We love birthstone jewelry and have found all the best gold and silver birthstone jewelry for you to easily find that special present for a loved one or for yourself. We list all the months in the menu to the right so that you can easily find the birthstone jewelry for the month you are looking for. We list gold birthstone jewelry, silver birthstone jewelry and also mothers birthstone jewelry, family birthstone jewelry and birthstone charms.

Read about the origins and traditions of birthstones from Gold and Silver Birthstone Jewelry

Since the first century particular gemstones have been associated with the sign of the zodiac and have been incorporated into gold and silver birthstone jewelry. Originally birthstone schemes were based on the color of the stones and the origins are thought to be associated with the Breastplate of Aaron which held gemstones associated with the 12 tribes of Israel. Each gemstone had the name of the tribe enscribed on it and they were attached to the breastplate in four rows of three. Although the names of the gems used are known, the exact translation is debatable so the particular gems that were used is not known and has led to different gems being associated with the different months of the year. The Origins and Traditions of Birthstone Jewelry……

Read about December birthstone jewelry from Gold and Silver Birthstone Jewelry

The gemstone used in December birthstone jewelry is the turquoise, a bluish green mineral that is a phosphate of copper and aluminum. It is a rare gemstone that has been used in decorative work and jewelry for thousands of years and was used from around 6000 B.C. by the Egyptians. It was a prized gemstone worn by the kings of the Aztecs and the Pharaohs. It was has also been used in beautiful decorative and ornamental pieces by the Persians and Native Americans. Most specimens found are very small, often so small that they can only be seen using a microscope. Gem stone quality turquoise is found in Iran, Australia, Afghanistan, Arizona, New Mexico and in the South West regions of the US. December Birthstone Jewelry – Turquoise…..

Read about October birthstone jewelry from Gold and Silver Birthstone Jewelry

Opal and Tourmaline are the gems used in October birthstone jewelry. Opals are chemically silica with around 13% water and, unlike most other’ gemstones have no crystalline structure. They are essentially ’solidified jellies’ and are transparent or translucent with a pearly or milky opalescence. Colors can be imparted to opals by impurities such as black from traces of magnesium oxide and red and yellow from oxides of iron. Minute cracks and other imperfections in the opal cause the colors to shine when it is viewed from different angles. In the Australian myths the creator of the universe came to earth on a rainbow. As his foot touched the earth the stones that he touched sparkled with the colors of the rainbow. Thus the opal was created. The opal has a long history of bringing bad luck with many tales of harm coming to wearers of this lovely gem. October Birthstone Jewelry – the Opal…..

Read about March birthstone jewelry from Gold and Silver Birthstone Jewelry

The gemstone used in March birthstone jewelry is the lovely aquamarine. It’s name comes from the lovely transparent sea blue color of the gems and it is a form of beryl which can also be found in green (emeralds), yellow (heliodor), rose pink (morganite), red (red beryl) or white (goshenite) varieties. As a beryl it is composed chemically of beryllium, aluminum and silicon and has a hexagonal crystal structure. In the past the major source of aquamarine was Madagascar which produced gems with a darker blue color. Today most aquamarine gems come from Brazil and is bluish green in color. Aquamarine is also produced in Tanzania, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Russia and Afghanistan. It is also found in the US in Colorado, and Wyoming. March Birthstone Jewelry – Aquamarine….