These are frequently linked characteristics of gemstones we offer:

1. Protection & Strength:

• Garnet (January): Often regarded as a protective stone, garnet is believed to protect against evil and nightmares. It also promotes courage and hope in challenging situations.
• Amethyst (February): Known for its protective properties, it is also thought to ward off drunkenness and help overcome addiction.
• Turquoise (December): Believed to be a protective stone, especially for travelers.

2. Calmness & Communication:

• Aquamarine (March): Traditionally a stone of the sea, it is said to calm nerves, reduce stress, and enhance communication.
• Lapis Lazuli (December): Promotes inner peace, clarity, and encourages truthful communication.

3. Purity & Spiritual Growth:

• Diamond (April): Symbolizes purity, innocence, and is often associated with eternal love. It's also believed to amplify energy.
• Pearl (June): Represents purity, innocence, and spiritual transformation.

4. Intuition:

• Moonstone (June): Connected to intuition, dreams, and the cycles of the moon. It is believed to enhance feminine energies.
• Opal (October): Associated with emotions, including love and passion, but also with cosmic consciousness and the amplification of one's traits.

5. Love & Passion:

• Ruby (July): Symbolizes passion, love, and energy. Also believed to promote courage.
• Emerald (May): Associated with love, rebirth, and fertility. It's also believed to grant foresight.

6. Prosperity & Abundance:

• Peridot (August): Believed to attract abundance, prosperity, and happiness.
• Citrine (November): Often associated with success, prosperity, and wealth.

7. Wisdom & Balance:

• Sapphire (September): Symbolizes wisdom, virtue, and good fortune. It's also said to bring spiritual insights.
• Spinel (August): Associated with revitalization, it can help to balance emotions and recharge energy.
• Tanzanite (December): Linked with spiritual exploration and visualization. It also helps integrate the mind with the heart.

8. Transformation & Versatility:

• Tourmaline (October): Known for its grounding properties, it also balances male-female energy within the body. It's a stone that comes in a variety of colors, each with their unique properties.

Remember, while many people find solace and meaning in the metaphysical properties of stones, these attributions aren't scientifically proven. They're based on cultural, historical, and sometimes personal beliefs and experiences.

January - Garnet

February - Amethyst

March - Aquamarine

April - Diamond

May - Emerald

June - Moonstone, Pearl

July - Ruby

August - Peridot, Spinel

September - Sapphire

October - Tourmaline, Opal

November - Citrine

December - Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Tanzanite

Gemstones with a Mohs hardness of greater than 5 are generally safe in water (excluding pool water). These include:

• Garnet (January): Typically safe, but avoid drastic temperature changes.
• Amethyst (February): Safe, but prolonged exposure to water might lead to some dulling of its shine.
• Aquamarine (March): Safe.
• Diamond (April): Safe.
• Ruby (July): Safe.
• Peridot (August): Safe, but excessive exposure might affect its shine.
• Spinel (August): Safe.
• Sapphire (September): Safe.
• Tourmaline (October): Generally safe.
• Citrine (November): Safe, but similar to Amethyst, avoid prolonged exposure.
• Tanzanite (December): Generally safe, but it's better to be cautious due to possible inclusions or fractures.