If you are planning to propose to your soulmate, you may be wondering which would be the best engagement ring for him or her. At first thought, diamonds are the most common gemstone chosen for these occasions. Still, there are birthstones according to the birth month that will make your band special and unique.
We created a quick-reading birthstone engagement ring guide that will help you find the best gemstone for your future fiance.
January Birthstone Engagement Ring: Garnet
If you were born in January, the perfect birthstone for your engagement ring is Garnet. This beautiful stone is most commonly red but can be found in other colors like green or yellow. It symbolizes peace, prosperity, and good health. The word garnet comes from the Latin word Granatus, which means seeds, as the color resembles pomegranate seeds.
Some say it even has the power to give the wearer eternal happiness, health, and wealth. Garnet is also the stone for the 2nd wedding anniversary. It is also considered a perfect alternative to diamond.
February Birthstones: Amethyst
Amethyst would be your birthstone if you were born during February. The name of this purple gemstone comes from the Ancient Greek Amethystos, and it was related to the wine god, Bacus. It was believed that the amethyst would protect people from drunkenness. If you were wearing it, you would keep your head clear when dealing with business affairs. Centuries after, during the European Renaissance, Amethyst was related to love and passion. Nowadays, it is still known as the gemstone of Saint Valentine, the patron of lovers.
This gemstone can be found in various tones, from lilac to deep violet. It is also a common gemstone to give to your soulmate for the 6th and 17th wedding anniversary.
March Birthstone Engagement Ring: Aquamarine and Bloodstone
Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the perfect ones for people born during March. The first one comes from Latin, which means seawater. Sailors believed if they were carrying an aquamarine with them, the stone would keep them safe at sea. It is also associated with happiness in marriage. It is also the perfect stone for the 19th wedding anniversary.
Bloodstone is also known as Heliotrope, and it actually is a variety of cryptocrystalline quartz and it can be found in semi-translucent to dark green colors. Bloodstone is associated with increasing courage, motivation, and creative energy. At the same time it helps to clear the path and unblock when we get stuck in certain life situations.
April Birthstone Engagement Ring: Diamond
Diamond is not just a girl’s best friend. It is the perfect gemstone for your engagement ring if your soulmate was born in April. Diamond means invincible, and it is still nowadays the most valuable stone for jewelry, it is also believed diamonds have healing powers.
The earliest diamonds were found in India around the 4th Century BC. Hundreds of years after, around 1400, they arrived in Europe, and they became the indispensable accessory for the nobles and royalties. It is known that the first diamond engagement ring was given from the archduke Maximilian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy.
Diamonds are nowadays a true symbol of love, passion, and devotion. They are also the perfect gift for the 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries.
May Birthstone: Emerald
Emerald is a powerful gemstone, impossible to dismiss to the dark green color. This gemstone is precious and, with the diamond and ruby, is one of the most chosen gemstones for engagement rings. Also, it is because emeralds are very resistant to breakage. Therefore, you can make sure the band will last a lifetime.
Since ancient times, emeralds have been associated with fertility and immortality. It is also believed that these gemstones have the power to heal and improve people’s health. Emerald was used during the Inca empire by Cleopatra and for royalty in modern times.
June Birthstone: Pearl and Alexandrite
Pearls are considered organic gemstones, and they are formed within oysters. Although it has been used since ancient times because of its beauty and colors, it is still a timeless element you can have in your engagement ring. Pearls are also the most common gift for the 30th wedding anniversary, and they are actually associated with purity and innocence.
Alexandrite would be another birthstone if you were born in June. It is a rare gemstone since its geographic conditions are very unusual: it was found for the first time in the Ural Mountains, in Russia, in 1834. It is also found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, and the USA. Alexandrite is famous and appreciated for jewelry for its changing colors that give a unique touch to each piece.
July Birthstone for Your Engagement Ring: Ruby
Ruby is considered the king of precious gems, and it is the one you should give to your soulmate if they were born in July. It is also the perfect gift for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversary.
The name Ruby comes from the Latin word Rubrum, which means red, the color of this gemstone. This stone is related to passion, seduction, erotism, and divinities. Engagement rings with ruby on them are always a great choice. This precious stone accentuates the jewel’s beauty, especially combined with a diamond.
August Birthstones: Peridot and Spinel
Peridot is a yellowish-green gem representing all human beings born in August. Green is one of the colors most related to summer times, and also, green has been used since the Ancient times for any type of jewelry, from rings to pendants. Additionally, Cleopatra was a true lover of peridot for her jewels. For centuries, it was believed this gemstone was a talisman against evil spirits.
The other birthstone engagement ring for August is Spinel. This red gem was used as a remedy for blood-related illnesses. For longtime it was a popular belief that red colored gemstones promoted harmony in the body. Spinel is also the perfect gemstone for a 22nd wedding anniversary.
September birthstone: Sapphire
Sapphire appears in nature in a wide range of colors, but the most common one is the vivid blue, which is also the most valuable and desired for designing jewelry. It was believed it had protection against evil and poisoning, and it symbolized the purity of the soul and wisdom.
The word Sapphire comes from the Latin word sapphirus and the Ancient Greek word sappheiros. This was Apollo’s gemstone, who is the God of prophecy. A Sapphire engagement ring would be the perfect one if your soulmate was born in September, especially combined with other gemstones, such as diamonds.
October Birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline
Opal and tourmaline are considered the two birthstones for the month of October. Opals are famous for their changing colors, and they can be found in different colors: from white to green or red, depending on the lighting. It comes from the Greek word opallios, which means “to see a change of color”, and it is related to hundreds of legends and magic myths. According to Australian aborigines, the creator of the Earth arrived thanks to a rainbow, and when he stepped on the ground, the stones changed into opals.
The other October birthstone is the tourmaline. This gem can be found in different color tones, from green to yellow or light blue. Actually, one of the legends related to tourmaline tells the story that during its formation, it passed over a rainbow.
November birthstone: Topaz and Citrine
November is the start of cold weather, and those born during the 11th month of the year, they can choose between topaz and citrine as their birthstones. They look pretty similar, as they both are found in yellowish colors.
Yellow topaz is the actual birthstone of November, even though it can be found in other colors like blue. It is believed the word Topaz comes from the Sanskrit word “tapas”, which means fire. This gemstone also was by Egyptians as the representation of Ra, the Sun God, who is also the life creator.
At the beginning of the 20th Century, Citrine started to be used as a November gemstone since it was easier to make: applying heat and pressure to an amethyst Citrine is created, as it turns yellow. Usually, the yellowish colors are inspired by autumn leaves, and its name comes from the French word citron, which means lemon.
December birthstones: Turquoise, Tanzanite and Zircon
If your soulmate was born in December, you could choose between three gemstones for your engagement ring: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon, all of them presented in winter-blue tones.
Turquoise is a very well-known gemstone from ancient times, admired for its clear blue colors. Turquoise was used in ancient Egypt for decorating jewelry. Actually, one of the most famous ones was found in King Tut’s burial mask. Persians believed turquoise offered protection, and they named it pirouzeh, which meant victory.
Tanzanite is a blue-purple gemstone found only in Tanzania recently, around 1967, by Massai herders. Among the properties of this gemstone, it is thought to help to deal with stress and harmful feelings, like sadness or anxiety.
The last birthstone for December borns is zircon, one of the oldest and most abundant gemstones on Earth. The word zircon comes from the Arabic zargun, which means “gold-colored”. During the Middle Ages, it was believed this gemstone was a symbol of prosperity and wisdom; nowadays, it is still one of the most valuable gemstones for jewelry because of its beauty.
Find Your Perfect Handmade Engagement Ring by Jaume Labro
Now you may know which is the perfect gemstone for your future partner, and it is time to think about the design. In Jaume Labro we specialized in designing and handcrafting Mokume Gane engagement rings, following an ancient Japanese technique.
Contact us anytime, and we will help you to create a unique engagement ring that will represent one of the most significant moments of your life.
