Discount Jewels presents a complete list of Birthstone, Anniversary, Zodiac or any Other Lists.

Gems have long played a rich role in many cultures, religions, and mythologies. Most are probably familiar with the "official" US birthstone list, compiled by jewelers in 1912, but this is just the latest of ways that gems have been associated with lists.

Centuries before jewelers were thinking about gems commercially, astrologers were ascribing heavenly associations to them, Hindus were connecting them to the energy centers of the body. The origin of the birthstone--denoting a specific gem to each month of the year--dates back to at least the first century. There is speculation that the twelve stones in the breastplate of the Jewish high priest may have had some bearing on the concept. Interpreters of the Bible's Book of Revelations, during the eighth and ninth centuries, began to ascribe to each of those gems attributes of the 12 apostles. Over the years, there have been many variations to this list.

Use this information to help make jewelry and gift choices for all occasions. Whichever system you choose to follow, knowing a little lore can add a lot to the experience of buying or receiving a special gem.

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US Jewelers Birthstone List
January	-- Garnet, Rhodolite
February	-- Amethyst
March	-- Aquamarine, Bloodstone
April	-- Diamond
May	-- Emerald
June	-- Alexandrite, Pearl, Moonstone
July	-- Ruby, Carnelian
August	-- Peridot
September	-- Sapphire
October	-- Opal, Tourmaline
November	-- Topaz, Citrine
December	-- Blue Zircon, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli

Anniversary Gift List
1st	-- Gold Jewelry
2nd	-- Garnet (all colors)
3rd	-- Pearls
4th	-- Blue Topaz
5th	-- Sapphire (all colors)
6th	-- Amethyst
7th	-- Onyx
8th	-- Tourmaline (all colors)
9th	-- Lapis Lazuli
10th	-- Diamond Jewelry
11th	-- Turquoise
12th	-- Jade or Agate
13th	-- Citrine or Moonstone
14th	-- Opal or Moss Agate
15th	-- Ruby
16th	-- Peridot or Topaz (all colors)
17th	-- Amethyst
18th	-- Garnet
19th	-- Aquamarine
20th	-- Emerald
21st	-- Iolite
22nd	-- Spinel (all colors)
23rd	-- Sapphire
24th	-- Tanzanite
25th	-- Silver Jubilee
26th	-- Star Sapphire
30th	-- Pearl Jubilee
35th	-- Emerald or Coral
39th	-- Cat's Eye
40th	-- Ruby
45th	-- Sapphire or Alexandrite
50th	-- Golden Jubilee
52nd	-- Star Ruby
55th	-- Alexandrite or Emerald
60th	-- Diamond Jubilee
65th	-- Star Sapphire
75th	-- Diamond

Gems Associated With the Signs of the Zodiac
Sign	Color	Gem	Metal
Aries	-- Bright Red	-- Ruby	-- Iron
Taurus	-- Bright Green	-- Emerald	-- Copper
Gemini	-- Orange	-- Opal	-- Mercury
Cancer	-- Silver	-- Moonstone	-- Silver
Leo	-- Yellow	-- Precious Topaz	-- Gold
Virgo	-- Beige	-- Agate	-- Nickel
Libra	-- Blue-Green	-- Jade	-- Bronze
Scorpio	-- Dark Red	-- Red Garnet	-- Steel
Sagittarius	-- Deep Blue	-- Blue Sapphire	-- Tin
Capricorn	-- Gray	-- Black Diamond	-- Lead
Aquarius	-- Purple	-- Amethyst	-- Aluminum
Pisces	-- Iridescent Violet	-- Aquamarine	-- Platinum

Gems for the Days of the Week
Sunday	-- Topaz or Diamond
Monday	-- Pearl
Tuesday	-- Ruby or Emerald
Wednesday	-- Amethyst
Thursday	-- Sapphire or Carnelian
Friday	-- Emerald
Saturday	-- Turquoise

Emblems of the Twelve Apostles
Andrew	-- Blue Sapphire
Matthias	-- Chrysolite
Bartholomew	-- Red Carnelian
Peter	-- Jasper
James	-- White Chalcedony
Philip	-- Sardonyx
James the Lesser	-- Topaz
Simeon	-- Pink hyacinth
John	-- Emerald
Thaddeus	-- Chrysoprase
Matthew	-- Amethyst
Thomas	-- Beryl (Emerald, Aquamarine)

Gemstones Are Associated with Planets
Mercury	-- Agate
Uranus	-- Aquamarine
Venus	-- Emerald, Jade
Neptune	-- Opal, Amethyst
Earth	-- Agate
Pluto	-- Kunzite, Spinel
Mars	-- Ruby, Garnet, Bloodstone
Moon	-- Pearl, Moonstone
Jupiter	-- Amethyst , Sapphire
Sun	-- Topaz, Ruby
Saturn	-- Sapphire, Onyx, Obsidian

Mythical Powers of Various Gemstones

For mental clarity: Amber, Fluorite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Silver Topaz, Smoky Quartz

For productivity: Agate, Garnet, Opal, Rhodolite

Building self esteem: Aventurine, Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Spinel

For feelings of happiness: Agate, Amethyst , Calcite, Diamond, Jade, Tsavorite

For calmness and balance: Amethyst , Ametrine, Aquamarine, Citrine , Coral, Diamond, Jade, Malachite, Pink Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Zircon

For feelings of strength and confidence: Agate, Amber, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Malachite, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz (blue)

For wisdom: Coral, Jade, Pearl, Sodalite

For luck: Alexandrite, Amber, Aventurine, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise

For love and friendship: Alexandrite, Amber, Amethyst , Emerald, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Topaz

For wealth: Aventurine, Calcite, Emerald, Jade, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline

Hindu Chakras (bodily engergy centers)

Root Chakra, located at the base of the spine, its colors are brown and white
Gemstone Rulers: Moonstone and Smoky Quartz

Sacral Chakra, located 2 inches below the navel, its colors are black and red
Gemstone Rulers: Dark red Garnet, Ruby & Onyx

Solar Plexus Chakra, located in the upper abdomen, its colors are red-orange and gold
Gemstone Rulers: Golden Citrine and red-orange Garnet

Heart Chakra, located under the sternum, its colors are green or, alternatively, pink to reddish pink
Gemstone Rulers: Green Agate and Pink Tourmaline

Throat Chakra, located inside larynx, its colors are bright green
Gemstone Rulers: Peridot and Emerald

Brow Chakra, aka Third Eye,its colors are royal blue to violet
Gemstone Rulers: Iolite, Blue Topaz, Sapphire & Amethyst

Crown Chakra, located at the top of the head, its colors are clear pastels such as sea-foam green, aquamarine, and ultimately, the translucence of clear glass
Gemstone Rulers: Green Beryl, Aquamarine, Silver Topaz, and preferably Diamond

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