Don't Like Your Birthstone Colour? Here Are Some Alternatives - Part 1

Sometimes
people don't like the colour of their birthstone, or they don't suit wearing
that colour. If you're one of those
people, or you're getting a present for someone who has already expressed that
they don't like the colour then you don't have to swear off buying birthstone
jewellery as there are alternative stones for each month, for days of the week
and even for the guardian angel associated with a particular month. Choosing jewellery with one of these
alternative stones allows you to still give a gift that will be appreciated, or
wear a significant stone you actually like the colour of.
People born
in January who don't like red could wear onyx, the stone associated with the
guardian angel of that month. We don't
use onyx in our jewellery yet, but there is always the option of the day
stone. These are:
Sunday –
topaz
Monday –
pearl
Tuesday –
ruby
Wednesday –
amethyst
Thursday –
sapphire
Friday –
emerald
Saturday –
diamond
Our Rainbow
Cocktail pieces are ideal for January babies, as they combine garnet with
several other stones including topaz and amethyst, the stones for Sunday and
Wednesday. These are bright, colourful
pieces which suit a bold personality and look stunning presented as gifts. This way of wearing your birthstone or day
stone combined with many other colours is a great way to have a personally
significant piece of jewellery which isn't instantly recognisable as a birthstone
piece – ideal for the mysterious woman.
The
birthstones associated with certain months have changed a lot over the
centuries, the most recent changes being in the 20th century, when
the birthstones were standardised in the UK and in America. Before that many of the stones were completely
different and hailed from central European religious traditions, usually
drawing inspiration from the Biblical story of Aaron's breastplate. The January birthstone is the only one which
has not changed over the years.
If a February
born person doesn't like the delicate shades of lilac found in amethysts then
the 15th century alternative is pearl. Pearls are a great investment as they look
better on women with maturity than on very young skin, so they're a fantastic
gift that will be treasured for many years to come. Our pearl wedding collection has some
beautiful pieces, including simple and elegant stud earrings and modern
necklaces that can be worn with everything.
Pisceans tend to be quite understated so these February born people will
suit our pearl jewellery perfectly.
The accepted
birthstone for March is aquamarine, but this subtly toned pale blue isn't
everyone's cup of tea. The guardian
angel stone is ruby, a total opposite to the delicate blue of aquamarine, and
we have some stunning ruby jewellery at every price point. Our Vivo birthstone collection includes ruby
earrings and a matching necklace which are affordable, while our Melody Ruby
necklace or Ruby Serenity pieces will stretch your budget a little
further.
Diamonds or
cubic zirconia are traditional for April, but diamonds can be very expensive
and not everyone likes clear stones so it's good to have an alternative. In the 15th century sapphires were
associated with April, and the guardian angel stone is topaz, both precious and
desirable stones – lucky April born people!
Both sapphires and topaz are blue, so it's down to personal choice whether
you prefer the variable pale shades of blue that topaz brings, or the deeper
blue of sapphire. We also have some pink
sapphire jewellery, so there's a pink option for those who love the colour but
still want to wear their birthstone. Our
Everlasting rings are available with blue or pink sapphires and these make a
stunning present. For a smaller budget
our Vivo birthstone collection has sapphire and topaz options, and we also have
a wide range of topaz jewellery of all styles, so there's a lot of choice for
April babies.
Emeralds are now associated with May. The alternative stones for May aren't ones we use in our jewellery (agate and carbuncle) so the days of the week stones offer a good option for a different colour.
Join us for
part two soon where we continue with June and complete the year …
Leave a Comment