12 Birth Stones

The date of childbirth has always held a special meaning. 12 birth stones are associated with each month. Each one has a special color, vibration, protection and is considered a guardian of the new born baby.

You might think that there is a single collection of 12 birth stones, but in fact there are many traditions in which jewelries were associated with childbirth. There are four ancient traditions - Hebrew, Roman, Arabic and Hindu. Besides there is a modern tradition which is more widespread today.

Here is a short description of the 12 birth stones in the Hebrew, Roman and Arabic traditions.

January birthstone is Garnet.
February birthstone is Amethyst.
March birthstone is Bloodstone.
April birthstone is Sapphire.
May birthstone is Agate. .
In the Arabic tradition it is Emerald.
June birthstone is Emerald.
In the Arabic tradition it is Agate.
July birthstone is Onyx.
In the Arabic tradition is Carnelian.
August birthstone is Carnelian. In the Arabic tradition is Sardonyx..
September birthstone is Peridot.
October birthstone is Aquamarine.
November birthstone is Yellow Topaz.
December birthstone is Ruby.
In the Hindu tradition the 12 birth stones are a bit different:

January birthstone is Ruby.
February birthstone is Topaz.
March birthstone is Opal.
April birthstone is Diamond.
May birthstone is Emerald.
June birthstone is Pearl.
July birthstone is Sapphire.
August birthstone is Ruby.
September birthstone is Zircon.
October birthstone is Coral.
November birthstone is Cats-eye.
December birthstone is Topaz.

In the modern tradition the 12 birth stones are a bit different:

January birthstone is Garnet.
February birthstone is Amethyst.
March birthstone is Aquamarine and Bloodstone.
April birthstone is Diamond.
May birthstone is Emerald.
June birthstone is Pearl, Moonstone.
July birthstone is Ruby.
August birthstone is Peridot.
September birthstone is Sapphire.
October birthstone is Opal, Tourmaline.
November birthstone is Yellow Topaz, Citrine.
December birthstone is Turquoise, Blue Topaz.

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