Use Your Birthstone to Pick a Halloween Costume
Table Of Contents:
1. Halloween Today
2. Halloween and Birthstones
3. Dress Your Best for Halloween
In modern times, those who celebrate think of Halloween festivities like candy and pumpkins. The ancient origins of Halloween come from other countries where followers partook in a sacred bonfire and dressed in frightening costumes to ward away evil when the dead returned to the living. Halloween traditions also come from Pope Gregory III, who declared the holiday All Saints Day to honor the spirits of martyrs. Eventually, Halloween arrived in America from Protestants who celebrated All Souls’ Day. On this day, people made pastries called “soul cakes” to honor dead relatives—a practice that evolved into trick or treating.
Today’s Version of Halloween Night
This long history leads us to Halloween as an American tradition. When searching for the perfect Halloween ensemble, tap into your birthstone’s color and meanings for inspiration. Reach out to a local jeweler to get all the info on your gemstone and make unique costumes for any party you attend!
Halloween Parties and Birthstones
January’s birthstone is a dark, orange-red garnet that symbolizes the broken bonds of love. Try an outfit that represents these affections with garnet as your guiding stone. Dress up as a corpse bride or take inspiration from other nations, like a skeleton from the Latin Day of the Dead, when spirits of loved ones come back to visit.
Next up is amethyst. This purple, glass-like stone evokes purity, serenity, and connection to divine spirits. What better way to use amethyst than to accent something pure like an angel outfit? Or stay divinely connected by rocking a goddess look this Halloween. March is all about aquamarine, named for its oceanic hue. Aquamarine jewelry is the perfect complement for hair accessories as part of a mermaid, pirate, or sailor outfit.
April’s stone, diamond, symbolizes wealth. Consider dressing as your favorite celebrity. May is emerald. Its vibrant color goes perfectly with a Poison Ivy or Wicked Witch theme. June has multiple gems, giving you more options for costumes. For Halloween, moonstones are an excellent choice because folklore says they ward off the transition of werewolves. So, go for a terrifying half-human, half-wolf look with moonstone accessories to make it even more convincing.
Rubies are bright red gemstones tied to the power of life. July gemstone wearers should wear them in rings or large amulets and dress as vampires to mimic the bloody look of the stones. August is peridot, a yellow-green stone reminiscent of a cat’s eyes. Dress with a peridot headband for the perfect completion of a black cat ensemble. Sapphire is the stone for September. Its stunning blue evokes royalty because the stone protects from envy and the evil eye. If this is your gem, rock it like a king or queen.
The October birthstones are tourmaline and opal. Tourmaline is a pink gem associated with humanitarianism and self-care. It’s great for a Princess Peach or colorful flower child outfit. November boasts the amber-hued topaz. However, it also comes in mixed colors. This gem is a wonderful way to dress up any costumes requiring gold accents, like warriors, so you look great at the dinner table for your party. Lastly, December’s gemstone is turquoise. Since turquoise is a sign of good fortune, pair accessories with a fortuneteller outfit for an elegant look.
Dress Your Best for All Year
Looking for more ways to use fine jewelry as a way to dress your best year-round? Local, custom jewelers know how essential precious gems and jewelry are to self-expression. Find one near you to learn more about our custom jewelry creations for your style today!
