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Birthstones have been used since at least the first century as a symbol of good luck. The practice continues to be popular today. Birthstone jewellery is not only fashionable, it also makes a piece feel more personal and part of the wearer’s identity. Almost all gems are believed to be imbued with a special power and this is one of the reasons why it is considered lucky to wear birthstone jewellery. Let’s look at some of the mystical properties and beliefs about these special gems and some famous people who would wear them.
There are a number of sources of information regarding the meaning of birthstones. For example, the Mystical Birthstone list obtained from an ancient Tibetan book said to be over a thousand years old. It suggests that birthstones help one overcome the obstacles of their birth month. Another is the the Ayurvedic Birthstone list, derived from Ayurvedic Indian Medicine, an ancient medicinal practice used for at least a thousand years.
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January's birthstone, the garnet, is believed to have blood purification properties and to protect against poisoning. Actress Faye Dunaway and supermodel Kate Moss are two celebrities who were born in January. |
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July's birthstone, is the red ruby. It is believed to help in matters of love and to enhance sexual power. Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, are among the celebrities born in July. |
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February's birthstone, the amethyst, is a symbol of serenity and peace. In addition, it is reputed to protect the wearer from intoxication. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, singer Roberta Flack and actress Drew Barrymore have amethysts in their birthstone jewellery |
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August's birthstone, includes the lime green peridot which is traditionally believed to give good sleep and protect the wearer from nightmares. Oscar winner Halle Berry and Grammy winner Whitney Houston are two of the women who count peridot as their birthstone. |
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March birthstone, is the clear blue aquamarine. Perhaps because of its colour, it is sacred amongst sailors, who believe that it will protect them from the perils of the sea. Basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, actor Freddie Prince Jr. and singing legend Liza Minelli are among the celebrities who are under the protection of the aquamarine. |
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September's birthstone, is sapphire. It is believed to give the power of precognition and is also linked to joy and peace. Two glamorous figures who can be poster babies for sapphire birthstone jewellery are actresses Brigitte Bardot and Gwyneth Paltrow. |
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April's birthstone, is the eternally stylish and elegant diamond. Believed to symbolize true love, it is the most popular gem used in wedding rings. Among the notables having diamond birthstone jewellery are Queen Elizabeth II, actress Jessica Alba and tennis player Andre Agasi. |
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October's birthstone, is opal. Some cultures believe the opal brings bad luck, while others associate it with innocence and purity. Tony-winning actress Julie Andrews and U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton were born in October. |
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May's birthstone, is the enigmatic emerald. Some people believe that emeralds are magic and had the ability to make the wearer psychic. Famous people having the emerald as their birthstone include British Prime Minister Tony Blair, socialite Bianca Jagger and singer Janet Jackson. |
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November's birthstone, is topaz. Medicine men and women in some cultures used ground topaz to help heal asthma, and the birthstone was also reputed to have a calming effect on the quick-tempered. The late Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco and Hollywood actress Demi Moore are two examples of famous November babies. |
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June's birthstone, the classic pearl, is viewed by various cultures as a symbol of power, love, purity and chastity. Pearl birthstone jewellery celebrities count sex symbols Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie among their numbers. |
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December's birthstone, is turquoise. The India of North America revered this gem because of its power to warn the wearer of danger and because of the luck it brought. Pop prince Britney Spears and film director Steven Spielberg celebrate their birthdays in December. |
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