The Birthstone Charms For Each Month.

Here is what birthstone charms are, how to save big when buying birthstone charms for yourself, Mum, a baby & children.

It is now no secret that charm bracelets are popular and right now they are in vogue, as they have always been. For those avid charm bracelet wearers and fans, if you didn’t know, some charms are more popular than others. And birthstone charms are now one of the most well known charm bracelet charms.

These birthstone charms are not limited to the charm bracelets; they can also be used elegantly on necklaces. In fact using the birthstone charms on a necklace is probably more poular than using it on a bracelet. This is because of the possibilities or combinations of design styles you can create with a necklace. Don’t get me wrong; bracelets are still popular but necklaces are much more versatile and can really bring out the creative you.

A Detailed Explanation Of Birthstone Charms By Month

Simply put, birthstones are precious gems. And these gems for adornment represent the calendar month in which someone was born. Essentially, each month has a stone that represents it. These stones have different colors and have specific meanings and other attributes attached to each of them. Below, for your personal convenience, I have provided the best researched explanation/summary for each birthsone month. It’s quite long so if you want to know all the birthstones, then I recommend you get a cup of coffee or a soft drink. Or, you may just zero in on your birth month and check out it’s birthstone and the meaning thereof. They are as follows. Enjoy!

January
January birthstone is represented by Garnet. It has other uses besides being a gemstone though. It has the color of red, and it’s meant to ward off illnesses from coming to the wearer of this birthstone charm. History has it that in earlier times, those that wore it would not have nightmares.

February
If you were born in the month of February, you have Amethyst as your birthstone. Purple is the color of this unique birthstone. Wearers believe that if you have it as part of your charm bracelet charms or necklace charm, you have a stress-free life and peace is never far away from you. And here is something that might perhaps interest men who are follically challenged: It is believed that this birthstone charm wards off baldness and protects the person wearing it from being deceived. Now that is something to think about!

March
Here comes the birthstone for those of us born in the month of March. Acquamarine is the birthstone of March-born people. The color ranges from sea blue to deep blue. For some (yet) unknown reason, it is popular with sea men. Not that all fishermen are born in March. No, certainly not! But it is believed that it is a source of protection when they set sail to the sea. Its main supposed benefits are good health, love and romance and a great deal of good friendships.

April
They say diamonds are a girls best friend. Well diamond is the birthstone of April. It’s no coincidence what this stone represents: true and a never ending love.

May
If you were born in May and have been waiting for yours, here you are: Emerald is your birthstone. I’m not sure if they are related but we all know Emerald is popular for the relief of ailments. Well it turns out that this is exactly what this birthstone is for. Research also suggests that this stone helps you win lost of friends. In ancient times, if someone wanted to know about future happenings, they would wear Emerald.

June
Next is the birthstone of June and it’s quite interesting because you have two birthstones if you were born in June. These are Moonstone and Pearl. If you ever wondered why most women wear Pearls on their wedding day here is the answer: Pearl is said to promote good and beautiful marriage. These birthstone’s are used to protect women and children and also bring good luck to them. Men born in June – beware! They also represent purity and modesty.

July
Next up is July whose birthstone is Ruby. This stone represents fire and emotion. An alternative birthstone is Sapphire. I love rubies eventhough I was not born in July. They are one of the most highly priced jewelries throughout time or recoreded history. It symolizes everlasting love. If you wear the ruby gemstone on the left hand, folklore has it that it brings good fortune. No wonder it goes hand in hand with diamond engagement and wedding rings.

August
Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. It is an olive green stone. This stone is somehow unique as it the one of the few gemstones that comes in only one color. If the color is darker it means the stone is more precious. It is considered the anniversary stone for 16 years of (good) marriage.

September
The blue color gemstone, Sapphire, is the birthstone for those born in the month of September. The properties of this birthstone are known to be physical and emotional balance. More so, priests consider them to be a symbol of purity whilst kings see Sapphire as being symbolic of wisdom.

October
OK those of you who are born in October, Opal is the birthstone for this month. It is really unique and here’s why: It is usually referred to as the queen of gems. It symbolizes purity and hope. In fact the Early Romans valued Opal more than Diamonds due to the sheer quality of the stone.

November
November, just like June, has two birthstones: Topaz – yellow in color and Citrine – a gemstone with a golden-lemon hue. These two stones have their attributes closely interwoven together. Topaz is meant to protect the wearer from any harm.

December
Finally, we are here, December which has it’s birthstone as Turquoise, one of the most beautiful natural occuring gemstones you will ever set your eyes on. The ancient world believed that Turquoise possed cooling properties. In our days and times, it is meant to protect the wearer from all evils and ill-health.

So there you have it. A summary of all the birthstones found in birthstone charms.

If you are putting together a charm bracelet for yourself, you could add a charm that features a charm in a silver setting, giving you silver birthstone charms. Often if you cannot find the actual stone there is colored Carl Zeiss (CZ) and Swarovski crystals that are used to simulate your birthstone. There are many different charm designs featuring these stones, so you are sure to find a favorite.

Using Birthstone Charms As Gifts

Whether they are silver or gold birthstone charms, they also make fabulous birthday gifts for the girls or women in your life who enjoy jewelry. Along with the birthstone charms, you could feature charms representing the gift recipient’s favorite things. Another hot trend are charms for mothers.

You might have heard of the mothers’ ring, which includes all the birthstone charms of one’s children. However, you can make a mothers’ charm bracelet or necklace by including all the birthstones of your kids. There are heart shapes and even boy/girl figures that feature the birthstone color.

To add a little something extra you could even get alphabet charms for each child’s first name or a number charm to signify how many kids you have. While bracelets are more popular, charm necklaces are catching on as well especially when it comes to charms for moms. And, for your birthday or Christmas your kids could give you new birthstone charms to add to your bracelet.

Where To Buy Birthstone Charms

When seeking birthstone charms, there are so many different companies to shop with. A few of the finest include Trollbeads, Carlo Biagi, Chamilia and Pasha to name just some. Different types of charm bracelets charms or even troll charms include the stackable bead bracelet, where beads and charms are placed next to each other or separated with a spacer, dangling charm bracelets where the charms are hooked on and Italian charm bracelets which feature flat, rectangular charms.

Regardless of which bracelet type you prefer you should have no difficulty locating birthstone charms especially if you search online.