JANUARY Garnet
Known to give energy to those who wear it and represents Love. Alternative is Tsavorite, known as the "green garnet"
| Hardness | 6.5-7.5 Moh’s Scale of Hardness |
| Origin | Found predominantly in Brazil |
| Colour | Reddish hue |
FEBRUARY Amethyst
Symbolises luxury
| Hardness | 6.5-7.5 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Mainly found in Brazil |
| Colour | Purple hue |
MARCH Aquamarine
Calming and soothing and evokes trust
| Hardness | 7.5-8 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found mainly in Brazil |
| Colour | Blueish – Green hues |
APRIL Diamond
A symbol of purity and innocence.
| Hardness | 10 on Moh’s scale |
| Colour | White hue most popular but also comes in a variety of colours including yellow, pink and blue. |
MAY Emerald
Known for invoking passion and nurturing the heart chakra.
| Hardness | 7.5-8 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in Colombia and Zambia |
| Colour | Green hue |
JUNE Pearl
Objects of beauty for centuries and found in areas such as Tahiti and the South Pacific.
| Hardness | 2.5 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Comes from a living organism |
JULY Ruby
Represents passion, protection and prosperity
| Hardness | 9 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in several locations including Thailand and Bhurma |
| Colour | Red hues |
AUGUST Peridot
The crystal of warmth and well-being
| Hardness | 6.5-7 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Sourced from China, Pakistan and Arizona |
| Colour | Green hue |
SEPTEMBER Sapphire
Represents wisdom and royalty.
| Hardness | 9 on Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in several locations including Sri Lanka |
| Colour | All the colours of the rainbow except red. Most common colour is Blue |
OCTOBER Tourmaline
Represents courage and strength.
| Hardness | 7-7.5 Moh’s scale |
| Origin | Mainly found in Brazil |
| Colour | Green / Pink / Blue |
NOVEMBER Citrine
Carries the power of the Sun so is warm and comforting.
| Hardness | 7 on Moh’s scale |
| Origin | Found in Brazil |
| Colour | Yellow to Orange hues |
DECEMBER Tanzanite
Gives protection and safety
| Hardness | 6-6.5 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found only in Tanzania. Only discovered in 1967 |
| Colour | Bluish-Purple hues |
DECEMBER Blue Zircon
| Hardness | 7.5 on Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Main source is Australia |
| Colour | Blue Hues |
DECEMBER Turquoise
| Hardness | 5-6 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Sourced from Iran |
| Colour | blue/ green hue with white streaks |
Rose Quartz
The stone of universal love
| Hardness | 7 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in Brazil |
| Colour | Pink hues |
Rutilated Quartz
Said to recharge energies and purify
| Hardness | 7 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in Brazil |
| Colour | Yellow Brown hues |
Smokey Quartz
Neutralises negative vibrations.
| Hardness | 7 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in Brazil |
| Colour | Brown hues |
Spinel
Restores trust and wonder.
| Hardness | 7.5-8 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in Burma and Sri Lanka |
| Colour | Found in several colours including black, red, blue |
Onyx
Gives development of personal strength.
| Hardness | 7 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in Burma and Sri Lanka |
| Colour | Black colour |
Tsavorite
Represents vitality and vigour.
| Hardness | 7 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in Tanzania |
| Colour | Green hues |
Amazonite
Chakra balancing.
| Hardness | 6-6.5 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found mainly in Russia |
| Colour | Green / Blue hues |
Chalcedony
Promotes good will.
| Hardness | 6-7 Moh’s scale |
| Origin | Found in the USA |
| Colour | Whiteish grey |
Labradorite
Wards off negative energy
| Hardness | 6-6.5 Moh’s Scale |
| Origin | Found in several locations including Madagascar and Canada |
| Colour | White/ grey-blueish hues |
Ametrine
Helps keep focus.
| Hardness | 7 Moh’s scale |
| Origin | Mined in Bolivia |
| Colour | Mixture of Amethyst (purple) and Citrine (yellow / orange) |
