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Most people are familiar with zodiac mythology, but the fact that the months of the year also have their own gemstone is news to many. Spinning Jewelry rectiďŹ es this with its Spinning Birthstone collection. Birthstones, an alternative name for the series’ gemstones, are traditionally seen as good luck charms for those born in the relevant month and are reputed to have healing and protective properties. Choose your own personal Birthstone ring according to the month in which you were born. Or choose a gemstone with the properties you need and which these special birthstones can provide. All Spinning Birthstone rings are made of Sterling silver and has the name of the month engraved on the backside.
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BIRTHSTONE Gemstones with positive properties Before the dawn of history, people were assigning special meanings and energies, to certain kinds of rocks and minerals. They had a particularly beauty, rareness and durability, that set it apart from the rest. Gemstones have in all ancient cultures been seen as containing special energies that could be of magical help to the person, who wore them. The energies of speciďŹ c gemstones was thought to be able to interact with the human body and mind, to bring about health, luck, peace and true love. It was as if, each gemstone was inscribed with its own special magical, helpful force. But most importantly: It was used to protect the wearer from harm, bad luck and misfortune. All over the world ancient folklore therefore describe the magical and protective power of the gemstones, if worn as lucky charm, amulet or talisman. The birthstones became especially popular around the 15th century in Poland, where the aristocracy made it fashionable to wear birthstones.They not only wore the stone of their birth month, but believed that the powers of a gemstone were especially heightened during its assigned month. Owning a full set of twelve stones was therefore common, and the stones would be rotated as the year passed. This popular fashion soon spread to the courts, in the rest of Europe. Birthstones have from time immemorial possessed a certain indeďŹ nable and undeniable energizing charisma, to this day they still exercise a curious spell over the minds, of all who are gifted with a touch of imagination or romance. All twelve birthstones are protective germs and they all vibrate peace, health, luck and love. Choose your own personal Birthstone ring according to the month in which you were born. Or choose a gemstone with the special inuence or energy you need.
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JANUARY Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Garnet Deep red, but exists in many color shades Faith Commitment and fidelity
The birthstone for January is the Garnet – it is also known as the “Pomegranate Stone”, because of its color and shape resembles the seeds of this mystical, magical fruit. Its energy gives the wearer faith to commit and trust. Legend holds that this birthstone guides its wearer through the darkness of night and life; and gives protection from nightmares, poisons and wounds. It was traditionally believed to contain a flare of lightning inside it. It was therefore thought to keep one safe from lightning strikes and mishaps while travelling. It protected the wearer from being taken advantage of by tricksters, ensured good health and was thought to encourage pleasant sexual desires. Wear this birthstone to enhance your imagination, willpower and courage. It will give you the strength to be truthful and sincere in all undertakings. It will make it easy to integrate your emotions when dealing with other people. The energy of the Garnet dissipates sadness and inhibitions. It will strengthen your quest for truth and faith, in life and love. This gemstone will also enhance your self-esteem, popularity, self-confidence, boosting your emotional, mental and physical health.The Garnet will ensure personal constancy and determination and dispel inner doubts. To give a Garnet is a symbolic gift of honesty, understanding, compassion, loyalty and friendship. It is a gift of deep eternal love or a sincere promise to meet again when given to a traveler.
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FEBRUARY Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Amethyst Deep purple in shades from pale lilac to nearly black purple Sincerity Compassion and devotion
The birthstone for February – Amethyst – is known as the “Bishop’s Stone” and is still to this day worn by Catholic Bishops and royalty. Its vibration gives the wearer a sincere wish to become both knowledgeable and modest. Legend holds that the amethyst has a sobering, neutralizing and conscientious effect on the wearer. It was even said to temper those over-excited by love’s passion. In ancient times warriors would carry protective amethyst amulets into battle, as they were believed to have the power to heal and keep people level-headed, rational and quick-witted. Amethyst was also used as a dream stone to help insomnia and thereby improving the quality of sleep. Wear this birthstone to tranquilize any frustration and to increase your personal reserves of positive energy. It attracts peace, love, happiness and spiritual guidance. Use it to absorb, purify and transmute negativity, as it will help you to overcome fears and cravings. The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom. It stimulates progress, initiates understanding of all things and focuses the mind on a target. Amethyst will help you recognize the absolute truth in yourself and others. It boosts creativity and will protect against treason and deceit. To give an amethyst is a symbolic gift of positive energy, calmness, serenity, sobriety and personal wisdom. It is a sincere promise of deep-felt dedication and devotion in love as well as in friendship.
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MARCH Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Aquamarine Light blue, ranging from light sky blue to blue-green colours Courage Affection and confidence
The birthstone for March – Aquamarine – is also known as the “Mermaids’ Stone” or the “Water of the Sea Stone” because of its striking ocean blue color. Its vibration gives the wearer the confidence to show feelings openly. Throughout history this birthstone was believed to protect and give safe passage to travelers, especially fisherman and mariners. In ancient times aquamarine was also thought to be of help against foes in litigation. It was used as a folk remedy against laziness and lack of vitality, but was also used to calm the nerves. Folklore claims it provided protection against hostile gossip. Wearers of this stone were believed to possess increased courage and stamina. Wearing this birthstone will give you energizing, youthful vigor. It will pick up your spirits and give you a cheerful outlook on life. Aquamarine will soothe and relax you and enhance your ability to communicate freely and openly with others. This gemstone is linked to the making of new friendships as well as encountering true affection and love, hope and health. The serene color of aquamarine will cool the temperament, allowing you to remain calm, cool, composed and focused on achieving success. It will maximize true and honest love and fidelity in relationships. To give an aquamarine is a symbolic gift of courage, safety, vitality and renewed energy. It is a sincere promise of deep mutual fondness and a profound feeling of love and affection.
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APRIL Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Diamond White, but exists in many shades Strength Endurance and virtue
The birthstone for April – Diamond – is known as the “Stone of Eternity” because of its indestructible and everlasting character. Its vibration invigorates, amplifies and intensifies the personal qualities of the wearer. Throughout the ages the diamond has carried the connotation of clean innocence combined with invincible power. Being the most indestructible and hardy gemstone it was linked to eternity and might. By tradition, the diamond symbolizes undying and everlasting love. It was thought to drive away madness and protects against ghosts and magic. It gave the wearer longevity and courage, and a strong sense of invincibility as well as bravery during battle. Wearing this birthstone will bless you with both strength and endurance. It is a symbol of serene, undaunted power, strength, invincibility, sovereignty and good fortune. But it is also a symbol of innocence, purity and lucidity. It will foster unity and love, trust and fidelity. A diamond will augment your creativity, prosperity and love. A symbol of inner peace and calm it will give you the ability to see life and people clearly and unadulterated. Use it to build your self-respect and to bring clarity of thought in spiritual as well as in intellectual endeavors – and off course in love. A gift of a diamond is a symbolic gift of brilliance, empowerment, fidelity and vivacity. It is a sincere and unswerving promise of never-ending friendship and eternal devotion.
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MAY Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Emerald Deep green to light opaque green shades Love Foresight and wisdom
The birthstone for May – Emerald – is known as the “Healer’s Stone” and it is the sacred stone of Venus, the goddess of beauty and love. Its vibration gives the wearer the gift of foresight and the wisdom to use it well. Since ancient times the emerald has been a symbol of love. It was also believed to give victory in trials and to soothe the eyesight. Considered by many to be the stone of prophecy it had a bewitching and magical reputation. This gemstone was thought to enhance fertility and as a symbol of spring it represented eternal youth. It would temper great passionate love, but could also help balance the heart to secure happiness in romance, love and marriage. Wear this birthstone to acquire success in matters of the heart. As a symbol of love, hope, beauty and peace, the emerald will enhance your psychological insight, give mental wisdom and imbue you with the ability to discriminate between honest friends and dishonest enemies. Emerald will increase your intellect and creativity, strengthen your memory and bring harmony and true friendships when co-operating with new people. It brings of harmony, unity, respect, optimism and abundance. Emerald will also amplify your honesty, inner tranquility and earning ability. To give an emerald is a symbolic gift of understanding and a wish to bring a person closer and to build a bridge of love and friendship. It is a sincere promise of a loving, close and stable relationship.
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JUNE Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Pearl Creamy white, ranging from delicate white and rose to black Purity Intuition and beauty
The birthstone for June – Pearl – is known as the “Teardrop of the Moon”. It was thought to be formed by the passage of angels through the clouds of heaven. Its vibration gives the wearer an untainted wish for purity of mind. The pearl is the oldest known gem, and for many centuries it was considered the most valuable. Because the pearl, unlike all other gemstones, is organic matter derived from a living creature, it was thought to be an essential component in love potions and to have a cosmic purifying and calming effect. Pearls have been a passionate obsession over the ages and have adorned royal regalia for centuries as symbols of modesty and chastity. Wearing a pearl is to carry an emblem of modesty, chastity and purity. It is an angelic and pure birthstone, symbolizing a successful and happy marriage. It will make people trust you and is an aid to attain faithful friends, safety, hope and prosperity. The pearl enhances your intuition and beauty; and it will create harmony from discord. A symbol of faithfulness, integrity and wisdom, the pearl is gemstone of refinement, sophistication, good taste and nobility. It activates sacrificial love, stimulates learning, fertility and creativity; and vibrates emotional balance. To give a pearl is a symbolic gift of modesty, innocence, happiness, harmony and wealth. It is a sincere promise of support in personal growth and a wish for the splendor of true love.
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JULY Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Ruby Red shades from orange red to a purplish red Passion Power and vitality
The birthstone for July – Ruby – is known as the “Lord of the Gems” because of its rarity and impressive beauty. Its vibration gives the wearer a courageous passion to search for true meaning and a personal path to power. In folklore the ruby’s red glow comes from an internal flame of life that is inextinguishable. Its strong red color has always symbolized love and passion. Other cultures also considered rubies to be a source of heat and power. The ruby was believed to protect against evil and to make its wearer irresistible and invulnerable. It would protect your house and land from natural disasters. It would dispel sadness and love troubles; and ward off bad dreams. Wearing a ruby signifies a regal sense of dignity, devotion, desire, power and passion. This birthstone gives you faith in yourself and will protect you from the sorrow of false friendships. It enhances your emotions, life-force and will revitalize the soul. The Ruby brings about deep and pure love affairs. It sharpens the senses, stirs the imagination, and secures health, wisdom, wealth and success in love. A ruby will also help sexual love to become more passionate and adventurous. A very powerful gemstone, it will give you the courage to use your potential to the fullest. To give a ruby is a symbolic gift of passionate emotions, power, invincible love and self-respect. It is a sincere promise of passionate support in future undertakings and a committed heart filled with true love.
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AUGUST Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Peridot Green, ranging from light yellowish green to dark olive Protection Happiness and health
The birthstone for August – Peridot– is known as the “Gem of the Sun” because it was said to be able to store the sunlight. Its vibration gives the wearer divine protection in all walks of life and ensures personal wellbeing. In the distant past, peridot was considered a very powerful amulet against all evil, and was said to protect the wearer from nightmares, dispelling the night and all dark forces with its inner light. It was said to ward of anxiety and to have the power to make dreams come true. It was used as a charm against anger, jealousy and envy. Its magical power was thought to possess healing properties and to enhance the curative properties of healing drugs. Wear this birthstone to alleviate spiritual fear, balance the physical body and clear mental fatigue. Peridot will bring you safety, power, influence and personnel growth. It removes negative emotions and encourages strong and lasting friendships and collaborations. Use it to attract love, respect and spiritual assets; and to promote a positive attitude and health-giving sleep. Peridot increases strength and vitality. It will help you to find true happiness in friendship and marriage. A very protective gem, peridot is used to help you to understand, utilize and accept changes in life. To give a peridot is a symbolic gift of good health, positive moods, strong liaisons and loving affection. It is a sincere promise to support and protect love, ideas, visions and life plans.
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SEPTEMBER Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Sapphire Royal blue, ranging in dark blue colours Loyalty Joy and sincerity
The birthstone for September – Sapphire – is known as the “Stone of Destiny” and the “Cardinal’s Stone”. To this day it is worn by Catholic Cardinals and royalty. Its vibration gives the wearer the loyalty to be true to the heart. In ancient times, the Sapphire was considered to be a celestial gem because its color reflected the changing sky. It was honored above all gems, because this stone enabled wisdom and bestowed the ability to interpret oracles and foretell the future. It was thought to radiate truth and good health as well as preserve chastity and ward off The Evil Eye. It was thought to protect against envy, attract divine favor and suppress wickedness and impure thoughts. Wear this birthstone to experience mental clarity and clever perception. The sapphire can improve financial gain. It is associated with faithfulness, truthfulness, innocence and devotion. It is a joyous gemstone that provides celestial protection, luck, peace of mind and inner calmness and resolve. It enhances your psychological insights, gives instant knowing, sharpens your intuition and enhances the creative mind. It will bring physical, emotional and spiritual balance into your life. Gazing at a blue sapphire will elevate your thoughts from earthly to heavenly matters. To give a sapphire is a symbolic gift of a loyal wish for joy, fulfilled dreams, honesty and a deep and sincere relationship. It is a sincere promise of faithfulness, peace, tranquility and blissful love.
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OCTOBER Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Tourmaline Pink, range in colour from pastel pink to ruby red Hope Awareness and insight
The birthstone for October – Tourmaline – is known as the creative “Stone of the Muse” or “Teller Stone” as it was believed to give the ability to distinguish between good and bad. Its vibration gives the wearer higher consciousness. In ancient cultures this gem was used by bring spiritual wakefulness and mystical powers to medicine men and shamans. Ancient mythology holds that the tourmaline gained its many colors by rising from the earth and passing through a rainbow. It was worn to protect the wearer from dangers and misfortune, bringing temperance to impulsive behavior.Tourmaline was also used as a healing stone to dispel infertility, fear, negativity and grief. Wear this birthstone to enhance and sharpen your ability to notice and value quality. Tourmaline will balance polarities of energy and lead you to greater awareness about yourself and others. It reduces the effects of stress by harmonizing and joining opposites. A calming influence, it will encourage sound self-confidence and the development of artistic creativity. It sharpens your mind and enhances your analytical faculties. As a bearer of life-force, this gemstone will give you renewed energy and fresh directions in life. It will deepen all feelings of the heart. To give a tourmaline is a symbolic gift of emotional power, creative energy, selfconfidence and a superior direction in life. It is a sincere promise to share love, joy, happiness and strong emotions.
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NOVEMBER Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Citrine Yellow and orange colour range Clarity Intelligence and abundance
The birthstone for November – Citrine – is known as the “Merchants Stone” as it was thought to bring prosperity and success to the owner. Its vibration gives the wearer a motivated wish for study and precision. For centuries, citrine was believed to have special magical powers. People carried it with them on journeys as a protection against sickness and evil thoughts. It was believed to relieve depression and fear; and to empower the wearer with the confidence needed to have deserved success in life. It was also called “The Stone of the Mind” because it gave clarity and keen observational powers – and the ability to use these powers lucidly and creatively. Wear this birthstone to focus your rational mind and personal energy to become clear and exacting. Citrine not only attracts love and abundance and aids in problem solving, but will also grant you emotional clarity and warmth. It will open you mind to new thoughts, and make you more alert, joyful and dynamic. Citrine will protect you from the negative energy from someone else’s abuse. This gemstone enhances self-esteem, optimism, creativity and communication skills. It will increase your learning and earning abilities by sharpening your memory and intellect. To give a citrine is a symbolic gift of strength, success, liveliness, abundance, optimism and aptitude. It is a sincere promise of uncomplicated, honest-felt and clear-minded love and affection.
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DECEMBER Stone: Color: Vibration: Quality:
Turquoise Turquoise and greenish blue shades Balance Reliability and wealth
The birthstone for December – Turquoise – is known as the “Gemstone of the Peoples”, because it is a symbol of good fortune in so many cultures. Its vibration gives the wearer temperance and strong perceptive powers. Turquoise is one of the oldest protection birthstones. It was said to become one with the characteristics of the owner. As a symbol of affluence in many ancient cultures, it shields against danger, hated and revenge. It gave hunters better aim and protected against falls and injury. Turquoise was said to absorb negative energy and was used to decorate religious objects. To this day, the turquoise is still believed to enhance the wearer’s wealth. Wear this birthstone to grow your earnings, creativity, insight and foresight. It creates equilibrium and harmonizes relationships. Its uplifting, calming and soothing vibration will create a balanced and peaceful mind that is open to new creative and inventive projects. It will promote the spiritual and mental clarity needed to enhance your confidence, wisdom, understanding, kindness, love and trust. Wearing a turquoise will balance all forms of energy and provide physical protection. It is a stone of magical vision and intuition; and of faithful and reliable relations. To give a turquoise is a symbolic gift of good fortune, wealth, health and an abundance of creativity and intuition. It is a sincere promise of stability, constancy and balance in both love and friendship.
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