January 04, 2023 3 min read
As we start imagining what the next twelve months might have in store for us, we at Bluestreak Crystals have compiled a handy guide to popular birthstones along with our recommended Swarovski Rhinestones colour match. Birthstones are defined as gemstones that represent the month in which a person is born, and it usually corresponds with that month’s zodiac sign. These identity enhancing details are often worn as an easily wearable item of jewellery.
You might notice that the “correct” birthstone for any given month will change near endlessly depending on who you ask, and all parties are capable of being correct. This is because across history there have been many disagreements and rewrites over what the birthstones should be; Britain's National Association of Goldsmiths, The American Gem Trade Association and Jewellers of America have all established their own lists at varying times, to name a few! This means that depending on where you are and what era in history you are looking at, the list could differ substantially.
All that said, there is usually a general colour theme that is assigned to a month and the suggested Swarovski Rhinestones all aim to match or suit it. This is how we have collectively arrived at the current, generally agreed list of birthstones and there is often more than one stone you can choose and still be technically correct.
There are also stones for representing the specific day of the week, so you could combine the day stone with the month stone, plus the zodiac stone to create a unique combination of colours that the wearer could feel truly defines their place in time. For ideas on how to turn these colours into a wearable item for yourself or a loved one we recommend browsing our Projects section where we offer plenty of inspiration and helpful tips.
If you are a brand or business which produces a finished product, you can apply to gain access to purchaseSwarovski Crystals and use Swarovski Crystals in your birthstone creations. In case you didn't know, Bluestreak Crystals is one of very few remaining Swarovski Distribution Partners, who can supply the full range of Swarovski Crystals to your business.