Birthstone jewelry make really good gifts because they are both generic and personalized. If you are looking for a gift for a birthday, an anniversary, or any other occasion, consider birthstone jewelry. These are very easy to buy online because you can stick safely to the birthstone of the person you are shopping for, which narrows down the choices. This means you can be sure your choice will really be customized for whoever's receiving your gift.
Here's the Modern Birthstone List, which is currently the adopted list in most countries today:
January - Garnet
February - Amethyst
March - Aquamarine
April - Diamond
May - Emerald
June - Pearl/Moonstone
July - Ruby
August - Peridot
September - Sapphire
October - Opal/Tourmaline
November - Yellow Topaz/Citrine
December - Blue Topaz/Turquoise/Tanzanite
Each birthstone is related to several legends, special, supernatural powers the stones are said to possess. The birthstones, in no particular order, are said to posses the power to inhibit bleeding, purify the blood, protect from poisoning, prevent bloodshed and war, dispel evil thoughts, enhance intelligence, ward off drunkenness, healing heart, liver, and stomach ailments, provide strength and invincibility, protect from lightning, cure mental illness, and provide fertility. Some birthstones are also said to make a person braver or even to provide eternal youth. Some are said to be prophetic, such as ruby, which was said to darken when danger is at hand.
The truth of and belief in these legends would depend on your personal take on the supernatural. Nonetheless, they make great gift ideas!
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