Gemstone/birthstone information

January:

Garnet- purity, truth, faithfulness and friendship

The name for this gemstone comes from the 14th century Middle English word garnet (dark red). Garnet has been derived from the Latin word granatum which means pomegranate. Garnet can be found in many countries including Namibia, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Brazil and many more. Garnet is the gemstone that is given as a gift for the 2nd wedding anniversary. Garnet is also associated with Royalty in England as the royal family have often used the stones in their Royal robes.

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

Healing:

Garnet is a energising and regenerating by assisting with the absorption of vitamins and minerals
It helps boots the metabolism and immune system whilst purifying the blood, heart and lungs.

Attributes:

Garnet inspires love and devotion
It was used as a protective talisman
It cleanses the chakras
Garnet helps to bring out ones survival instinct in times of danger
It helps remove self-doubt and sharpen your perception of yourself and others

Color:

Garnet is most commonly seen in dark red. It is available in all colours, including pink, green, orange, yellow, brown, black and blue, however it is very rare to find blue garnets.

February:

Amethyst: bringer of healing, calm , protection and spiritual expansion

Amethyst gets its name from the Greek amethystos (not drunken). It can be sourced from United States, Britain, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, East Africa, Siberia, India. Amethyst is the gemstone given on the 6th wedding anniversary.

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

Healing:

Amethyst boosts production of hormones and the metabolism
It cleanses the blood
strengthens the immune system it relieves pain (physical, emotional and psychological) such as loss or grief
It reduces bruises, injuries, swellings and tension
Assists with restful sleep

Attributes:

it is a protecting stone, transmitting any hateful energy into love and helps block negative environment energies
it has a high spiritual vibration helping to enhance spiritual awareness therefore encouraging selflessness and spiritual wisdom as well as out of body experiences
it has a sobering effect which helps prevent drunkenness and those overcoming addiction by opening them up to another reality
helps the mind gage a deeper understanding during meditation of how to be calm and tranquil
it makes decision-making clearer by encouraging the transmission of neural signals through the brain

Color:

Amethysts colour differ from purple to lavender and the different colours have different additional properties.

March:

Aquamarine: known as the stone of courage, it calms the waves, keeps sailors safe, gives support when overwhelmed

Aquamarines name comes from the Latin for seawater. It was used by sailors as a defence against the dangers at sea. Aquamarine is also known as "the poor man's diamond" . It is the traditional wedding gift for a 19th anniversary. Much of the world's supply of aquamarine comes from Brazil.

Zodiac Sign:

Pisces and Aries

Healing:

Aquamarine can assist with sore throats, swollen glands and thyroid problems
It can regulate hormones and growth
This stone has a a stimulant like effect on the body by strengthening the body cleanings organs and helps to cal overreactions of the immune system
It is effective for chronic allergies such as hay fever
It supports the healing of inflammatory diseases

Attributes:

This stone gives people courage
It has calming enemies, allowing people to destress and quiet their mind
Helps people to become more tolerant of others and become more accepting and less judgemental
Helps break peoples self-defeating thoughts and bring people persistence, responsibility and a sharp intellect
Aquamarine helps with closure by clearing any blocked communication and helps people understand their thoughts more allowing them to be more expressive
It helps align physical and spiritual bodies

Color:

Aquamarine ranges from pale blue to deep blue and blue green. The deeper the blue, the more prized the gemstone is.

April:

Diamond: it is a symbol of purity, innocence, love and the strength and fire within people

The word diamond comes from the Greek word “adamas" meaning ‘i tame’. from ancient times ‘adamas’ was used to describe the hardest substance known to man. a diamond is the hardest and most sort after gemstone. it takes millions of years for a diamond to be formed. Diamonds are traditionally used in engagement rings as it is said to bring love and clarity into a partnership and enhance the love a husband has for his wife.

Zodiac stone:

Aries & Taurus.

Healing Properties:

Diamonds can treat glaucoma
they they are able to counteract poisons
They are able to treat allergies and chronic conditions as well as rebalancing the metabolism

A diamond is used to protect from illnesses, drive away bad dreams & fight depression. It's believed to help mothers with delivery at birth.

Attributes:

Bring peoples life into a cohesive hole
it can bond relationships
it is a sign of commitment
For thousands of years it has been a symbol of wealth
Diamonds are good for blocking stress
It is an amplifier of energy- increasing the energy of whatever it comes into contact with
It can enhance the power of other crystals
Diamonds have the ability to bring about fearlessness and clear peoples emotional and mental pain
It stimulates creativity and imagination
Helps people to see their aspirations more clearly

Colour:

Diamonds range from clear white, yellow, blue, brown and pink.

May:

Emerald: it symbols inspiration, patience, successful love and loyalty

The word emerald is derived from the word esmarclda which is Vulgar Latin meaning green gem. 55th wedding anniversary are often called the Emerald Anniversary. they can be found in India, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Brazil, Egypt and Austria. Emeralds are associated with the goddess Venus. It is said that Cleopatra loved her emerald jewellery the best.

Zodiac signs :

Taurus & Gemini.

Healing Properties:

Emeralds are commonly believed to aid in fertility.
They ensure physical, emotional & mental equilibrium.
Emeralds have been used to treat disorders of the heart, lungs, spine & muscular system.
They aid recovery after infectious illness
It has been used as an antidote to poisons

Attributes:

Emeralds have been used for a long time due to the emotional and mental effects
Emeralds can open the heart chakra and has a calming affect on the emotions which helps to keep a partnership in balance and helps to enhance unity and unconditional love
It brings about positive thinking and positive action
It can helped to heal negative emotions which enhance peoples ability to enjoy enjoy life to the fullest
Emeralds are a wisdom stone therefore promoting mental clarity allowing a deeper knowledge and broadening peoples vision
Stimulates co operation

Color:

Emerald is a green gemstone which differs in shine & colour depending on where it is found.

June:

Pearl: they symbolise wisdom acquired through experience , purity, generosity and loyalty

The word pearl comes from the French perle, which comes from the Latin word perinea meaning leg or ham. The 30th wedding anniversary is known as the pearl anniversary. almost all pearls you will see today have been cultured (created with the help of man) because a natural pearl is found only once in 10,000 mollusks.

Zodiac signs:

Gemini and Cancer.

Healing Properties:

It is believed to treat digestive disorders
They can increase fertility and eases childbirth
they are beneficial for lung disease such as tuberculous, asthma and chronic bronchitis as it encourages the healing of the heart, kidneys, urinary system and liver
pearls possess a sedative and laxative effect
they can neutralise poison

Attributes:

Pearls can give the wearer a sense of calmness as well as promoting faith, loyalty, truth and purity and can enhance someone's integrity
They help to balance the body hormone levels
Pearls will help people to love themselves as well as others

Color:

Cultured pearls come in white, black and every soft shade in between, plus pink, light purple, peach, silver and gold.

Alexandrite: this gemstone symbolises good luck, good fortune and love

This stone is called Alexandrite because it was discovered on the day of Prince Alexander II of Russia’s birthday in 1830. Alexandrite was first discovered in Russia's Ural Mountains. Alexandrite can also be found in Sri Lanka, East Africa and Brazil. It is a very rare an valuable gemstone that is described as ‘emerald by day, ruby by night’. Alexandrite is a gemstone that is given as a gift for the 55th wedding anniversary.

Zodiac Signs:

Gemini and Cancer.

Healing:

Alexandrite has strong healing powers as it is said to react to the change in the wearers health
It can help improve blood circulation and strengthen the blood vessels
It helps to balance the nervous system
Alexandrite is powerful at detoxifying the body
It can help heal the reproductive organs

Other abilities:

It can help to inspire your imagination and help you to listen to your own feelings
Alexandrite has the ability to strengthen your willpower an your joy in everyday life
It helps you to love yourself, therefore boosting your self esteem
Because alexandrite has two colours it is able to show to both sides of a situation, helping you to be more open minded
It helps to balance the chakras

Colour:

When light conditions change so does the colour of this gemstone. In daylight it will show up as a greenish blue and if it is shown under incandescent light the colour shows up as pink to red.

July:

Ruby: the stone of love, energy, passion, wealth, power and a zest for life. It is the perfect symbol for feelings.

The word Ruby comes from the Latin ruber. The 40th wedding anniversary is know as the Ruby Wedding anniversary. Ruby has been known to be the most precious out of all the gemstones as it was the most sought-after of European Royalty and the upper class. It is known as the ‘King of precious gemstones”. It can be sourced from India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Kenya and Mexico.

Zodiac signs:

Cancer & Leo

Healing Properties:

Believed to open one's heart
Heal emotional and spiritual woundsPromotes positive dreams
Stimulates the pineal gland
Fights exhaustion and lethargy and imparts potency and vigor.
Detoxifies the body
It stimulates the organs

Attributes:

Excellent for energy
Bringing strength into peoples lives
It can improve motivation and help people set realistic goals
Ruby stimulates the heart chakra
It encourages clear thinking and positive dreams
Encourages the removal of any negative thoughts in anything negative in peoples way
Rubys can charge a passion and fire is the enthusiasm within people

Color:

The ruby's shades range from a pinkish red to orangey red to purplish red, with red always being the dominant color.

August:

Peridot: this stone symbolises strength, positivity, honour and protection

The word Peridot comes for the French word peridot, which means gold, as the stone varies in colour towards gold. Peridot is given as a gift on the 16th wedding anniversary. The emeralds that Cleopatra was famous for wearing were not actually emeralds but peridot stones from Egypt. it is known as the national gem of Egypt and to ancient Egyptians it was the stone of the sun.

Zodiac sign:

Leo and Virgo.

Healing Properties:

A powerful cleanser- it has a tonic effect
Believed to strengthen the immune system, metabolism and to bring benefits to the skin.
Balances bipolar disorders and overcomes hypochondria.
It can help to aid women giving birth as it strengthens the muscles used during birth allowing the contractions to happen more easily reducing the pain

Attributes:

Help to reduce stress anger and guilt
It helps the mind to sharpen and open the mind
Believed to keep away evil sprits in ancient times
A protective stand for the aura
It purifies a neutralises toxins
Allows people to detach from their burdens or guilt
Allows you to move forward quickly from negative situations
Parador allows people to detach from their jealousy or spite or anger that they may have

Color:

Peridot is only found in one colour – green. The shade and depth of green colour comes from the amount of iron present in the stone.

September:

Sapphire: this stone protects you from harm and it represents loyalty, trust and the calming of the mind

The word Sapphire comes from the Greek ‘sappheriros’ meaning ‘blue stone’. Ancient Persians believed the earth was mounted on a great sapphire whose colour was reflected in the sky. Sapphires are are given as a gift to celebrate the 45th wedding anniversary. Churchmen and churchwomen would wear sapphires to show their connection to heaven in the middle ages.

Zodiac signs:

Virgo & Libra

Healing:

It protects people from sickness
It releases mental tension, depression and negative thoughts
It regulates the glands and treats blood disorders
The stones energy calms inflammation and promotes healing of injuries especially post-surgical
Sapphire can reduce infection snd calm over active organs

Attributes:

It is considered the ‘stone of wisdom’
Bring people peace of mind and stimulates concentration
It protects from evil
Relieve anger and frustration
It is a calming stone

Color:

They are more commonly known for being a blue gemstone, however, they can come in every colour of the rainbow except red. Each colour has its own attributes in addition to the general ones for sapphires.

October:

Opal: is associated with love, passion, desire and eroticism. It is the seductive stone, intensifying emotional states

The name opal is derived from the Sanskrit ‘upala’, meaning ‘precious stone’ as well as the Greek ‘opallios’ meaning ‘to see colour change’. Queen Victoria made opal jewellery popular during her reign and gave opals as wedding presents as a symbol of hope, happiness and truth and are given as a gift for the 34th wedding anniversary. It was believed that opals fell from heaven in flashes of lightning. Ancient Greeks thought opals had the power to aid prophecy and foresight. Around 95% of opals come from Australia, however, they can also be found in Brazil, Mexico, Honduras and the western US.

Zodiac signs:

Libra and Scorpio.

Healing Properties:

Opals help strengthen the will the live
Eases childbirth and alleviates PMS (especially the darker opals)
Opals can help treat Parkinson's disease, infections and fevers
Opals are beneficial to the eyes

Attributes:

Opals encourage freedom and independence
Opals help people to bring out peoples originality and creativity
It picks up thoughts and feelings and amplifies them
Opals have always been associated with love and passion, desire and eroticism as it is a seductive stone, intensifying emotions
Opals help help to bring out the loyalty, faithlessness and spontaneity within people

Color:

Opals are more commonly seen having a white, milky base colour with a rainbow of pastel shades. Opals also come in black, which reflects blue, grey and green tones. But opals come in a ray of colours, each reflecting different tones.

Pink Tourmaline: this stone symbolises happiness, positivity, fulfilment, love and joy

The word tourmaline comes from the Singhalese ‘toramalli’ meaning ‘mixed gems’. Tourmaline if usually given as a gift for the 8th and 38th wedding anniversary. Brazil has been the worlds leading source of tourmaline for more 500 years but can be found all over the world including Afghanistan, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania and the United States.

Zodiac signs:

Libra

Healing:

Pink tourmaline balances a dysfunctional endocrine system and treats the heart lungs and skin when placed on the skin
Tourmaline is an excellent stone for healing as it enhances the flow of energy

Attributes:

Tourmaline cleanses, purifies and transforms dense energy into a lighter vibration
It clears and balances the chakras
Traditionally used to point out the culprit or cause in times of trouble and indicate the right decision to make
Tourmaline aids the understanding of yourself and others
Pink tourmaline attracts love in the material and in the spiritual world
Pink tourmaline helps people to trust in love and to love themselves and others
Pink tourmaline connects you to wisdom and compassion
Colour:

Tourmaline comes in a variety of colours including black, brown, green, pink, red, yellow, blue, watermelon and blue-green. However, it is only pink tourmaline that is the birthstone for October.

November:

Citrine: this is the stone of manifestation, imagination and personal will

The word citrine comes form the citrina meaning yellow and it is related to the French word ‘citron’ meaning lemon. Citrine was called the ‘sun stone’ back in the earliest times. it was believed this gemstone was capable of holding sunlight. Citrine is usually given as a gift for the 13th wedding anniversary. Most citrine comes from Brazil, but most of it is heat-treated amethyst. Natural citrine can be found found in Russia, France and Madagascar.

Zodiac sign:

Scorpio and Sagittarius.

Healing:

Citrine is a great stone for recharging and energising
Citrine is highly beneficial for CFS and reverses degenerative disease
It helps to fight infections in the kidneys and bladder
Citrine acts as a eliminator of constipation and cellulite
Citrine helps to stimulate blood circulation

Attributes:

Citrine is a cleanser and regenerator
It carries the power of the sun
Citrine is a warming, energising and creative stone
Citrine is one of the crystals that doesn't need cleansing
It can ground negative energy
Citrine energises every aspect of life
It is a great stone for protection as it acts as a warning side allowing people to protect themselves
Citrine helps people to attract wealth and prosperity
Psychologically, citrine raises peoples self-esteem and confidence by removing destructive tendencies
Mentally, citrine enhances concentration and promotes inner calm

Color:

Citrine comes in colours from yellow to yellowish brown or smoky grey-brown.

Topaz: it symbolises wealth, health, love and protection

The word topaz comes from the Greek ‘topazion’ which originated form the Sanskrit ‘tapas’ meaning ‘fire’ or it may have come from the Equation island of topazos in the Red Sea. Topaz is a usually given as a gift for 4th wedding anniversaries. Topaz can be sourced from all around the world including Sri Lanka, Australia, India, Madagascar, Mexico and the United States. In ancient times, it was believed that topaz had a connection to the sun, the Romans associated topaz with their god of the sun, Jupiter.

Zodiac signs:

Sagittarius & Capricorn

Healing Properties:

Topaz is a good stone for maintaining health
Topaz is able to direct its energy to where it is needed most helping it to be a successful healer and stimulator

Attributes:

Topaz is am empathic stone
Topaz promotes truth and forgiveness
This stone helps to highlight goals and shed light on the path allowing people to meet tho goals
It helps to cut through doubt and uncertainty
Topaz helps to bring joy, success and relaxation to people
Psychologically, Topaz helps you to feel confident and realise you inner strengths
Mentally, Topaz this stone allows you to become aware of useful life experiences and work you have done to help you to become better at problem solving and expressing yourself

Color:

In its natural state, topaz is found in a golden brown to yellow colour. The most popular colour of topaz is blue but it can be found in red, grey, red-pink and green.

December:

Turquoise: this stone is associated with calmness, wisdom, creativity, good luck, spiritual grounding, friendship, love and tranquility

The word turquoise is derived from the French ‘turquois’ meaning ‘Turkish’ because the stone was first brought to Europe through Turkey from Persia. Turquoise is the 11th wedding anniversary gemstone. Turquoise is one of the first gemstones ever mined (6000 BC).

Zodiac signs:

Sagittarius and Capricorn

Healing:

Turquoise is the best stone for healing
It helps to boost the immune systems
Turquoise is good at removing viral infections from the body
This is an anti-inflammatory and detoxifying stone
Turquoise helps with removing cramps and pain
It is a great stone for exhaustion, panic attacks and depression as it helps to protect you from outside pollutants and negative influence that may cause this

Attributes:

Turquoise is the best stone for the well-being of the body and creating comfort for the soul
Turquoise has been used for amulets as it is good for protection
It is said to change colour to warn if danger of unfaithfulness
Helps improve peoples connection and communication to the spiritual worlds and
Turquoise enhances peoples intuition and ability to meditate
This stone allows people to express themselves more freely
It balances and aligns the chakras
Turquoise helps to get rid of self-destructive thoughts and helps you to mentally become stronger as well as calmer

Colour:

Turquoise comes in turquoise, blue-to-green, blue or green colour.

Zircon(blue): it symbolises loving others and yourself, intuition, purity, spiritual understanding and happiness

The word zircon comes from the Persian word ‘zargun’ which means ‘gold-hued’. Zircons are a very popular gemstone and they are the oldest minerals on Earth.

Zodiac Signs:

Sagittarius and Capricorn

Healing:

Blue Zircon boosts your energy
It has a calming effect on asthma or allergies
it can helps with digestive problems
it is believed that it stimulates the metabolism

Attributes:

A blue zircon helps to clear your mind of negative energy and allowing you to re gain your self-confidence
It helps you to move forward
it can help remind you of what you want and gives you stronger power to complete these wishes
it includes a talisman, warding off evil spirits

Colour:

Blue zircons colour ranger from a pastel or sky blue to a vivid bright blue

Tanzanite: this stone symbolises wisdom, truth, dignity, intuition and trust

Tanzanite can only be found un Tanzania. It is known as a ‘geological phenomenon’ and is 1000 times more rare than diamonds. The first known use of tanzanite was in 1968. Tanzanite is the gemstone associated with the 24th wedding anniversary. Even though you will pay a lot more for diamonds tanzanite is far more rare.

Zodiac Signs:

Sagittarius and Capricorn

Healing:

Tanzanite helps heal the mind by removing sadness and anger
Tanzanite is believed to treat heart and pancreas conditions
Tanzanite encourages healing of all kinds
It can remove skin disorder, improve sore throats and helps the lungs
It boost the immune system, helping to speed up recovery after an illness
It helps restore cells and tissues

Attributes:

Tanzanite can balance, cleans and open the chakras
Encourages people to pursue their dreams and increases their imagination
Tanzanite helps people step out of their comfort zone and push themselves to their limits
It helps people express themselves more freely
Tanzanite helps to unite the higher mind with intuition and communication by stimulating the chakras
The blue crystal energy thats stimulates the Throat Chakra is predominant in tanzanite
It tune into our psychic abilities

Colour:

Tanzanite comes in a variety of blue colours, it ranges from blue to bluish purple to bluish violet.