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The
birthstone - intimately associated with you as a good luck charm,
mark of a new beginning in
your life or as a gem that gives you a sense of security and protection
against evil eye. Whatever you believe in, there is one gem that
is most suited to you, one gem that's your special one.
The world of birthstones has been mostly for women. Bapalal
gives here two birthstone lists to guide you to your special gem.
One is traditional and other is contemporary - the contemporary
list gives a wider choice ensuring anyone can have a gemstone within
his/her reach.
Go ahead , choose one for yourself, or for your loved one.
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Years
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Gems List
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Traditional list
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January
|
Garnet |
Garnet |
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February
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Amethyst |
Kunzite,
Rubellite, Cat's eye |
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March
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Aquamarine
or bloodstone |
Black
onyx |
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April
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Diamond |
Diamond |
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May
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Emerald |
Tsavorite,
Tourmaline, Malachite, Chrysophrase |
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June
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Pearl,
moonstone or alexandrite |
Jade,
Agate, Tiger's eye, Gray star, Sapphire |
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July
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Ruby |
Rubellite |
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August
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Peridot
or sardonyx |
Coral,
Onyx |
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September
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Sapphire |
Tanzanite |
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October
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Opal |
Tourmaline,
Kunzite, Fire agate, Picture jasper, Tiger's eye |
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November
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Topaz
or citrine |
Topaz
- all colours |
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December
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Turquoise
or zircon |
Lapis
lazuli, Nephrite, Jadeite, Kunzite |
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