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Birthstones Listed By Month. Pearl and Alexandrite are two of the three birthstones for the month of June. These lists provide good options and the choice is ultimately yours. However this modern June birthstone is so rare and expensive few people have even seen a natural alexandrite. The third is the Moonstone.
Sincerity sobriety tranquility protection and peace. Both traditional as well as modern category involves similar correlations. The traditional birthstone for the month most widely accepted in the ancient calendars is the blue variety of beryl aquamarine. The first century Jewish historian Josephus believed there was a connection between the twelve stones in Aarons breastplate signifying the tribes of Israel as described in the Book of Exodus the twelve months of the year and the twelve signs of the zodiac. Since time immemorial they have been mythically revered as encapsulates of mystical properties. Below is a list of the birthstones for each month.
The word Garnet derives from the 14th century where gernet meant a deep red color.
The wearing of birthstones is thought to bring good luck good health and protection. Constancy faith and truth. The latest addition is from 2012 when spinel was added. The birthstones for this month are peridot spinel and sardonyx. Since time immemorial they have been mythically revered as encapsulates of mystical properties. Below is a Chart of birthstones for each month including the Traditional Birthstones Modern Birthstones Mystical Birthstones as well as Ayurvedic Birthstones.