January...
Gem: Garnet

Garnet, a deep red in colour, stands for faith, eternity and truth. It is reputed to make a person popular and give self-esteem and constancy to friendships. Garnets are also known for stimulating success in business.

February...
Gem: Amethyst

Amethyst is a crystalline quartz which comes in shades of purple, lilac or mauve. It is believed to bring luck wittiness and good health. The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness’.

March...
Gem: Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a blue-green stone. It has been called "Water of the Sea", because of its color. It represents happiness and understanding. It is the stone of sailors, believing it would be protection for them on water.

April...
Gem: Diamond

The name diamond is derived from the ancient Greek and they stand for eternity, courage and health. The popularity of diamonds has risen because of increased supply as well as improved cutting and polishing techniques.

May...
Gem: Emerald

The emerald, a precious stone, is the sacred stone of the goddess Venus. It was thought to preserve love. The emerald has also long been the symbol of fidelity and goodness. It is considered by many to be the stone of prophecy.

June...
Gem: Pearl

The pearl is the oldest known gem, and for many centuries it was considered the most valuable. Unlike other gems, the pearl is organic matter derived from a living creature. Pearls represent peace, nobility and beauty.

July..
Gem: Ruby

The ruby is a pink to blood red coloured gemstone. It is considered to be the most powerful gem in the universe. Given as a gift, the ruby is a symbol of friendship and represents the qualities of love, enthusiasm and strength.

August...
Gem: Peridot

Crusaders, who visited St. John's Island (now called Zabargard and recognized as the first source of Peridot), introduced this gem to Europe. Early Christians considered it sacred and believed it gave success, peace and love.

September...
Gem: Sapphire

Sapphire means blue in Greek. The blue goes from a very dark blue to pale blue, although other colours are available. The sapphire was called the "Stone of Destiny". It is reputed to bring serenity and truth to its owner.

October...
Gem: Opal

Opals are unique among gemstones because they are not crystals. They are a hardened silica gel, always containing small amounts of water. It is believed that their energetic properties are very health giving and bring purity and hope.

November...
Gem: Topaz

The name topaz comes from the Greek topazos, meaning "a precious stone". It is said to give mental clarity as well as wisdom, courage and sincerity. It is a relatively hard stone. It is believed to help individuals change their world.

December...
Gem: Turquoise

Turquoise, one of the oldest gemstones, was a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures. The turquoise is seen as the symbol of love, happiness and luck and brings peace to a home, taking on the characteristics of the owner.