Agate is the Mystical birthstone for September. It is also the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Gemini. Agates are found in all colors of the rainbow, although green and blue are quite rare. Legend has it Agate improves memory and concentration, increases stamina and encourages honesty.

Its name originates from the Amazon River, even though no deposits have been found there. Both the ancient Egyptians and other Middle Eastern cultures made items from Amazonite. Amazonite is believed to have many healing properties, including improving your skin, clarity of thought, and social interaction. It is also known to bring its wearer confidence.

The gemstone Amber is one of the birthstones listed for the Sun Sign for Taurus. Amber, also known as the "Good luck stone", clears negativity and is believed to draw diseases out of the body.

Amethyst is the official birthstone for February and the zodiac sign of Pisces. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and the most valued member of the quartz family. It has been used for hearing disorders, insomnia, headaches, mental disorders, and other pain.

It is not known widely as a birthstone, but several references indicate it may have been used as a birthstone for the sign of Taurus. This is a combination of Azurite and Malachite stones. Azurite was sacred to the Egyptians who believed it was an aid to spiritual communication.

Carnelian is one of the birthstones listed in the ancient Arabic, Hebrew, Italian, and Roman tables and is a Zodiac birthstone for the signs of Leo and Virgo. Carnelian enhances creativity, protects against envy and fear, and aids in decision making.

Corals are the product of minute beings, which settled in enormous colonies in the depths of warm seas long before our time. The polyps, surrounded by a fleshy skin, expel a carbonic substance from which the corals grow like trees and branches. Corals are typically red, but they also come in a wide range of colors such as white, blue, brown and black. The most popular are the red shades such as pale pink or salmon, all the way out to a deep dark red. It has been said that Coral relieves tension and fear and promotes positive forms of social life.

The gemstone Citrine is the official birthstone for November. Citrine is a variety of quartz ranging in colors of yellow, yellow-brown, orange, dark orange-brown, reddish-brown. Citrine is said to enhance self-esteem and is a symbol of happiness.

The gemstone Garnet is the official birthstone for January. Garnet comes in every color except blue. The stone of devotion to others, to self, and to one's aim. It Inspires love and passion.

Fluorite is found in many colors that range from purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, brown, pink, and black to reddish orange. Fluorite deserves the title "The Most Colorful Mineral in the World". Fluorite balances, grounds, absorbs, focuses energy and alters negative energy. Crystal healers consider Fluorite one of nature's most powerful mental healers.

Howlite is a mineral rock with black web-like streaks that give it its unique character. Howlite can be found in green, white and blue. It is called the "Tranquility Stone." It brings calmness, and balance of emotions. Encourages open, honest, heart to heart communication.

Jasper is one of the birthstones listed for the Sun Sign of Virgo. It is also the Mystical birthstone for October. It is found in all colors including red, brown, pink, yellow, green, grey/white and shades of blue and purple. Jasper is believed to calm a troubled mind. Jasper was a favorite gem in ancient times and is referenced in Greek, Hebrew, Assyrian and Latin literature.

Jade is listed as the Mystical birthstone for March and for the Sun Sign Virgo. The most valuable form of Jade is known as "Imperial Jade" and it comes from Myanmar. It is an emerald green color that also appears in mottled green and white, and the rare colors of yellow, pink, purple, and black. Jade encourages practicality, wisdom, mental peace and tolerance of others. Some also believe it can rejuvenate during periods of stress.

Onyx is the Mystical birthstone for December and for the Zodiac sign of Leo. Onyx has a fine texture and black color. However, some Onyx displays white bands. Some believe black Onyx has the power to help change a person's bad habits. In India, it is believed to have the power to calm the broken hearted. Onyx, in Greek, means nail of a finger or claw.

The gemstone Opal is the official birthstone for October and for the Zodiac sign of Libra. In the Middle Ages, blonde maidens valued Opal necklaces, as they believed they helped their hair keep its color.

Pearl is the official birthstone for June and the Sun Signs of Gemini and Cancer. Pearls vary in color from white to those with a hint of color, often pink, to brown or black. Cultured or freshwater Pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection, and luck.

Peridot is the official birthstone for August. Legend has it Peridot was one of the favorite gemstones of Cleopatra and that some of the "Emeralds" worn by her were actually Peridot.

Quartz is one of the most popular gemstones. It comes in many colors and varieties such as rose quartz, tiger-eye, citrine and amethyst. It's said to be the greatest of all healing stones.

The pale pink color of Quartz is known as Rose Quartz. The color is a very pale and delicate powder pink. Rose Quartz is believed to calm, rejuvenate, and restore peace of mind. It gives comfort and helps to overcome grief. It is given as a sign of friendship and love.

Tiger's Eye is the Planetary stone for Gemini. Tiger-eye is a form of quartz. Legend has it Quartz is beneficial for health and spiritual well being. It is also believed to attract beauty, abundance and practical wisdom.

Turquoise is the one of the official birthstones for December. Turquoise attracts money, success, love, and it also eases the mind and mental tension. Turquoise's name apparently is related to the fact that it was brought to Europe from the Eastern Mediterranean by Levantine traders, more commonly known as Turks.