Jewelry History & Lore
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Traditional Birthstones & Meaning
| January | Garnet | Constancy |
| February | Amethyst | Sincerity |
| March | Aquamarine, Bloodstone | Wisdom |
| April | Diamond | Innocence |
| May | Emerald | Love |
| June | Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite | Wealth |
| July | Ruby | Freedom |
| August | Peridot, Sardonyx | Friendship |
| September | Sapphire | Truth |
| October | Opal, Pink Tourmaline | Hope |
| November | Topaz, Citrine | Loyalty |
| December | Turquoise, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite | Success |
Traditional Anniversary Gift List
1 year -- Gold Jewelry
2 years -- Garnet (all colors)
3 years -- Pearls
4 years -- Blue Topaz
5 years -- Sapphire (all Colors)
6 years -- Amethyst
7 years -- Onyx
8 years-- Tourmaline (all Colors)
9 years -- Lapis
10 years -- Diamond Jewelry
11 years -- Turquoise
12 years -- Jade
13 years -- Citrine
14 years -- Opal
15 years -- Ruby
16 years -- Peridot
17 years -- Watches
18 years -- Cat's Eye
19 years -- Aquamarine
20 years -- Emerald
21 years -- Iolite
22 years -- Spinel (all colors)
23 years -- Imperial Topaz
24 years -- Tanzanite
25 years -- Silver Jubilee
30 years -- Pearl Jubilee
35 years -- Emerald
40 years -- Ruby
45 years -- Sapphire
50 years -- Golden Jubilee
55 years -- Alexandrite
60 years -- Diamond Jubilee