Gemstones have been associated with fortune, power and beauty for thousands of years.  Different cultures originally chose unique sets of twelve stones, usually with a specific stone assigned to each sign of the zodiac, but over time, some of the most popular ones have been allocated to months of the year, bringing all people born in their months under the protection of the stone of that month.

The tradition of the birthstones is still enjoyed today, and birthstone jewellery is as popular as it ever was.  Certain stones are believed to possess significant healing powers and that wearing a birthstone brings good luck and protection to the wearer.  With an endless selection of items adorned with these special gems, the variety of colours and qualities of valuable gemstones is almost limitless.

Please let the page load fully - then move your cursor over the names of the months to see the corresponding birthstones.