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BIRTHSTONES

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ABOUT US An enterprise conceived

and managed by the alumni of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), IGL&I was started in 2007

with the aim of becoming a one-stop-shop for

international quality education and testing

services.

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BIRTHSTONES Birthstone are basically gemstones that are worn by

people in order to enhance there physical and mental abilities,

health, wealth and healing power of the body. Birthstone are

assigned to a person according to his month of birth. Each month has been assigned a

specific birthstone by (American) National Association of Jewelers

in 1912.

Birthstones are of two traditions, in the West

birthstones are assorted on the basis of the Gregorian Calendar

months whereas in Indian Vedic assortment is done

on the basis of Zodiac signs.www.igli.in

Gregorian Birthstones• January

Garnet• February

Amethyst• March

Aquamarine• April

Diamond• May

Emerald• June

Pearl• July

Ruby• August

Peridot• September

Sapphire• October

Opal• November

Topaz• December

Turquoise

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Zodiac Birthstones• Aries Ruby,

Diamond• Taurus Emerald• Gemini Agate• Cancer Ruby, Emerald• Leo Peridot, Ruby,

Turquoise• Virgo Green

Tourmaline, Zircon Crystals• Libra Lapis Lazuli,

Sapphire• Scorpio Malachite,

Turquoise• Sagittarius Blue Topaz,

Vesuvianite• Capricorn Garnet, Agate• Aquarius Amethyst,

Crystal• Pisces Amethyst,

Turquoise

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Birthstone knowledge is very important, prior to buying your

birthstone, birthstone knowledge will make you properly equipped

to ask the right questions. You can avail expert knowledge on

birthstones from astrologers at the International Gemological

Laboratories and Institute. Watch this space for further updates on

month wise birthstone knowledge.

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