If you're anything like us, you have a few individuals in your life who are challenging to buy for. Even if you are successful in finding a gift, how do you know it is something your loved one would have purchased for themselves? Giving presents becomes much more difficult because nearly a quarter of Americans purchase gifts for themselves rather than waiting for someone else to do it.
When in doubt, going personally is the best course of action. Continue reading to learn how giving someone a birthstone could be the sentimental gift that makes their birthday this year.
Birthstone Varieties
Depending on the time of your birth, there are twelve different birthstones. They are typically set inside jewelry to accentuate a favorite piece.
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The birthstone for January is garnet
Typically, garnet is a red gemstone. Since it is so frequently red, its name actually stems from the Middle English word garnet from the 14th century. It is a remarkably resilient representation of life that has long served as a warrior talisman for particular defense.
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Amethyst, the birthstone for February
Purple quartz is a gorgeous gemstone and the birthstone for February. It's interesting to note that people who wore amethyst thought it could keep them sober.
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Aquamarine or Bloodstone is the birthstone for March.
For March newborns, both aquamarine and bloodstone gemstones create excellent jewelry. Aquamarine emits the exquisite hues of the ocean. Even the name itself is a combination of the Latin words aqua, which means water, and marina,
Bloodstone, in contrast, is a dark green gemstone that frequently has crimson iron oxide flecks. The riverbeds of Australia, Brazil, and India are where this stone is most frequently discovered.
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Diamond, the birthstone for April
A carbon-based gemstone with a high value is called a diamond. It is the hardest mineral known to man and is both beautiful and tough.
Diamonds are not only available in the conventional clear or silver color; they also come in shades of brown, yellow, red, pink, blue, and green.
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Emerald, the birthstone for May
Emerald, the birthstone for May, is a vivid green stone. It represents renewal, wisdom, fortune, and youth.
The Colombian Muzo Indians, the Ancient Egyptians, and the affluent and renowned were all huge fans of the gemstone.
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June's birthstone is either a moonstone, pearl, or ametrine
Pearls are gemstones that were truly created by living things! The layers of calcium carbonate that have formed around the tiny irritants inside the mollusks create this magnificent adornment.
The second birthstone for June, alexandrite, wasn't actually discovered until 1834. Depending on the lighting, it can be anything from bluish-green in natural light to purplish-red in the correct artificial light.
Moonstone, the last birthstone for June, is typically found with thick layers of white, although it can also have softer hues like yellow, gray, green, blue, peach, and pink. It needs to be handled carefully because it can be vulnerable to cracking.
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Ruby is the birthstone for July
Ruby is actually a red variant of the mineral corundum. It is referred regarded as the "king of precious stones" and, depending on size, can be just as expensive as a diamond. They shine like a well-burning fire and are unique diamonds.
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Birthstones for August include peridot, sardonyx, and spinel
Another of those months with three gemstone representations is August. These consist of spinel, sardonyx, and peridot.
A lovely lime gemstone with an unidentified origin, peridot.
The sardonyx is actually a blend of sard and onyx, two kinds of layered chalcedony that have beautiful tiger-striped patterns.
Spinal is frequently mistaken for a sapphire or ruby. They might be cobalt blue, bright pink, or bright orange,
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Sapphire, the birthstone for September
Sapphires can actually come in a range of colors, albeit their deep blue tint is the one that is most recognizable and sought for. They represent fidelity, nobility, sincerity, and integrity—all qualities that your September friend embodies.
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Tourmaline or opal are the birthstones for October
The term "stone of mixed colors" is the origin of tourmaline, the first birthstone in October. Tourmaline comes in a variety of colors since it is not simply one stone but a diverse combination of minerals.
The name "opal," a gemstone, comes from the Greek word opallios, which means "to notice a shift in hue." Opals reflect and simulate various colors depending on the light and circumstances, as opposed to having a spectrum of colors (like tourmaline).
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Topaz or citrine is the birthstone for November
Citrine and topaz are two gemstones that have striking visual similarities. They range in hue from light yellow to brownish orange.
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Tanzanite, zircon, or turquoise, the birthstones for December
Tanzanite, zircon, and turquoise are the three birthstones for December, and they are all available in gorgeous blue hues. They are reasonably priced for shoppers on a tight budget.
