Birthstones
For centuries, certain stones have been associated with different months of the year. These birthstones are often given as gifts or worn as a personal symbol related to birth, natural qualities, and different life stages.
Some traditional birthstones are precious stones, such as diamond, ruby, sapphire, or emerald. At Ovie Bijoux, we prioritize natural fine stones. When a traditional birthstone is a precious stone, we offer an alternative in fine stone known for its beauty, symbolism, and accessibility.
Stones associated with each birth month
Each month of the year is traditionally associated with one or more birthstones. Here are the fine stones favored by Ovie Bijoux and their symbolism.
January
The month of January is traditionally associated with garnet. This stone evokes energy, protection, and perseverance. It is often chosen to symbolize inner strength and courage.
Associated stone:
- Garnet
February
The month of February is associated with amethyst. Known for its purple color, this stone is traditionally linked to serenity, intuition, and wisdom.
Associated stone:
- Amethyst
March
The month of March is associated with aquamarine. This stone with soft hues evokes clarity, courage, and serenity.
Associated stone:
- Aquamarine
April
The month of April is traditionally linked to diamond. At Ovie Bijoux, we prioritize clear quartz, a natural fine stone that symbolizes clarity, energy, and light.
Associated stone:
- Clear quartz
May
The month of May is associated with emerald. We offer green aventurine as a fine stone alternative. It evokes harmony, luck, and renewal.
Associated stone:
- Green aventurine
June
The month of June has two traditional birthstones. At Ovie Bijoux, pearl and moonstone represent softness, intuition, and sensitivity.
Associated stones:
- Pearl
- Moonstone
July
The month of July is traditionally associated with ruby. Carnelian is a magnificent fine stone alternative, known for its vitality and motivation.
Associated stone:
- Carnelian
August
The month of August is associated with peridot. This stone is traditionally linked to joy, abundance, and renewal.
Associated stone:
- Peridot
September
The month of September is traditionally represented by sapphire. At Ovie Bijoux, lapis lazuli is chosen as a fine stone alternative. It evokes wisdom, truth, and knowledge.
Associated stone:
- Lapis lazuli
October
The month of October is associated with two complementary stones: opal and pink tourmaline. They are traditionally linked to creativity, sweetness, and love.
Associated stones:
- Opal
- Pink tourmaline
November
The month of November is associated with citrine. This stone symbolizes abundance, joy, and positivity.
Associated stone:
- Citrine
December
The month of December has two birthstones. At Ovie Bijoux, turquoise and tanzanite evoke protection, wisdom, and inspiration.
Associated stones:
- Turquoise
- Tanzanite
Traditional stones and alternatives
Traditional birthstones include some precious stones like diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire. At Ovie Bijoux, we prioritize natural fine stones. Here are the main correspondences:
- April: Diamond → Clear quartz
- May: Emerald → Green aventurine
- July: Ruby → Carnelian
- September: Sapphire → Lapis lazuli
Why offer fine stone alternatives?
Precious stones possess timeless beauty and a rich history. However, they are rarely used in Ovie Bijoux creations.
Fine stones offer a wide variety of colors, shades, and symbolisms while remaining more accessible. They also allow us to create unique jewelry that naturally integrates into our soft, intentional, and nature-inspired universe.
These alternatives do not replace traditional birthstones. Rather, they constitute another way to explore their symbolism through carefully selected fine stones.
A symbolic stone above all
The birthstone is often chosen to mark a birthday, celebrate a birth, or offer a meaningful gift.
Some people like to wear the stone associated with their birth month throughout their lives. Others prefer to explore different stones according to their needs, intentions, or the periods they are going through.
There is no right or wrong way to choose a stone. The important thing is to find the one that naturally resonates with you.
Continue your discovery
Birthstones represent a beautiful gateway to the world of fine stones. You can also explore stones according to their symbolism, their colors, their astrological associations, or simply according to your intuition.
♡ Maria Elisabeth ♡