Square Cut Or Pear Shaped, These Rocks Don’t Lose Their Shape
Anyone can claim that they don’t want nice jewelry, but how often do we truly believe them? Our planet has been producing gorgeous stones for centuries, and we’ve learned how to manipulate them to adorn ourselves. If you have someone in your life who “doesn’t want jewelry," show them this list, and maybe they’ll change their mind.
1. Amethyst
This gorgeous purple variant of quartz is the birthstone for any February babies, due to its association with St. Valentine, the patron saint of love. Amethyst stones can range from a pale lavender to a deep violet, and it’s said to be linked to clarity and peace.
2. Aquamarine
Coming in right after February, our well-loved March birthstone takes the stage. The gorgeous turquoise, sea blue colour is said to enhance communication and calm any rocky emotions, which is also why it’s used so often as a gift for new brides.
3. Citrine
This gorgeous yellow stone is often linked with success, positivity, financial prosperity, and abundance. Ancient civilizations believed that citrine could harness the power of the sun, hence all of these warm and fuzzy feelings attached to it. The sunstone is also the birthstone for November.
4. Emerald
The magnetic deep green of an emerald gemstone cannot be understated. Its rich hue is a perfect representation of May, its birthstone month, as the color is said to represent springtime, renewal, and a general love of life.
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5. Garnet
Garnet is a deep red, almost burgundy-colored gemstone that represents the month of January. It actually gets its name from the Latin word for grain, as the raw crystals look similar to pomegranate seeds. Garnet represents creativity, protection, commitment, and personal strength.
6. Onyx
This black gemstone is one of August’s birthstones and has been traditionally worn as a talisman for a variety of protections. Its deep hues have been believed to ward off evil, absorb bad energy, enhance self-discipline, and provide emotional stability.
7. Opal
This gorgeous iridescent rock is the birthstone of October, and represents creativity, inspiration, self-expression, and purity. These attached symbolisms make sense, as it’s said that no two opals are alike.
8. Sapphire
This precious stone is often associated with September, and gets its name from the Greek word “sappheiros,” meaning “blue stone.” However, sapphire stems from the mineral corundum, and can actually appear in almost any other color except red. This versatile stone is said to represent royalty, strength, wisdom, and truth.
9. Sunstone
Like our friend citrine, sunstone is said to represent joy, optimism, and vitality. While citrine is a variant of quartz, this glittery stone is a variety of feldspar, another type of mineral. Sunstone has been associated with July, August, September, and October.
10. Topaz
Topaz comes in a variety of colors, but is most well-known for its clear amber hue. Its birth month is traditionally considered to be November, and is said to help with decision-making, mental clarity, and confidence.
11. Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a gemstone that can range anywhere from black to light blue in color, but is most commonly seen in grey or black. The gemstone represents protection, emotional resilience, and stability. It’s also associated with October.
12. Moonstone
This gorgeous white stone is often seen with a milky interior and opalescent sheen. It is often associated with June and represents all things mystical, spiritual, or having to do with dreams. Moonstone also goes by another name, hecatolite, derived from the triple-headed moon goddess, Hecate.
13. Tiger’s Eye
This strong gemstone is often worn as a physical embodiment of confidence, balance, and strength. Its red and brown stripes are often associated with the autumnal colors of November. Tiger’s Eye was used throughout ancient history as a protective talisman.
14. Bloodstone
Bloodstone is a traditional birthstone of March, and can be recognized by its dark green color and reddish-brown spots. It’s said to represent patience, detoxification, and motivation. The stone has also been called the “martyrs' stone,” as legends say the first bloodstone formed from drops of Christ’s blood at the foot of the cross.
15. Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a stone that’s all about the inside, representing honesty, harmony, self-awareness, and wisdom. It’s been closely linked to September and December for birthstones, and its gorgeous, deep blue color has often represented the starry night sky.
16. Rose Quartz
Rose quartz is the secondary birthstone for January, and is often seen as the
“Stone of love.” This pretty pink quartz is linked to emotional healing, compassion, femininity, and harmony. This stone can also exhibit a phenomenon called asterism, a trick of the eye where stars appear on the stone’s surface.
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17. Ruby
This stunning red gemstone is the official birthstone for July, and is well-known to represent passion, love, and strength. The stone is also considered the “king of precious gems,” as they are more durable and rarer than other precious stones.
18. Alexandrite
Alexandrite is a seemingly color-changing stone that looks blue or green in the sun and red or purple at night. It’s a birthstone for June, and is actually named after Russian Tsar Alexander II. This stone is highly sought after, as it’s extremely rare. Alexandrite represents transformation, balance, creativity, and good fortune.
19. Zircon
Zircon is closely associated with December and is most often seen in hues of blue. However, this cheaper alternative to diamonds can come in just about any color, and is well-liked by jewelry seekers on a budget. Zircon is said to represent wisdom, spirituality, self-confidence, and grounding the wearer.
20. Diamond
Arguably, the most well-known stone of the bunch. Diamonds are the birthstone of April. Its close association with marriage stems from the gem’s durability, meaning that both your love and your ring are unbreakable. Diamonds are also said to represent success, strength, protection, courage, and good health.
