Birthstone: Garnet
Colour: Red-brown

Personality: People born in the bitter winter of January are firm and indomitable, calm, and perseverant. Although they are not good at expressing themselves, they can improve themselves by frequently getting together with others. 
Features: An iron-aluminium garnet or calcium-aluminium garnet has a sharp and glossy crystal face; transparent and radiant with brilliant colours.
Legends: Garnet signifies a flame in Ancient Greek, bearing the meanings of elegance and passion.

History: Garnet, derived from the Latin word granatum, means a lot of seeds as shiny as pomegranate seeds. References to the gemstone dates back to the Victorian Era, when people used garnets in the decoration of crowns. It was called 'zi ya wu'(in pinyin) in ancient China, meaning flourishing rubies.
Symbols: Power, elegance, victory
Functions: For people who are travelling outside, wearing it can help boost their immune system and prevent disease. Garnets can help wearers be tranquil, understanding, and be at ease under all circumstances.

Birthstone: Amethyst
Colour: Violet

Personality: People born in this month have clear souls, and are kind and peaceful.
Features: It is made of bright and transparent silica with cleavage planes.
Legends:
It is said an amethyst was transformed by a beautiful girl, Amethystos, as a symbol of pure and elegant will, which does not move even in the most severe situation. In Greek mythology, Dionysus, the furious god of wine, pursued Amethystos, who refused his affections in order to remain chaste and prayed to the goddess of the moon to transform her into stone. When Dionysus found out, he felt deeply regretful and poured wine over the stone, dyeing the crystals purple.
The Greeks believed amethyst gemstones could prevent intoxication, while medieval European warriors and nobles wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle because they believed amethysts can end wars, heal people, and keep them cool-headed.
History: Painter Vilas who was deeply admired by the Spanish King, especially loved amethysts. Using amethysts, he designed a crown with the "rich" theme, which is currently stored in the Historical Museum in Vienna. In Berlin, Germany, there is a Napoleon statue made of amethysts.
Symbols: Reason, clarity, good magnetic field and energy.
Functions: Amethyst was considered to be an antidote to drunkenness, keep the wearer clear-headed, improve the wearer's peripheral magnetic energy, and bring tranquillity and harmony.

Birthstone: Aquamarine
Colour: Blue to blue-green

Personality: People born in this month are zealous, active, sensitive, conservative, and full of creativity. The peace of the sea can ease anxiety.

Features: It is made of beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate, and is a variety of the mineral beryl as an emerald; as transparent as the sea.
Legends: The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and mare, meaning the sea. The sea is the origin of all lives and generates boundlessly.
History: Santa Maria in Brazil is the primary source of aquamarines. Santa Maria was believed to be an extraordinary beauty. She had blue-green eyes as clear and bright as aquamarines, which astonished people and reminded them of the scenery and clear sea of their hometowns.
Symbols: Tranquil, harmony, sea
Functions: Aquamarines were believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage with rich harvests. They are also suitable for executives who travel by airplane and train.

Birthstone: TopazColour: Sea green

Personality: People born in this month are zealous, active, conservative with nerves, full of creativity. The peace of the sea can ease anxiety.
Features: It is made of aluminium silicate fluoride hydroxide; as clear and transparent as the sea.
Legends: The word topaz means to pursue, to seek in Greek, i.e. to pursue the truth of universal life.
History: Topazes have been existed for more than 2000 years. Their use in jewellery began in Jerusalem for worship and wear. People believed topazes symbolised bright and beautiful future and could eliminate hostility.
Symbols: Eternity, courage, health, cleanness, resolution
Functions: People said topazes could calm moods, stop bleeding, increase appetite, and eliminate sorrow, disappointment, fear and other negative moods.

Birthstone: DiamondColour: Colourless, white, yellow, black

Personality: People born in this month are firm, indomitable, and resolute.
Features: The hardest natural substance in the world, meaning to head for the right goal diligently, and be faithful and unyielding in love.
Legends: The ancients felt diamonds were full of mystery, legend, and romance. As diamonds were rare, people thought they were splinters from falling stars.
History: In the very beginning, diamonds were worn by powerful men in Egypt, signifying power and eternity. In Buddhist principles, diamonds symbolize a resolute mind.
Symbols: Eternity, courage, health, clarity, resolution
Functions: To improve determination and to solidify love.

Birthstone: TsavoriteColour: Emerald

Personality: People born in this month prefer an ordinary and easy life, and are loyal to themselves, and love freedom.
Features: It is made of calcium aluminium; natural emeralds.
Legends: Cleopatra and Empress Dowager Cixi both favoured emeralds. The ancients believed beautiful emeralds are the Mother of Nature, which could grant the owner youth, foresight, good fortune, as well as make people become frugal.
History: The Tsavorite also named 'Sui Wo Lai' (come with me), meaning "good luck will come with me". It is a lucky stone.
Symbols: loyalty, beauty, love, health
Functions: It can bring unexpected good luck. People said the power of tsavorites was granted by the moon, which could increase beauty, soothe souls, tranquilize minds, ease insomnia, ease cataract conditions in the elderly, and reduce the discomfort of menopause in women. People believed as long as the wearer was sincere and diligent, tsavorites would bring them great luck.

Birthstone: PearlColour: White, pink, peach, black.

The rarest colours: natural purple, natural silver, natural black with green.
Personality: People born in this month are elegant with refined temperament, kind, pure, and peaceful.
Features: Natural organic gemstone, which is delicate and fragile, and needs to be handled with care.
Legends: People believed pearls were tears of mermaids or falling stars.
History: Pearls are naturally formed organic gemstones. They were exclusive for English and French royal families, and were very difficult for the public to access.
Symbols: Tranquillity, elegance, beauty, grace.
Functions:
People said pearls could bring fresh and pure souls, as well as make people behave well; be elegant, calm, and full of love. Pearls are formed when an irritant enters an oyster and the oyster coats it with layers of nacre in order to ease pain. Therefore, people believed wearing pearls could ease pain.

Birthstone: Ruby
Colour: Red

Personality: People born in this month are passionate, persistent, active, and warm
Features: It is made of aluminium oxide; red and gorgeous
Legends: Rubies were believed to store energy, and bring the wearer power and fortune.
History: Rubies were brought to Europe via the silk road in ancient times. They have been used in the decoration of crowns and warders in the royal families of Europe to signify power, dignity, and lineage.
Symbols: Love, passion, and power.
Functions: People believed rubies could reduce low-blood pressure, ease anaemia, increase energy, maintain a passionate and active mood, alleviate the suppressed optic nerve, and smooth blood flow.

Birthstone: PeridotColour: Transparent chartreuse

Personality: People born in this month are tender, calm, and caring.
Features: It is made of magnesium silicate; bright and fresh, transparent and radiant.
Legends: It is believed to be a beautiful diamond, which can absorb the sun's power and bring brightness and happiness.
History: The earliest use can be traced back to 2BC in Egypt. Peridots were discovered from the sand grains of volcanic rock flowing into the Red Sea and brought back to Europe during the Crusades. It was the favourite diamond of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. Now peridots are also displayed in the Dom of Cologne, Germany.
Symbols: Enthusiasm and elegance. The Romans call it 'emerald of night'.
Functions: Peridot was also called the gem of the sun, which gives it the power to ensure safety at night, protect against evil and eliminate fears.

Birthstone: SapphireColour: Velvet blue, bluebottle blue

Personality: People born in this month are considerate, understanding, faithful, and honest.
Features: It is made of Aluminium oxide.
Legends: In ancient times, people believed we lived in a huge Sapphire, which embraced the sky, the sea, and people. Hence, the sapphire is recognized as a symbol of the beautiful globe, chastity, and philanthropy.
History: In the Middle Ages of Europe, a sapphire was used as a love token. People believed if a lover was not faithful, the sapphire would change in colour.
Symbols: Serenity, truth, soul, and elegance.
Functions: Sapphires were believed to be able to bring pure love, deter villains, and prevent people from being envied.

Birthstone: Pink tourmaline 

Personality: People born in this month are good at adapting to different environments, coping with high stress, and enjoy life amongst others.
Features: It is made of compounded crystal boron silicate mineral; Hello Kitty pink
Legends: A multi-color and beautiful gemstone brought from Sri Lanka during Zheng Hu's expeditions. The most famous one is Empress Dowager Cixi's watermelon tourmaline.
History: In 1880, Marie Curie, who discovered radium, found the tourmaline releases weak static electricity. The Dutch used tourmalines to absorb ashes. Since the 20th century, tourmalines have been steadily used in the form of anions for deodorizing, cleaning and water processing because anions can reduce a material's original structure. Tourmalines are like portable Nature, which can revitalise the wearer's energy and bring them back to a normal status.
Symbols: Purity, hope and health.
Functions: Tourmalines can bring beautiful love, sweet family life, hope, and ease disturbed moods.

Birthstone: Citrine
Colour: Golden

Personality: People born in this month are charming; have good comprehension, attractive personalities and temperaments, and empathy.
Features: It is made of silica; as golden as the sun.
Legends: The word quartz derived from Old High German, means 'stone of the sun' in Anglo-Saxon. The Romans thought frozen water could transform itself into various colours of crystals after a long period. Citrines can bring calmness, reason, and peace.
History: Crystals are the most widely used gemstones, such as in ancient utensils, jewelry, modern watches, cameras, and so on. A citrine at the diamond level is very rare, which signifies good luck and prosperity.
Symbols: Friendship, hope, reason, logic, and the sun.
Functions: Citrines were said to be able to bring favorable impressions and good luck, especially wealth. If you want to win a lottery or succeed in the stock market, wearing citrines will help you. Besides, citrines could improve memory, logical analysis, and prevent people from being led by emotions and become outraged without reason

Birthstone: Tanzanite
Colour: Violet-blue

Personality: People born in this month have good intuition, are considerate, and are life practitioners who always want to be number one no matter what they are involved in. 
Features: It is made of calcium silicate aluminium; violet-blue.
Legends: People said the love token in Titanic, 'Heart of the Ocean' was a tanzanite of high carat weight.
History: A tanzanite exhibits a rich violet-blue colour: a mysterious violet like flower violets and elegant blue like sapphires, and unlike any ribbon of color. It is bright and transparent. There are more tanzanites of high carats, which also have better purity. This breathtaking and stunning gemstone did not receive attention until Tiffany in New York discovered and started to develop it in modern times.
Symbols: Love, happiness, and good luck.
Functions: Tanzanites were said to be able to spur potential and inspiration. Like tanzanites promoted by Tiffany, the wearer will achieve fame and wealth, and find direction of life more easily.