Birthstones
Birthstones
Our Nomination birthstone charms for the Nomination brand is as follows:
January - Garnet
The spiritual meaning of Garnet: it is the embodiment of the energies of fire, passion, creativity, and strength. As one of the four elementals, the quality of fire exists in very high levels within Garnet crystals. Fire is the spiritual representation of transformation and transmutation.
February - Amethyst
Amethyst is said to strengthen relationships and give its wearer courage. At one time, only royalty could wear the gem. Ancient Greeks thought that the amethyst guarded against intoxication. In fact, "amethyst" comes from amethystos, a Greek word meaning "sober."
March - Aquamarine
Aquamarine is also associated with tranquillity, serenity, clarity, and harmony. As the first of the spring birthstones, the sea blue crystal represents transformation and rebirth. It embodies youthful vitality, purity, loyalty, hope, and truth. Of course, aquamarine must possess all the healing qualities of the seas.
April- Diamond
Diamonds are associated with strength, love, and health. As we have uncovered, throughout history, diamonds have been worn by leaders or power figures to symbolise strength and invincibility. Diamonds have also been associated with good health and represent long life and good heart health.
May - Emerald
Called the "Stone of Successful Love," Emerald opens and nurtures the heart and the Heart Chakra. Its soothing energy provides healing to all levels of the being, bringing freshness and vitality to the spirit. A stone of inspiration and infinite patience, it embodies unity, compassion, and unconditional love.
June - Pearl
According to history and myths, pearls are symbolic of wisdom gained through experience. The gems are believed to offer protection, as well as attract good luck and wealth. They are well-known for their calming effects. Pearls have a way of bringing balance to your karma.
July - Ruby
The ruby is known as a protective stone that can bring happiness and passion into the life of the wearer. Apart from its red colour, this is why the ruby makes a perfect gift for a loved one or on occasions such as Valentine's Day or an anniversary.
August - Peridot
Known as the stone of compassion, peridot is believed to bring good health, restful sleep, and peace to relationships by balancing emotions and mind. This friendly bright green stone also has the uncanny ability to inspire eloquence and creativity; it also brings delight and good cheer.
September - Sapphire
Sapphire is a gemstone associated with royalty. It is believed to attract abundance, blessings, and gifts. It has been used to protect against negative energies, as well as calm the mind, strengthen intuition, and invite spiritual clarity.
October - Opal
Opal is an emotional stone and reflects the mood of the wearer. It intensifies emotions and releases inhibitions. Encourages both freedom and independence. Opal enhances cosmic consciousness and induces psychic and mystical visions. It stimulates originality and creativity.
November - Citrine
The spiritual meaning of Citrine is its yellow hues symbolising the spiritual qualities of joy, abundance, and transmutation. Like a refreshing glass of lemonade, Citrine can bring a quick, energetic pick-me-up to those who use it with diligence and respect.
December - Blue topaz
Blue Topaz is associated with wisdom, communication, and finding the perfect pathways to success and sweet opportunity. It's a stone that alleviates fear and worries and invites you to embrace your noble self, trust your power, and find your own kind of good fortune.
Please note as the stones are naturally formed, there may be slight variances in colour.