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What is my birth stone ?

François Deprez
pierres de naissance

Birthstones are part of 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. The list has been amended several times and is subject to several interpretations, which explains why there are slight variations.

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Bonnot Paris creates your custom-made jewelry with a birthstone that you select. These stones are used to mark special occasions, allowing for the personalization of creations. Choosing a birthstone is indeed bringing a strong personalization to a piece of jewelry, which then has a special aura, whether or not you believe in the symbolism of stones!

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Birthstones for the twelve months of the year

January Birthstone: Garnet

Garnet is the birthstone for January and it can be the spessartite garnet, orange-red, the most common. Other colors like tsavorite garnet, which is green, are also suitable. Traditionally, these stones represent thepositive energy and great virtues like the courage, there loyalty or the truthThey are used in jewelry as symbols of love. The lambda garnet reveals a deep palette of velvety reds, oscillating between intense burgundy and luminous purple.

February Birthstone: Amethyst

Embodying serenity, balance and sincerity, amethyst is also the stone of creativity. It is a type of quartz whose color varies from mauve to intense violet. It is often used in lithotherapy against stress.

March Birthstone: Aquamarine

L'aquamarine is a gemstone with various shades of blue, from pale blue evoking the transparency of water to delicate turquoise reflections. It is an ideal stone for a jewel celebrating a new milestone, such as an engagement or a wedding anniversary, for example, a tin wedding ring. She symbolizes hope, renewal, as well as the loyalty and is attributed to him the power to bring the inner peace.

April Birthstone: Diamond

Symbol of strength, THE diamond is the birthstone for April which, of course, is also the embodiment of eternal love! The ultimate gemstone of commitment, it is prized for engagement rings. But it adorns many other jewelry pieces, giving them sparkle. The diamond is adorned with icy transparencies. However, there are colored diamonds (yellow, brown, pink, blue, green, orange, gray, red, etc.).

May Birthstone: Emerald

L'emerald is a precious stone surrounded by many myths. Particularly because it was worn by several great figures in history. Birthstone of the month of May, also associated with wedding anniversaries, notably on a 20th wedding anniversary ring, she is a symbol of honesty and wisdom, balance and fertilityEmerald fascinates with its deep greens, ranging from luminous meadow green to mysterious forest green.

June Birthstone: Pearl, Pink Sapphire, or Moonstone

Depending on the origin of the lists of birthstones by month, several stones can represent those born in June. First there is the pearl, symbol of beauty and oflove. It seduces with its pearly reflections, oscillating between milky white, powder pink and iridescent silver (when it is not black). Then the romantic pink sapphire, which symbolizes gentleness. Finally, the moonstone, which is associated with the kindness and alexandrite, with its changing reflections depending on the light, are other options for a June birthstone.

July Birthstone: Ruby

Rare stone, the majestic ruby embodies passionate love and is a popular engagement stone! Ruby is traditionally a powerful symbol of courage and happiness, in multiple cultures. The ruby ignites with flaming reds, from bright carmine to the most intense blood red.

August Birthstone: Peridot

This pretty green stone would bring confidence, serenity and joy. These are ancient beliefs, about a gem reputed to bring luck and which is also the symbol of thunderboltPeridot radiates tangy greens, from luminous olive green to subtle golden green.

September Birthstone: Sapphire

Traditionally, the blue sapphire is the birthstone for September, but other colors are possible, such as green sapphire. Its meaning is essentially loyalty and sapphires, from deep midnight blue to brilliant royal blue, have become favorite stones for engagement rings.

October Birthstone: Tourmaline

There tourmaline reveals a unique chromatic richness, displaying shades ranging from soft pink to deep green, including shimmering hues of blue, yellow or purple. The beautiful pink tourmaline frequently illustrates the October birthstone, with symbolism linked to self-confidence and love. There Paraíba tourmaline, turquoise, the rarest.

November Birthstone: Citrine

This yellow stone embodies joy and optimism, as well as prosperity and success. In lithotherapy, citrine is coveted for fight negative energies And promote luckIt shines with solar shades, oscillating from luminous pale yellow to golden orange, sometimes enhanced with subtle amber reflections.

December Birthstone: Tanzanite

The birthstone for December is usually a splendid blue. But the tanzanite can even be tinged with purple. A real lucky charm, she embodies in particular serenity, wisdom and compassion.

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François Deprez

Fondateur de Bonnot Paris

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