APRIL BIRTHSTONE: DIAMOND
Diamond, the April birthstone, is known as the “king” of all crystals or “Stone of Invincibility.” Made of pure carbon, a diamond possesses the strongest crystal structure of all naturally occurring minerals. In the modern world, we traditionally associate diamonds with engagement rings. They have become a token of love and commitment and fondly known to be “a girl’s best friend.” But these associations are derivative of its earliest symbolism.
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Crystals have been universally regarded as valuable and a source of protection and healing. The ancient
MARCH BIRTHSTONE: AQUAMARINE
Aquamarine, the March birthstone, is a blue variety of the mineral Beryl. The Beryl family comes in other color varieties like green, producing gemstones like Emerald. With its cool blue hues, the stone has a tranquilizing nature, conjuring soothing reflections of the vast ocean. Interestingly, it is in the stories made of legend and lore, that aquamarine was used as a talisman. The stone was thought to manifest courage and strength, protecting seafarers through their journeys at sea. This is the stone of mermaids and sailors.
As Valentine’s Day 2019 fast approaches, there’s no doubt that many of us have love on the brain. At some point, whether you like it or not, you’re bound to be stricken by love. Apparently, love has no regard for boundaries. Love is a little feisty that way. It sneaks in and it doesn’t discern. And it’s inescapable. Love is…
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