Birthstones & Gemstone Meanings

The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom.  Amethyst is one of the birthstones for February and for Pisces (Feb-Mar).

Aquamarine is a light blue-green stone.  It is a birthstone for March.  Aquamarine is calming, soothing and cleansing.  It was believed to be the treasure of mermaids, and was used by sailors as a talisman of good luck.

Aqua Chalcedony is thought to calm, bring stability, enhance memory and stimulate trust in oneself. It is also healing and can strengthen the immune system.  It is one of the birthstones for Cancer.

Blue lace agate is a gentle, calming stone.  It is known as a stone of happiness.  Blue lace agate is a birthstone for Gemini (20 May – 20 June) and for July.

Blue Topaz is a light blue stone.  It is a birthstone for December.  Blue topaz is a stone of peacefulness, calming to the emotions.

Chrysoprase is said to bring prosperity and it facilitates courage and hope.  It is a birthstone for May and for Gemini (May 22- June 21).

Citrine is known as the lucky "Merchants Stone". It is also used by healers to increase self-esteem and to bring joy and love.  Citrine is one of the birthstones for November, and for Leo (July-Aug) and Virgo (Aug-Sept).

Garnet is a stone of prosperity and abundance.  It is a birthstone for January.

Green amethyst is transparent/translucent very light green.  Amethyst symbolizes spiritual wisdom.  Green Amethyst is one of the birthstones for February and for Pisces.

Labradorite is a grey gemstone which shows shimmers of green & blue.  It is excellent for awakening one's own awareness of inner spirit and intuition.  Labradorite is one of the birthstones for Pisces (Feb-March).

Lapis lazuli is dark blue with shimmering sparkle in the light.  Lapis stimulates the desire for knowledge, truth and understanding, and aids the process of learning. It is excellent for enhancing memory.  Lapis is one of the birthstones for September and for Aquarius (Jan-Feb) and Libra (Sept-Oct).

Peach moonstone supports the heart as it stimulates the mind, soothing worry or anxiety. It deflects negativity and eases emotional trauma. It is a birthstone for June and for Cancer (22 June – 22 July).

The pearl is a birthstone for June.  Pearls are believed to offer protection as well as attracting good luck and wealth.

Peridot comes in varying shades of green.  It is a birthstone for August, and is associated with love and truth.

Prehnite is a light green opaque/translucent stone.  It is one of the birthstones for Libra (22 September – 22 October).  It is said to help intuition and to strengthen the mind.

Rainbow moonstone is a shimmery pearly white stone, with flecks of other colours. Rainbow Moonstone is said to help to clear the mind and to aid calm sleep. It deflects negativity and eases emotional trauma. It is a birthstone for June and for Cancer (June – July).

Rose Chalcedony is pink.  It is known as a love stone. It is a birthstone for Cancer (Jun-Jul).

The ruby represents love, health and wisdom.  They are a birthstone for July and for Capricorn (December 22 – January 20).

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral.  Sodalite is known to bring calm and truth.  It is a birthstone for Saggitarius (22 November – 21 December).

Tanzanite - Tanzanite's is dark blue. It brings wisdom, truth, dignity and spiritual mastery. A stone of judgment and long life, it promotes introspection and can result in profound wisdom when used well.  It is a birthstone for December.

Tourmaline – A gemstone that comes in many colours including pink, green, yellow and blue.  Pink is said to encourage compassion and love.  Blue is said to represent clear communication.  Green tourmaline is meant to boost courage and strength.  Yellow tourmaline restores emotional balance and calm.  Tourmaline is a birthstone for October.

White topaz is a clear gemstone.  It is a birthstone for February & April.  This crystal carries the energy of truth.  It has a lovely energy that helps you to substitute negativity with love, peace and joy.