August has so many awesome birthstones! This month is fun to be born in, because between all the systems of birthstones, you have seven different birthstones to choose from!! Let's check them out!
Modern: peridot*not shown
Arabic: sardonyx
Ayurvedic: sapphire
Hebrew: carnelian
Hindu: ruby
Italian: carnelian
Mystical: diamond
Polish: sardonyx
Roman: carnelian
Russian: alexandrite*not shown
Traditional: sardonyx
Alexandrite
This is a rare gemstone, and many on the market are lab-created. Alexandrite is green, but will change color under different qualities of light. This stone is said to bring love, intense dreams, aid in manifestation, and bring one courage. It also had been used to assist centering and reinforcing self-confidence and esteem.
This is believed to be a stabilizing stone with high energy. It is said to stimulates creativity, vitality, and motivation. Useful for overcoming any kind of abuse. Promotes courage, positive choices, motivates success in business and other matters. In addition, carnelian is said to have the ability to cleanse other stones.
Herkimer Diamond
Those who use quartz in energy work believe it is the “universal stone,” a pure and powerful energy source that receives, activates, stores, transmits, and amplifies energy. Herkimer Quartz “Diamonds” are believed by some to be the most powerful of all quartz crystals, due to their strength, clarity, and natural faceting. They are naturally double terminated and have 18 total faces, making them excellent transmitters and amplifiers of energy!
Peridot
Considered a stone of abundance. Often used to attract money. Peridot is also believed to be a helpful stone for those going through traumatic situations, especially emotional ones. It is believed to bring positive energy, unconditional love, and help support relationships.
Ruby
These tiny red stones are stones of passion and zest for life! They are believed to help improve motivation, help one accomplish their goals, and encourage self-confidence and spontaneity. Increases laughter and courage, and helps in the removal of negative energies, exhaustion, and lethargy.
Sapphire
This is believed to be a stone of wisdom, spiritual insight, mental acuity, psychic activation, and the angelic realm. Often associated with royalty and good fortune. May bring protection, healing, commitment, and fidelity!
A combination of sard and onyx. Said to be a very protective stone, providing the wearing with strength, stability, willpower, stamina, improved perception, integrity, and self-control. Absorbs negative energy, healing and purifying.
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