Aside from having a special star from the Zodiac, birthday months provide each of us with a significant birthstone. Although often toted as being fictitious, birthstones do hold significant meanings for each of us. Read more to find out what your birthstone symbolises.
 

January January’s stone is garnet, which is thought to symbolise love, safety and fortitude.	February February’s stone is amethyst, a stone that is believed to strengthen loving bonds between two people.
March March’s stone, aquamarine, symbolises security and safety, particularly with concern to long-standing relationships.	April Those born in April will be pleased to know that this month’s birthstone is the diamond, a symbol of everlasting love.
May Moving on to May, the emerald evokes feelings of fresh beginnings and success.	June June’s stone, the pearl, is a gorgeous and timeless stone that symbolises health and longevity.
July Those born in July are graced by the ruby, symbolising contentment and fiery love.	August Peridot is the stone for August babies, and is believed to secure happiness in a marriage.
September With September comes purity and wisdom in the form of stunning blue sapphires.	October October is blessed with two stones: opal and tourmaline. Both of these stones represent hope.
November The stone of November, citrine, symbolises fidelity. Topaz is another November birthstone.	December December’s stone, turquoise, represents prosperity.