There is nothing more exciting in life than the arrival of a new baby. Whether that baby is your own or that of someone you love doesn’t matter. The birth of a baby is miraculous and reminds us how precious and wonderful life really is. This is an occasion that is well worth memorializing with a special and sentimental gift, and baby birthstone charms are perfect for just such an occasion. Baby birthstone charms are a suitable choice for many different types of gifts, too, as well as for many different people in the baby’s life.
Gifts for Baby
While the baby itself will not recognize or be able to appreciate the gift of baby birthstone charms, they are a wonderful memento to be added to a special charm bracelet or necklace later down the road when the child is old enough to understand the meaning and sentiment behind the charm.
Gifts for Mom
The new mother’s life is about to become all about her new baby. Why not give her something pretty to show off that’s also a part of her new baby’s life, as are baby birthstone charms. She can wear it on a charm bracelet and follow it up with additional charms to mark her baby’s milestones. This will make a priceless memento to pass along to her child when he or she becomes a parent themselves. Or she could wear a single charm bracelet with charms to honor all of her children if she has more than one. Baby birthstone charms make great mother’s necklaces, as well, and these are perfect for a special aunt or grandmother, too.
Gifts for Dad
While new dad’s aren’t likely to be sporting baby birthstone charms in a bracelet or necklace, don’t eliminate these charms as a gift for Dad, as his life is now all about the new baby, too. Consider adding baby birthstone charms to something Dad might use on a daily basis, such as a key chain, tie clip, or even a belt buckle.
Know Your Baby Birthstone Charms
Here’s a quick reference to help you find the appropriate birthstone charm for that special new arrival in your life.
January – Garnet. Deep red to near purple.
February – Amethyst. Lilac to medium violet.
March – Aquamarine. Light to medium aqua-blue.
April – Diamond.
May – Emerald. – Medium to dark green.
June – Pearl.
July – Ruby. Bright medium to deep red.
August – Peridot. Most typically pale green.
September – Sapphire. Bright medium to deep blue.
October – Opal. Milky white to ebony black, and just about every color in between.
November – Topaz. Medium yellow to golden.
December – Turquoise. This pale blue-green stone’s color is it’s namesake.
For some, baby birthstone charms hold a spiritual or energetic significance, as well. You may choose to invest in a real gemstone, but faux representations of birthstones are also available and very common.
Whether you choose a gift for baby, mom, dad, or anyone else who’s special to the baby’s life, baby birthstone charms are the perfect memento of this very special day.