Great Birthday Jewelry Ideas
Birthday jewelry is a perfect way to show someone how much you care. Jewelry is a generous and popular gift that is sure to delight the recipient. In this post, we’ll talk about the various options you have when selecting birthday jewelry and we’ll give you some tips to help you pick out the perfect birthday piece.
Birthstones
Birthstones are the most obvious and popular choice when it comes to birthday jewelry. Since the first century, birthstones have been used as a way to give someone good luck on his/her birthday. Each month has a gemstone associated with it, and each stone has specific qualities it represents. Here is a birthstone chart to help you select the right stone.
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Birth Month |
Modern Birthstones |
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January |
Garnet |
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February |
Amethyst |
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March |
Aquamarine |
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April |
Diamond |
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May |
Emerald |
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June |
Pearl, moonstone |
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July |
Ruby |
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August |
Peridot |
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September |
Sapphire |
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October |
Opal, tourmaline |
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November |
Yellow topaz |
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December |
Blue topaz, turquoise |
Astrological Gemstones
If you would like to give a birthday gift with meaning that is not quite as common as birthstones, you might choose zodiac or astrological gemstones. Zodiac gemstones were named by the Mesopotamians who were some of the earliest astronomers. They discovered stunning gemstones and looked to the starts for their meanings. The Mesopotamians assigned specific human traits to each gemstone and then matched the stones with the various months of the year. Astrological birthday jewelry can be a great conversation piece and a way to express yourself.
Types of Birthday Jewelry
You can get astrological gemstones or birthstones in a variety of jewelry. Birthday jewelry comes in the form of rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, necklaces, and more. Most jewelers offer birthday jewelry for both men and women.
