BIRTHSTONES ACCORDING TO THE ZODIAC SIGNS

April’s birthstone is the diamond. But it is also the birthstone for Aries. Diamond is the hardest gemstone of all. When we think about a diamond, we generally think about a colorless gem. But diamonds can actually come in any color imaginable. Therefore, if you want to wear your birthstone in a specific color, the diamond may be perfect for you.

Emerald is not only Taurus’ birthstone, but also the one from May. The most remarkable thing about the emerald is its color. The emerald is the standard for green (gem)stones for centuries. Emeralds are bluish-green to pure green, with vivid color saturation and a tone that is not too dark. The most expensive emeralds are the ones that are highly transparent. If the stone is too yellowish or too blue, it is not an emerald

One of the best-loved gems of all time is the pearl. Both natural and modern cultured pearls come in a wide variety of colors. However, most of them have a white, off-white, and cream – sometimes even yellowish-brown – color. There are also black, grey and silver pearls. In general, you could say pearls come in virtually any color. Pink pearls are the rarest ones.

The ruby is the symbol of passion, prosperity, protection, and safety. It is the king among the gems. Traditionally, this stone is especially popular in Asian countries. Like sapphire, ruby is a variant of corundum. In the stone, there is a certain amount of chrome that makes it red. Ruby is one of the most beloved gemstones in the world.

The Old Egyptians called it the "stone of the sun": the peridot. This was because the yellow-green to dark green reflects light reflect beautifully within this stone. The color of the peridot can vary from pure green to yellowish green to greenish yellow. The finest hue is green without any yellow or brown tint. Apparently, it was Cleopatra’s favorite gemstone.

Definitely one of the most famous – if not the most famous – gemstones in the world: the sapphire. Sapphires come in a wide variety of colors. There are pink, orange, yellow, purple, green and even colorless sapphires. The rarest color is a mix of orange and pink. Red sapphires do not exist: we call them rubies. But the best and most well-known color for sapphire is a (deep) rich blue. The blue sapphire is Virgo's official birthstone.

Opals are ancient and were already used by the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Romans. The name stems from the old Indian word Úpala. This means gemstone. The opal is secretive and mysterious. Its colors keep on intriguing. The stone captures all colors of the rainbow. That’s why the Romans called it the King of the Gems.

Topaz is one of the “Nine Gemstones” from the Thai Order of Gemstones. The name Topaz originates probably from the Ancient Greeks, who named the stone after its finding place. This was the island Topazius or Topazos, currently known as Zebirget, Egypt. Topaz is a mineral and comes in many colors. Usually, it’s yellow gold-colored, but it can also have a white, blue, green, orange or grey color. A pure Topaz is even entirely colorless.

Turquoise is an opaque mineral. It comes in different shades of blue, bluish-green, green and even yellowish-green. Even though turquoise’s only purpose is jewelry, it is unbelievably popular. It is so popular that in the English language, we use the word turquoise as the name of a greenish-blue color. This makes the turquoise probably one of the few minerals with a well-known color.

The garnet, or also known as grenade, is a semi-precious gemstone. Garnets come in many different colors. The most common color is red. But we also find them in orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, brown black and even colorless. However, blue is seen very rarely.

Amethyst is a variety of quartz. It is the most famous and most valuable variety of Quartz. Amethyst is practically always purple. Although the color intensity can vary. The amethyst thanks its color to iron impurities or natural radiation exposure.

Literally translated, aquamarine means “water of the sea” or “sea stone”. It may come as no surprise that people thought the gemstone was connected to the sea somehow. Aquamarine comes in virtually all shades of blue, varying from sky blue to deep, ocean blue. Occasionally, this blue gemstone can sometimes appear to be a bit green.