Astrology & Birthstones

Birthstones are always a popular item to incorporate into jewelry -- particularly anything given as a birthday gift! Check out the chart below for a list of traditional birthstones -- which seem to vary a bit depending on your source. Remember, while we may not have some of the higher-end stones such as diamonds, emerald, etc, we do have Swarovski crystals in those hues, which make a handy substitute! You can find more information about birthstones in this Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthstones

January Garnet, rose quartz
February

Amethyst, onyx, or moonstone

March Bloodstone, jade, or aquamarine
April Diamond, opal, sapphire
May Emerald, agate, chrysoprase
June Pearl, alexandrite, or moonstone
July Ruby, carnelian
August Peridot, sardonyx, or jade
September Sapphire, moonstone, or lapis lazuli
October Opal, tourmaline, or aquamarine
November Topaz, citrine
December Turquoise, lapis lazuli, tanzanite, zircon

Twelve Signs of the Zodiac:

We have a whole slew of zodiac charms, in pewter of various shades (silver, gold, & bronze) as well as sterling silver. Most of the information for this section came from page 100 of The Irresistible Bead, by Linda Fry Kenzle, as well as this Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac

Aries

Aries: (March 21 - April 20)

Aries is the Ram, and it is the first sign in the astrological zodiac. It is a fire sign and one of the four cardinal signs. The astrological birthstones include: bloodstone, howlite, ruby, and rose agate.

Taurus

Taurus: (April 21 - May 20)

Taurus is the Bull, and it is the second sign in the astrological zodiac sequence. It is an earth sign and one of the four fixed signs. Its astrological birthstones include: picasso jasper, moss agate, carnelian, and clear quartz.

Gemini

Gemini: (May 21 - June 21)

The Gemini are known as the Twins; the third sign in the astrological zodiac. It is an air sign and one of the four mutable signs. The astrological birthstones for Gemini include: tourmaline, alexandrite, lapis lazuli, and emerald.

Cancer

Cancer: (June 22 - July 22)

Cancer is called the Crab; it is the fourth sign in the astrological zodiac. It is water sign and one of the four cardinal signs. The astrological birthstones for Cancer include: aquamarine, sapphire, and moonstone.

Leo

Leo: (July 23 - August 23)

Leo is known as the Lion; it is the fifth of the astrological zodiac signs. It is a fire sign and one of the four fixed signs. Its astrological birthstones include: garnet, zebra jasper, citrine, and goldstone.

Virgo

Virgo: (August 24 - September 22)

Virgo is referred to as the Virgin; it is the sixth astrological zodiac sign. It is an earth sign and one of the four mutable signs. Its astrological birthstones include: sardonyx, fancy jasper, peridot, and poppy jasper.

Libra

Libra: (September 23 - October 22)

Referred to as the Scales, Libra is the seventh astrological zodiac sign. It is an air sign and one of the four cardinal signs. Its astrological birthstones include: amethyst, lapis nevada, fluorite, and tiger eye.

Scorpio

Scorpio: (October 23 - November 22)

Called the Scorpion, Scorpio is the eighth astrological zodiac sign. It is a water sign and one of the four fixed signs. Its astrological birthstones include: turquoise, cat's eye, obsidian, and red jade.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius: (November 23 - December 21)

Sagittarius is either referred to as the Centaur or the Archer. It is the ninth astrological sign. It is a fire sign and one of the four mutable signs. Its astrological birthstones include: malachite, picture jasper, and onyx.

Capricorn

Capricorn: (December 22 - January 20)

Capricorn is sometimes called "Goat-Horned" or the "sea-goat." The tenth astrological sign, its element is earth and it is one of the four cardinal signs. Its astrological birthstones include: blue lace agate, hematite, sodalite, and azurite.

Aquarius

Aquarius: (January 21 - February 19)

Known as the "Water-Bearer," Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign. Despite its name, its element is air and it is one of the four fixed signs. The astrological birthstones for Aquarius include: jade, rose quartz, amber, and diamond.

Pisces

Pisces: (February 20 - March 20)

The last of the twelve astrological signs, Pisces is called the Fish. It is a water sign and one of the four mutable signs. The astrological birthstones for Pisces include: labradorite, blue topaz, coral, and opal.

Chinese Zodiac:

We also have characters from the Chinese zodiac (or Sheng xiao) in pewter -- those are based on the year of one's birth rather than the month. You can find more information by clicking on this Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_zodiac

Rat
Rat:
1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Ox
Ox:
1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Tiger
Tiger:
1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Rabbit
Rabbit:
1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Dragon
Dragon:
1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Snake
Snake:
1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Horse
Horse:
1918, 1930, 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Ram
Ram:
1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Monkey
Monkey:
1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Rooster
Rooster:
1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Dog
Dog:
1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Boar
Boar:
1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

 

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