When shopping for a gift, there’s no better option than a birthstone. These precious stones are packed with sentimentality and meaning. And they can be incorporated into all types of jewelry, from earrings to necklaces, rings and accent pieces. To help you choose the perfect gem for a special someone in your life, we gathered information about each month’s birthstone color and its meaning.
For March babies, a cool blue gemstone known as aquamarine is the traditional choice. The pale to deep blue shade is said to bring serenity and hope, similar to the beginning of spring. It’s also a favorite of Pisceans and Aries, since it is thought to help balance these two signs’ tendencies to get overwhelmed or overly excited.
If you’re an August baby, a prized stone called peridot is your birthstone. This magnesium-rich variety of olivine is light in color saturation, but a beautiful green. It’s also one of the most ancient stones on the list, and was once held in high regard by Egyptians for its healing powers. According to Leavy, peridot encourages a shift in perspective and fresh ideas, which makes it a great pick for those who feel stuck or boxed in.
The modern list of birthstones was standardized in 1912 by the National Association of Jewelers, though some alternative gems have been suggested for certain months. The original list was based on the twelve gemstones of Aaron’s breastplate, but was expanded to include more options over time.
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