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What are birthstones? Which stone to choose for your engagement ring ? And what are the virtues attributed to stones by lithotherapy? Are these recent, purely marketing inventions, or does the symbolism of stones have a historical, cultural or spiritual basis? At the end of this article, you'll have all the answers about our stones.
Ever since man first discovered gems, every single colored stone has been attributed a meaning, a magical power, a medicinal virtue, which may have changed over time and with different civilizations. Today, precious stones such as the indispensable diamond are appreciated above all for their beauty, why not open up your chakras and discover the mysterious qualities attributed to them?
- Diamond: because of its colourless appearance and beautiful brilliance, synthetic synthetic diamond like natural diamond is associated with purity. Its name comes from the Greek word adamas, indomitable, from which comes the notion of invincibility, power (a stone worn by many rulers over the centuries), but also the notion of eternal, inflexible love.
- Sapphire: because it's in your imagination, sapphire is only blue, its main symbolism is linked to this color. The values associated with this blue stone are wisdom, fidelity and peace. A link between the sky and sapphire has been made time and again, in many civilizations and through the ages.
According to Buddhists, sapphire promotes devotion and spiritual enlightenment. The ancient Greeks associated sapphire with Apollo, and wore it as an aid to prophecy when consulting oracles.
- Garnet: embodies fidelity and truth. When garnet is red, passion and vitality are also attached to it.
- Tourmaline: tourmaline is a stone that reflects positivity and joy. Its name comes from the Sinhalese term thuram ali, meaning "stone of mixed colors". Its bright, cheerful colors reflect positivity.
According to a simple principle, a stone is assigned to each month of the year. Over time, some months have been assigned several stones.
In the beginning... was Aaron
Since ancient times, stones have been allocated according to the breastplate of Aaron - brother of Moses - described in the Bible. Each stone in this breastplate is attributed to one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Here's where the first list of stones came from, which later served as the basis for the birthstones we now know: sardony, topaz, emerald, carbuncle (the name given to garnet), sapphire, diamond, opal, agate, amethyst, chrysolite, onyx and jasper.
From zodiac to calendar
Over the following centuries, a link between the twelve stones of this pectoral and the twelve signs of the zodiac was mentioned by several cultures and civilizations. It is in these writings that the potential powers of the various stones are evoked, powers linked to the astrological sign to which the said stone was attached.
With the creation of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, stones were assigned to months rather than zodiac signs. An official list was established, although there are often variations from one place to another. The idea of wearing jewelry with a birthstone dates back to the 18th century, with the arrival of numerous gem traders, notably in Poland. The principle of birthstones greatly benefited the trade of the time, with jewelers not hesitating to seize on the idea.
Origins of the current list
In 1912, the Jewelers of America officially redefined the list: garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl/moonstone, peridot, sapphire, opal, yellow/citrine topaz and turquoise/blue zircon. How was this list defined? No doubt based on the various lists already known, but also taking into account the best-selling stones at the time, so that this concept would also enable jewellers to optimize their sales!
Since 1912, this list has remained virtually unchanged. Tanzanite was added to the December list in the early 2000s. Why this stone? It's a recently discovered, but very interesting variety. Adding it to this famous list popularizes the existence of this stone, turning it from a gem known only to professionals into a gem known to the general public, and therefore more in demand, thereby boosting its trade.
January - Garnet
Protects from injury. Sometimes associated with life-giving blood. Linked to vitality, love and light.
February - Amethyst
As purple has long been associated with royalty, amethysts were prized by the powerful. A symbol of spirituality, mental clarity and healing.
Mars - Aquamarine
Protects sailors. Associated with marital happiness and superior intelligence.
April - Diamond
Associated with strength and eternal love.
May - Emerald
Associated with fertility and healing. Reputed to have calming and soothing effects. Promotes business and money. Increases intelligence and objectivity. Predicts the future.
June - Pearl / Moonstone / Alexandrite
Pearl: Associated with qualities such as honesty, purity and wisdom. Linked to the divine.
Alexandrite: Brings luck, good fortune and love. Balances the physical and spiritual worlds. Opens the crown chakra to access the healing energy and love of the universe. Enhances intuition, creativity and imagination. Reminds us of our purpose in life.
July - Ruby
Represents the power of the sun. Associated with success in money and love. Increases strength and endurance. Calms anger and helps manage hectic social situations.
August - Peridot / Spinel
Peridot: Protects during the night. Associated with the sun.
Spinel: A stone for travelers. Promotes rapid decision-making. Helps public figures who work for the good of the people. Helps overcome shyness and increase personal attractiveness. Protects against stress at work. Associated with inspiration and creativity.
September - Sapphire
Protects against physical damage, bad intentions and envy. Healing properties. Highly spiritual stone.
October - Opal / tourmaline
Opal: Associated with light and magic. Healing properties, especially for the eyes. Symbol of good luck.
Tourmaline: Helps polarize people's emotions and energy. For the heartbroken, it eases emotional pain and dissolves negative feelings. Aphrodisiac. Symbolizes compassion and wisdom in relationships with others.
November - Yellow topaz / citrine
Citrine: Associated with healing and happiness.
Topaz: Associated with wealth, it has the mystical ability to attract gold.
December - Turquoise / blue zircon / tanzanite
Tanzanite: Represents majesty. Inspires a sense of awe, mystery and magic. Helps turn big dreams into reality. Symbolizes dignity, truth, judgment and longevity. Healing virtues. Stimulates three chakras: throat, third eye and crown. Activates psychic abilities and facilitates communication with the spiritual world.
Don't panic if your favorite stone doesn't correspond to your birth month: there's also a list of stones attributed to the different signs of the zodiac. This list is based on what was done before the Gregorian calendar came into being, when the distinction was made between birthstones and stones for astrological signs. In the same way as for birthstones, the list has evolved over time, taking into account the appearance of new gem varieties.
List of gems associated with each zodiac sign :
Aquarius - Garnet
Pisces - Amethyst
Aries - Hematite
Taurus - Sapphire
Gémeaux - Agathe
Cancer- Emerald
Lion - Onyx
Virgo - Coraline
Libra - Peridot
Scorpio - Aquamarine
Sagittarius - Topaz
Capricorn - Ruby
If the stone of your zodiac sign doesn't appeal to you, you can turn to the list of stones corresponding to the various Chinese signs, or even those corresponding to lunar signs. There are many lists of stones to choose from, so there's something for everyone.
The most important thing is that you like the stone: it's up to you to attach to it the meaning you prefer, in reference either to one of the lists mentioned above, or to your personal life (your favorite color, or that of your cat, the color of a landscape, the name, the origin, many small meaningful things can create a link with a stone).
If you look hard enough, on the Internet or elsewhere, you'll always find a meaning for every color of every variety, with more or less variation from one source to another: what counts above all is that the stone pleases you, and for that reason we advise you to trust your instincts, your "coup de coeur", when you discover our stones! In the end, that's what's most important.
