Pearls - the beautiful June birthstone

"By her who is this month was born
No gem save Pearls shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."

Wearing a piece of jewellery that contains birthstone, it brings you good luck and protection. The Pearl is traditional birthstone for the ones born in the month of June. The pearl is associated with loyalty, faithfulness and friendship, modesty, chastity and purity. The June birthstone is reputed to be healing health problems related to heart, stomach, etc. The Pearl is also used to enhance personal integrity.

The traditional color associated with the Pearl is the milky white color and was strongly favored as a popular gem in Victorian jewelry. Pearls come in a wide variety of colors ranging from white to black. The color of a pearl might be classed as white, silver, cream-colored, gold, green, blue or black.

Aquamarine - The Lovely March Birthstone

For those who were born in the month of March the Aquamarine is the traditional birthstone. The March birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the Aquamarine is associated - faithfulness, courage and friendship.

Derived from the Roman word "Aqua," meaning water, and "mare," meaning sea, this pale blue gem does indeed resemble the color of seawater. The association with water led to the belief that the Aquamarine was particularly powerful when immersed. Water in which this gemstone had been submerged was used in ancient times to heal a variety of illnesses of the heart, liver, stomach, mouth and throat. Aquamarines were also used to reverse poisoning and to aid in fortune telling.

A gift of Aquamarine symbolizes both safety and security, especially within long standing relationships. Some people even say that the Aquamarine reawakens love in a tired marriage.

"By her who is this month was born
No gem save Aquamarines shall be worn
they will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."