Lovely Gems for Your Loved Ones

	Amethyst This pale purple crystalline quartz symbolizes celibacy and piety in both eastern and western cultures.
	Coral These stones, occurring in pink, white or red, are cut and polished from the coral marine animal, which forms skeletal reefs in ocean waters. They're typically fashioned into beads, broaches and cameos.
	Red Jasper This opaque from of chalcedony quartz grows in reddish-colored bands resembling a desert landscape.
	Aquamarine Occurring from the same mineral family as the emerald, the stone has a pale blue color.
	Garnet Found in all colors but blue, these gems have long been associated with both protective and destructive warriors.
	Ruby One of the most durable of gems, the ruby's deep red color has made it a symbol of strong passion.
	Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Occurring in translucent honey brown or apple green, this gem bears a striking resemblance to the eye of a cat.
	Jade This popular gem occurs in a variety of colors and patterns, although the vivid, emerald-green colors, known as "Imperial Jade," are the rarest and most valuable.
	Sapphire Occurring in a variety of colors, this hard stone is linked with celestial forces and also considered a symbol for peace and
	Chrysoprase A bright green chalcedony quartz resembling jadeite, this gem is often used in carvings and cut into cabochons.
	Moonstone Indian lore holds that this silvery, milky gem arouses the passion of lovers. More rare are the dusky blue-sheen stones.
	Spinel Occurring mainly in a deep red, this gem has often been confused with the ruby throughout history. Blue is the rarest shade, and is known as "cobalt spinal."
	Topaz/Citrine This variety of crystalline quartz occurs in a pleasant, sunny yellow color.
	Onyx A variety of chalcedony quartz, it comes in numerous colors and is often carved into cameos or polished into beads.
	Turquoise A turquoise color variety of crystalline quartz, this smooth, solid-color stone is often polished into beads and carved into cameos.
	Diamond Cut from crystallized carbon, the hardest substance in nature, it has most recently been associated with love. But in ancient times, it symbolized purity and fearlessness.
	Opal Inspiration for the word "opalescence" stemmed from this stone's iridescent play of color. It is the most dramatically varied of all gemstones.
	Tourmaline Known as the "muse's stone," this gem, occurring in all colors of the rainbow and everything in between, is said to stimulate the imagination.
	Emerald This precious stone occurs in a brilliant grassy green and is one of the most beloved of gems. It has long been considered a symbol of renewal.
	Peridot This lovely lime green stone is often confused with emerald. It is clearer, but not as hard.
	Zircon This fiery gem can be colorless, yellow, cognac brown, red, green or blue. In ancient times it was believed to have curative powers.

Birthstones by Month

Certain stones can bring you good luck according to your month of birth.

Birthstones by Thai Year Horoscope

These stones correspond with the year of the Thai Horoscope.

Birthstones by Zodiac Horoscope

Wear these stones for good luck based on the international zodiac of your birth.

Stones for Days of the Week

If you're the type that must wear a different gem each day, make sure you follow this weekly schedule for good luck!

See related articles (Jewelry):

• A History of Gems and Metals
• Diamond Are Forever
• Gems and Jewelry in Phayao Province
• Jewelry And Silver: Chiangmai
• Lovely Gems for Your Loved Ones
• Silver Craft in North Thailand
• The Inside Story on Gems