In Victorian times a language of love interpreted by gem stones existed. In this way a mixture of different gems would convey a specific meaning or message to the recipient. Therefore a ring set with rubies & diamonds would be interpreted as ‘love forever’.
The table below shows gem stones, their associated birth month and star signs, along with their meanings , to help you find a piece of jewellery with a sentiment you wish to convey to a loved one.
| Star Sign | Month | Birthstone | Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capricorn (22nd Dec-20th Jan)
Aquarius (21st Jan-19th Feb) |
January | Garnet | Dark Red | Faith, Eternity, Truth |
| Aquarius (21st Jan-19th Feb)
Pisces (20th Feb-20th Mar) |
February | Amethyst | Purple | Luck, Wittiness, Health |
| Pisces (20th Feb-20th Mar)
Aries (21st Mar-20th Apr) |
March | Aquamarine | Pale Blue | Happiness, Understanding |
| Aries (21st Mar-20th Apr)
Taurus (21st Apr-21st May) |
April | Diamond | White | Forever/Eternity, Courage, Health |
| Taurus (21st Apr-21st May)
Gemini (22nd May-21st June)
|
May | Emerald | Green | Fidelity, Goodness, Love |
| Gemini (22nd May-21st June)
Cancer (22nd June-23rd July)
|
June | Pearl | Cream | Peace, Nobility, Beauty, Innocence |
| Cancer (22nd June-23rd July)
Leo (24th July- 23rd Aug) |
July | Ruby | Red | Love, Enthusiasm, Strength, Passion |
| Leo (24th July-23rd Aug)
Virgo (24th Aug-23rd Sept) |
August | Peridot | Pale Green | Success, Peace, Love |
| Virgo (24th Aug-23rd Sept)
Libra (24th Sept-23rd Oct) |
September | Sapphire | Deep Blue | Serenity, Truth |
| Libra (24th Sept-23rd Oct)
Scorpio (24th Oct-22nd Nov) |
October | Opal | Variegated | Purity, Hope, Health |
| Scorpio (24th Oct-22nd Nov)
Sagittarius (23rd Nov-21st Dec) |
November | Topaz | Blue,Yellow,Pink | Wisdom, Courage, Sincerity |
| Sagittarius (23rd Nov-21st Dec)
Capricorn (22nd Dec-20th Jan) |
December | Turquoise | Sky Blue | Love, Happiness, Luck |
