Evil Eye Symbol + Birthstones: A Complete Reference Guide

This reference guide covers everything you need to know about the Evil Eye symbol and all 12 birthstones — their history, properties, meanings, and how they work together as a complete system of personal protection and healing.

The Evil Eye: Quick Reference

Origin: Ancient Mesopotamia, c. 3000 BCE
Also known as: Nazar (Turkish/Arabic), Mal de Ojo (Spanish), Ayin Hara (Hebrew), Baskania (Greek)
Core belief: A malevolent gaze — intentional or not — can transmit negative energy to its target
Function of the amulet: Reflects the harmful gaze back to its source, neutralizing the negative energy before it reaches the wearer
Traditional color: Blue (associated with sky, divine protection, and the ability to reflect harm)
Cultures: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Latin American, North African, and many others
Modern use: Worn as jewelry, hung in homes and vehicles, given as protective gifts

The 12 Birthstones: Complete Reference

January — Garnet

Color: Deep red (also available in orange, green, and other colors)
Mineral family: Silicate group
Mohs hardness: 6.5–7.5
Chakra: Root
Healing properties: Grounding, physical vitality, courage, stability, circulation
Historical significance: Worn by medieval travelers for protection and safe return; associated with Noah's Ark in legend
Best for: Those who feel scattered, anxious, or in need of physical energy and courage

February — Amethyst

Color: Purple (pale lavender to deep violet)
Mineral family: Quartz (SiO₂)
Mohs hardness: 7
Chakra: Third Eye, Crown
Healing properties: Calm, clarity, intuition, stress relief, sleep support, spiritual connection
Historical significance: Ancient Greeks believed it prevented intoxication; worn by royalty and clergy for centuries
Best for: Those dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or seeking deeper intuition

March — Aquamarine

Color: Blue-green (pale to medium)
Mineral family: Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈)
Mohs hardness: 7.5–8
Chakra: Throat
Healing properties: Communication, emotional flow, calm under pressure, courage to speak truth
Historical significance: Ancient sailors' protective stone; believed to be mermaid treasure
Best for: Those who struggle with communication or need emotional release

April — Diamond / Clear Crystal

Color: Colorless (white)
Mineral family: Carbon (cubic crystal structure)
Mohs hardness: 10 (hardest natural substance)
Chakra: Crown, all chakras (amplifier)
Healing properties: Clarity, amplification of intention, resilience, mental strength
Historical significance: Ancient Romans believed diamonds were splinters of falling stars; medieval knights wore them for invincibility
Best for: Those seeking clarity of mind or amplification of other intentions

May — Emerald

Color: Vivid green
Mineral family: Beryl (colored by chromium and vanadium)
Mohs hardness: 7.5–8
Chakra: Heart
Healing properties: Growth, abundance, love, loyalty, long-term vision
Historical significance: Sacred to Venus; Cleopatra's favorite stone; holy to the Incas and Aztecs
Best for: Those seeking heart healing, abundance, or deeper love connections

June — Pearl / Alexandrite

Color: Pearl: white/cream/pink; Alexandrite: green in daylight, red in incandescent light
Mineral family: Pearl: organic (calcium carbonate); Alexandrite: chrysoberyl
Mohs hardness: Pearl: 2.5–4.5; Alexandrite: 8.5
Chakra: Crown (Pearl), Heart/Third Eye (Alexandrite)
Healing properties: Purity, emotional balance, transformation, adaptability
Historical significance: Pearl: believed to be tears of gods or solidified moonlight; Alexandrite: discovered in Russia in 1830, named for Tsar Alexander II
Best for: Those seeking emotional balance or navigating major life transitions

July — Ruby

Color: Deep red ("pigeon's blood" red is most prized)
Mineral family: Corundum (Al₂O₃, colored by chromium)
Mohs hardness: 9
Chakra: Root, Heart
Healing properties: Passion, life force, courage, vitality, protection of loved ones
Historical significance: Called "king of precious stones" in Sanskrit; Burmese warriors embedded rubies in their flesh for invincibility
Best for: Those needing courage, vitality, or protection of what they love most

August — Peridot

Color: Olive green to lime green
Mineral family: Olivine (magnesium iron silicate)
Mohs hardness: 6.5–7
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Healing properties: Renewal, release of old patterns, confidence, personal power
Historical significance: Called "gem of the sun" by ancient Egyptians; found in meteorites; possibly Cleopatra's "emeralds"
Best for: Those releasing old patterns or building confidence and personal power

September — Sapphire

Color: Deep blue (also available in pink, yellow, and other colors)
Mineral family: Corundum (Al₂O₃, colored by iron and titanium)
Mohs hardness: 9
Chakra: Third Eye, Throat
Healing properties: Wisdom, focus, truth, mental clarity, spiritual guidance
Historical significance: Medieval clergy's stone of heaven; ancient Persians believed the Earth rested on a giant sapphire
Best for: Those seeking mental focus, wisdom, or spiritual clarity

October — Opal / Pink Tourmaline

Color: Opal: multicolor play-of-color; Pink Tourmaline: pink to rose
Mineral family: Opal: amorphous silica; Tourmaline: complex boron silicate
Mohs hardness: Opal: 5.5–6.5; Tourmaline: 7–7.5
Chakra: All (Opal); Heart (Pink Tourmaline)
Healing properties: Creativity, emotional expression, authenticity, joy, love
Historical significance: Romans called opal the luckiest gem; Shakespeare called it "queen of gems"
Best for: Those seeking creative expression, emotional authenticity, or joy

November — Citrine / Topaz

Color: Citrine: yellow to orange-brown; Topaz: yellow, blue, or colorless
Mineral family: Citrine: quartz; Topaz: aluminum silicate fluoride
Mohs hardness: Citrine: 7; Topaz: 8
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Healing properties: Manifestation, optimism, confidence, abundance, warmth
Historical significance: Citrine known as "merchant's stone"; Scottish men set citrine in sword handles for protection
Best for: Those seeking abundance, optimism, or manifestation support

December — Turquoise / Blue Topaz / Tanzanite

Color: Turquoise: blue-green; Blue Topaz: sky to Swiss blue; Tanzanite: violet-blue
Mineral family: Turquoise: copper aluminum phosphate; Blue Topaz: aluminum silicate; Tanzanite: zoisite
Mohs hardness: Turquoise: 5–6; Blue Topaz: 8; Tanzanite: 6–7
Chakra: Throat, Third Eye
Healing properties: Protection, communication, spiritual connection, safe travel, transformation
Historical significance: Turquoise beads found in Egyptian tombs dating to 3000 BCE; sacred to Native American cultures as connector of earth and sky
Best for: Those seeking protection, clearer communication, or spiritual awakening

Evil Eye + Birthstone: How They Work Together

The Evil Eye and your birthstone operate on complementary levels:

• Evil Eye: Universal protection — deflects negative energy, envy, and harmful intentions from external sources
• Birthstone: Personal amplification — resonates with your specific energetic signature and birth month properties

Together, they create a complete energetic system: external protection and internal alignment, working simultaneously, worn close to the body where their influence is continuous and direct.

Build your complete protection system — explore the Evil Eye Coin Necklace with Birthstone, available in all 12 birth month stones with front and back engraving in 18k gold, rose gold, or silver.