Pearl was the birthstone for June as far as back as the ancient Arabic and old Hindu calendar, although emerald and agate were the gemstones regarded as the stones of the month in other ancient calendars. The modern birthstone for the month of June is pearl, with moonstone and alexandrite as alternate birthstones. Source: RLHyde, CC BY-SA 2.0, via flickr June White pearl ring with amethyst on the sides Birthstones of the month also include carnelian, chalcedony and sapphire. The other traditional birthstone for the month of May, agate, which is also the zodiac stone for Gemini, was regarded as the birthstone for May in most other ancient calendars. The modern birthstone for the month of May is emerald, which is also the traditional birthstone for the month as far back as the ancient Polish, Russian and Arabic calendar. Source: gemteck1, CC BY 2.0, via flickr May An emerald ring with diamonds on the side Gems of the month of April also include opal, as recorded in the old Tibetan calendar. Diamond was also the traditional birthstone for the month going back to the Polish and old Hindu calendar, though in other ancient calendars, sapphire was most consistently regarded as birthstone of April. The modern birthstone for the month of April is diamond, with clear quartz as alternate birthstone in Britain. Source: TQ Diamonds via Wikimedia Commons April Other gemstones of the month of March include jasper, jade and gold siva-linga. Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl, which is popular as emerald in its green variety. Formerly the primary birthstone of March was bloodstone, until 1952, when the stones of the month were switched, and bloodstone, which was the traditional and ancient birthstone for March, became alternate birthstone to aquamarine. Source: Frankrubiojewelry via Wikimedia Commons MarchĪquamarine is the modern birthstone for the month of March. Purple Amethyst Ring A cut of aquamarine crystal set on a ring Beside amethyst, gems of the month of February include hyacinth (red zircon), pearl, moonstone and bloodstone. The second month’s birthstone is the violet variety of quartz. The modern birthstone for the month of February is the amethyst, which is also a traditional birthstone of the month, going as far as the ancient Roman, Italian, Polish, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic and old Hindu calendar. Beside garnet, birthstones of the month of January include, red zircon, emerald and serpent stone. This first month’s birthstone commonly occurs as red gemstones, though other colors are also available. The modern birthstone for the month of January is the garnet, which is also the traditional gemstone of the month, going as far back as several ancient calendars, namely, the Roman, Italian, Polish, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic and old Hindu (Ayurvedic) calendar.

December: Turqoise, Zircon, Tanzanite and Blue topaz.

To clean your onyx stone jewellery, either wipe clean with a moist cloth or use gentle soap and water. What is the provenance/traceability of Onyx? We are currently working through the traceability and supply chain of these stones, watch this space.Ĭaring for Onyx: Onyx is a fairly tough stone however it still requires special care. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone which later became known as onyx. Legend says that one day whilst Venus slept, Eros (Cupid) cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground.

The name onyx comes from the Greek word 'ὄνυξ' which means 'claw' or 'fingernail'.

What is the history of Onyx? The history of onyx can be traced back to Ancient Greece where its name originated. What is the meaning of Onyx? Onyx is thought to offer spiritual meanings of protection, willpower, strength and fortune. Onyx is commonly available in black and white varieties – we use black onyx stones in our pieces. It forms in caves when water drips and evaporates, leaving behind traces of minerals and calcium carbonate which causes the varying colours. Also found in Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Madagascar, Uruguay, the UK, USA and Yemen.Ībout Onyx: Onyx is a naturally formed carbonate material – calcite. Birthstone: Month of December and the astrological sign, LeoĬountry of origin: Ancient Greece.

Black onyx birthstone month