You’re probably aware that every month has a birthstone- a gem rooted in ancient traditions that represents the month and mythically promotes good luck and health.
But there are also birth flowers, a colorful collection of blooms for every season! Take a look at your jewel and flower, and perhaps they will give you ideas for outfits, palettes, and accessories.
January- The January gemstone is a garnet, typically scarlet but existing in almost every color. Historically, the rock was worn by travelers and warriors as a talisman against evil spirits. Garnets symbolize protection, passion, and vitality.
January’s flower is the carnation, fringe-petaled and available in 50 varieties. Carnations are referred to as the “flowers of the gods” and convey admiration and deep love.
February- February’s jewel is the amethyst, a brilliantly violet type of quartz. Amethysts can be any shade of purple, from a gentle lavender to sparkling, intense plum. Amethysts represent peace, sincerity, wisdom, and purification, drawing roots from the ancient Greek amethystos, which means “not intoxicated.”
Violet is the primary birth flower of February. Violets decorate the landscape as little purple pockets of color, representing faithfulness, remembrance and innocence.
March- March has two gemstones: aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarine is a strongly saturated and impossible-not-to-look-at blue. The stone’s rarest color is a greeny-blue teal, as if it were tinged with tropic seawater. Aquamarines symbolize clarity and harmony, and those born in March personify emotional balance and clear communication. Bloodstone is a dark green gemstone with red oxide-spots, almost like veins wrapped around the rock. Bloodstone is known as the “martyr’s stone” and used for grounding, immunity, and resilience.
The flower of March is the daffodil, bell-shaped and frilly. Daffodils are seen as a representation of rebirth, new beginnings, and good luck.
April- The rock for the month of April is the diamond! Diamonds come in many colors, including pink and blue. They are gorgeous stones that capture light like a disco ball, and are traditionally embedded in engagement and wedding rings. Diamonds, classically, represent love and commitment, strength, invincibility, and wealth. In various cultures, diamonds are believed to bring mental clarity, harmony, and spiritual light!
Daisies are the birth flower of April. Daisies are delicate white blossoms of purity and innocence.
May- Emerald is the gemstone of May, embodying personal growth, rebirth, and fertility. These virtues are closely tied to the vibrant garden-like green color of the rock. In ancient lore, emeralds were given the ability to see the future.
The flower dedicated to the month of May is the lily of the valley. These flowers are perennial and dainty, symbolizing sweetness and humility.
June- June has three birthstones: pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. Pearls, luminous, creamy gems found in mollusks, are associated with brides and new beginnings. Pearls represent purity and inner beauty. Alexandrite symbolizes good fortune and balance, embodying the duality of life due to its remarkable ability to change colors in incandescent light. Finally, moonstone is associated with protection, intuition, and wisdom.
The birth flower of June is the rose. Roses are among the most recognizable blooms, often given as a sign of affection. Traditionally, a rose represents love and romance.
July- The July gemstone is a ruby! Ruby symbolizes wealth, power, and courage. Known as “the king of precious stones,” rubies are a gorgeous bright red color.
Larkspur is the flower of July. This flower is tall and bold, often the color of a midsummer sky! Larkspurs are symbols for dedication and positivity.
August- Peridot and sardonyx are the birthstones of August. Peridot is vibrantly lime-green, representing strength, harmony, and renewal. Sardonyx is a combination of onyx and sard and has bands wrapped around it in shades of reddish-brown, dark orange, black, and white. The gem symbolizes joy, courage, and was used in history to ward off evil.
The gladiolus is the flower of August. Gladioli are a part of the iris family, also known as the “sword lily.” The flowers open from bottom-to-top, as if they are egging each other on; teasing their neighbors to see who will sprout next. The gladiolus represents strength, victory, and intelligence.
September- The stone of September is a sapphire, a rich azul jewel, representing nobility, truth, sincerity, and faithfulness. Sapphires were popularized as a symbol of devotion through English royalty such as Princess Diana and Kate Middleton.
September’s birth flower is the aster. Asters, once used to honor soldiers lost in war, now symbolize wisdom, patience, and beauty. These star-like buds were also used to ward off evil spirits in ancient Greek and Roman culture.
October- October has two birthstones- the opal and tourmaline. For all the Swifties, the title of Taylor’s hit “Opalite,” is named for a type of October’s birthstone made by man. (Can you guess which month Travis Kelce was born in?) Opals symbolize hope, creativity, and purity. Tourmaline is a prismatic crystal displaying a glassy, colorful sheen and represents protection, wellness, and compassion!
The most popular flower of October is the marigold. Providing warm pops of color when everything else has browned, marigolds are prominent fixtures in Day of the Dead celebrations, embodying optimism, prosperity, and success.
November- November also has two jewels: citrine and topaz. Citrine is vivid yellowy-orange rock frequently attributed to joy, energy, and prosperity. Topaz symbolizes intelligence, love, and creativity, historically associated with the Egyptian sun god Ra.
Chrysanthemums represent November. Chrysanthemums grow in a wide variety of colors and are one of the most cultivated flowers in the world! Chrysanthemums are decorated with long, layered petals, like frills of tulle on a tutu. The flower of November symbolizes loyalty, friendship, and honesty.
December- Finally, December’s gem is the turquoise, which represents peace, good fortune, and protection. Turquoise is revered by Native Americans and considered a living, sacred stone embodying the sky and water.
The flower dedicated to the month of December is the holly! Holly is an evergreen shrub popping with bright red berries and rich, glossy leaves. They are classically attributed to holiday wreaths and centerpieces, representing peace, good luck, and eternal love.
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