BIRTHSTONES
MONTHS
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Month: January |
Derivation of name: Janus, Roman god of doorways and beginnings Birthstone: Garnet Symbolizes: Constancy
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Month: February |
Derivation of name: Februa, Roman festival of purification Birthstone: Amethyst Symbolizes: Sincerity
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Month: March |
Derivation of name: Mars, Roman god of war Birthstone: Aquamarine, bloodstone Symbolizes: courage
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Month: April |
Derivation of name: Latin aperire, "to open" Birthstone: Diamond Symbolizes: Innocence
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Month: May |
Derivation of name: Maia, Roman goddess of spring Birthstone: Emerald Symbolizes: Love, success
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Month: June |
Derivation of name: Juno, Roman goddess of marriage Birthstone: Pearl, Alexandrite, moonstone Symbolizes: Health, Longevity
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Month: July |
Derivation of name: Julius Caesar, Roman general and dictator Birthstone: Ruby Symbolizes: contentment
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Month: August |
Derivation of name: Augustus, Roman emperor Birthstone: Peridot, sardonyx Symbolizes: Married happiness
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Month: September |
Derivation of name: Latin septem, "seven"; September was the 7th month of the earliest Roman calendar Birthstone: Sapphire Symbolizes: Clear thinking
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Month: October |
Derivation of name: Latin octo, "eight; October was the 8th month of the earliest Roman calendar Birthstone: Opal, tourmaline Symbolizes: hope
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Month: November |
Derivation of name: Latin novem, "nine"; November was the 9th month of the earliest Roman calendar Birthstone: Topaz Symbolizes: Fidelity
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Month: December |
Derivation of name: Latin decem, "ten"; December was the 10th month of the earliest Roman calendar Birthstone: turquoise, zircon Symbolizes: prosperity