What is the birthstone every month?

Birthstone of 65438+ 10: Garnet has been regarded as an amulet since ancient Egypt. Because it is the most advanced gem, it was chosen as the birthstone of January. Deep red is like pomegranate red of bordeaux wine and ripe pomegranate fruit. It is a crystal, so it has the name of garnet. Garnet is produced all over the world, and its original stone is more charming than diamond, showing a beautiful shape. Garnet can be said to be a symbol of power, elegance and victory. In Victorian England, it was decorated with jewels such as crowns and was highly valued. The Legend of Garnet Originally, the gem found in Czechoslovakia, the oldest relic in Europe, was Garnet. This string of garnet is strung with rope and is said to be worn by the elders of this tribe. In ancient times, people worshipped the sun as a god, and gems shining in the sun were considered as mysterious as the sun. It is said that Ululida, Goth's lover, often wears red garnet handed down from generation to generation when dating. This string of gems is now in the Bohemian Museum. Wearing this kind of gem makes people feel calm and comfortable, understand the goodwill and thoughts of others, and have the ability to see through everything in the world.

February birthstone: amethyst, whether in the east or in the west, regards purple as the color that symbolizes the highest status. Among gems, only amethyst can emit this noble purple light. Some people say that the most beautiful purple in nature is amethyst purple light. The word "amethyst" comes from the Greek word "honesty", which means "keep yourself clean as jade and stay away from mud." This etymology, until the Middle Ages, was regarded as a symbol of banning smoking and alcohol. Nowadays, amethyst is regarded as a symbol of honesty and pure love. The legend of amethyst In Greek mythology, amethyst Gist is the victim of Bacchus, the god of wine, and the name of a beautiful girl. It is said that one day, Dionysus, who was hungry, decided to treat the first human who appeared in front of him as the food he loved tigers. The first person he saw was a beautiful girl-May Gist. Just as the tiger was about to pounce, the girl prayed to God, so God turned her into a pure white gem. Dionysus felt very embarrassed, so he poured his wine on a pure white gem, which immediately turned into a black and transparent purple gem. And this amethyst, which symbolizes magic and spiritual strength, has been guarding you born in February.

Birthstone in March: Coral refers to coral. In Rome, it was used to protect children from various diseases; In China or India, it is also used to prevent various diseases. Coral, which is regarded as a gem and quite expensive, has three colors: red, pink and white, and the color between these three colors is called skin color. Europeans and Americans regard it as the color of angels, and cherish it especially. The black coral in the Red Sea disappeared in the18th century, and it was not discovered near the Hawaiian waters until about 35 years ago, which attracted the attention of the world. Coral legend Coral is loved by Greece, Rome, the Near East and other countries. In the Middle Ages, people ground it into powder and used it as medical supplies. At that time, people thought that coral could not only prevent diseases, but also impart knowledge, treat madness and suppress storms. In order to keep the original beautiful color of coral, it must be captured while it is still alive. It is said that processing will lose its original ability. Therefore, wizards in the East often wear raw and dirty corals. If worn as an ornament, it can make people's souls more active and improve their creativity. Since ancient times, no gem can protect the body and mind from evil thoughts more than coral. Many mystics and wizards use it as a talisman. April Birthstone: The name of a diamond comes from the Greek word "ADAMAS", which means invincible, and it can be said that it is the most consistent with the name of a diamond. It is the hardest substance on the earth, its value rarely changes, and it has various subjective and objective conditions for preserving value. Almost all natural diamonds have a slight color, and this slight color difference affects the quality and grade of diamonds themselves. The best diamond is blue and white, followed by pure white. Setting diamonds on an engagement ring is the most formal usage. Diamond Legend Regent diamonds are the most valuable gems in the French royal family. When Marie Antoinette, the queen of French Louis XVI, was guillotined, she was stolen along with other precious stones. However, only Regent diamonds were miraculously discovered. Later, this diamond was passed on to Napoleon, and it was set in the hilt of the sword he wore when he was crowned. Soon after, Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba, and Queen Mary Louis dug out the regent diamond from the hilt and brought it back to her motherland, Austria. But then her father brought diamonds to France. At present, this diamond is on display at the Louvre Art Museum in France. Birthstone in May: Emerald is pure and dazzling, just like emerald in spring, with a bright and soft feeling. No wonder the ancient Romans regarded it as a gem and an idol's eye. Just like an old saying in the west: "It is far more difficult to find an flawless emerald than to find a beautiful person." Just like an old saying in the west: "It is far more difficult to find an flawless emerald than to find a beautiful person." Almost all natural emeralds have flaws, which is the best evidence to prove that it is a real natural gem. Emerald is one of the most imitated and synthesized gems. In the era when the gem identification method was not popular, it used to be the source of many stone troubles and sorrows! The Legend of Emerald Cleopatra left many legends. I heard that her favorite is dark green emeralds. In the old world at that time, the only emerald mine was in Egypt. Legend has it that this mine is owned by Cleopatra personally, so it is also called "taking the mountain of Leo Petra". It is said that Alexander the Great, who conquered Egypt, and Nero, the tyrant who left all kinds of cruel stories, all had an extremely persistent love for the emeralds produced here. Nero gave the emerald enshrined in the ancestral temple to his empress Popaye. Popaye made Nero a pair of glasses and nine ornaments of her own with this stone.

June Birthstone: Pearl has a very long history. In India, since 500 BC, princes and nobles have treasured pearls as the most advanced gems, while in Europe it was around 300 BC. In China, around 2000 BC, some people presented it as a tribute to the king. In Japan, pearls have existed since about Archaean. There are articles praising pearls in Japanese Records and Ye Wan Ji. The pearl taken from the mouth of the pearl shell growing in blue sea water has a mysterious light. Some people call it "the water drops of the moon" and "the tears of the mermaid". Whether cheating is East or West, there are many stories and legends close to pearls. The Legend of Pearls Among the legends about pearls, the most famous one should be the story of Cleopatra. When ancient Egypt was occupied by Roman troops, Cleopatra became the lover of Roman general Caesar. After Caesar's death, Cleopatra gave a banquet to invite General Anthony. At Haojun's banquet, Cleopatra took off her pair of pearl ears, dissolved them in gold cup vinegar, and then re-entered the wine. She raised a glass to Dongba and wished "Rome and Egypt will prosper forever". When she wants another drink, her love is too strong. Now, another wine glass earring, which is said to have flowed to Rome, has become Weiss' earring in the Pantheon. Birthstone in July: Ruby Ruby is older than diamond. In ancient India, because of the pure color of rubies, people at that time thought that rubies must be burning with eternal flames. In ancient Egypt, it was the symbol of the supreme king. In medieval Europe, rubies were regarded as the precious stones of God's mercy. Because the red color of ruby is like "pigeon blood", its red color is commonly known as "pigeon blood". People think that ruby has the ability to eliminate suspicion and jealousy of love, so it is also considered as the guardian stone of love. The legend of ruby Myanmar is the main producing area of the highest-grade ruby. Legend has it that in Mandalay, Myanmar, there once appeared a peerless and beautiful princess-Najia. Princess Najia, who couldn't stand being disturbed, came up with a way to refuse: Young Yongfu would marry him as long as he could get rid of the cannibal dragon in the mountains. One by one, these confident princes became the food of dragon eaters, and finally only a ragged young man got rid of the demon dragon. Back in the palace, the poor young man suddenly became the prince of the sun, and Najia looked at him shyly. Just then, after a flash, two people suddenly disappeared, leaving only three eggs. The first hatched the king of Myanmar, the second hatched the emperor China, and the third hatched the "flame stone"-ruby.

Birth stone in August: agate It is said that agate is called "agate" because its original stone shape is similar to that of horse brain. There are records of agate deeds in both the Old Testament and Buddhist classics. In the east, it is one of the seven treasures. Agate can be divided into chalcedony and agate. The original stone with uncomplicated color is called chalcedony, and the original stone with straight and parallel stripes is called striped agate (cut agate). According to the color of the original stone, it is also called twisted agate and crimson agate. Recently, dyed black agate is generally called agate. Agate legend it is said that Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is sleeping in the shade of a tree. Her son eros secretly cut off her shining nails and flew into the sky with them in his hand. Eros, who flew into the air, accidentally dropped her nails, and her fingers that fell to the ground turned into stones, that is, agates. Therefore, some people think that owning agate can strengthen love and adjust the feelings between themselves and their lovers. In Japanese mythology, there is a crescent-shaped green agate, which is one of the three great artifacts in Japan and is dedicated to the gods. September birthstone: sapphire and ruby are good partners. The original stones of these two gems are steel and jade respectively, and they have different colors according to the different combinations of trace elements contained in the original stones. Only the red one is called ruby, and the other colors are collectively called sapphire. If a gem is yellow, it is called topaz, and the green one is called emerald. What we generally say about sapphire refers to sapphire in a narrow sense. Among sapphires, the highest grade is Kashmir sapphire with a color like cornflower. The legend of sapphire shows a clear sky blue, and the sky belongs to God's residence, so people believe that God will give them the wisdom they deserve, so it becomes a symbol of thinking. Christians carved the Ten Commandments of Moses on this gem. Legend has it that the only Christian god took sapphire from his throne and threw it into the chaotic universe, thus creating the world. Later, God divided the sapphire into two parts and wrote commandments on it. Moses read these words and rewritten them into the Ten Commandments. Therefore, the clergy and mystics headed by the Pope and the Archbishop still cherish sapphire even today. June Birthstone 10: Opal is a mixture of ruby red, sapphire blue and emerald green ... and it has opals of various colors of various gems, showing a sense of harmony. Colorful luster is the characteristic of opal. The richer the color, the better the quality. As for the high-brightness opal in Mexico and opal in ivory or black in Australia, although there are great differences in appearance, they are equally popular. The more expensive one is Black Opal in Australia. The Legend of Opal Since ancient times, Europeans have had a superstition:/kloc-people who are not born for 0/0 months will bring misfortune if they have Opal. This superstition may be because it has many color changes! In Scotland, people think it is a strange stone that has influenced people's lives seven times. Legend has it that there was a beautiful girl named Christine, a noble family in Edinburgh. One day she accidentally got the original stone of Opal, which she cherished very much. Because of the original stone, she went from the king's lover to the duchess, monk and nun, and finally became a prostitute and died in poverty. But this rumor was refuted by Queen Victoria. Her favorite necklace is made of opal! 165438+ October Birthstone: Topaz shines with transparent and moist golden luster. Because of its noble beauty, the ancient Romans praised it as "the tears of Aspen". Topaz's English name comes from the island of Dopalos in the Red Sea, which means "seeking" in Greek. The island is often shrouded in dense fog. In order to dig topaz, people who go by boat must spend some time looking for it. Topaz is more expensive than topaz in the gem market. It is said that rubbing topaz in a dark place will give off a flame-like light, so people believe that it has mysterious power and the effect of exorcism. The legend of Topaz in medieval Orleans, France, once at a celebration, Juliano, a village girl dressed as the Virgin Mary, met a young man dressed as a unicorn, so they fell in love, but after they met many times, the young man still refused to take off his mask. At this time, Zhu was afraid that the other party was the incarnation of the devil, so he had to run to the church to ask God for instructions. Suddenly, instructions came from the sky asking her to dig a hole in topaz and wear it on her left wrist with gold thread. In this way, the poor young man who was cursed by the devil and turned into a unicorn finally recovered his face. Birthstone in June+February, 65438: turquoise jade collected by Turkish jadeite in Persian mines is fascinating and strange. /kloc-in the third century, caravans that came to Europe via Turkey brought it to Europe, so Europeans called this blue jade Turkish jade. However, Turkey does not produce this kind of gem! Turkish jade has various colors, such as blue and green, but the highest quality Turkish jade is as blue as a robin's egg. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as a jade bracelet in Turkey and the oldest jade article in Turkey. Legend of Turkish Jade In ancient Egypt, Osiris, the hades, was called the "God of Jade" and Princess Aisi was called the "Goddess of Jade". Therefore, people believe that if they wear sky-blue jade, they will have divine power to help eliminate disasters and solve problems. The doctor of Emperor Rudolf II of the Holy Roman Empire said: "People think that as long as someone gives him jade, he can exert his power to eliminate disasters and solve problems. Therefore, he has been carrying his father's jade. And the color of jade is getting brighter and brighter. Then, the incredible thing happened: once he fell off his horse, and as a result, he didn't even get a scratch. What was broken was Shi Erqi Jade. "