Gemstones as Symbols
Need some ideas for gifts or personal empowerment? People from all over the world find special
meaning in stones used as symbols. What stones define you?
Gemstones have been used all over the world in hundreds of cultures in symbolic ways. Stones have
been used to attract or repel situations for the wearer. They have been used both internally and
externally to cure illnesses (don't try this at home!). Symbols of social stature, religion, talismans,
personal iconography, you name it, it's all there! Word of caution, however....The symbolism behind
stones may be different from culture to culture!
meaning in stones used as symbols. What stones define you?
Gemstones have been used all over the world in hundreds of cultures in symbolic ways. Stones have
been used to attract or repel situations for the wearer. They have been used both internally and
externally to cure illnesses (don't try this at home!). Symbols of social stature, religion, talismans,
personal iconography, you name it, it's all there! Word of caution, however....The symbolism behind
stones may be different from culture to culture!
| Stones of the Month Birthstones in English-speaking countries |
| Stones of the Planets |
| Stones of the Zodiac |
| January |
Garnet |
| February |
Amethyst |
| March |
Aquamarine, Bloodstone |
| April |
Diamond |
| May |
Emerald |
| June |
Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite |
| July |
Ruby |
| August |
Peridot, Sardonyx |
| September |
Sapphire |
| October |
Opal, Tourmaline |
| November |
Topaz |
| December |
Zircon, Turquoise |
| Sun |
Chrysoberyl, diamond |
| Moon |
Moonstone, pearl, emerald |
| Mars |
Red garnet, ruby |
| Mercury |
Yellow sapphire, topaz |
| Jupiter |
Amethyst, lapis lazuli, blue sapphire |
| Saturn |
Aquamarine, blue spinel, Orange-yellow sapphire |
| Venus |
(padparadscha), Yellow-red zircon (Hyacinth color) |
| Aquarius |
Hawk's eye, turquoise |
| Pisces |
Amethyst, aquamarine |
| Aries |
Red jasper, red carnelian, kyanite |
| Taurus |
Orange carnelian, rose quartz, kyanite |
| Gemini |
Citrine, tiger’s eye |
| Cancer |
Green aventurine, chrysoprase |
| Leo |
Rock crystal, golden quartz |
| Virgo |
Yellow agate, yellow citrine |
| Libra |
Orange citrine, smoky quartz, kyanite |
| Scorpio |
Blood-red carnelian, sard |
| Sagittarius |
Blue quartz, chalcedony |
| Capricorn |
Onyx, quartz, cat's eye |
| Year |
Traditional |
Stones |
| 1 |
Paper, clocks |
Gold |
| 2 |
Cotton, china |
Garnet |
| 3 |
Leather, crystal |
Pearl |
| 4 |
Linen, silk |
Blue Topaz |
| 5 |
Wood, silverware |
Sapphire |
| 6 |
Iron, wood |
Amethyst |
| 7 |
Wool, copper, desk sets |
Onyx |
| 8 |
Bronze |
Tourmaline |
| 9 |
Pottery, china |
Lapis |
| 10 |
Tin, aluminum |
Diamond |
| 11 |
Steel |
Turquoise |
| 12 |
Silk |
Pearls |
| 13 |
Lace |
Citrine |
| 14 |
Ivory |
Opal, gold jewelry |
| 15 |
Crystal |
Ruby, watches |
| 20 |
China |
Emerald, platinum |
| 25 |
Silver |
Sterling silver |
| 30 |
Pearl |
Diamond, Pearl |
| 35 |
Jade |
Jade, emerald |
| 40 |
Ruby |
Ruby |
| 45 |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
| 50 |
Gold |
Gold |
| 55 |
Emerald |
Emerald |
| 60 |
Diamond |
Diamond |
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