This document provides information about the traditional birthstones assigned to each month. It details the origins, colors, symbolism and meanings associated with each birthstone including garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, ruby, peridot, sapphire, opal, topaz and turquoise. Custom jewelry with birthstones is recommended as a way to personalize a piece or gift with symbolic meaning. The Jewelers Guild is identified as a local source for custom birthstone jewelry.

1. A GUIDETO
BIRTHSTONES
The Jewelers Guild
Salt Lake City, Utah

2. ■ Birthstones have become quite popular for shoppers who want to
personalize their jewelry or select a piece with a specific meaning
or significance.
■ Whether you are buying something for your own collection or
looking for a gift for a friend or family member, a stunning piece of
jewelry with a birthstone is a great choice.

3. • Discover the significance behind each
jewel to customize a dazzling and
meaningful piece.

4. January →
Garnet
■ Garnet is a beautiful, deep red
gemstone that is a symbol of
lasting friendship and fidelity.
This stone originates primarily
in Africa, India and Sri Lanka
and the name comes from the
name granatum, which means
seed, as the deep red color
closely resembles a
pomegranate seed.

5. February →
Amethyst
■ Amethyst is one of the most
colorful and vivid gemstones
in the world and it is mined
all over the world. It is very
popular due to its
abundance, but also because
of its outstanding beauty and
variations of rich purple. It is
often associated with royalty
and it is said to bring courage
and clarity of mind.

6. March→
Aquamarine
■ Aquamarine gems have a
wide range of blue and blue-
green colors and are found
mainly in Brazil. It is
considered a tranquil
gemstone, influencing the
wearer with calmness. In
earlier times it was thought
to protect sailors and
guarantee a safe voyage.
Now, this stone’s
associations include youth,
health, hope and love.

7. April →
Diamond
■ Often chosen for
engagement and wedding
rings, the diamond has long
symbolized love, marriage,
innocence and commitment.
Diamonds can be found in
nearly any shade, ranging
from clear to black and every
color in between.

8. May →
Emerald
■ The emerald is a green stone
that can be difficult to find in
high-quality, especially in
larger carat weights,
however, scientists have
created treatments to
improve color and clarity of
emeralds. Good fortune,
rebirth, everlasting love and
faithfulness are signified by
this rare gem.

9. June → Pearl ■ Pearls are produced inside
mollusks, such as oysters and
clams and their luster is
second to none.The pearl is a
symbol of purity and health.
Alexandrite and moonstone
are sometimes also
considered June birthstones.

10. July → Ruby ■ Rubies are second to
diamonds in terms of their
natural hardness and
strength.They are more
valuable when they are
medium to medium-dark red,
vivid red or slightly purplish
red. If they contain too much
purple or orange, they lose
their ruby value.The Ruby is
often associated with love,
passion wealth and
relaxation.

11. August →
Peridot
■ The stunning green-yellow hue
of peridot is a show-stopper.
Peridot forms deep in the earth
and is only brought to light
when a volcano erupts. It is a
symbol of companionship and
is believed to bring strength,
power and influence. Sardonyx,
the secondary birthstone for
August, is a beautiful stone
formed from layers of red and
white bands.

12. September →
Sapphire
■ Originating in East Africa,
South America, India and Sri
Lanka, sapphires are popular
and well-known for their
strikingly beautiful blue hues.
This stone is thought to have
great powers of protection
and safety from evil. It is a
symbol of great power and
strength.

13. October →
Opal
■ Nearly all of the world’s opal
supply is mined in Australia.
The name comes from the
Green word opallos, which
means ‘to see a change’. Opals
have a great variety in color,
usually in one stone. Ancient
cultures made different
associations with this stone
including good fortune,
happiness and faithfulness.
Tourmaline is an alternative
birthstone for October.

14. November →
Topaz
■ While topaz is available in a
range of colors, yellow or
golden varieties are most
commonly associated with
November’s birthstone. It
signifies love and affection
and historically was believed
to attract wealth as well as
protect the health of your
mind and body, specifically
your eyesight.

15. December →
Turquoise
■ Turquoise is an opaque, blue
marbled stone most
commonly found in the
American Southwest. It
symbolizes success, wealth
and prosperity.Other
varieties of blue gemstones
have become alternatives for
December birthstones, such
as tanzanite, blue topaz and
zircon.

16. The Jewelers Guild in Salt Lake City, Utah is one of the best
local custom jewelers. For more information about each of
these stones or for help in creating a customized piece, visit
them online or contact them at 801-355-3012.