Each month of the year is represented by a beautiful gemstone, each having a unique meaning and historical significance. The wearing of birthstones is thought to bring good luck and good health. In more modern times, birthstone jewellery is an ideal gift for a loved one because of the desire to wear something that is of personal significance.

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or for a loved one, these beautifully made birthstone jewellery pendants and earrings make a perfect addition to any jewellery collection. Featuring coloured crystals to match each month and an engravable silver disc pendant complete with a modern polished finish. Pair with the matching ring and earrings to complete the look. Purchase your birthstone jewellery here.

January’s birthstone is garnet, a deep red crystal, it also sometimes forms in other colours, including greens, yellows and even blues. A symbol of trust and friendship, if garnet is your birthstone you are positive, motivated and confident. Garnets are also thought to keep the wearer safe during travel.

February’s birthstone is amethyst, a type of quartz often found in geodes amidst cooled lava. Their colouring runs from reddish purple to a blue lilac. Wearing an amethyst will give you courage, help prevent insomnia and could increase intelligence. Believed to promote peace and tranquillity, if amethyst is your birthstone you are an intuitive and serene dreamer.

March’s birthstone is aquamarine, named for the Latin phrase “water of the sea”, a beautiful blue-green stone with a calming soothing energy. Aquamarine ranges in colour from a faint light blue to blue and bluish-green, with lighter coloured stones being the more common type. Representing happiness and beauty, if Aquamarine is your birthstone it means you are courageous, creative and perceptive.

April’s birthstone is diamond, in addition to being a symbol of everlasting love, was once thought to bring courage. Diamonds are prized for their colourless, clear sparkle and can be found in tints of yellow or brown and, rarely, other hues. In 1477, Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissioned the very first diamond engagement ring on record for his betrothed, Mary of Burgundy. Today, diamonds are the most popular choice of stone for an engagement ring. Wearing a diamond will protect you from negative energies and bring you peace. Symbolic of eternal love and invincibility, if diamond is your birthstone you are radiant, inspiring and balanced.

May’s birthstone is Emerald, a bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine. Emerald was a favourite gem of Cleopatra and Catherine the Great. Today, it is thought that emeralds signify wisdom, growth and patience. Wearing an emerald may help to strengthen your memory. Symbolising good fortune and love, if emerald is your birthstone you are faithful, compassionate and romantic.

If you were born in June you are lucky enough to have two stones associated with your birthday. Pearl, officially the worlds oldest gem has been beloved for centuries, is the first birthstone for June. Pearls are unique as they are not found deep under the earth like most gemstones, instead true pearls develop naturally and are made by living creatures. There are two types of pearls, natural pearls are grown naturally inside either oysters or mussels. Cultured pearls are created when humans introduce a foreign body or nucleus into either an oyster or mussel which it then covers in nacre or mother of pearl. Pearls are associated with purity, honesty and calm.

Moonstone, a stone which has been regarded for its beauty for centuries, is the second birthstone for June. Believed to be named for the bluish white spots within them, that when held up to light project a silvery play of colour very much like moonlight. Its colour can range from being colourless, to a white, grey, brown, yellow, orange, green, or peach colour. A moonstone is also referred to as a dream stone, it is said to bring sweet dreams to its owner.

July’s birthstone is ruby, know for their beautiful red colour. Rubies can range from deep blood red to paler rose red. Symbolically, the ruby’s deep red colour means love and passion. Considered the king of gems, the ruby represents love, integrity, passion, energy and success. If ruby is your birthstone you are strong, courageous and passionate.

August’s birthstone is peridot, a transparent variety of olivine. It makes a lovely light green to olive-green gemstone. Peridot is sometimes called the evening emerald for its light green colour. When set in gold, peridot is said to protect the wearer from nightmares. A symbol of protection and strength, if peridot is your birthstone you are joyful, confident and brave.

September’s birthstone is sapphire, commonly ranging in colour from very pale blue to deep indigo. Sapphires also occur in other natural colours and tints grey, yellow, pale pink orange, green, violet, brown and colourless. Traditionally a favourite stone of priests and kings, the sapphire symbolises purity of the soul and wisdom. Sapphires are thought to ease pain and reduce stress. Symbolic of sincerity and truth, if sapphire is your birthstone you are intuitive, intelligent and loyal.

October’s birthstone is opal, the most colourful of gems. A symbol of hope to the ancient Romans. An opal is considered to be a stone that provides inspiration, as well as enhancing memory, imagination and creativity. Representing hope and protection, if opal is your birthstone you are loving peaceful and balanced.

The alternative birthstone for October is tourmaline, it occurs in all colours, but pink, red, green, blue and multicoloured are its most well-know colours. Tourmaline is known as the peace stone, it symbolises inspiration and once was believed to protect against evil and make its wearer calm. Compared with other gemstones, tourmalines are a relatively recent discovery. Hence, it lacks the rich lore that accompanies many other precious gems.

November’s birthstone is topaz, that occurs in a kaleidoscope of colors blue, pale green, varying shades of yellow, pink, red, brown and even black. Pure topaz is colourless. It is believed that topaz will help to balance emotions. A symbol of strength and friendship, if topaz is your birthstone you are courageous, loyal and positive.

The alternative birthstone for November is citrine, a yellow to orange quartz. The name Citrine is derived from the citron fruit, a yellow fruit similar to the lemon. Citrine is thought to offer the same benefits as topaz, including the ability to calm, heal, encourage prosperity, and protect against snake venom.

December’s birthstone is tanzanite, its main appeal is its lovely colour ranging from pure blue to purplish-blue. Christened ‘Tanzanite’ by Henry B.Platt, vice president of Tiffany & Co. since the stone was discovered in the African nation Tanzania. Believed to bring success and prosperity, if tanzanite is your birthstone you are expressive, mindful and wise.

The alternative birthstone for December is turquoise, highly regarded due to its unique turquoise-blue color, and is the only gemstone to have an exclusive color named after it. Turquoise is a symbol of good fortune and success and is believed to relax the mind and to protect its wearer.