Classically Beautiful Birthstones: 12 Stunning DIY Jewelry Ideas

By: Eileen Kemp, Editor, AllFreeJewelryMaking

One of the best gifts you can give your friend, daughter, sister, and goddaughter is a jewelry piece with her birthstone on it. In fact, it is one of best gifts you can reward yourself with too. Each of the 12 classically beautiful birthstones are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish, so they make the perfect addition to every outfit. So, whether you were born in the cold month of January or the hot month of July, your birthstone is stunningly gorgeous.

Instead of going out and buying a birthstone ring, necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings, make one with any of these DIY jewelry ideas. There is a birthstone project for every month, so if you have more than one daughter, you can still make them all their own unique birthstone DIY jewelry piece. Moreover, if you have a December birthday, but love October's bracelet pattern, just swap your December birthstone in for October's! Celebrate your birthday or your loved one's by making one of these DIY jewelry projects.

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Classically Beautiful Birthstones: 12 Stunning DIY Jewelry Ideas

1. January Birthstone: Glorious Garnet - If you know someone or you were born in the first month of the year, then these Antique Gold and Garnet Heart Earrings are the DIY jewelry project for you. These earrings are stunning with their gold base and simple deep red garnets.

2. February Birthstone: Alluring Amethyst - February is not just the month of pink and red, but also of a light, pure purple. These Amethyst Drop Earrings have a simple, elegant, and soft feel to them.

3. March Birthstone: Adorable Aquamarine - These Gold and Aquamarine Crystal Earrings are the perfect addition to every outfit meant for a formal occassion. If you were born in March, wear them during your birth month for even more luck.

4. April Birthstone: Dazzling Diamond - Every girl loves her diamonds, but if you were born in the month of April, they are even more precious to you as your birthstone. This delicate Diamond Jubilee Necklace is fit for a queen.

5. May Birthstone: Enchanting Emerald - This pair of Enchanting Emerald Earrings will not only enchant those around you, but also make you feel like a goddess.

6. June Birthstone: Precious Pearl - June is the beginning of summer, the beach, and the sun, so it is only natural that its birthstone would be the gem of the sea. This wonderful Wire and Pearl Ring is great for anyone of any age.

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7. July Birthstone: Radiant Ruby - Garnet is not the only red birthstone; Rubies are a lighter and brighter red, so lighten up July by making these Dashing Dangle Earrings.

8. August Birthstone: Pretty Peridot - Peridot is said to promote abundance and prosperity, so craft these Peridot Wire Wrapped Earrings for someone special with an August birthday.

9. September Birthstone: Stunning Sapphire - Sapphire is a deep, beautiful blue. When you make a pair of these Stunning Sapphire Dangle Earrings for someone with a September birthday, they will never want to wear another pair again.

10. October Birthstone: Obliging Opal - Opal is not just a shade of white; As displayed in this dazzling DIY bracelet, the Floating Opal Blossoms Bracelet, opal is a soft, calming, and glowing white that will lend a feel of elegance to every wearer.

11. November Birthstone: Tantalizing Topaz - As beautiful as the sun, this Topaz Sunburst Pendant will make its wearer shine just as bright.

12. December Birthstone: Trendy Turquoise - Turquoise is always a hot jewelery trend, but for those with a December birthday, it is more important than wearing a turquoise piece as the latest trend. These Turquoise and Gold DIY Earrings are chic, fun, and simple.