What is my birthstone?
Birthstones have their origins in ancient beliefs, as they are mentioned in the Bible. In 1912, a list was established by jewelers in the United States, associating a stone with a particular month. Modified several times, the list is subject to various interpretations, which explains the slight variations.
Create a piece of jewelry with a birthstone
Bonnot Paris creates your custom-made jewelry with a birthstone of your choice. These stones are used to mark special occasions, allowing for personalized creations. Choosing a birthstone means adding a high level of personalization to a piece of jewelry, which then possesses a special aura, whether or not one believes in the symbolism of stones!
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The birthstones of the twelve months of the year
January birthstone: garnet
Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January and it can be spessartite garnet, orange-red, the most common variety. Other colors such as tsavorite garnet, which is green, are also suitable. Traditionally, these stones represent positive energy and great virtues such as courage, loyalty or truth. They are used in jewelry as symbols of love. Lambda garnet reveals a deep palette of velvety reds, ranging from intense burgundy to bright purple.
February birthstone: amethyst
Embodying serenity, balance, and sincerity, amethyst is also the stone of creativity.It is a type of quartz whose color ranges from mauve to deep violet. It is often used in lithotherapy against stress.
March birthstone: aquamarine
Aquamarine is a gemstone with various shades of blue, from pale blue reminiscent of water’s transparency to delicate turquoise reflections. It is an ideal stone for jewelry celebrating a new milestone, such as an engagement or a wedding anniversary, for example, a ring for a tin wedding anniversary. It symbolizes hope, renewal, as well as loyalty and is believed to have the power to bring inner peace.
April birthstone: diamond
Symbol of strength, the diamond is the birthstone for the month of April and, of course, is also the embodiment of eternal love! The ultimate gemstone of commitment, it is highly sought after for engagement rings. But it also adorns many other pieces of jewelry, adding brilliance to them. The diamond boasts icy transparency. However, colored diamonds also exist (yellow, brown, pink, blue, green, orange, gray, red...).
May birthstone: emerald
The emerald is a precious stone surrounded by many myths. Notably because it was worn by several great figures in history.Birthstone of the month of May, also associated with wedding anniversaries, especially on a 20th wedding anniversary ring, it is a symbol of honesty and wisdom, balance and fertility. The emerald fascinates with its deep greens, ranging from bright meadow green to mysterious forest green.
June birthstone: pearl, pink sapphire or moonstone
Depending on the source of the birthstones by month lists, several stones can represent those born in June. First, there is the pearl, a symbol of beauty and love. It captivates with its pearly reflections, ranging from milky white, powder pink, to iridescent silver (when it is not black). Then there is the romantic pink sapphire, which symbolizes gentleness. Finally, moonstone, which is associated with kindness and alexandrite, with its changing reflections depending on the light, are other options for a June birthstone.
July birthstone: ruby
A rare stone, the majestic ruby embodies passionate love and is a highly prized engagement stone! Ruby is traditionally a powerful symbol of courage and happiness in many cultures. The ruby blazes with fiery reds, from bright crimson to the deepest blood red.
August birthstone: peridot
This beautiful green stone is said to bring confidence, serenity, and joy.These are ancient beliefs about a gemstone reputed to bring good luck and which is also the symbol of love at first sight. Peridot shines with zesty greens, from bright olive green to subtle golden green.
September birthstone: sapphire
Traditionally, blue sapphire is the birthstone for September, but other colors are possible, such as green sapphire. Its meaning is essentially fidelity, and sapphires, from deep midnight blue to vibrant royal blue, have become favorite stones for engagement rings.
October birthstone: tourmaline
The tourmaline reveals a unique chromatic richness, displaying shades ranging from soft pink to deep green, as well as shimmering hues of blue, yellow, or purple. The beautiful pink tourmaline often represents the October birthstone, with symbolism linked to self-confidence and love. The Paraíba tourmaline, turquoise, is the rarest.
November birthstone: citrine
This yellow stone embodies joy and optimism, as well as prosperity and success. In lithotherapy, citrine is sought after to combat negative energies and promote luck.She shines with solar shades, ranging from bright pale yellow to golden orange, sometimes enhanced with subtle amber reflections.
December birthstone: tanzanite
The birthstone for the month of December is usually a splendid blue. But tanzanite can even take on a violet hue. A true good luck charm, it notably embodies serenity, wisdom, and compassion.
