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There have been many different sets of birthstones used throughout history and in different cultures.  In 1912, in an effort to standardize birthstones, the American national association of jewelers, Jewelers of America, officially adopted the stones that I have used for this lens; it is currently the most widely used list in the United Statesand many other locations, including Australia and Thailand. Some alternates have been adopted to be a less expensive substitute for a cut stone.

January

Garnet, Rose Quartz

Birthstone Meanings:
Garnet:healing, protection, strength, heart, blood, sexuality, passion/desire, constancy, truth

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February

Amethyst, Onyx

Birthstone Meanings:
Amethyst: Stone of spirituality & contentment. - stability, strength, invigoration, peace, supports sobriety, calming, strong, protective qualities, healing, divine love, inspiration. Enhances creative abilities.
Onyx: sincerity

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March

Aquamarine, Red Jasper (Bloodstone)

Birthstone Meanings:
Aquamarine: brings out the spiritual path, intuition, sensitivity, psychic ties & telepathic communications.
Red Jasper: The stone of courage - wisdom, slows or stops bleeding, strengthens heart, spleen & bone marrow, healing, courage, victory, wealth, business.

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April

Diamond, Rock Crystal (Quartz)

Birthstone Meanings:
Diamond: Increase personal clarity - innocence, virtue, success, conjugal affection, unshakeable faith, removes evil thoughts.

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May

Emerald, Crysoprase

Birthstone Meanings:
Emerald: safety in child-bearing, lucky in love, tranquility

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June

Pearl, Alexandrite, or Moonstone

Birthstone Meanings:
Pearl: beautiful bride, but signifies tears
Moonstone: love drawing, divination, insomnia, drives away nightmares, prophetic dreams, peace of mind

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July

Ruby, Jade, or Carnelian

Birthstone Meanings:
Ruby:freedom from care, chastity, glory

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August

Peridot, Aventurine, Sardonyx, or Sapphire

Birthstone Meanings:
Peridot: kind to husband
Sardonyx: secures marital happiness
Sapphire: chastity and hope

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September

Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli

Birthstone Meanings:
Sapphire: chastity and hope

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October

Opal, Pink Tourmaline

Birthstone Meanings:
Opal: reflects every mood

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November

Yellow Topaz, Citrine, or Turquoise

Birthstone Meanings:
Topaz: cure for sleeplessness, symbolizes fidelity
Turquoise: prevents arguments in matrimony, love and riches

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December

Turquoise, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, or Lapis Lazuli

Birthstone Meanings:
Turquoise: prevents arguments in matrimony, love and riches
Topaz: cure for sleeplessness, promotes fidelity

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