WHEN'S YOUR BIRTHDAY? Did you know there are two different ways to search for your birthstone? You can either search by the month in which you were born or by your star sign. MONTH STAR SIGN JANJANUARY FEBFEBRUARY MARMARCH APRAPRIL MAYMAY JUNJUNE JULJULY AUGAUGUST SEPSEPTEMBER OCTOCTOBER NOVNOVEMBER DECDECEMBER January Birthstones Garnet Garnet comes in a myriad of colours ranging from the exquisite electric green of Tsavorite Garnet right the way through to the most recognised variety - Pyrope Garnet, which harbours a beautiful deep red wine body colour. A great gift to symbolise friendship and trust. SHOP GARNET February Birthstones Amethyst Amethyst, whether sourced from Morocco, Zambia, Bolivia or Brazil, is the single most prized variety of quartz and showcases a palette from the deepest purples right through to light lavender hues. The Ancient Greeks believed this stone enabled the wearer to maintain a balanced mind-set. SHOP AMETHYST March Birthstones Aquamarine Our main mining locations for Aquamarine are Brazil and Africa, and our Aquamarine showcases the desired and vibrant pastel blue body colour that has become synonymous with this gemstone. This is a jewel that has come to symbolise happiness and everlasting youth. It also has a breath-taking sparkle! SHOP AQUAMARINE April Birthstones Diamond The most iconic gemstone in the world is Diamond. At Gemporia, we take great pride in sourcing our Diamonds and each of them comes with a certificate of authenticity offering full traceability, so you can be sure where your precious Diamond originates. SHOP DIAMOND May Birthstones Emerald The birthstone Emerald is as unique as you are. Its subtle inclusions are often referred to as jardin (the French word for garden) and they give each piece a distinctive fingerprint, adding to its beauty and making each gem truly unique. It is the perfect birthstone for May as it is seen as the gemstone of spring and it's also the stone for the twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversaries. SHOP EMERALD June Birthstones PEARL ALEXANDRITE MOONSTONE PEARL At Gemporia, we strictly grade our pearls for lustre, complexion, shape, colour and size to find you the finest pearls for your jewellery collection. Having adorned the necks of dozens of Hollywood screen sirens, a string of Pearls is one of the most iconic looks in history. SHOP PEARL ALEXANDRITE Alexandrite is a gemstone which showcases the most desireable colour change phenomenon in the world, known as Emerald by day, Ruby by night. It is also one of the rarest gemstones we have ever had the pleasure to have sourced directly. We truly never know if any parcel of Alexandrite will be our last. SHOP ALEXANDRITE MOONSTONE This birthstone is said to bring good fortune, and in India, where most of our Moonstones are sourced, it is considered to be sacred. This is no wonder, as when you look closely at a Moonstone and see the ethereal play of light (known as adularescence) moving through the gem, it looks almost as if a spirit is trapped inside. SHOP MOONSTONE July Birthstones Ruby Onyx Ruby The most iconic coloured gemstone in the world can command the highest price per carat of all of coloured jewels. Rubies are from the corundum mineral family which also includes Sapphire. However, it is Chromium that gives the Ruby its distinctive crimson colour and fluorescent glow. It is also the stone of the fifteenth and fortieth wedding anniversary. SHOP RUBY Onyx A member of the Quartz family, Onyx is generally black, but also sports a wide variety of stunning hues. This timeless classic is 100% opaque, and is said to have one of the best lustres in the gemstone world. On the outside, Onyx is glamorous and sophisticated, only showing its inner beauty when it finds the light. SHOP ONYX August Birthstones PERIDOT SPINEL PERIDOT Natural green gemstones are rare. Boasting fantastic colour and brilliance, Peridot is a gemstone that forms in lava deep in the earth's mantle, but can also form in meteorites from outer space! SHOP PERIDOT SPINEL Some of the most famous Rubies in the world are actually Spinels, including the 'Black Prince's Ruby' in the Crown Jewels. Spinel was confused for Ruby until the 18th Century, when it was proved to be a different gem. Along with red, Spinel can be found in pink, purple, blue, orange and black. It is the most recent addition to the Birthstone list, having been added in July 2016. SHOP SPINEL September Birthstones Sapphire The iconic royal Ceylon Sapphire engagement ring belonging to Princess Catherine is one of the most famous gemstones in the world, and showcasing the rich blue hues to be desired in a Sapphire. However, you may not know that the Corundum family also includes so-called "fancy sapphires". These highly prized varieties come in violet, green, yellow, orange, pink and purple. SHOP SAPPHIRE October Birthstones OPAL TOURMALINE OPAL Opals seem to harbour a galaxy of kaleidoscopic colours, but they are actually caused by millions of tiny silica spheres aligned within the gem, interacting with the light. There is no other gemstone that can match Opal for its variety of electric colours. SHOP OPAL TOURMALINE Tourmaline gemstones are as varied as they are beautiful, available in an endless rainbow of rare colour varieties, the most valued of which are Pariaba (neon green-blue), Indicolite (royal blue) and Rubellite (deep pink). It is one of only a few gems to form with a three sided crystal structure, known as trigonal. SHOP TOURMALINE November Birthstones CITRINE TOPAZ Citrine The trace element that causes this beautiful yellow colour is Iron. This gem is the most popular yellow gemstone in the contemporary market. Citrine is also the gemstone for the thirteenth wedding anniversary. SHOP CITRINE Topaz Topaz comes out of the earth in an array of colours and we source ours from the best deposits in Brazil and Nigeria. Our fine grade Topaz is pleochroic which means it can show different colours in different crystal directions and its intense brilliance can rival that of a Diamond. SHOP TOPAZ December Birthstones TANZANITE TURQUOISE ZIRCON Tanzanite Tanzanite is one of the most beautiful and rare treasures on the planet. Part of this stone's unique appeal is that it is trichroic, which means it displays three striking colours as it interacts with the light. From one angle it will appear blue, from another it will appear violet, and from another it will show a flash of pink tones. SHOP TANZANITE Turquoise This beautiful, vibrant and vivid green and blue gemstone is the result of copper rich deposits. Gemstone cutters have to extract the prized Turquoise from the host rock or webbing that forms around this mineral resulting in a low yield. Occasionally this webbing can be made a feature of the cut stone - sometimes adding to the value. SHOP TURQUOISE Zircon The oldest gemstone on the planet, some Zircon formed within the earth up to 4.5 billion years ago. Zircon exhibits twice the fire (also known as dispersion, a rainbow spectrum of colour) of a Diamond and is far rarer. SHOP ZIRCON AQUAQUARIUS PISCPISCIES ARIARIES TAUTAURUS GEMGEMINI CANCANCER LEOLEO VIRGVIRGO LIBLIBRA SCOSCORPIO SAGSAGITTARIUS CAPCAPRICORN Aquarius Birthstones Amethyst DATES: January 21 - February 19 THE SIGN: Aquarius is the 11th sign of Zodiac: The Water Bearer YOUR CHARACTER: You are creative, fun, exciting, and independent. You are sometimes erratic and moody. You sometimes don't think about the practicalities of your ideas, and you are known to hold a grudge. AMETHYST PROPERTIES: Amethyst is said to bring clarity and courage, as well as bringing stability and inner peace. It is also said to help overcome addictions. SHOP AMETHYST Pisces Birthstones Aquamarine DATES: February 20 - March 20 THE SIGN: Pisces is the 12th sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Fish YOUR CHARACTER: You are kind, romantic and generous. You are known for your honesty and sympathy. You are sometimes overly sensitive and jealous. AQUAMARINE PROPERTIES: Aquamarine is said to enhance friendships, aid in awareness and communication, and bring courage in difficult situations. SHOP AQUAMARINE Aries Birthstones Diamond DATES: March 21 - April 20 THE SIGN: Aries is the 1st sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Ram YOUR CHARACTER: You have an innate spirit of adventure, and have plenty of courage and confidence. You are also said to be very loyal to those you love. You are sometimes impulsive and self-centred. DIAMOND PROPERTIES: Associated with undying love, Diamond is also said to increase inner strength and bring clarity and riches. SHOP DIAMOND Taurus Birthstones Emerald DATES: April 21 - May 20 THE SIGN: Taurus is the 2nd sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Bull YOUR CHARACTER: You are kind and loving, patient but determined, and practical. You are also said to sometimes be set in your ways and unyielding. EMERALD PROPERTIES: Emerald is said to bring positivity, and to bring inner power and faith. It is also said to give you the strength to overcome problems within your life. SHOP EMERALD Gemini Birthstones Pearl DATES: May 21 - June 21 THE SIGN: Gemini is the 3rd sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Twins YOUR CHARACTER: You are bright, eager and chatty, and are known for your energy. You are also sometimes said to be changeable, impatient, and superficial. PEARL PROPERTIES: Pearls have long been associated with purity, faithfulness and chastity. SHOP PEARL Cancer Birthstones Ruby DATES: June 22 - July 22 THE SIGN: Cancer is the 4th sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Crab YOUR CHARACTER: You are creative, sympathetic and follow your intuition. You like to take good care of yourself and your home. You can sometimes also be prone to mood swings and can have low spirits. RUBY PROPERTIES: Ruby is said to bring inner strength and confidence. It is also said to bring joy and success. SHOP RUBY Leo Birthstones Peridot DATES: July 23 - August 23 THE SIGN: Leo is the 5th sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Lion YOUR CHARACTER: You are open, kind, and warm. You are known to be keen and hard-working. You can also sometimes be proud and unyielding. PERIDOT PROPERTIES: Peridot is said to clear the heart and cleanse the mind of jealousy and anger. It is also said to help motivate you to bring about change in your life. SHOP PERIDOT Virgo Birthstones Sapphire DATES: August 24 - September 23 THE SIGN: Virgo is the 6th sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Virgin YOUR CHARACTER: You are organised and industrious, and are known for your self-sufficiency and logical mind. You can also sometimes be a perfectionist and overly critical. SAPPHIRE PROPERTIES: Sapphire is said to bring insight and truth. It is also said to make you more honest and faithful. SHOP SAPPHIRE Libra Birthstones Opal DATES: September 24 - October 23 THE SIGN: Libra is the 7th sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Scales YOUR CHARACTER: You embody sophistication and charm. You are diplomatic, kind, and insightful. You can sometimes also be flirty and silly, and can be unsure of yourself and struggle to make decisions. OPAL PROPERTIES: Opal is said to bring clarity, happiness, and chastity. It is also said to enable confidence. SHOP OPAL Scorpio Birthstones Topaz DATES: October 24 - November 22 THE SIGN: Scorpio is the 8th sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Scorpion YOUR CHARACTER: You are a determined individual, you will not stop until you reach your goals. You are also deep and emotional. You can also sometimes be unkind and jealous. TOPAZ PROPERTIES: Topaz is said to bring friendship, faithfulness and reliability. It is also said to help bring calmness and inner strength. SHOP TOPAZ Sagittarius Birthstones Turquoise DATES: November 23 - December 21 THE SIGN: Sagittarius is the 9th sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Archer YOUR CHARACTER: You are kindly, fair and compassionate. You are well known for your sense of humour. You can sometimes also be silly, superstitious and rash. You may make plans without thinking through how you will carry them out. TURQUOISE PROPERTIES: Turquoise is said to bring good luck, wealth and happiness. It is also said to help strengthen the body and mind. SHOP TURQUOISE Capricorn Birthstones Garnet DATES: December 22 - January 20 THE SIGN: Capricorn is the 10th sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Goat YOUR CHARACTER: You are patient and persevering. You are reliable and dependable, but don't lack ambition. You are sometimes intractable and have conservative views. GARNET PROPERTIES: Garnet is said to bring positivity, truth and purity. It is also associated with passion, romance, sensuality, commitment and faithfulness SHOP GARNET
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