April Birthstone- Diamond Gemstone

People born in April with sun sign Taurus are lucky to have diamond as their birthstone. Diamond beads can never be explained fully. They are truly represented as a woman's best friend- they are so delicate and beautiful and yet the hardest substance on this earth. Simple yet stunning- diamonds have been used for centuries to decorate crowns, swords, emblems and, not to say, jewelry. Diamonds are simple crystallized carbon. First found in river-bed sources of India, diamond is now found primarily in Australia, the Soviet Union, and Africa. The uncut varieties of diamonds may have remained popular in the past but today, the polished and faceted beads of diamond are the most wanted ones. Diamond symbolizes enduring relationship- so great for making wedding rings and other wedding jewelery!

May Birthstone- Emerald Gemstone

Emerald is both the May birthstone and the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Cancer. The green Beryl or the emerald beads grow slowly within metamorphic rocks. More larger in size, more expensive the emerald gemstone becomes. Although emerald is relatively hard and durable, it must be protected from blows as the inclusions found within make it susceptible to breaking. Emerald is found in Colombia, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Russia. The favorite gemstone of the beautiful Cleopatra, emerald signifies joy and hope. It is believed to increase intelligence and brain power, and to cure fickle-mindedness, loss of memory, stammering, fear from souls and spirits. However, Emerald is not prescribed for newly-wed couples.

June Birthstone- Pearl, Moonstone and Alexandrite Gemstones

For people born in June with zodiac Gemini, there are three most beautiful birthstones- Pearl, Moonstones and Alexandrite. Pearl beads are the gem of incomparable beauty and elegance. Natural pearls were found first in Persian Gulf as well as in the waters off Japan, the South Pacific Islands off northern Australia, and the coasts of Panama, Venezuela, and California. Cultured pearl industry is mostly situated in Japanese and Australian coastal waters. Pearls come in a variety of colors, from pure white to pink, yellow, gray and black, in different shapes and sizes. Pearl symbolizes truth and beauty and are a perfect romantic gift for anyone.

Moonstone is a type of feldspar having sheen of the moon. It varies in color from clear to blue-white or peach and was believed to be a sacred stone. It is Mined in Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, Madagascar, and the United States. It is the symbol of health and longevity. Alexandrite is yellowish or brownish green in color. It is unique in the sense that it changes color to a red hue when exposed to a glowing light source like candlelight. Alexandrite was first discovered in Urals but now it is primarily found in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Burma, Madagascar and Tanzania. It is a rare and expensive gemstone- a symbol of joy and good fortune.

July Birthstone- Ruby Gemstones

July born people with zodiac Cancer have their birth stone as Ruby. Ruby is one of the rarest gemstones in the world. Ruby beads have the color of a perfect red rose. In ancient Hindu culture, ruby gemstone was called the "Rajnapura" or King of Gems. It is believed to have magical powers which was worn by royalty as a talisman against evil. Ancient tribes used the gem as bullets for blowguns and its powder was used to cure indigestion. The term Ruby is derived from Latin "ruber," meaning red and it is obtained from the mineral Corundum- the second hardest mineral after diamond. Ruby has variety of colors, and is called Sapphire in any color except red. Red in its various hues is the rare and beautiful Ruby. Ruby is found in Burma (most exquisite variety), India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United States. It is symbolic of everlasting love.

August Birthstone- Peridot and Sardonyx Gemstones

The Leo zodiac personality born in August have Peridot as their prescribed birth stone. The vibrant green peridot takes its name from the Arabic word "faridat," meaning gem. Due to its capability of shining even in the dark, miners preferred to search for peridot in the dark of night which also granted it the name "evening emerald." Peridot is a mineral known as Olivine and has a variety of green shades of color ranging from light yellowish green to dark olive. First mined in Egypt around 1500 BC, it is now found in Burma, Norway, Brazil, Australia, Hawaii, the Congo, and Arizona. It is believed to protect against evil and when worn studded in gold, also protects against night terrors. Powder of peridot is used as a cure for asthma and for thirst brought on by fever. It symbolizes strength in individual as well as in relationships.

Sardonyx is a translucent or opaque quartz having parallel bands of brownish red and white. It was worn as a talisman by the Egyptians to protect against infections and evil. Today, it is available in polished and carved avatar made into beautiful beads and cameos. Sardonyx is found in India, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Brazil and Uruguay. It symbolizes happiness within a relationship.

September Birthstone- Sapphire Gemstones

The zodiac Virgo personality born in September can wear the sparkling blue sapphire beads as their birth stones. The term Sapphire comes from Greek word "sapphirus", meaning blue. It is a symbol of fortune, wisdom, virtue and purity and thus had remained the royal gemstone worn by the kings and priests. Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum and in the ancient times, it was used to protect against envy and poisoning. Its powder is believed to cure colic, rheumatism and mental illness. It also strengthens eyesight. First mined in India (the part which is now Sri Lanka) in 7th Century BC, it is now found in Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Myanmar, Thailand, Australia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China, Madagascar, and the United States.

October Birthstone- Opal Gemstones

The people with zodiac sign Libra and born in October have opal as their lucky birth stone. The word opal comes from the Latin word "opalus," meaning precious jewel. It was termed as "Cupid Paederos" by the Romans, meaning a child as beautiful as love. The opal beads, in the ancient times were used to be worn in jewelery to ward off evil and to protect the eyesight. Opal is a non-crystallized silica, most of whose deposits are found in Southern Australia. Other places where opal gemstone is found include Brazil, Mexico, Czechoslovakia and Nevada. It symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. Opal can be found in various colors, most popular being its yellow- reddish hue. Opal can be yellow, clear, blue, gray- all with or without color flash.

November Birthstone- Citrine and Yellow Topaz Gemstones

People born in November with the zodiac Scorpio have two birthstones- Citrine and Yellow Topaz- as their lucky gemstones. The Citrine gemstone with color of sunflowers derive its name from the French word, "citrin" meaning lemon. It is a rare form of quartz ranging in color from pale yellow to dark amber named Madeira because of its likeness to the red wine. Citrine, with other forms of quartz, was believed to have magical powers and was worn as a talisman against evil thoughts and snake venom in the ancient times. It was also used to cure urinary and kidney diseases. Most of the Citrine come from Brazil and rest from Bolivia and Madagascar. It strongly symbolizes hope and strength and is ideal for helping anyone to get through the tough times in life.

The golden yellow topaz beads were revered by Egyptians as glow cast by the sun god Ra. Yellow Topaz ranges in color from a peachy blush to a deep cognac. It symbolizes friendship. It is also believed to strengthen the capacity to give and receive love.

December Birthstone- Tanzanite, Blue Topaz and Turquoise Gemstones

here are many gemstones prescribed for people born in December with the birth sign Sagittarius. They include Tanzanite, Blue Topaz and Turquoise. The blue-lavender colored Tanzanite beads are found in Tanzania and hence the name. It is the gem variety of the mineral Zoisite. Tanzanite stones are usually heat treated to a deep blue color to be used in beautiful semi precious beads jewellery.

Blue Topaz has cooling properties, as believed by the ancient civilizations and thus is considered to calm the hot tempered people. It is also believed to have many other healing powers that can cure insanity, asthma, weak vision and insomnia. Blue Topaz is the hardest of the silicate minerals. Pure Topaz is colorless. The blue color is created when Topaz is heated. It is found in Brazil, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Pakistan, China, and the United States. Blue Topaz symbolizes love and fidelity.

Turquoise gets its name from the place Turkey from where it was initially brought to Europe. Turquoise beads are one of the first gems to be used in making jewelry. In the ancient times, it was believed to be a sacred stone that could protect against all evils and ill health. Turquoise is found in Iran and the southwestern United States. It symbolizes friendship and luck.