Birthstones from 1-clockwise starting from January.
Study on Birthstones as they are listed in a various cultures, texts, websites, etc.
- Collect sources and basic info.
- Images, background.
Summarize findings, categorized by claim, source, cultures, eras.
Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry;
A New Year's Day feast including Jean de Berry.
Garnets
are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. The word
garnet
comes from 14th‑century Middle English word
gernet
meaning 'dark red,' from the Latin
granatus,
from
granum
('grain, seed') + suffix
atus,
possibly a reference to
mela granatum
or even
pomum granatum
('pomegranate',
scientific name:
Punica granatum
), a plant whose fruits contain abundant and vivid red arils, are similar in shape, size, and color to some garnet crystals.
Garnet is said to be symbolic of desire.
Called the "traditional birthstone" of January in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
,
Garnet is listed as the birthstone in
It Happens in the Month of January
, a book series described as "everything you ever wanted to know about each month."
It is also listed as Garnet in the
2013 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001 to Date
,
in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.,
and in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
Emerald
is a variety of the mineral beryl colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium.
The word "Emerald" is derived (via Old French: Esmeraude and Middle English: Emeraude), from Vulgar Latin: Esmaralda/Esmaraldus, a variant of Latin Smaragdus, which originated in Greek: σμ?ραγδο? (smaragdos; "green gem").
Emerald is listed is the "mystical birthstone" in
From Satan's Crown to the Holy Grail: Emeralds in Myth, Magic, and History
.
Rose quartz
is considered the "secondary birthstone" of January in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Amethyst
is said to be associated with good luck, humor, and health.
Amethyst is called the "traditional birthstone" of February in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
,
and is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.
It is also listed in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
Onyx
is considered the "secondary birthstone" of February in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Aquamarine
is associated with comprehension and happiness.
It is called the "traditional birthstone" of March in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
,
and it is also listed in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
Bloodstone
is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.
It is considered the "secondary birthstone" of March in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Diamond
is associated with desire and connection.
Diamond is called the "traditional birthstone" of April in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
,
is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.,
and in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
Crystal quartz
is considered the "secondary birthstone" of April in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Emerald is called the "traditional birthstone" of May in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
It is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.,
and in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
It is considered the "secondary birthstone" of May in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Agate is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.
Pearl is called the "traditional birthstone" of June in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
,
and it is listed in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
It is considered the "secondary birthstone" of June in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Ruby is called the "traditional birthstone" of July in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
It is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.,
and in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
It is considered the "secondary birthstone" of July in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Peridot is called the "traditional birthstone" of August in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
,
and it is listed in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
Sardonyx is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.
It is considered the "secondary birthstone" of August in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Sapphire is called the "traditional birthstone" of September in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
It is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.,
and in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
It is considered the "secondary birthstone" of September in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Opal is called the "traditional birthstone" of October in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
,
It is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.,
and in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
It is considered the "secondary birthstone" of October in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Topaz is called the "traditional birthstone" of November in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
,
and is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.
Citrine, a type of quartz, is listed as the birthstone in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
It is considered the "secondary birthstone" of November in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Turquoise is called the "traditional birthstone" of December in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
,
It is listed as the birthstone in an 1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.,
and in an astrology based cook-book
Romance Cooking: Unlocking the Secrets of Seducing Mars Or Venus
.
It is considered the "secondary birthstone" of December in
Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
.
Claim
|
January
|
February
|
March
|
April
|
May
|
June
|
July
|
August
|
September
|
October
|
November
|
December
|
1870 pamphlet by Tiffany & Co.
|
Garnet
|
Amethyst
|
Bloodstone
|
Diamond
|
Emerald
|
Agate
|
Ruby
|
Sardonyx
|
Sapphire
|
Opal
|
Topaz
|
Turquoise
|
Judaism
|
Garnet
|
Amethyst
|
Jasper
|
Sapphire
|
Chaldedony
Carnelian
Agate
|
Emerald
|
Onyx
|
Carnelian
|
Chrysolite
|
Aquamarine
|
Topaz
|
Ruby
|
Romans
|
Garnet
|
Amethyst
|
Bloodstone
|
Sapphire
|
Agate
|
Emerald
|
Onyx
|
Carnelian
|
Sardonyx
|
Aquamarine
|
Topaz
|
Ruby
|
Isidore Bishop of Seville
|
Hyacinth
|
Amethyst
|
Jasper
|
Sapphire
|
Agate
|
Emerald
|
Onyx
|
Carnelian
|
Chrysolite
|
Aquamarine
|
Topaz
|
Ruby
|
Arabians
|
Garnet
|
Amethyst
|
Bloodstone
|
Sapphire
|
Emerald
|
Agate
Chalcedony
Pearl
|
Carnelian
|
Sardonyx
|
Chrysolite
|
Aquamarine
|
Topaz
|
Ruby
|
Poles
|
Garnet
|
Amethyst
|
Bloodstone
|
Diamond
|
Emerald
|
Agate
Chalcedony
|
Ruby
|
Sardonyx
|
Sardonyx
|
Aquamarine
|
Topaz
|
Turquoise
|
Russians
|
Garnet
Hyacinth
|
Amethyst
|
Jasper
|
Sapphire
|
Emerald
|
Agate
Chalcedony
|
Ruby
Sardonyx
|
Alexandrite
|
Chrysolite
|
Beryl
|
Topaz
|
Turquoise
Chrysoprase
|
Italians
|
Jacinth
Garnet
|
Amethyst
|
Jasper
|
Sapphire
|
Agate
|
Emerald
|
Onyx
|
Carnelian
|
Chrysolite
|
Beryl
|
Topaz
|
Ruby
|
15th to 20th Century
|
Garnet
|
Amethyst
Hyacinth
Pearl
|
Jasper
Bloodstone
|
Diamond
Sapphire
|
Emerald
Agate
|
Cat's-eye
Turquoise
Agate
|
Turquiose
Onyx
|
Sardonyx
Carnelian
Moonstone
Topaz
|
Chrysolite
|
Beryl
Opal
|
Topaz
Pearl
|
Ruby
Bloodstone
|
- Hurlbut, Cornelius S. Jr.; Kammerling, Robert C. (1991),
Gemology
, New York: John Wiley & Sons,
ISBN
0471526673
- Easy Birthstone Jewelry: 38 Exciting Projects
, Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2008,
ISBN
9780871162557
- Cuhaj, George S.; Michael, Thomas (2012),
2013 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001 to Date
, Krause Publications,
ISBN
9781440229657
- Morgan, Diane (2007),
From Satan's Crown to the Holy Grail: Emeralds in Myth, Magic, and History
, Greenwood Publishing Group,
ISBN
9780275991234
- Jackson, Ellen (2002),
It Happens in the Month of January
, Charlesbridge Publishing,
ISBN
9781607340508
- Cummings Farrington, Oliver (1903),
Gems and Gem Minerals
, A. W. Mumford,
OCLC
1825362
- Kunz, George Frederick (1913),
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
, J. B. Lippincott Company,
OCLC
1047644
- pomengranate
, Online Etymology Dictionary
, retrieved
25 January
2012
- garnet
, Online Etymology Dictionary
, retrieved
25 January
2012
- garnet
, Online Etymology Dictionary
, retrieved
26 January
2012