Folksy Friday - Birthstones

I was pondering a birthday gift this week, for a very lovely friend - but she is soooo difficult to buy for! And then someone asked what her birthstone was... and it solved the problem!  So I thought I would pass this little "gem" (full pun intended!) on to my blog readers, so that you are all fully armed and equipped with ideas when you to are faced with a similarly troublesome present problem....

I have picked out some beautiful jewellery pieces, some from the modern birthstones, and some from the traditional ones - there are several stones for each month, apparently, so hopefully you should find something to suit your pocket, even if you are not on a "crown jewels" budget!

As usual, click on the label below each item picture for more details from Folksy.com

January : Garnet or Rose Quartz

Garnet and Gold Crocheted Necklace

by Vanda Handmade Jewellery

 February : Amethyst or Onyx

Amethyst Heart Set

by Damselfly Jewels

March : Aquamarine or Bloodstone 

Aquamarine and Fine Silver Bracelet

by CeeGee Jewellery Design

April : Quartz or Diamond 

Frosted Clear Quartz Wire Wrapped Ring

by You Nique You

May : Emeral or Chrysoprase 

Emerald Crystal Studs

by LouLy

June : Pearl or Moonstone 

White Freshwater Pearl Necklace

by ZM Designs

July : Ruby or Carnelian 

Silver Hammered Stacking Rings with Ruby

by Mila Jewellery

August : Peridot or Sardonyx

Peridot Earrings

by Kara Gems

September : Lapis Lazuli or Sapphire 

Seaside Necklace with Lapis Lazuli Fish

by Halcyon Jewellery

October : Opal or Tourmaline 

Moongazing Hare Opal Brooch in Pewter

by The Owl and the Pussycat

November : Topaz or Citrine 

Topaz and Silver Leaf Studs

by S B Jewellery

December : Tanzanite or Turquoise

Labradorite Tanzanite and Moonstone Silver Earrings

by Corinna2Designs

Aren't they all gorgeous - have you made your birthday wishlist yet???