Birthstones & Their Stories

For centuries, people have carried stones close to the skin as quiet talismans. Each gem holds its own story; a flicker of colour tied to the turning of months, to birthdays, and to the small rituals that anchor our lives. At Emira Designs, we believe jewellery is more than adornment. It’s memory, protection, celebration; a piece of the earth reminding us of our place within it.

January - Garnet

Deep red as winter embers, garnet has long been a stone of protection and safe return. Travellers once carried it as a light in the dark. For January-born souls, it speaks of strength, devotion, and the quiet fire that carries us through the cold.

February - Amethyst

The violet glow of amethyst has always been linked to clarity and calm. Ancient Greeks believed it could clear the mind and steady the heart. February’s stone is one of inner balance; guiding dreamers, artists, and deep feelers through the haze into peace.

March - Aquamarine

Pale as seafoam, aquamarine is a talisman of sailors and wanderers. It is said to calm storms; both ocean waves and the ones inside us. Those born in March carry a stone of serenity, courage, and clear communication.

April - Diamond (and White Topaz)

The hardest of stones, yet also the most brilliant. Diamond reflects light with unmatched clarity, symbolising endurance and everlasting love. For April-born spirits, it is both shield and mirror; strength in its purest form.
For those seeking a gentler or more accessible alternative, white topaz carries the same brightness, offering clarity, truth, and a sense of clear direction.

May - Emerald (and Green Onyx)

Emerald is the lush green of spring returning. Beloved by queens and healers alike, it has long symbolised renewal, fertility, and truth. Those born in May carry a stone that restores the heart and opens it to new beginnings.
For a semi-precious alternative, green onyx holds similar vitality - a deep, earthy green that encourages balance, growth, and emotional strength.

June - Pearl & Moonstone

June is gifted not with one, but two stones. Pearls, born of water, embody purity and wisdom gained through time. Moonstone, shimmering with soft light, reflects intuition and the mysteries of the feminine. Together, they make June a month of depth, softness, and quiet strength.

July - Ruby (and Carnelian or Garnet)

Ruby burns with passion; the colour of blood and life-force. Once called the “king of gems,” it has been worn as a symbol of courage and vitality. For July-born souls, it is a reminder to live fully and love fiercely.
As an alternative, carnelian brings a warm, sunlit fire of its own, encouraging courage and creativity. Garnet also mirrors ruby’s depth, carrying protective energy and devotion.

August - Peridot

Bright green with a golden glow, peridot has been found in ancient Egyptian jewellery and was thought to ward off evil. It is the stone of August; warm, protective, and filled with a joyful energy that celebrates the fullness of summer.

September - Sapphire (and Lapis Lazuli or Blue Topaz)

Blue as twilight, sapphire has always been linked to wisdom and truth. It is said to guard against envy and harm, carrying a protective calm. September’s stone belongs to seekers of knowledge, loyalty, and depth.
For a semi-precious option, lapis lazuli has long been treasured as a stone of vision and deep honesty, while blue topaz offers a lighter, sky-coloured clarity - encouraging calm, communication, and creative flow.

October - Opal & Tourmaline

October’s stones mirror the shifting seasons. Opal flickers with every colour, symbolising creativity, imagination, and change. Tourmaline comes in many shades, a gem of compassion and healing. Both stones remind October-borns of life’s constant movement and possibility.

November - Citrine & Topaz

Citrine shines like bottled sunlight, carrying warmth and joy. Topaz, in its golden form, is said to bring abundance and strength. For November souls, these stones are reminders of gratitude, energy, and the quiet fire that carries us into winter.

December - Turquoise, Tanzanite & Blue Zircon

The close of the year holds three luminous stones. Turquoise, ancient and protective, has long been a guide for travellers. Tanzanite glimmers with blue-violet magic, connecting to transformation. Blue zircon brings clarity and focus. Together, they gift December-borns with protection, renewal, and vision for the year ahead.

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✨ At Emira Designs, each birthstone piece is not just as jewellery, but is a keepsake and a fragment of earth’s story woven into your own.