JANUARY - GARNET
The warm, bright garnet stands in contrast to this cold month. Garnet brings to those born in January friendship, loyalty and sincerity, and the stone is said to have the power to ensure good health and protect its owner during travel.

FEBRUARY - AMETHYST
The even-tempered amethyst, said to prevent drunkenness, also helps keep those born in February on an even keel. It brings peace of mind and drives away enflamed passions and worries

MARCH - AQUAMARINE
The cool and optimistic aquamarine provides a sense of youth and hope, like the new spring that comes each March. It also protects health and is especially appropriate for people who love the sea

APRIL – DIAMOND
Although usually thought of as the jewel of love and power, diamond also has special powers for people born in April. It strengthens their body and soul, and helps protect their innocence and bring out their best qualities.

MAY – EMERALD
The bright green emerald graces people born in the greenest month, May. Its color is associated with fertility and joy. Emerald also can help tell the future and sharpen the mind.

JUNE – PEARL
The elegant pearl brings to the June-born its qualities of modesty and purity. Its simple form belies the shimmering color just under the surface. Like its wearer, it is understated but undeniably precious.

JULY – RUBY
The height of summer is the month of the red-hot ruby, symbol of zeal and passion. It gives people born in July undying vigor and brings them fortune and love. It is also a powerful protector for those surrounded by unfriendly forces.

AUGUST – PERIDOT
Peridot, which brings friendship, will help one born in August to steer clear of envy and helps ward off depression and fear. It can also be used to help gain divine inspiration, strengthen the effect of medicine and improve one's speech.

SEPTEMBER – SAPPHIRE
The cool blue sapphire marks the season's shift from summer to autumn. To those born in the transition month of September, it relaxes and clears the mind. It also protects its owner from fraud, envy and ill health.

OCTOBER – OPAL
The complex and colorful opal ensures fidelity and confidence for people born in October, in addition to sharpening the mind and emotions. Legend says that it is especially good for the eyes.

NOVEMBER – CITRINE
Those born in November benefit from citrine's cheerful qualities, which include making its owner lighthearted and hopeful. It also relaxes the body and helps cleanse it of toxins.

DECEMBER – BLUE ZIRCON/BLUE TOPAZ
The icy-blue of topaz is well suited to December. Those born in the last month of the year gain a pleasant disposition and patient attitude from blue topaz. It is also a symbol of fidelity and love, and is said to cure many diseases.