Magazine 2015 Birthstones

MARCH / AQUAMARINE:
Good health, happiness
and hope.
JANUARY / GARNET:
Confidence and calm.
FEBRUARY / AMETHYST:
Serenity and royalty.
(Fun fact: the Pope always
wears an amethyst ring.)
APRIL / DIAMOND:
Eternal love and
invincibility (it was
once believed
diamonds could
also ward off
insanity).
MAY / EMERALD:
Enhanced fertility and
eyesight.
JUNE / PEARL,
MOONSTONE:
Modesty and marital
stability.
My Precious
The idea behind birthstones is that each one carries
special characteristics that hold true to its wearer.
Find your birthstone and its fabled benefits:
JULY / RUBY: Harmony,
strength and nobility of
character.
AUGUST / PERIDOT:
Improved mental health
and resilience.
OCTOBER / TOURMALINE, OPAL:
Creativity and protection against evil.
SEPTEMBER / SAPPHIRE:
Dignity, loyalty and wisdom.
NOVEMBER / CITRINE, TOPAZ:
Strength and healing for body
and mind.
DECEMBER / BLUE
TOPAZ, TANZANITE,
TURQUOISE: Headaches
may be relieved or prevented.
Ancient practitioners
believed turquoise would
change colour when the
wearer was ill or in danger.
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