Ideas for month of birth or year of anniversary pressies
Birthstones
Each month is represented by a gemstone or birthstone. There are different types of birthstones assigned for each month, and are said to have special characteristics and powers to help the individual, born on a particular month, in his or her life. For a birthstone visual summary click HERE.
Birthstones are thought to have first become popular in the country of Poland during the 15th or 16th century. It is thought that originally, because the powers of a birthstone are heightened during its corresponding month, that they were originally worn by everyone each month.
The Modern Birthstone list is the official list of birthstones in the U.S. Originally adopted in 1912 by the American national Association of Jewelers, it is the accepted list of Jewelers of America.
The Traditional Birthstone list is a compilation of birthstones used in different societies dating back to the 15th century. The second listed is the traditional ancient Hebrew birthstone. If only one stone is listed, the Hebrew birthstone corresponds to the other traditional stones.
The Mystical and Ayurvedic Birthstone lists both have roots dating back over a thousand years. The Mystical list of Tibetan origin and the Ayurvedic list is taken from Ayurvedic Indian Medicine.
Month |
Modern |
Traditional |
Mystical |
Ayurvedic |
January |
Garnet |
Garnet |
Emerald |
Garnet |
February |
Amethyst |
Amethyst |
Bloodstone |
Amethyst |
March |
Aquamarine |
Bloodstone, Jasper |
Jade |
Bloodstone |
April |
Diamond |
Diamond, Sapphire |
Opal |
Diamond |
May |
Emerald |
Emerald, Agate |
Sapphire |
Agate |
June |
Pearl, Moonstone |
Alexandrite, Emerald |
Moonstone |
Pearl |
July |
Ruby |
Ruby, Onyx |
Ruby |
Ruby |
August |
Peridot |
Sardonyx, Carnelian |
Diamond |
Sapphire |
September |
Sapphire |
Sapphire, Peridot |
Agate |
Moonstone |
October |
Opal, Tourmaline |
Tourmaline, Aquamarine |
Jasper |
Opal |
November |
Topaz, Citrine |
Citrine, Topaz |
Pearl |
Topaz |
December |
Turquoise, Blue Topaz |
Zircon, Ruby |
Onyx |
Ruby |
Zodiac Birthstone
Zodiac Sign |
Month/Date |
Birthstones |
Capricorn |
Dec 22 ~ Jan 20 |
Ruby |
Aquarius |
Jan 21 ~ Feb 19 |
Garnet |
Pisces |
Feb 20 ~ Mar 20 |
Amethyst |
Aries |
Mar 21 ~ April 20 |
Bloodstone |
Taurus |
April 21 ~ May 20 |
Sapphire |
Gemini |
May 21 ~ Jun 21 |
Agate |
Cancer |
Jun 22 ~ Jul 22 |
Emerald |
Leo |
Jul 23 ~ Aug 23 |
Onyx |
Virgo |
Aug 24 ~ Sep 23 |
Carnelian |
Libra |
Sep 24 ~ Oct 23 |
Peridot |
Scorpio |
Oct 24 ~ Nov 22 |
Beryl |
Sagittarius |
Nov 23 ~ Dec 21 |
Topaz |
Anniversary Gemstones
This is the accepted list of suggested gemstone gifts of the Jewelers of America, the American Gem Trade Association, the American Gem Society and the Gemological Institute of America.
Year / Anniversary Stone |
Year / Anniversary Stone |
1 year Gold |
17 year Watches |
https://www.timewellcorp.com/birthstones.htm
Lists of wedding anniversary gifts vary by country. The traditional and modern U.S. versions are compiled below as per Wikipedia.
Year |
Traditional (U.S.) |
Traditional (UK) |
Modern (U.S.) |
1st |
Paper |
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2nd |
Cotton |
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3rd |
Leather |
Crystal, glass |
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4th |
Appliances (electrical) |
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5th |
Wood |
Silverware |
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6th |
Wood objects |
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7th |
Wool, copper |
Desk sets/pen and pencil sets |
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8th |
Bronze |
Linens, lace |
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9th |
Pottery |
Leather goods |
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10th |
Tin |
Diamond jewelry |
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11th |
Fashion jewelry, accessories |
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12th |
Silk |
Linen, fine silk |
Pearls, colored gems |
13th |
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14th |
Gold jewelry |
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15th |
Crystal |
Crystal |
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16th |
Fibre Glass holloware |
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17th |
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18th |
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19th |
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20th |
China |
China |
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21st |
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22nd |
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23rd |
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24th |
Musical instruments |
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25th |
Silver |
Silver |
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30th |
Pearl |
Pearl |
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35th |
Coral |
Jade |
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40th |
Ruby |
Ruby |
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45th |
Sapphire |
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50th |
Gold |
Gold |
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55th |
Emerald |
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60th |
Diamond (yellow) |
Diamond |
Diamond |
65th |
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70th |
Platinum |
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75th |
Diamond, gold |
Diamond, gold |
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80th |
Oak |
Diamond, pearl |
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85th |
Wine |
Wife’s birthstone |
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90th |
Stone, granite |
Diamond, Emerald |
Chinese New Year signs
The Chinese animal zodiac, or shengxiao (/shnng-sshyaoww/ ‘born resembling’), is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. Traditionally these zodiac animals were used to date the years.
In order, the 12 animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Each year is associated with a zodiac animal.
View more about your Chinese New Year sign click HERE.