Wearing birthstone jewelry is very popular today. Not only is it
fa****onable; somehow, it also makes the item feel more personal and
part of the wearer=92s personality. Almost all gems are believed to be
imbued with some special sort of power and this is one of the reasons
why it is considered lucky to wear birthstone jewelry. Let=92s look at
some of the mystical properties and beliefs about these special gems
and some famous people who would wear them.
January=92s birthstone, the garnet, is believed to have blood
purification properties and to protect against poisoning. Actress Faye
Dunaway and supermodel Kate Moss are two celebrities who were born in
January.
The amethyst, the gem of the month for February, is a symbol of
serenity and peace. In addition, it=92s reputed to protect the wearer
from intoxication. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, singer Roberta Flack
and actress Drew Barrymore have amethysts in their birthstone jewelry.
March=92s birthstone is the clear blue aquamarine. Perhaps because of
its color, it is sacred among sailors, who believe that it will
protect them from the perils of the sea. NBA player Shaquille O=92Neal,
heartthrob Freddie Prinze Jr. and singing legend Liza Minnelli are
among the celebrities who are under the protection of the aquamarine.
The eternally stylish and elegant diamond is April=92s birthstone.
Believed to symbolize true love, it is the most popular gem used in
wedding rings. Among the notables having diamond birthstone jewelry
are England=92s Queen Elizabeth II, actress Jessica Alba and tennis
player Andre Agassi.
May=92s birthstone is the enigmatic emerald. Some people believe that
emeralds are magic and had the ability to make the wearer psychic.
Famous people having the emerald as their birthstone include British
Prime Minister Tony Blair, socialite Bianca Jagger and singer
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