Birthstone Knowledge
April Birthstone | Diamond & White Topaz
For those fortunate to be born in April, their birthstone is the most prized gemstone of all. You probably already know of the diamond’s toughness. In fact, it’s the hardest gemstone and is made of just one element: carbon.
February Birthstone | Amethyst
For individuals with February birthdays, the amethyst makes a perfect birthstone.
January Birthstone | Garnet
The word “garnet” comes from the 14th century Middle English word gernet, meaning “dark red.” The word is derived from Latin granatum, which means “seed,” and is called so because of the gemstone’s resemblance to the beautifully red seeds of the pomegranate.
October Birthstone | Opal & Tourmaline
If you're born in October you are spoilt enough to have more than one beautiful birthstone. The October birthstones are opal and tourmaline. These two birthstones are unique in appearance and serve great meaning. Opal symbolises faithfulness and confidence. Similarly Tourmaline symbolises unconditional love and friendship
September Birthstone | Sapphire
Sapphires make stunning gifts for anyone born in September or celebrating a 5th or 45th wedding anniversary.
The name “sapphire” comes from the Latin sapphirus and Greek sappheiros, meaning “blue stone,” though those words may have originally referred to lapis lazuli. Some believe it originated from the Sanskrit word sanipriya which meant “dear to Saturn.”
June Birthstone | Pearl
June’s birthstone, pearl, has long been a symbol of purity. The ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
