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Garnet is actually a large family of gems occurring in every color but blue though it is often thought of as only dark red. Truly ancient, the garnet has been the gem of faith and truth for centuries, bestowing upon the wearer the quality of constancy and the ability to make deep and lasting friendships. Like other red stones, garnet was considered a remedy for hemorrhage and inflammatory disease and a general protection from wounds.

The name "Amethyst" comes from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate". Amethyst may be found in colors ranging from the palest lavenders to the deepest purple. Ancient Greeks believed that amethyst possessed the power of protecting the wearer from being drunk.  It is given as a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind. It is believed to be able to calm anger, quicken the wit and make one shrewd in business matters.

March: Aquamarine (or Bloodstone)

The name "Aquamarine" comes from a Latin word for its color meaning "sea water". It is a beautiful, light blue or blue-green stone. Aquamarine has long been the symbol for happiness and everlasting youth. It is believed to bring courage to its wearer and strengthen the will. It also has the power to conquer evil, cure laziness and sharpen the intellect

April: Diamond  

The word "Diamond" comes from the Greek word "adamas" meaning unconquerable. Although the most desirable diamond is colorless; however, brown, yellow, green, blue, pink, red, gray and black variations are also found depending on the impurities present. Of all jewels, the diamond is supreme and worthy of the name precious stone. It qualifies for all the virtues implied in that term: brilliance, hardness, rarity, antiquity, purity and permanence.

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