Gemstones by Astrological Sign
Aries
21st March - 20th April - Diamond
Lucky Aries, your stone is the DIAMOND. A stone of incomparable strength and determination, a true match for your personality.
Of all the star signs, you are the one noted for your vibrant energy and your determination. You are capable of great acts of courage, and admired for your enthusiasm and desire to seek new experiences. You can be impulsive and forceful, but these are the characteristics of leaders, and you are much sought after and cherished for these qualities. The beautiful DIAMOND perfectly reflects your personality.
The DIAMOND is so beautiful; it is the inspiration of many myths of passion and intrigue. It is the stone of romance, but its great value and beauty has caused much greed. The ancient Hindu's believed that the DIAMOND was a magic stone. They would find it washed to the surface of the earth after a storm and believed it came from bolts of lightening.
Famous Aries Birthdays:
ELTON JOHN, EMMA THOMPSON, VICTORIA BECKHAM, EWAN McGREGOR, EDDIE MURPHY
Taurus
21st April - 21st May - Sapphire
The lovely SAPPHIRE is the birthstone for Taurus. Your personality is often portrayed as determined and practical, resourceful and reliable, but this masks the great depth of your artistic abilities and your romantic qualities
You are capable of great things and deep loyalty. Not for you superficial and changing relationships, you have the capacity to love and attract great love in return. You are sensitive and caring, supportive, but often stubborn
Those born under the sign of Taurus are also very resourceful. You often use your formidable energy to generate great wealth. Taureans are said to take a pride in their possessions, coveting the most desirable and beautiful, it is hardly surprising that the clarity and beauty of the deep blue SAPPHIRE is your birthstone.
The SAPPHIRE is a very special stone, its properties are said to guard against poverty, to provide wealth and happiness, longevity and prosperity and fame. No wonder it was the stone given to Diana Spencer on her engagement to Prince Charles.
FAMOUS TAURUS BIRTHDAYS
JACK NICHOLSON, PENELOPE CRUZ, MICHELLE PFEIFFER, AUDREY HEPBURN, GEORGE CLOONEY, TONY BLAIR
Gemini
22nd May - 21st June - Pearl
Your Gemini stone is the PEARL. Your personality, traditionally split, is on the one hand light and effervescent and on the other broody and unresponsive. This is well matching in the iridenscence of the PEARL. This beautiful gem is not a gemstone at all but in fact organic matter made up of many layers of nacre - a substance that molluscs produce to protect them from any foreign body that enters their shell.
You are bright and witty, your adaptable nature means that little troubles you, and your quick tongue and lovely inventive mind means that you are able to talk your way out of any situation. Curiously, in keeping with your dual nature, you are also very curious, you are good at collecting and processing information and you express yourself well, making complex ideas accessible to your audience. You make a very good communicator, and many media personalities are born under this sign.
For you the subtle PEARL will reflect your changing moods and bring you joy for a lifetime
FAMOUS GEMINI BIRTHDAYS
NAOMI CAMBELL, BOB DYLAN, HELENA BONHAM-CARTER, KYLIE MINOGUE, JOHN F KENNEDY, RUPERT EVERETT, SIR PAUL McCARTNEY
Cancer
22nd June - 22nd July - Emerald
Your birth sign is celebrated with the glorious EMERALD. Your personality is to be prized, one of the kindest of all the birth signs. You are described as home loving, sensitive, loyal and affectionate. You make the loveliest of companions and the best of lovers.
Born under the sign of Cancer you put family love above all other things, you are almost psychic in your intuitiveness, and you use this skill to put others at their ease. You can be rather moody when things are not going well, but rather than shout and argue you tend to retreat into your shell (crablike). However, it does not take long for you to bounce back to normal, and again take your place as the centre of your family and the focus of their love.
No wonder then that the brilliant EMERALD is your birthstone. Worn on the finger it resembles an eternal flame, never to be extinguished, and makes the perfect gift. When worn on the left hand it is said to bring good fortune, and is the ideal engagement stone.
FAMOUS CANCER BIRTHDAYS
TOM CRUISE, JEAN COCTEAU, GEORGE BUSH, SYLVESTER STALLONE, RINGO STAR, ANJELICA HUSTON
Leo
23rd July - 21st August - Tourmaline
Your stone is the lovely TOURMALINE, which comes in a wonderful variety of colours, each one to match your mood.
Your personality is strong and vital, like that of your animal sign, the Lion. You are noted for being warm and generous; you have great organisational skills and masses of natural vitality. You make a very good friend; you are an excellent host, generous and hospitable, combining the grand gesture with dignity. You can be dramatic; friends will cherish the innovative ideas you have for gifts and celebrations. Your gemstone, the TOURMALINE perfectly mirrors your personality. It comes in strong dramatic colours, red, yellow, greens, and blues. Most stones combine more than one colour in each gem, and most fascinating of all, these colours seem to change their intensity according to the time of day and the strength of the light.
FAMOUS LEO BIRTHDAYS
PETER O'TOOLE, MELANIE GRIFFITH, DUSTIN HOFFMAN, MADONNA
Virgo
22nd August - 23rd September - Peridot
Your lucky stone is the lovely light green PERIDOT. This pretty light green stone, known as the Gem of the Sun is said to glow even at night, and was often called 'The evening emerald. Yours is the birth sign of the clear thinker.
You are noted for being meticulous and reliable, a high achiever, with a practical streak. Virgo's have the reputation for being perfectionists, analytical and intelligent. You are great thinkers and make ideal researchers and academics. How suitable that this clear stone, the 'Gem of the heavens' should be linked with your birthday.
The Virgo personality, whilst being noted for calm clear headedness, nevertheless has a good degree of self doubt. Virgo's suffer from apprehensiveness; they set themselves high standards and are their own most severe critics. In their more relaxed moments they can be wise and witty; they have a good understanding of people's problems and are great realists. How important for them to have a stone which they can rely on to give them confidence and satisfaction.
The PERIDOT is the perfect gem for the Virgo.
FAMOUS VIRGO BIRTHDAYS
VAN MORRISON, CAMERON DIAZ, RICHARD GERE, BARRY GIBB (Bee Gees)
Libra
24th September - 23rd October - Opal
Your lucky stone, OPAL, is a symbol of hope, purity and innocence. In its many guises, its generic opalescence stands for beauty, success and happiness. Ideals that the libran holds dear.
Your Libra personality is cultured and refined; you are polished, stylish, and poised. You have a great love of beauty and a strong sense of justice. You dislike disorder and look for harmony, avoiding conflict and noise; you are a lovely of stability and in the right company can be charming and sociable.
The OPAL is the perfect stone for you. It is a lovely stone to enjoy at this time of year. Another stone strongly associatied with Libra is the sapphire.
FAMOUS LIBRA BIRTHDAYS
CHRISTOPHER REEVE, KATE WINSLET, LINDA McCARTNEY, SCOTT FITZGERALD, MICHAEL DOUGLAS, OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN, JULIE ANDREWS
Scorpio
24th October - 22nd November - Aquamarine
This is the very purest of gems, and is very much associated with water. Your personality is often described as one of the most analytical of all the birth signs. You are noted for being secretive, passionate but resolute, sensual and intense. You have great powers of sensitivity, you listen carefully and can be very sympathetic, but you keep a clear head and can appear superficially cool. You are resolute, setting yourself goals and finding ways to overcome obstacles.
For you the clarity of this beautiful stone is the perfect antidote to your complex nature, you should cherish your AQUAMARINE, not only for its lovely perfection but for its healing properties. Said to have special powers, when immersed in water the AQUAMARINE is a healing agent for the heart, liver, stomach, and mouth and throat areas.
However, maybe the most beneficial characteristics of this gem are those associated with relationships. There is a tradition that this stone signifies safety and security in marriage, it will re-awaken love in tired relationships and makes the perfect anniversary gift.
FAMOUS SCORPIO BIRTHDAYS
IVANA TRUMP, PATTY HURST, SIDNEY POITIER, PRINCE ANDREW
Sagittarius
23rd November - 22nd December - Topaz
Your lovely stone is the beautiful TOPAZ. This gem is coloured very pale yellow to a beautiful rich brown, and is wonderfully exotic, particularly when set against plain gold background.
Your personality matches this beauty. You are idealistic, concerned with philosophical issues, thoughtful, optimistic and positive. You are a romantic, idealistic and the loveliest of friends, an ide
In keeping with your personality, the yellow TOPAZ is known as the stone of abundance. It can be quite pale or dark and smoky in colour, and has been likened by the Egyptians as 'droplets of sunlight fallen to earth'. They claimed that its sparkle was of sunlight captured.
Enthusiasts of this stone claim that when worn at the throat, it will bring clear vision stimulate clarity and thought and inspire generosity.
FAMOUS SAGITTARIUS BIRTHDAYS
LEWIS CARROL, ALBERT EINSTEIN, PABLO PICASSO, BRITNEY SPEARS, KATIE HOLMES
Capricorn
23rd December - 20th January - Ruby
Your birthstone is the ravishing RUBY. This fabulous gemstone has been traditionally used to decorate the Crowns and Swords of Royalty and is considered the King of gemstones. The RUBY with its deep fiery tones, matches the warmth of your personality, which is that of a risk taker. You are ambitious, industrious and determined. Your personality is one that sets goals and is determined to achieve them. If your ambition is to get to the top of the ladder you will not rest until you have reached it
The RUBY is associated with success. The wearer is said to enjoy wealth and property. You will be blessed with children and will be fearless, protected by its magical properties from all afflictions and sorrows. It is little wonder that the Hindu Bridegroom chooses the Ruby to wear as the centre piece of his ceremonial head dress.
FAMOUS CAPRICORN BIRTHDAYS
DIANE KEATON, NICOLAS CAGE, RICHARD NIXON, JOAN OF ARC, ANNIE LENNOX, MAO TSE TUNG, DENZEL WASHINGTON, MARTIN LUTHER KING
Aquarius
21st January - 19th February
Lucky you if this is your stone. The GARNET is marvellously rich in colour. Associated with passion, its wonderful red tones radiate love in all that wear it.
Aquarians are clever, funny and very kind. You are creative and inventive and are noted for your humanity and great capacity for friendship. You are also whimsical and rather a 'free spirit' which makes you a popular if rather unconventional companion.
As a partner you are constant and loyal, you are capable of the very best of relationships. The GARNET reflects these qualities in its perfect colours. It is said to have protective powers, and is reputed to act as a source of light and guidance on the path through life. It is a stone of love, and safety. This is the stone that is reputed to have delivered Noah and his ark to salvation. Its beautiful glow was said to have lit Noah's path and later illuminate the ark in which he and his wife and all the animals sailed to safety!
The GARNET is said to have natural healing powers. It is reputed to ward off fever, heal wound infections, sorrows and anxieties, and even protect from accidents. No wonder the Egyptians chose to be buried in their tombs with garnets. The earliest records of this beautiful gem date back as far as 5000BC.
Famous Aquarian Birthdays
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, LANCE ARMSTRONG, JANE SEYMOUR, PARIS HILTON, JOHN McEnroe, JOHN TRAVOLTA, JENNIFER ANISTON
Pisces
20th February - 20th March - Amethyst
The beautiful purple AMETHYST is the birth stone of Pisces.
You are idealistic,, dreamy, kind and impractical. People born under the birth sign of Pisces are considered to be psychic, able to amaze and enchant people with your uncanny way of predicting things.
You are creative, musical, and clever. You have a wonderful capacity for friendship, and find it difficult to refuse an invitation or a favour. You like quiet places and beautiful surroundings. Your stone the AMETHYST perfectly reflects your appreciation of beauty, it is pure clear violet tones is the perfect adornment for your sensitive temperament.
Famous Pisces Birthdays
IVANA TRUMP, PATTY HURST, SIDNEY POITIER, PRINCE ANDREW
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