The Perfect Engagement Ring for your Birth Month
Each month of the year has a gemstone tied to it – would you pick an engagement ring based on your birthday month? OurWedding looks at some of the unique and original gemstone engagement rings on the market.
January – Garnet
The mesmerising garnet is often described as ‘living fire’. Its crystals range in colour from rose red to deep crimson, including shades of scarlet, violet, and even indigo.
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February – Amethyst
Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally worn to instill a sober mind. In fact, the word amethyst comes from the Greek, meaning ‘without drunkenness’.
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March – Aquamarine
The name Aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua marinus, meaning ‘sea water’ and refers to its glittering oceanic colour. Its bluish green colour is caused by iron oxides within the gem’s chemical makeup.
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April – Diamond
With a name originating from the word ‘invincible’, diamonds are a symbol of affection, strength and everlasting love to many couples, not just those with an April birth month.
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May – Emerald
Emeralds are rarely flawless – if a stone larger than a few millimeters has no flaws, it usually indicates a fake. In order to enhance their brilliant green appearance, emeralds are often oiled or irradiated.
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June – Moonstone
The ethereal moonstone has been used in jewellery for thousands of years. The Romans so admired this gem that they believed it was formed from solidified rays of the moon.
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July – Ruby
Rubies have always been held in high esteem, particularly in Asian countries, where their vibrant red colour was thought to be lucky. They were used as ornaments by warrior noblemen in India and China, and laid beneath the foundation of buildings to secure good fortune to the structure.
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August – Peridot
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur only in green. However, the intensity and tint of the green, depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure.
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September – Sapphire
While sapphires are known to be blue in colour, a rare variety of natural sapphire, known as colour-change sapphire, exhibits different colours in different light, shifting from blue in outdoor light to purple or pink under incandescent indoor light.
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October – Tourmaline
The word tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese phrase ‘tura mali’, meaning "stone mixed with vibrant colours’ as it is known to change its colour dramatically in different forms of light.
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November – Topaz
One of the most famous topaz stones in history was a giant specimen set in the 17th century Portuguese Crown. First thought to be the largest diamond ever found, it was later discovered to be a colourless Topaz.
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December – Turquoise
Turquoise has been esteemed for thousands of years and by different cultures as a bringer of good fortune or a talisman. It’s certainly a lucky girl who has an engagement ring so pretty!
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