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Lucky Gemstones for Zodiac Signs

Aries March 21 - April 20	Diamond is the modern April birthstone. The word Diamond comes from the greek word "Adamas" meaning unconquerable or invincible. The hardest substance known, diamond is prized for its exceptional luster and its ability to break up white light into all colors of the rainbow (known as dispersion), which lend the gem its famous fiery brilliance. Diamonds come clear, yellow, brown, green, blue, pink, and rarely, red. We commonly associate diamonds with wealth, prosperity, social status, and love but they have also been connected to magic, healing, protection and poisoning.	Show Jewerlies with Diamond
Taurus April 21 - May 20	Emerald is the modern and traditional birthstone for May. It is also listed as a birthstone for the zodiac signs of Taurus and Cancer. This gem is suggested as an anniversary gift for the 20th and 35th anniversaries and as an alternate stone for the 55th wedding anniversary. Emeralds were used as amulets to ward off epilepsy in children and thought to cure diseases of the eye. Folklore suggests that these stones will improve memory, intelligence, and enhance clairvoyance thus helping to predict future events. They are also worn to enhance love and contentment. Cleopatra prized emeralds above all other gems.	Show Jewerlies with Emerald
Gemini May 21 - June 21	Pearl is the modern June birthstone. Fresh water pearls are given on the 1st wedding anniversary. Pearls are also given on the 3rd, 12th and 30th anniversaries. A lustrous substance, called "nacre", is secreted around a bit of sand or other irritant that finds its way inside the mollusk. As layer upon layer of nacre coats the irritant, a pearl is formed. This process can take up to seven or eight years. Cultured or freshwater pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection, and luck. Pearls are thought to give wisdom through experience, to quicken the laws of karma and to cement engagements and love relationships. They are thought to keep children safe.	Show Jewerlies with Pearl
Cancer June 22 - July 22	Ruby derives its name from latin word for red, "Rufus". Ruby is July's birthstone, the gemstone for Capricorns and the traditional 40th anniversary gift. Second only to diamonds in hardness, rubies are one of the toughest gemstones and with no cleavage, breakage rarely occurs. Prized throughout history, many believed that mystical powers lay hidden within this intensely colored red gemstone. Furthermore, the fiery crimson color of rubies caused many civilizations to associate them with passion, love and romance. Rubies were also thought to bestow wisdom, health and luck in gambling. Native Americans believed that offerings of a fine ruby resulted in rebirth as a powerful Chief.	Show Jewerlies with Ruby
Leo July 23 - August 23	Peridot is the modern August birthstone and the gem designated for the 16th wedding anniversary. The pronunciation of peridot is often confused, it is actually pronounced "pear-a-doe" instead of "pear-a-dot". It is also the stone for the zodiac sign of Libra. Peridot ranges in color from light yellow-green to the intense bright green of new spring grass to olive. It is thought to bring the wearer good luck, peace, and success. It's powers include health, protection, and sleep. The advantages of peridot are to attract love and calm anger while also soothing nerves and dispelling negative emotions.	Show Jewerlies with Peridot
Virgo August 24 - September 23	Sapphire is the modern September birthstone and the gem designated for the 5th, 23rd and 45th wedding anniversaries; a star sapphire is typically given on the 65th wedding anniversary. Blue is by far the most popular color for sapphires, but they can be almost any color, including yellow, green, white, colorless, pink, orange, brown and purple. Its powers include spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. Sapphire is believed to offer healing properties for rheumatism, colic, and mental illness. It is also considered an antidepressant and an aid to psychokinesis, telepathy, clairvoyance and astral projection.	Show Jewerlies with Sapphire
Libra September 24 - October 23	Opal is the modern October birthstone and the accepted gem for the 13th wedding anniversary. It is also the birth stone for the zodiac sign of Libra. Black Opal comes from the Lightning Ridge region of Northern New South Wales. It is the most rare and most valuable opal. Fine quality black opals often cost more per carat than diamonds. The term "black opal" is mesleading because the opal is not actually black, but instead has a very dark base. Brilliance or luster is one of the primary factors that determines an opal's value. An opal with strong intensity and color play adds more value.	Show Jewerlies with Opal
Scorpio October 24 - November 22	Yellow topaz is the modern November birthstone and blue topaz is the modern December birthstone. Topaz is the accepted gem for the 4th, 19th and 23rd wedding anniversaries. Topaz is found in a variety of colors including: brown, red, orange, pink, sherry, yellow as well as colorless. Red and pink topaz gems were used in the jewelry of the 18th and 19th Century Russian Czarinas and is why topaz is sometimes calles "Imperial Topaz". The Greeks believed it had power to increase strength and to make its wearer invisible while the Romans believed it had power to improve eyesight. The Egyptians wore it as an amulet to protect them from injury.	Show Jewerlies with Topaz
Sagittarius November 23 - December 21	Turquoise is the modern December birthstone and the accepted gem for the 5th and 11th wedding anniversaries. Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is one of the most valuable non-transparent minerals used in the jewelry trade. The color is, of course, turquoise, but this color actually varies from very green-blue to light sky blue shades. However, only the best quality turquoises show the real turquoise color, which in ordinary stones is normally rather pale, blue-green or greenish. The blue color is caused by copper, while the green color is caused by iron or chromium. The color of a turquoise will make you feel happy and relaxed, for it combines the light blue of the sky with the invigorating green of the seas.
Capricorn December 22 - January 20	Garnet is the modern January birthstone and the gem designated for the 2nd and 6th wedding anniversaries. The name Garnet appears to originate with the latin granatum malum which means pomegranate. Pomegranate is the name of the bush which produces a red fruit with seeds. Garnet's powers include healing, strength, and protection and it is often worn to relieve inflammations of the skin. It is also believed to regulate the heart and blood flow and aid in curing depression. In earlier time, garnets were exchanged as gifts between friends to demonstrate their affection for each other and to insure that they meet again. Zodiac - Aquarius.	Show Jewerlies with Garnet
Aquarius January 21 - February 19	Amethyst is the modern February birthstone and the accepted gem for the 4th, 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. This member of the quartz family gets its name from amethysts, the greek word for sober. Throughout history amethyst has been used to guard against drunkenness and is thought to be helpful in overcoming addiction. It has been used for hearing disorders, insomnia, headaches and other pain. Some sources suggest it is used to stabilize mental disorders. Worn to make the wearer gentle and amiable. Amethyst powers include: dreams, healing, peace, love, spiritual upliftment, courage, psychism, protection against thieves, and happiness. Zodiac - Pisces.	Show Jewerlies with Amethyst
Pisces February 20 - March 20	The gemstone Aquamarine is the modern March. It is also the birth stone for the zodiac sign of Scorpio. Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family and ranges in color from an almost colorless pale blue to blue-green or teal. The most prized color is a deep-blue aqua color. Since early times, aquamarine has been believed to endow the wearer with foresight, courage, and happiness. It is said to increase intelligence and make one youthful. As a healing stone it is said to be effective as a treatment for anxiety. A legend says that sailors wore aquamarine gemstones to keep them safe and prevent seasickness.	Show Jewerlies with Aquamarine