JANUARY: Garnet, a deep blood red gemstone: Symbolizes creativity, patience, endurance and consistency.

FEBRUARY: Amethyst, a deep but bright purple precious stone: Symbolizes motivation, sincerity, sobriety and peace.

MARCH: Aquamarine, a pale blue opaque gemstone: Symbolizes courage, friendship, hope and good health.

APRIL: Diamond, usually a clear precious stone dependant on clarity: Symbolizes innocence, eternity and strength.

MAY: Emerald, a green precious stone: Symbolizes happiness and success.

JUNE: Pearl, a cream or white opaque stone: Symbolizes health, peace, faith and purity.

JULY: Ruby, a brilliant red precious stone: Symbolizes love, fire and strength.

AUGUST: Peridot, a lime-green volcanic stone: Symbolizes passion, peace and luck.

SEPTEMBER: Sapphire, a deep blue precious stone: Symbolizes wisdom, foresight, purity and peace.

OCTOBER: Opal, a black or white gemstone (often multicoloured): Symbolizes hope, innocence and strong health.

NOVEMBER: Topaz, often amber but comes in a wide variety of colours: Symbolizes friendship, fidelity, wisdom and bravery.

DECEMBER: Turquoise, a blue-green opaque precious stone: Symbolizes prosperity, success and love.