Perfect Birthstone

PERFECT BIRTHSTONE CHART & Party Plans
January ~ Garnet	February ~ Amethyst	March ~ Aquamarine	April ~ Diamond
May ~ Emerald	June ~ Pearl	July ~ Ruby	August ~ Peridot
September ~ Sapphire	October ~ Opal	November ~ Topaz	December ~ Turquoise

These gemstones occur naturally and are treasured for their unique beauty and timeless value. Birthstones are inspirational when planning the perfect birthday gift or the perfect birthday party. The colors are universal and may be incorporated into the party theme and party menu.

Giving the perfect birthstone is giving a gift from nature! The Perfect Birthstone is natural and not synthetic unless it is for a small child. A jewelry purchase for these gems needs to consider the quality of the stone, the quality of the cut or faceting, and the quality of the mounting.

Because true birthstones occur naturally, some have natural veins or a matrix that is visible. These are not flaws. The natural emerald has these veins and this is how you may determine if the gemstone is real.

One of the most fun times you will have is visiting a mining site for your birth gemstone.

January ~ Garnet

For a January birthstone gift see these Garnet jewels or visit a public garnet mine.

Garnets are most often seen in cranberry red, but occur naturally in every color except blue. Some garnets display a color-change phenomenon when viewed in natural light then viewed in artificial light.

When planning a birthday celebration for a January birthday party theme consider the January birth flower, the carnation. The January Zodiac signs are Capricorn (The Goat) and Aquarius (The Water Bearer)!

The January colors are white (goats, carnations) and cranberry red (garnet, carnations) and are excellent choices for party theme colors.

These are party supply ideas for planning perfect birthday party in January:

1. Plastic dishes and utensils; napkins and paper plates: All Burgundy colors.

2. Tablecloths: All white colors.

3. Flower arrangements: White carnations with deep burgundy carnations or dark roses for accent flower with burgundy ribbons.

4. Candles for tabletops: Cranberry or burgundy

5. Glitter for tabletops: Burgundy color stars and moon.

6. Party Food Ideas

Snacks: Unsalted flat bread toast slices / Soft Goat Cheese / fig jam. Radicchio leaves stuffed with crabmeat salad; Birthday Meat Dip on thin slices of toasted Italian bread.

Dinner: Chicken Almondine Casserole; Rice with Peas; Tossed salad with chopped crasins (dried cranberries), pine nuts, and balsamic vingarette salad dressing

Drinks: Chilled tomato or V8 juice; Cranberry Punch; White Wine Spritzer.

7. Birthday Cake Ideas: White Cake with White Vanilla Frosting decorated with red flowers and candles.

8. Gift Ideas: Garnet Birthstone Jewelry; Zodiac Sign ; Horoscope; books from Top 10 Best Seller List; Indoor Hobby Supplies; Theater or Movie tickets.

February ~ Amethyst

For a February birthstone gift see these Amethyst jewels or visit a public amethyst mine.

Amethyst is purple variety of quartz. Amethyst occurs in hues of deep purple to pinkish violet. Amethyst also may have a slight amount of red or blue in the crystal. Recent research attributes the colors of this perfect birthstone to the presence of iron and aluminum in the crystal. When amethyst is exposed to light, it lightens in color. The best grade of amethyst is "Deep Siberian" which as a hue of 80 percent purple.

When planning a birthday celebration for a February birthday party theme consider the February birth flower, the violet. The February Zodiac signs are Aquarius (The Water Bearer)! and Pisces (The Fish)!

The February colors are purple (violet, amethyst) and silver-gray (fish scales, faded amethyst)and are excellent choices for party theme colors for Perfect Birthstone parties.

These are party supply ideas for planning perfect birthday party in February:

1. Plastic dishes and utensils; napkins and paper plates: All Purple. Or dark gray or black which is more elegant when accompanied with silver gray napkins.

2. Tablecloths: All Silver or Gray colors.

3. Flower arrangements: Basket of Violets with candelabra of white candles and spray of silver-painted twigs. Accent ribbons in deep purple or silver.

4. Candles for tabletops: White, purple or gray.

5. Glitter for tabletops: Silver colored stars and moon or perfect birthstone colors of deep purple to have a contrast with the tablecloth.

6. Party Food Ideas

Snacks: Artichoke Dip and Feta & Pesto Circles.

Dinner: Pepper Steak with Brandy Sauce; Parsley Potatoes; Green Beans; Mixed green salad with shallot vingarette dressing.

Drinks: Chilled Cran-Grape or Cran-Raspberry juice; Champagne Punch; Dry Red Dinner Wine.

7. Birthday Cake Ideas: Chocolate Devil Foods Birthday Cake with White Vanilla Frosting and garnished with violet petals and purple flowers; Angel Birthday Cake with Ricotta Cheese Layers and Whipped Cream Topping.

8. Gift Ideas: Amethyst Birthstone Jewelry; Zodiac Sign ; Horoscope; Aromatherapy Gifts with violets or lavender; books on dream interpretations or New Age Spirituality; Art Supplies for painting (canvas, brushes, paints & how-to-draw book; Dinner Gift Certificate for Two at neighborhood restaurant.

March ~ Aquamarine

For a March birthstone gift see these Aquamarine jewels or visit a public aquamarine mine.


Aquamarine is a beryl with a hexagonal crystal made of beryllium aluminum silicate. It can be found in soft turquoise, yellow, rose, or white colors. Today the most prized color is a brilliant aqua - blue. It also comes in a aqua-green shade. Many crystals were used in the past by fortunetellers; this perfect birthstone was carved for orb viewing. Good fortune and health are associated with this perfect birthstone.

When planning a birthday celebration for a March birthday party theme consider the March birth flower, the daffodil. The March Zodiac signs are Pisces (The Fish) and Aires (The Ram)!

The March colors are yellow for the daffodils and aqua blue for the sea and Pisces fish. Excellent choices for Spring party theme colors!

These are party supply ideas for planning perfect birthday party in March:

1. Plastic dishes and utensils; napkins and paper plates: All aqua or pale blue. Navy or matching blue napkins.

2. Tablecloths: All yellow – pale is more elegant than bright yellow.

3. Flower arrangements: Fresh cut daffodils or basket of daffodils forced to bloom at time of party! Accent ribbons in deep aqua.

Centerpiece arrangement of lemons for aroma. You will need 8 lemons, 16 blue lollipops or Tootsie Roll pops, blue tissue paper, aqua blue ribbon that will curl, basket, and plastic wrap. For lemon arrangement, line a shallow basket with plastic wrap to protect basket and table from lemon juice. Use a toothpick to punch 2 holes in same side of each fresh washed and dried lemon. Arrange lemons in a pyramid (4, 3, 1) with holes to outside and top. Use tissue paper around bottom row to keep lemons in place. Stick lollipops in holes of each lemon. Use pieces of tissue paper as needed to keep lemons in place. Drape curled ribbons over arrangement for flare!

4. Candles for tabletops: Aqua blue.

5. Glitter for tabletops: Pale blue colored stars and moon.

6. Party Food Ideas

Snacks: Meat Dip on Bruschette and Artichoke Frittata.

Dinner: Chicken Piccata (chicken cutlets, capers, lemon, and white wine); Zucchini; Pasta with Mushroom Sauce; Mixed green salad with shallot vingarette dressing.

Drinks: Chilled lemonade; Champagne Mimosa; Dry White Dinner Wine.

7. Birthday Cake Ideas: Almond Lemon Pound Cake with Blueberries.

8. Gift Ideas: Aquamarine Perfect Birthstone Jewelry; Zodiac Sign ; Horoscope; Aromatherapy Gifts with lemons; travel or how-to books; Adventure Tickets (e.g. train tickets to nearby city for sightseeing tour – place where they may not have been).

April ~ Diamond

For a April birthstone gift see these Diamond jewels or visit a public diamond mine.


The mystique of a Perfect Birthstone diamond comes from the notion that it will be perfectly transparent with no color - it will be pure! But birthstone size natural diamonds are almost never perfect or pure. The crystal structure may have chemical impurities that affect the diamond’s color. Also the crystal lattice may have defeats that affect its brilliance. In contrast to the notion of perfection, diamonds of color are gaining popularity. There are pink, yellowish, chocolate, green and blue diamonds. Because of the rarity and demand for colored diamonds, they are more expensive. The diamond industry labels diamonds with intense colors as “fancy”.

When planning a birthday celebration for a April birthday party theme consider the April birth flower, the Sweet Pea. The April Zodiac signs are Aires (The Ram) and Taurus (The Bull).

The April colors are purple (Sweet Pea) and white (Diamond) and are excellent choices for party theme colors.

These are party supply ideas for planning perfect birthday party in April:

1. Plastic dishes and utensils; napkins and paper plates: For Men: All white with white napkins and utensils. An all white table is very elegant. For Women: May use all shades of purple with pale purple for plates and utensils and dark purple for napkins.

2. Tablecloths: All white is more elegant than purple.

3. Flower arrangements: It may be difficult to find locally, but Unwins offers the best Sweet Pea Plants and Seeds.

A basket of Sweet Peas as the centerpiece will give fragrance and dazzle to the room. Accent ribbons in deep purple or white.

4. Candles for tabletops: White.

5. Glitter for tabletops: Purple and gold (for diamond ring settings).

6. Party Food Ideas

Snacks: Artichoke Dip and Feta and Pesto Circles.

Dinner: Shrimp Gumbo; Wild Rice with Parsley and Lemon wedge; Asparagus; Tossed Green Salad with Oil and Vinegar;

Drinks: Chilled tomato or V8 juice; Rum Pineapple Fizz; Dry White Dinner Wine.

7. Birthday Cake Ideas: Apple Cake.

8. Gift Ideas: Diamond Perfect Birthstone Jewelry; Zodiac Sign related items; Horoscope; Leather Gifts; Books with humor or on historical events ; herbal teas or fruit.

May ~ Emerald

For a May birthstone gift - take the honoree to a public emerald mine for a Perfect Birthstone party.


Folklore about emeralds is that help the person develop patience and empathy - the Perfect Birthstone!!! The emerald has a unique structure and all larger stones have veins that appear as vines.

The emerald is associated with nature since the Egyptians who use to carve leaves on the stones to complete the vine appearance.

When planning a birthday celebration for a May birthday party theme consider the May birth flower, The Lily of the Valley. The May Zodiac signs are Taurus (The Bull) and Gemini (The Twins.

The May colors are white (Lily of the Valley) and green (Emerald) and are excellent choices for party theme colors.

These are party supply ideas for planning perfect birthday party in May:

1. Plastic dishes and utensils; napkins and paper plates: Spring or Sage Green.

2. Tablecloths: All white.

3. Flower arrangements: Garden centers should have potted Lily of the Valley. Arrange 3 to 5 small potted plants in a natural color basket lined with plastic for a centerpiece. Use dark green ribbons for a contrast.

4. Candles for tabletops: Green.

5. Glitter for tabletops: Green.

6. Party Food Ideas

Snacks: Artichoke Dip and Feta and Pesto Circles.

Dinner: Shrimp Scampi; Risotto with garlic; Hot Cheese Bread; Eggplant casserole; Tossed Green Salad with cucumbers, radishes, carrot sticks, and Blue Cheese dressing.

Drinks: Chilled tomato or V8 juice; Almond Brandy Orange juice (1/2 shot of vodka. 1/2 shot of brandy, 2 drops of almond extract, stirred); Dry White Dinner Wine.

7. Birthday Cake Ideas: Almond Meringue Cake.

8. Gift Ideas: Emerald Birthstone Jewelry; Zodiac Sign related items; Horoscope; a href="http://www.perfect-birthday.com/gift-candy.html">Homemade Fudge Candy - see free recipe; Books on travel or day-trips; tickets to a comedy club.

History and Powers of The Perfect Birthstone!

These gems are believed by some people to protect the wearer from disease, from physical harm, and from intoxication!

Of course, it has not been proven, but people do take comfort in wearing jewelry from natural stones associated with their birthday. This alone may be the best reason for a perfect birthstone gift! As the giver of a birthstone gift, remember that every time the honoree wears the jewelry, you will be remembered as being thoughtful.

Perfect Birthstone gifts are very popular for all ages, and for men and women. If you need an excuse to buy or wear jewelry, the birthstone comes with the excuse - it's MY perfect birthstone!!!

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