Jewelry Resource Dec. 12: Birthstones and Gemstones

by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com

Wire Jewelry Resource for
December 12, 2012

Birthstones

Every little girl learns her birthstone, so she can feel like she’s wearing jewelry that’s made just for her. Now as a wire jewelry artist, you can recreate that experience for your customers, by creating custom birthstone jewelry using their birthstone! Whether it’s a birthstone pendant with just their color, or a Mother’s or Grandmother’s ring or pendant that has the birthstones of children and grandchildren, a birthstone gift is always to be treasured.

Here’s a quick guide to help you create gifts this Christmas season for the people you love. Birthstones are highly traditional, so there are some alternative stones you can use, depending on different traditions.

Need a way to look up gemstones fast? Click here to download our easy Birthstone Chart!

January: Garnet Garnet Beads Garnet Gemstones Garnet Gemstones

February: Amethyst Amethyst Gemstones Amethyst Cabochons Dark Amethyst and Light Amethyst CZs

March: Aquamarine Aquamarine Beads Aquamarine CZs

April: Diamond, Bloodstone White CZ Diamond Look-alikes Bloodstone Cabochons

May: Emerald (Pantone Color for 2013!) Emerald CZs Emerald-Colored Kiwi Jasper Beads

June: Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone Freshwater Pearls Alexandrite CZs Moonstone Cabochons

July: Ruby, Carnelian Ruby CZs Carnelian Cabochons

August: Peridot, Sardonyx Peridot Beads Peridot Cabochons Peridot CZs Sardonyx Beads

September: Blue Sapphire Blue Sapphire Cubic Zirconia Sapphire Gemstones

October: Opal, Tourmaline, Pink Zircon Opalite Cabochons Opal Beads Opalite Beads

November: Topaz, Beryl Azotic Topaz Stones Beryl Beads

December: Turquoise, Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite Turquoise Cabochons Turquoise Beads Blue Topaz Tanzanite CZs

Here’s that link again: Click here to download our easy Birthstone Chart. Of course, Wikipedia alone lists 6 separate birthstone traditions, so in our resources, I’ve tried to list the most common birthstone and the most common alternates available.

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2 Comments

1. 

   Martha

   December 12, 2012 at 9:35 am

   Each year I make my daughters jewelry sets for their stockings. Usually, I make individual sets according to their personality. This year they are all simular, using their birthstone in each part of the set. They include rings, earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace.
2. 

   Sheila

   December 13, 2012 at 5:20 am

   Good morning beaders and wire wrappers. On the subject of birthstones, I use recycled glass as my focal point in my pieces. Glass comes in many colors. I agree that these gift are a part of our tradition. I can remember when I was a little girl and my parents gave me my very first birthstone necklace. Now as a grown-up and a mom I make pieces of jewelry for myself with my sons birthstone as well as my own together.