Article: The 12 birthstones
The 12 birthstones
What are birthstones?
Explanations in three points:
- These are precious or semi-precious stones associated with a month of the year.
- Each stone has a particular meaning and a protective power for the person wearing it. In alternative medicine, lithotherapy heals with stones because each stone has its virtues and brings a natural energy.
- To offer a jewel to a loved one set with his birthstone is a highly symbolic gift for a baptism or an anniversary. It can only bring him/her luck, love and health!
Which stone corresponds to your child or loved one?
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January
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the garnet
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February
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the amethyst
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March
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aquamarine
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April
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the diamond
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May
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the emerald
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June
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the pearl, the moonstone or the alexandrite
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July
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the ruby
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August
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peridot or spinel
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September
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the sapphire
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October
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tourmaline or opal
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November
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yellow topaz or citrine
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December
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tanzanite, blue topaz or zircon
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A question that comes up often:
" Why do we associate each month of the year with a stone? "
You'll find out next month!
