Traits and Characteristics of Birthstones

The Traits and Characteristics of BIRTHSTONES JAUNARY FEBRUARY MARCH GARNET AMETHYST AQUAMARINE (Calm) (Power) (Unity) APRIL MAY JUNE DIAMOND, (Endurance) EMERALD ALEXANDRITE (Joy) (Creativity) JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER RUBY PERIDOT (Наrтony) (Purity) SAPPHIRE (Loyalty) OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER GLACIER TOURMALINE (Strength) CITRINE (Awareness) ICE (Tranquility) GARNET Origins date back to Ancient Egyptians in 3100 BC. Believed to possess healing powers for the blood, heart, and lungs. Promotes love, passion, sensuality and intimacy. AMETHYST Dates back to the Middle Ages. Used by ancient Greeks and Romans. Believed to reduce insomnia, pain, arthritis pain and circulatory issues. Used for meditation, peace, balance, courage and inner strength. AQUAMARINE Mined in Brazil, Nigeria, Madagasar, Zambia, Pakistan and Mozambique. Believed to help the liver, throat, stomach, haw, teeth eyes and earsS. Used to release fear, calm nerves and for mental clarity. DIAMOND Adopted from the Greek word "Adamas" meaning invincible. Said to treat insanity, and sleepwalking. Provides victory againist enemies when worn on the left arm. EMERALD First mined in Egypt 330 BC. Now mined in Colombia, Brazil, Afganistan, and Zambia. Allows users to see the future when placed under the tongue. Reveals whether a lover's promise is true or false. ALEXANDRITE Can show both color change and a cats eye. Improves blood circulation and strengthens blood vessels. Postively influences spleen and pañcreas. RUBY Extremely rare; up to 3x's as rare as white diamonds. Increases integrity, happiness and devotion. Aids in healing emotions. PERIDOT Formed deep in the earth and brought to the surface by volcanoes. Heals stress in realtionships. Reduces anger and jealoúsy. slows aging. SAPPHIRE The blue variety of the gem species corundum. Aids in personal and creative expression. Promotes inner peace. TOURMALINE The collapse of the Chinese government in 1912 temporarily collapsed the us Tourmaline trade. Makes relationships firm and long lasting. Gemstone of love and friendship. CITRINE Often confused with topaz or sold as "gold topaz" Promotes success, adundance and clear thinking. Increased hearing. GLACIER ICE Used as a diamond stimulant in the 1990s. Featured in English Estate jewelry in the 1880s. Used to induce restful sleep, and keeps away evil spirits. Promotes riches, honor and wisdom. The world's brightest gem. Sources: http://www.gemstone.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=151<emid=54 http://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-Beauty-Birthstones-Connects-Us-All http://www.alaskajewelry.com/birthstone-jewelry-c-112.html http://www.birthstonezodiac.com/birthstones/june-birthstone/ http://www.americangemsociety.org/december-birthstones http://books.google.com/books?id=L7WX21P415IC&printsec=front- cover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q=diamond&f=false http://jewels-empire.com/Alexandrite_info.html http://www.americangemsociety.org/Ofhealing-gemstones ALASKA JEWELRY GOLDSMITH GALLERY STORES Infographic Designed By: it ePositions