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.
DiscountJewels.net presents the official...
US Jewelers Birthstone List
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January |
-- Garnet, Rhodolite |
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February |
-- Amethyst |
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March |
-- Aquamarine, Bloodstone |
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April |
-- Diamond |
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May |
-- Emerald |
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June |
-- Alexandrite, Pearl, Moonstone |
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July |
-- Ruby, Carnelian |
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August |
-- Peridot |
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September |
-- Sapphire |
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October |
-- Opal, Tourmaline |
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November |
-- Topaz, Citrine |
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December |
-- Blue Zircon, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli |
Anniversary Gift List
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1st |
-- Gold Jewelry |
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2nd |
-- Garnet (all colors) |
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3rd |
-- Pearls |
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4th |
-- Blue Topaz |
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5th |
-- Sapphire (all colors) |
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6th |
-- Amethyst |
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7th |
-- Onyx |
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8th |
-- Tourmaline (all colors) |
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9th |
-- Lapis Lazuli |
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10th |
-- Diamond Jewelry |
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11th |
-- Turquoise |
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12th |
-- Jade or Agate |
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13th |
-- Citrine or Moonstone |
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14th |
-- Opal or Moss Agate |
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15th |
-- Ruby |
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16th |
-- Peridot or Topaz (all colors) |
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17th |
-- Amethyst |
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18th |
-- Garnet |
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19th |
-- Aquamarine |
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20th |
-- Emerald |
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21st |
-- Iolite |
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22nd |
-- Spinel (all colors) |
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23rd |
-- Sapphire |
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24th |
-- Tanzanite |
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25th |
-- Silver Jubilee |
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26th |
-- Star Sapphire |
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30th |
-- Pearl Jubilee |
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35th |
-- Emerald or Coral |
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39th |
-- Cat's Eye |
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40th |
-- Ruby |
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45th |
-- Sapphire or Alexandrite |
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50th |
-- Golden Jubilee |
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52nd |
-- Star Ruby |
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55th |
-- Alexandrite or Emerald |
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60th |
-- Diamond Jubilee |
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65th |
-- Star Sapphire |
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75th |
-- Diamond |
Gems Associated With the Signs of the Zodiac
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Sign |
Color |
Gem |
Metal |
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Aries |
-- Bright Red |
-- Ruby |
-- Iron |
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Taurus |
-- Bright Green |
-- Emerald |
-- Copper |
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Gemini |
-- Orange |
-- Opal |
-- Mercury |
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Cancer |
-- Silver |
-- Moonstone |
-- Silver |
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Leo |
-- Yellow |
-- Precious Topaz |
-- Gold |
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Virgo |
-- Beige |
-- Agate |
-- Nickel |
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Libra |
-- Blue-Green |
-- Jade |
-- Bronze |
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Scorpio |
-- Dark Red |
-- Red Garnet |
-- Steel |
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Sagittarius |
-- Deep Blue |
-- Blue Sapphire |
-- Tin |
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Capricorn |
-- Gray |
-- Black Diamond |
-- Lead |
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Aquarius |
-- Purple |
-- Amethyst |
-- Aluminum |
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Pisces |
-- Iridescent Violet |
-- Aquamarine |
-- Platinum |
Gems for the Days of the Week
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Sunday
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-- Topaz or Diamond
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Monday |
-- Pearl |
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Tuesday |
-- Ruby or Emerald |
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Wednesday |
-- Amethyst |
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Thursday |
-- Sapphire or Carnelian |
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Friday |
-- Emerald |
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Saturday |
-- Turquoise |
Emblems of the Twelve Apostles
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Andrew |
-- Blue Sapphire |
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Matthias |
-- Chrysolite |
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Bartholomew |
-- Red Carnelian |
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Peter |
-- Jasper |
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James |
-- White Chalcedony |
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Philip |
-- Sardonyx |
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James the Lesser |
-- Topaz |
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Simeon |
-- Pink hyacinth |
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John |
-- Emerald |
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Thaddeus |
-- Chrysoprase |
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Matthew |
-- Amethyst |
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Thomas |
-- Beryl (Emerald, Aquamarine) |
Gemstones Are Associated with Planets
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Mercury |
-- Agate |
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Uranus |
-- Aquamarine |
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Venus |
-- Emerald, Jade |
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Neptune |
-- Opal, Amethyst |
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Earth |
-- Agate |
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Pluto |
-- Kunzite, Spinel |
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Mars |
-- Ruby, Garnet, Bloodstone |
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Moon |
-- Pearl, Moonstone |
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Jupiter |
-- Amethyst , Sapphire |
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Sun |
-- Topaz, Ruby |
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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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