Jewelry is an attribute that makes our appearance unique. It’ll be a little awkward if you go to your friend’s party, for instance, and discover that somebody else is wearing the exact same jewelry as you are.

Birthstone bracelets, earrings or rings are the best ways to avoid such situations. Other than that, birthstones bring you luck, if you have them on all the time.

If you really want the stone to guard you through all of your troubles, before buying birthstone bracelets find out what is your stone. The birthstone depends on the month you were born in.

Here is the list:

• January – garnet (is believed to prevent bloodshed)

• February – amethyst (symbolizes piety)

• March – aquamarine (is believed to have poison healing powers)

• April – diamond (Romans believed they represented courage and bravery, today they are symbols of love)

• May – emerald (stands for fertility and eternal youth)

• June – pearl (purity)

• July – ruby (has poison healing powers and was used as a prophecy stone)

• August – peridot (the symbol of the sun)

• September – sapphire (was believed to cure eyesight and protect from envy)

• October – opal (stands for hope, faithfulness and confidence)

• November – topaz (protection from evil thoughts and snakes)

• December – turquoise (stands for wisdom, understanding and trust).

People believe that if the stone is not of good quality and its color is not clear enough, the charm will not work. It should also not have any scratches, or it’ll bring misfortune.

Some stones are very expensive. If you are born in April and are tight on budget, colored diamonds are also gorgeous and considerably cheaper. In addition, they are never out of fashion.

Next time you meet somebody who is wearing the same bracelet as you, you’ll have a topic to start a conversation. Get your birthstone bracelet and let it make all of your dreams come true.

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