Birthstone and Birth flower

Do you know your birthstone or birth flower? It was believed that the Greeks popularized these fascinating folklore about birthstones and birth flowers; that wearing one's birthstone or birthflower protects the health and bring good fortune like love and success. Kind of like Feng Shui thing here. Well, i guess each culture has their own superstitious beliefs and practices. I don't really believe in amulets or wearing of something will bring in good tidings but i do like the idea of representation (is that a crude form??) Anyway, there is nothing wrong in knowing your birthstone or birth flower. In fact in can be helpful at times. Lets say you aint got an idea for a gift, why not present someone with a bouquet of his/her birthflower or a symbol of his/her birthstone? Awesome right?

So here are the birthstones and birthflowers:

Month Birthstone Birth Flower

January Garnet Carnation
February Amethyst Violet
March Aquamarine Jonquil
April Diamond Sweet Pea
May Emerald Lily of the Valley
June Pearl Rose
July Ruby Larkspur
August Peridot Gladiolus
September Sapphire Aster
October Opal Calendula
November Topaz Chrysanthemum
December Turquoise Narcissus

Oh and here are the corresponding symbol of the birthstones.

Garnet- symbol of constancy.
Amethyst-symbol of sincerity.
Aquamarine- symbol of courage.
Diamond- symbol of love that stays young forever.
Emerald- symbol of success.
Pearl- symbol of health.
Ruby- symbol of safety.
Peridot- symbol of happiness.
Sapphire- symbol of mental and moral well-being.
Opal- symbol of hope.
Topaz-symbol of fidelity.
Turquoise-symbol of prosperity.