Birthstones have been used since ancient times to reflect various personality and character traits of individuals born in the specific month. Silver charms that feature birthstones are a great way to add a touch of brilliance to charm bracelets, plus they also add depth and style. Various types of silver charms with birthstones are available, perfect for any type of gift.
Knowing a bit about the meaning behind different birthstones is both interesting and fun. The following information is commonly used as to the meaning behind different birthstones used in silver charms, bracelets, necklaces and other types of jewelry.
* Red garnets are the typical birthstone for the first month of the year. They signify leadership, power and authority as well as personal achievement. Some garnets can be colors other than red, but often the medium deep red color is the most common.
* Pink and purple are February's birthstone colors. The amethyst is a beautiful crystal stone that brings peace, love, romance and emotional understanding to the wearer.
* Pale blue aquamarine gems are the birthstone for March and are very much a symbol of peace, friendship, wisdom and strength in the face of adversity.
* Clear, fiery diamonds symbolize the people born in April. These precious stones are said to represent perfection, security and purity of mind and heart.
* Deep green emeralds are the birthstones given to those born in May. These birthstones are believed to bring about harmony with nature, tranquility and self-confidence.
* Pearls and moonstone are both used to represent those born in June. These milky to opaque birthstones represent elegance, enlightenment, inner strength and a love of simplicity.
* Deep blood red rubies are the birthstones of July and they bring to the wearer a sense of passion, leadership and power. They can also be used to indicate accomplishments and inner strength.
* Lime green peridots are the beautiful stones of August. Wearing this birthstone is believed to bring wealth, justice and mystery or enchantment.
* Rich blue sapphires are the perfect stone for those born in September. They characterize loyalty, truthfulness and faithfulness, all characteristics needed to be a great friend.
* Dazzling bursts of color in the opal and tourmaline make October's birthstone very eye catching. These stones represent innocence, friendship as well as purity in thought and deed.
* Yellow colors of topaz and citrine are perfect for November birthstones. They are designed to indicate the wearer has mental strength and clear thought, strength and long life.
* Blue colorations of the blue topaz and the turquoise round off the list of birthstones for the month of December. These gems represent good luck, wealth and happiness.
Whether you believe in the powers of birthstones on silver charms or jewelry or not, they do make a lovely addition to bracelets and other pieces. Adding a few silver charms of your birthstone or birthstones of family members will add dazzle to the bracelet, and may even provide health, good luck and prosperity.
Amber is writer for CharmsToTreasure, with more than 15 years experience in the jewelry and charm industry. Amber has written a number of articles providing educational information on gold charms, sterling silver charms, and charm bracelets.
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