BIRTHSTONES AND BIRTH MONTH FLOWERS
Birthstones:
Birthstones are another fun way to celebrate your baby’s birth month. Each month has its very own gemstone. Wearing your birthstone is considered very lucky and is thought to provide the wearer with good fortune.
The Origin Of Birth Month Flowers:
It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers could be said to date back to these times. The language of flowers developed during the conservative period of the Victorian era. The Victorians were strongly restricted by the rules of etiquette when it was considered totally inappropriate to express feelings of love or affection. The language of flowers therefore evolved when a message was assigned to specific flowers by which means a lover could send flowers which conveyed a hidden romantic meaning.
Flora was the Roman Goddess Of Flowers, and her name continues to be used as a collective term for plant life and flowers. All over the worlk, people give Birth Month flowers as gifts to celebrate special occasions or events. Flowers are always given to celebrate the birth of a new baby and wedding flowers play a huge part in wedding celebrations..
January Birth Stone – Garnet – Dark Red
January Birth Flower – Carnation or Snowdrop
February Birth Stone – Amethyst – Blue
February Birth Flower – Violet or Primrose
March Birth Stone – Aquamarine – Pale Blue
March Birth Flower – Jonquil
April Birth Stone – Diamond – Clear
April Birth Flower – Sweat Pea or Daisy
May Birth Stone – Emerald – Dark Green
May Birth Flower – Lily Of The Valley
June Birth Stone – Pearl/Moonstone – Creamy White
June Birth Flower – Rose
July Birth Stone – Ruby – Red
July Birth Flower – Larkspur or Water Lily
August Birth Stone – Peridot – Pale Green
August Birth Flower – Gladiolus or Poppy
September Birth Stone – Sapphire – Deep Blue
September Birth Flower – Aster or Morning Glory
October Birth Stone – Opal/Rose Zircon – Pale Pink
October Birth Flower – Calendula (Marigold)
November Birth Stone – Golden Topaz/Citrine – Yellow
November Birth Flower- Crysanthemum
December Birth Stone – Turquoise/Blue Topaz – Sky Blue
December Birth Flower – Narcissus