Carnelian – Your Birthstone For July
The traditional birthstones, on both the official American and British Birthstones Lists, for those born in July is Ruby. These are a little beyond our knowledge and means so we have elected to stock the alternative gemstone from the British Birthstones List, namely Carnelian (or Cornelian). A further alternative on the British Birthstones List is Onyx. The birthstone colour for this semi precious gemstone is red and it is said to bring the wearer enthusiasm, integrity, love, passion, promise, strength and success . . . so be sure to use it to personalise your jewellery!
To see both the American and British Birthstones by month and to read about semi precious birthstones, birthstone colours, birthstone meanings, and birthstone history use our Birthstones Guide, or to learn about individual semi precious beads and gemstones have a look at the BigBeadLittleBead Glossary of Gemstone & Minerals.