Birth stones have been used for centuries to celebrate the month in which the birth of a person that brings happiness, health and prosperity! This "Birthstone" is a precious stone associated precious few months of the year. It is considered lucky for those who believe in these things, and their healing powers are present that are larger during the months of their contemporaries.

The Modern Birthstone Birthstone list contains the official U. S. National Associationdragonflies. These stones, was officially adopted in 1912. It should be noted that several Birthstone adopted by the Hindus and so why change your Birthstone is not a Hindu, if you do not like the traditional stone in relation to your birth month!

The list includes both modern and traditional Birthstone Hindu Birthstone added as an alternative:

January Birthstone

Garnet or Rose Quartz

HinduBirthstone: Ruby

February Birthstone

Amethyst or Onyx

Hindu Birthstone: Topaz

March Birthstone

Aquamarine or Bloodstone

Hindu Birthstone: Opal

April Birthstone

Diamond or Rock Crystal

Hindu Birthstone: Diamond

Perhaps Birthstone

Emerald or Chrysoprase

Hindu Birthstone: Emerald

June Birthstone

Alexandrite or Moonstone orPearl

Hindu Birthstone: Pearl

July Birthstone

Ruby or Carnelion

Hindu Birthstone: Sapphire

August Birthstone

Peridot or sardonyx

Hindu Birthstone: Ruby

September Birthstone

Sapphire or Lapis

Hindu Birthstone: Zircon

October Birthstone

Opal or Tourmaline

Hindu Birthstone: Coral

November Birthstone

Topaz orCitrin

Hindu Birthstone: Cat's Eye

December Birthstone

Tanzanite, Zircon or Turquoise

Hindu Birthstone: Topaz

Tanzanite was an official "December" Birthstone of October 2002, the first revision since 1912 and is the Birthstone Birthstone list run by Save U.S. Trade Association (AGTA).

Be sure to see our next article titled "Gem Therapy, which provides detailed information about the mysterious healingproperty of some gems.