Jewelry is almost always a great idea for just about every person in your life; from young to old, everyone appreciates such a thoughtful gift. Rarely will you hear of a recipient of the gift of jewelry complain.
What if you want to go one step further with your gift giving to make it more personal? One good option if you are buying for a birthday is to purchase a birthstone. A chart has been included below to get you off in the right direction.
You will notice that the chart below also has the zodiac signs as they relate to gemstones as well. This is a good idea for the person who reads their horoscope every day. Ultimately the thought process that goes into buying a piece of this nature will be the gift, expressed by the jewelry that will be worn every day.
Be sure to bookmark this site so you will have a quick and handy reference for all your gift giving needs. Anyone in your life will benefit from the gift of jewelry.
Birthday and Zodiac Sign Chart
| Month of Year | Zodiac Sign | Birthstone |
|---|---|---|
| January | Capricorn | Garnet |
| February | Aquarius | Amethyst |
| March | Pisces | Aquamarine |
| April | Aries | Diamond |
| May | Taurus | Emerald |
| June | Gemini | Pearl |
| July | Cancer | Ruby |
| August | Leo | Peridot |
| September | Virgo | Sapphire |
| October | Libra | Opal |
| November | Scorpio | Topaz/Citrine |
| December | Sagittarius | Turquoise |
Now that we have the birthstones covered, lets take a look at anniversary gifts.
You may be looking for that special gift for your wife, the one that says, "I love and care for you enough to find out what the correct gift for our anniversary is." Knowing what the correct gift is will help you to make a better choice. The reaction to jewelry gifts of this kind may give you more satisfaction than the person who actually receives the gift will have.
Below is a chart with a list to make anniversary gift buying a breeze. You don't have to tell your secret to always knowing what gift is for what year.
Anniversary Chart
| Year | Gemstone | Year | Gemstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold Jewelry | 16 | Peridot |
| 2 | Garnet | 17 | Watches |
| 3 | Pearls | 18 | Cat's-Eye |
| 4 | Blue Topaz | 19 | Aquamarine |
| 5 | Sapphire | 20 | Emerald |
| 6 | Amethyst | 21 | Lolite |
| 7 | Onyx | 22 | Spinel |
| 8 | Tourmaline | 23 | Imperial Topaz |
| 9 | Lapis Lazuli | 24 | Tanzanite |
| 10 | Diamond | 25 | Silver Jubilee |
| 11 | Turquoise | 30 | Pearl Jubilee |
| 12 | Jade | 35 | Emerald |
| 13 | Citrine | 40 | Ruby |
| 14 | Opal | 45 | Sapphire |
| 15 | Ruby | 50 | Golden Jubilee |
What if your gift is a "just because" gift? These gifts may be the most surprising to the recipient, simply because they are not expecting anything. Below you will find a chart for the days of the week. This may be a good "just because" choice when considering jewelry as a gift. When presenting a gift of this nature, you could always say, "Just because it's Monday" and so on.
Gemstones for the Days of the Week
| Day of Week | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Topaz |
| Monday | Pearl |
| Tuesday | Ruby |
| Wednesday | Amethyst |
| Thursday | Sapphire |
| Friday | Agate |
| Saturday | Turquoise |
Hopefully your gift buying and giving experience will be a memorable moment for you and the recipient of the gift. Using the charts provided will help guide you in the right direction for your next jewelry purchase.
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