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Birth Stones
Birth Stones: Facts, Figures and Fantasy
January: Garnet Symbolizing faith, eternity and passion, garnet is believed to encourage love, stimulate blood-flow, aid creativity, and heighten passion.
February: Amethyst Symbolizing luck, wit and health, and with amethyst's association with the God of Wine, Bacchus, it is thought to help avoid drunkenness. Amethyst is also believed to reduce anger and impatience.
March: Aquamarine Associated with happiness and understanding, aquamarine is thought to soothe coughs, promote physical, mental and emotional equilibrium, and increase self-awareness.
April: Diamond A girl's best friend; signifying courage and good health, diamond is reputed to promote prosperity, generosity, love and spirituality.
May: Emerald The gem stone associated with fidelity and love, emerald is believed to invigorate heart, liver and kidneys, soothe the mind and alleviate eye strain.
June: Pearl Symbolizing beauty, nobility and peace. Pearl is a popular choice of wedding gem stone and, coincidentally, pearls are believed to avoid indigestion and soothe the emotions!
July: Ruby Associated with love, those who wear rubies are believed to enjoy health, happiness and wisdom. Rubies are supposed to enhance emotional strength, yield energy and courage.
August: Peridot The gemstone of Luck, Success and Peace. An antidote to demons, peridot is believe to invigorate the liver, pancreas and heart.
September: Sapphire Associated with tranquility, the sapphire is purported to be a magical stone, having the capacity to heal wounds, neutralize toxins, and assist in contemplation. Believed, in the Middle Ages, to expel envy, expose fraud, detect witchcraft and cure snake-bites.
October: Opal Signifying chastity, health and hope. Fire opals are believed to encourage passion
November: Topaz Symbolizing wisdom, courage and sincerity, the gem topaz was believed to be another magical stone with the ability to reduce feelings of depression, promote bravery, and strengthen love
December: Turquoise The gemstone of Love, Happiness and Luck, turquoise is reputed to give long life to those who wear it.
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