Beautiful, one of a kind, and something to be treasured for generations to come. This best describes the timeless tradition of the mother’s ring. Mother’s jewelry commonly contains one stone to represent each child, a spouse, or other cherished family members. Traditionally one stone is selected to represent the month that each special person is born in. Birth stones used to represent each month have changed slightly over the course of time and from one culture to the next. The birth stones that are commonly used within the US and accepted by the American Gemological Society are:
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl or Alexandrite
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Tourmaline or Opal
November: Topaz or Citrine
December: Tanzanite, Zircon, or Turquoise
If you are interested in learning more about the history of mother’s jewelry, or would like to learn about having a special piece of mothers jewelry made, contact the team at Amoskeag Jewelers. We will help you every step of the way, from selecting the perfect stones to choosing the ideal style to represent the loved ones in your life.