Gemstones of the Zodiac or Birth Stone
If you want to know what is a Birth Stone? It is believed that those born in a given month acquire the special benefits of the gemstone of that month. Gemstones are wore inorder to acquire the benefits and its magical powers. This belief is centuries old and there is no modern science fact or proof or any theory accepting this old tradition. However it is a fact that certain gemstones have healing powers.
Following is the list of gemstones taken from 1st century when the high Jewish Priest decorated their ceremonial breatsplates with twelve gemstones. This is also described in the Bible (Exodus 28, 15-30).
January Garnet Dark red
February Amethyst Pale lilac through to deep purple
March Aquamarine Sea Green
Bloodstone Dark Green with red spots
April Diamond Transparent White
May Emerald Bright Green
June Pearl Cream Lustre
July Ruby Red
August Peridot Pale to Mid Green
Sardonyx Branded Red and White
September Sapphire Deep Blue
Lapis Lazuli Deep Blue
October Opal Variegated, Different Shades
November Topaz Yellow
December Turquiose Sky Blue, Pale Blue Zircon