Personalised birthstone jewellery is a popular gift idea for special occasions including birthdays, christenings or anniversaries. Considered to provide both good luck as well as protection, birthstones are most frequently used in necklaces and bracelets for both young and old.

Just what is a birthstone?

A birthstone is a gem stone symbolizing the month you were born in the Gregorian calendar, that has poems which match every month with its birthstone. Many different cultures do have their own listing of birthstones however this calendar reflects those of English-speaking societies.

January

Birthstone: Garnet

This January birthstone naturally comes in a variety of different hues, with the most popular colour being rhodolite (a pink-purple.) With its supposed healing capabilities, this specific birthstone safeguards and offers strength to the individual wearing it. A lot of people wear personalised birthstone jewellery with garnet as a way of showing commitment as well as affection.

February

Birthstone: Amethyst

The most valued member of the quartz family, amethyst is a beautiful birthstone for February. It is a purple birthstone, with hues varying from lavender to deep purple. High quality amethyst is deep purple with flashes of rose pink, which makes it a popular choice for personalised birthstone jewellery. In past times it's been employed to treat various conditions including hearing disorders or headaches to alcoholism.

March

Birthstone: Aquamarine

Aquamarine, as the name implies, is a blue stone which belongs to the beryl family. Selection of shades include the palest blue (so pale that it’s practically colourless) to a deep blue-green (teal). This array of shades means that aquamarine will complement any complexion or eye colour, making it perfect for a personalised birthstone jewellery present. This birthstone also provides courage, serenity and also happiness to the wearer.

April


Birthstone: Crystal Quartz

In past times it was believed that April’s birthstone, crystal quartz was a compacted bit of ice (from the Greek name ‘crystallos’, that means ‘ice’.) It is a cheaper substitute for diamonds, and therefore can often be used in personalised birthstone jewellery. Like some other birthstones it's got healing properties and improves one’s spiritual well-being.

May

Birthstone: Emerald and Chrysoprase

Just like aquamarine, emerald (from the old French word ‘esmeralde’ meaning ‘green gemstone’) is from the beryl family, whilst chrysoprase is a green variety of chalcedony. Coming in a variety of shades of green (greenish-yellow to apple green), it shows the individual many options when choosing what sort of personalised birthstone jewellery they want. It is said to boost memory as well as mental capacity while removing pessimism.

June

Birthstone: Pearl

Organic gemstones found in oysters (sea pearls) as well as mussels (freshwater pearls), pearls vary in colour from creamy-white, lilac-pink or peach-pink to grey as well as black. Once more this colour range provides the individual a broad choice when making their personalised birthstone jewellery. They make for a great present at a religious ceremony as pearls are believed to bring purity, faith, wisdom and also sincerity.

July

Birthstone: Ruby

July’s birthstone, ruby (from the Latin ‘rubens’, meaning ‘red’) has always been considered one of the most valuable birthstones. This is an expensive choice in personalised birthstone jewellery but traditional gem lore declares that rubies bring economical security to the wearer.

August

Birthstone: Peridot

A precious variety of the mineral olivine, peridot is amongst the oldest known birthstones, dating back to the ancient Egyptians. One might select peridot as a birthstone jewellery gift since it literally means ‘give richness’ in Greek. It will also bring the wearer openness in love and relationships.

September

Birthstone: Sapphire

Sapphire provides any purchaser of birthstone jewellery a vast selection, because it's a kind of corundum which is available in many shades. The less costly sapphire found on the high street has usually been produced in laboratories but natural mined sapphires are recommended for personalised birthstone jewellery. Sapphires bring the wearer tranquility, joy and wealth.

October

Birthstone: Opal

Opal come in many colours and varieties, but the natural pink variety is used most often in personalised birthstone jewellery. It is a soft birthstone, which is believed to soothe depression, promote creativity and help the wearer find true love.

November

Birthstone: Citrine

This birthstone is a yellow variety of quartz, varying in colour from pale yellow to reddish brown. If the individual wishes to promote comfort and protection, they should choose citrine to put in their personalised birthstone jewellery.

December

Birthstone: Turquoise

Turquoise is a birthstone that varies in colour from green to sky blue, with or without matrix (black lines running through the stone.) Particularly favoured by the ancient Egyptians, turquoise is considered to relieve the wearer of depression and enhance confidence. It is a token of friendship and makes an ideal choice for a personalised birthstone jewellery present to a friend or loved one.