Jewelry should reflect personal style, and birth stone beaded jewelry does just that. There are thousands of styles to choose from when selecting anklets, bracelets and necklaces adorned with birth stones. Don't care for your own stone? Use your spouses or your children's birthstones. Or, a combination of all of them can be spectacular as well.
Ancient birthstones were associated with the zodiac. People believed these stones had magical powers and that they could protect the wearer. Nowadays it is slightly different, the birthstones are linked to months in the year, as opposed to the zodiac. There are all types of settings for birthstones in jewelry such as: pendants, earrings, rings and brooches. Giving them as a gift makes them even more special than if bought for oneself.
January
Garnet protects the wearer from nightmares, and from evils in the darkness. It is associated with blood, and come in colors other than red, including pinks and oranges, so individual styles and tastes can be satisfied.
February
Amethyst is a busy stone in that it supposedly helps protect its wearer and bring them calmness and tranquility, as well as improving the skin's luster and helping to prevent baldness. From lavender to deep violet purple, amethysts have a huge range of color.
March
Aquamarine creates beautiful birth stone beaded jewelry. It is a connected with all socially positive aspects in life: hope, good friends, love and affection. These stones come in rich blue-green hues.
April
Lucky for those born in April, diamonds are their birthstone. Diamonds are connected with strength, eternity and love. These are the most popular of all the birthstones and are usually always given during times of engagement and weddings. Diamonds are available in a multitude of cuts and even colors, and are always dazzling.
May
Emerald is May's birthstone and is a luminous green. These stones have a magical reputation and some believe may actually be even more rare than April's diamonds. Emeralds have also been connected with the ability to see into the future.
June
Creating birth stone beaded jewelry with the elegant pearl leaves all the other months jealous. Pearls are linked with chastity and angelic modesty. They are the purest of birthstones and are the focal point of any piece of jewelry.
July
The ruby, bright red and ravishing is July's signature birthstone. Associated with harmony and protection, rubies possess a natural fiery beauty that should also be possessed intrinsically by its wearer.
August
Peridot, a lime green birthstone that is actually a product of volcanic activity, creates a unique energy when worn by an August-born person. It is associated with protection from evil, and night terrors.
September
The ancients believed the deeper and more brilliant the blue dazzle of the sapphire, the more pure of heart the wearer. This birth stone beaded jewelry is linked to purity and faithfulness.
October
Opal is a unique birthstone as it has shades of all colors within it. There is much folklore surrounding this stone. It is linked to innocence and purity and is believed to have healing forces.
November
Topaz comes in many different colors such as gold, pink, blue, green and red. It is connected to strength and was once believed to render the wearer invisible during dangerous circumstances.
December
Turquoise, a popular stone is linked to good fortune and happiness. Colors range in the blues and greens, making this birthstone stunning in combination with red.
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