After I made some birthstone bracelets for my friend's daughters it got me thinking. Is birthstone jewelry as popular as it was when I was growing up? I remember being in High School and everyone had birthstone earrings, necklaces or rings. Maybe it was easier back then to recognize birthstone jewelry. My birth month is July so my birthstone was Ruby. Now July sometimes uses Carnelian.
I was thinking of making my Mother-In-Law a grandmother's bracelet for her birthday in January. Do I use all traditional stones or do I use modern? Or, perhaps, I use a combination to make it more visually appealing.
January - Garnet or Rose Quartz
February - Amethyst or Onyx
March - Aquamarine or Bloodstone
April - Diamond or Rock Crystal
May - Emerald or Agate or Chrysoprase
June - Pearl, Moonstone or Alexandrite
July - Ruby or Carnelian
August - Peridot or Sardonyx
September - Sapphire or Lapis
October - Opal or Tourmaline
November - Topaz or Citrine
December - Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Zircon or Tanzanite
I made this sterling silver and Swarovski crystal chainmaille bracelet for my shop for all the January birthdays. Hmmm, should I have used Rose Quartz instead?
