| Among the mystical birthstones, bloodstone and jasper | | | | effect on the nerves and can cure uneasiness and |
| are associated with the months of February and | | | | discomfort. Other popular Ayurvedic birthstones include |
| October respectively. Both these gemstones are | | | | agate, ruby, sapphire, topaz, diamond, garnet and |
| unique and beautiful. They have different healing | | | | amethyst. Among these ruby, diamond, and sapphire |
| powers and are also used in contemporary jewelry | | | | are also used in the king of planetary talismans – |
| designs. Bloodstone is also known as green jasper but | | | | the navaratna. |
| it comes with blood red spots or veins and hence the | | | | Jasper comes in different colors ranging from red to |
| name bloodstone. It is not very expensive and | | | | brown. This is also one of the popular birthstones in |
| therefore used in affordable jewelry articles including | | | | ancient times and was believed to have many mystical |
| pendants, rings and earrings. This stone is particularly | | | | influences on the wearer. Black jasper is a beautiful |
| used in men’s rings in which it is combined with | | | | variety of this gemstone and is often used in |
| other gemstones to give an individual look. The | | | | contemporary jewelry designs. These semi-precious |
| beautiful green color looks lovely with gold, silver and | | | | stones are used as beads in beautiful jewelry articles |
| platinum. | | | | including handmade bracelets, necklaces and rings. The |
| Bloodstone is also considered a jewel of the month | | | | beads are also sold on wholesale and come very |
| March in traditional and Ayurvedic astrology. As such it | | | | inexpensive. They can be used for all kinds of jewelry |
| is believed to have certain healing powers associated | | | | making projects. Jasper is believed to heal stomach |
| with it like it cures hemorrhages and blood circulation | | | | disorders and pregnancy-related complications. |
| problems. Powdered bloodstone is used as a medicine | | | | Jasper has many varieties including leopard skin jasper |
| in India and many other parts of the world. This magical | | | | and poppy jasper. Leopard skin jasper is lovely and |
| stone was used in ancient times in Egypt and some | | | | strong. It is connected with spiritual enrichment and |
| other civilizations as a supernatural object to defeat | | | | religious values. Since jasper comes in many exciting |
| enemies. Bloodstone is commonly known to increase | | | | colors, it can have a positive effect on our emotions |
| strength and power and also used as a healing stone | | | | and the way we think. Poppy jasper can help in |
| for the cure of sports injuries and joint problems. | | | | relaxation. Both these birthstones have special mystical |
| The gemstone of February is also used in Ayurvedic | | | | powers and can be worn as beautiful ornaments. |
| healing. Ayurveda revolves around five elements of life | | | | They are affordable jewels and are often used as |
| – earth, water, fire, air and space. Bloodstone | | | | beads in colorful bracelets and chokers. If you also |
| represents fire and earth and therefore considered a | | | | believe in the healing powers associated with various |
| very powerful stone in Ayurvedic astrology. The stone | | | | gemstones, check out these beautiful and mystical |
| gives an appearance of a red sun setting in the sea | | | | stones. |
| which looks beautiful. Bloodstone also has a calming | | | | |