The discovery of tanzanite occurred in the 20th century. Blue and violet varieties of this gemstone are available, with blue being regarded as the most expensive. It stands for purity and intuition.
Zircon has a wider spectrum of hues than the other two birthstones for December, including red, orange, yellow, brown, green, and blue. This makes it the most varied birthstone for December. It is regarded as a protective stone and is said to bring money, honour, success, and knowledge.