Pisces Birthstones
The sign of Pisces is symbolically presented as a key and is also often illustrated as two fishes. The ancient Babylonian story goes that Oannes, the fish-god, taught ‘men how to live, to make laws, to worship, to soften their manners and to humanize their lives.’ This celestial sign was associated with occultism, mysticism, and hidden secrets. If you saw this world for the first time between February 19 and March 20, then Pisces stones are for you!
Apatite - one of Pisces birthstones. On this picture it is set in silver and combined with agate.
Based on multiple researches, lists and opinions we took into consideration, Pisces birthstones are jade, rock crystal, jasper, apatite, amber, amethyst and topaz. Here are more details about each of the Pisces gems.
The list of Pisces birthstones that we used is based on the 17th century Spanish list that is subsequently based on a much older list compiled by the astrologists from the Arabia. According to that, Pisces birthstone is a famous gem called jade.
The majority of birthstone lists are based on the breastplate of the biblical Aaron. Pisces, being the 12th sign of zodiac, is often associated with the 12th stone of the breastplate. William Lilly, 17th century English astrologist, and Dr. Simmonite, 19th century astrologist also from England, described Pisces birthstone as ‘a white glistening color like a fish just taken out of the water’ and Pisces birthstone color is glistening white as described in the ancient Jewish interpretation in Midrash Bemidbar. Many researchers believe that this Pisces birth crystal is rock crystal.
The tradition of wearing birthstones is believed to have originated either in Germany or in Poland making Polish take on zodiac birthstones a significant one. According to Polish tradition, Pisces gemstone is Jasper.
Apatite is a softer gem that derives its name from the Greek word ‘apatao’, can also be considered a Pisces star lucky stone. This gem comes in a variety of colors like yellow, white, colorless, violet, or it can even be one of the red birthstones.
One of Pisces gems - amber
According to Kate Pavitt, topic researcher and author of the early 20th century, amber is a suitable stone for Pisces. Birthstone amber is a fossil rather than a gemstone, however very beautiful and desirable and widely used in jewelry.
George F Kunz, a world-renowned mineralogist and gem researcher of the early 20th century, considered amethyst a Pisces birthstone. He quoted what is rumored to be his own poem:
From passion and from care kept freeShall Pisces’ children ever be
Who wear so all the world may see
The amethyst.
Birthstone topaz was considered the gem of church people and was widely associated with Pisces - a mystical sign of Christianity. Jesus was also often linked with Pisces.
With 7 best crystals for Pisces available, how should you approach choosing one? Well, you actually do not have to limit yourself to one Pisces stone, and instead you can have a few or even all of them if you like. The choice and the criteria is completely up to you!
