Many people ask several questions about stones related to birth. For example; they ask: what is a birthstone and why is it used? What are their properties? Why people think that they are lucky? What are the tales and fables associated with these birthstones? And most significantly what do these birthstones symbolize?

It is possible to be indulged in such an interesting knowledge about these birthstones particularly because this information varies from nation to nation. You can study fables and tales and diverse connotations that were credited to these stones over the journey of thousands of years. Some stones were used to shield the evil spirits, whereas some were choices of sovereigns, who wore these stones on their crowns and sword of state. And some priests used these stones which were purple in color and signified cleanliness and mysticism.

Even those who are searching for a lucky stone for your engagement ring you can incorporate your birthstone in your ring. In any case they are considered as lucky charms. A list of birthstones is given below. You search out your birthstone according to your birth month.

• Garnet (Color – Red) for January

• Amethyst (Color – purple) for February

• Aquamarine (Color: Pale blue) for March

• Diamond (Color: Clear, White) for April

• Emerald Color: Deep Green for May

• Pearl (Color: White) for June

• Ruby (Color: Red) for July

• Peridot (Color: Yellowish green) for August

• Sapphire (Color: Deep Blue) for September

• Opal (Color: Multi-colored) for October

• Topaz (Color: Yellow Gold) for November

• Turquoise (Color: Blue) for December

A few of these stones are very famous and admired like diamonds and sapphires are most preferred for engagement rings. But other stones like garnet and peridot are also liked and chosen by many people which are not so famous. Although birthstones are being used in rings and coming in fashion recently, their concept is not new. The concept of birthstones dates back to Celtics.

Ancient Egyptians supposed the emeralds as a representation of everlasting youth. These emeralds were extremely favorite stones of Cleopatra. Another stone named Garnet although not so famous and known was believed to be a sign of love. A myth is famous about it that due to its passionate red color Noah used this stone as a steer light on his bow at the times of hurricane. Some of these birthstones were believed to be a source of good luck for the people wearing them. They were believed to shield the people from bad spirits and keep them away from the wearer. They also brought richness and affluence to them.

The imagery at the back of these valuable stones is yet more emotional – diamonds and rubies are signs of eternal loyalty, pearls stand for transparency and classy flavor, while modern symbolism of emeralds is that they signify knowledge, development and tolerance which make them an ideal wedding anniversary gift.

Sapphires and other expensive stones were crushed and converted into powder form. This powder was used for some illness. The idea of crushing a valuable stone to powder form to cure an illness seems very ridiculous today. Yet it is also true that the representation of eternal love that diamonds stand for seems romantic and that sapphires symbolize truthfulness and honesty. If you are searching for a birthstone appropriate for your engagement ring then remember that no strict rules are followed. Choose the one you like. The above list can be used as a direction yet you can search for a lot of other birthstones because this list is not final. There are numerous other stones suitable for you.