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Birthstones & Astrological Uses of Gemstones
KNOW YOUR BIRTHSTONES
A birthstone is a gemstone that is linked with one’s date of birth, and wearing that birthstone is considered to bring good health and luck. Some believe that certain gemstones have supernatural powers and are in sync with planets. Many cultures originally assigned a gemstone to mark a person’s birth and their corresponding zodiac. However over time, this tradition has shifted from zodiac signs to calendar months.
The origin of birthstones can be traced back to ancient astrology. Over the centuries various birthstone lists have been created and used. The one most commonly used today is based on a list first popularized by the US jewelry industry in the 1950s.
On the basis of a calendar year, gemstones are categorized as:
Birthstone Powers – Facilitates night vision, ensures success
Symbol – Constancy
Anniversary - 2nd Wedding Anniversary Gem
A garnet signifies eternal friendship and trust and is said to keep the wearer safe from harm. This gem is available in an array of colors, from deep red to vibrant green. It also appears in shades of oranges and browns and subtle pinks and purples.
Garnet is the birthstone for January but with its stunning variety of colors and the powers it is believed to have, makes it a favourite as a gift for any occasion.
Birthstone Powers – Brings peace and calm to your life
Symbol – Sincerity
Anniversary - 6th and 17th Wedding Anniversary Gem
The gemstone symbolizes peace and tranquility, and helps the wearer maintain a sharp and clear mind. Amethyst complements both warm and cool colors, making it attractive when set in both yellow and white metals. This unique advantage means it will match and enhance any outfit in your wardrobe.
Birthstone Powers – Bestows courage, insight, and victory
Symbol – Courage
Anniversary - 19th Wedding Anniversary Gem
The name Aquamarine speaks for itself, meaning seawater. The gemstone immediately brings to mind a beautiful, pastel sky blue or the calming blue tone of the sea.
The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper, helping the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded.
For centuries, this timeless gemstone has been a symbol of youth, hope, health and fidelity. Since this gemstone is the color of water and the sky, it is said to embody eternal life.
Aquamarines are found in a range of blue shades; from a pale pastel to a greenish-blue to a deep color.
Birthstone Powers – Enhances competence, trust and love
Symbol – Innocence
Anniversary - 60th and 75th Wedding Anniversary Gem
For centuries, ever since ancient times, diamonds have been objects of admiration and desire. They have adorned both women and men and are regarded as a status symbol and the ultimate representation of everlasting love. Diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth that was formed a hundred miles beneath the surface. The precious stone is said to possess healing properties.
Birthstone Powers – Symbolizes serenity and peace of mind
Symbol – Love, Success
Anniversary - 20th and 35th Wedding Anniversary Gem
The emerald symbolizes a number of things. It is believed to give the wearer clearer foresight, good fortune, and youth. Some people believe wearing an emerald brings wisdom, growth and patience.
Being of the vivid colour green that is also the colour of spring, the emerald has long since sym-bolized love and rebirth. As the gem of Venus, it was also considered to aid in fertility.
Birthstone Powers – Truth and beauty
Symbol – Health and Longevity
Anniversary - 3rd and 30th Wedding Anniversary Gem
Pearls are often noted as the emblem of modesty, chastity and purity. In older times, the regal pearl was believed to possess life-restoring powers.
A pearl is unique from other gemstones because it is the only ones formed within a living creature.
Today pearls are both classic and contemporary; they can be worn everyday or even with formal attire.
Birthstone Powers – Fire and emotion
Symbol – Contentment
Anniversary – 15th and 40th Wedding Anniversary Gem
Rubies are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and success in love. The Ruby represents love, passion, courage and emotion. For centuries this gem has been considered the king of all gems, and to this day the Ruby is the most valued gemstone.
The color of a Ruby is the most important feature of the gemstone. Rubies are available in a range of red hues from purplish and bluish red to orange-red. The brightest and most valuable color of Ruby is often "a Burmese Ruby" – an indication that it is a rich, full red color with a slight blue hue.
Birthstone Powers – Illumination
Symbol – Married Happiness
Anniversary - 16th Wedding Anniversary Gem
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that exists in only one color; a distinctive signature lime green. The gemstone is said to hold healing properties.
Birthstone Powers – Brings physical and emotional balance
Symbol – Clear Thinking
Anniversary - 5th and 45th Wedding Anniversary Gem
The sapphire is known for its stunning violet-blue tone. It is also the Greek word for blue. The gem is associated with peace and happiness.
Sapphires also come in almost every color of the rainbow: pink, yellow, orange, peach, and violet colors. The most sought-after color of a fancy Sapphire is the rare and beautiful Padparadscha: a pink-orange corundum with a distinctive salmon color, reminiscent of a tropical sunset.
Birthstone Powers – Enhances insight and dispels fear
Symbol – Hope
Anniversary - 14th Wedding Anniversary Gem
Opal has symbolized hope, innocence and purity. In ancient times, the Opal was known as the Queen of Gems because it was made up of the colors of all other gems. It holds a wonderful fusion of colours that appear different from different angles, giving you the freedom to wear it with any outfit.
Birthstone Powers – Brings happiness and warmth
Symbol – Fidelity
Anniversary - 4th and 23rd Wedding Anniversary Gem
Associated with success and prosperity, this golden gemstone is said to support vitality and health while encouraging and guiding hope, energy and warmth within. The name Citrine, which is French for “lemon”, fits well with its color range of lemon yellow to a bright orange brown.
Birthstone Powers – Growth and contentment
Symbol – New beginnings
Anniversary - 24th Wedding Anniversary Gem
It is believed that one who wears this gemstone remains content and receives good fortune.
Tanzanite is one of the newest stones that not only enhances the wearer’s status and wealth, but brings good luck.
The deep blue of the tanzanite is fantastic, and ranges from ultramarine blue to light violet-blue. The most admired and sought-after colour is a blue surrounded by a delicate tinge of purple, giving the stone a particularly wonderful effect.
During the Vedic times, gemstones were given according to one’s horoscope. That tradition still continues, with some believing that wearing one’s prescribed gemstones helps overcome the obstacles in your life.
Every living organism emanates a subtle energy field which can be affected by the mystical properties of gemstones. Our emotional and mental energies can therefore directly be affected by the energy pattern of gemstones, which in turn promotes long lasting changes for us.
Indian Name - Manek
Represents - Sun
Finger - Ring Finger
Day to be worn - Sunday
Used with metal - Gold
Ruby gemstone comes in variety of red colours, from crimson & scarlet reds ranging from pink to deep ruddy violet. Wearing Ruby gemstone and strengthening Sun can bring success in pro-fessional matters, name fame, reputation and good health. Health wise, it boosts the immunity and vitality also.
Indian Name - Moti
Represents - Moon
Finger - Little Finger
Day to be worn - Sunday
Used with metal - Silver
Pearl gemstone, blesses the wearer with happiness, luxuries and good mental health, good memory and also helps to cure insomnia. It helps in calming down a person. For married people, pearl gemstone increases love and helps with a happy married life.
Indian Name - Panna
Represents - Mercury
Finger - Little Finger/ Middle Finger
Day to be worn - Saturday
Used with metal - Gold or Silver
Emerald gemstone comes in a leaf green to dark green colour range. It is the most precious stone in the Beryl group. Wearing an emerald gemstone can prove to be beneficial for business and good health. It improves faculties related to brain such as memory, communication, intuition, the intellect and the ability to learn.
Indian Name - Moonga
Represents - Mars
Finger - Ring Finger
Day to be worn - Tuesday
Used with metal - Gold or Silver
A red coral gemstone brings the wearer good fortunes, property and positive vibrations. It is said that it also instills courage in its user.
Indian Name - Heera
Represents - Venus
Finger - Little finger/Middle Finger
Day to be worn - Friday
Used with metal - Gold or Silver
It comes colourless and in various colours with tints of yellow, brown, blue, pink and black. The diamond gemstone infuses positivity in the wearer’s life, along with the promise of wealth, com-forts and luxurires.
Indian Name - Pukhraj
Represents - Jupiter
Finger - Index Finger
Day to be worn - Thursday
Used with metal - Gold
A good quality yellow sapphire gemstone can give long lasting wealth, good health, unlimited prosperity protecting from poverty.
Indian Name - Neelam
Represents - Saturn
Finger - Middle Finger
Day to be worn - Saturday
Used with metal - Silver
Blue Sapphire removes evil effects of Saturn. It is said that blue sapphire has the magical power to elevate its user to a higher status from all sides. It is believed to bring good health, wealth, longevity, happiness. It could also restore lost wealth and property.
Indian Name - Gomed
Represents - Rahu
Finger - Middle Finger
Day to be worn - Saturday
Used with metal - Silver
Wearing a Hessonite gemstone can give success in politics, money, physical beauty, and can bring sudden fortunes. It also helps with appetite and vitality and ensures good health and all around prosperity.
Indian Name - Lahasunya
Represents - Ketu
Finger - Little Finger
Day to be worn - Saturday
Used with metal - Silver
It is believed to bestow spiritual tendencies, wisdom, power of discrimination and spiritual knowledge. It is also known to be associated with discipline and self-control and is said to pro-mote concentration and the ability to learn and help the wearer in striving for excellence. In addi-tion to this, it brings peace of mind; clearer thinking and increased self-confidence. The Chryso-beryl Cat’s Eye is also known for bestowing wealth on the wearer.
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