Gemstones for Mothers

Introduction

Gemstones have long been admired for their natural beauty and metaphysical properties, with many cultures believing that these stones carry unique energies that can support emotional well-being and personal growth.

For mothers, who often juggle multiple responsibilities while nurturing their families, certain crystals are thought to offer particular benefits, promoting balance, protection, and inner strength. Whether used as a personal talisman, worn as jewelry, or kept close during moments of reflection, crystals for mothers are believed to enhance feelings of love, calm, and vitality.

What are the best gemstones for mothers? Let us start with a few gemstones for all the new moms out there.

Rose Quartz

Among gemstones, Rose Quartz shines as the standout choice for new mothers. Known as the stone of unconditional love, compassion, and self-love, it serves as the ultimate symbol of love in its various forms.

Gemstone	Rose Quartz
Color	Pink
Ideal Jewelry	Rings, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, Bracelet
Spiritual Power	Unconditional Love
Birthstone	N/A

Amethyst Gemstones

Amethyst, the pinnacle gemstone for comprehensive protection, purification, and stress relief, reigns supreme. Its tranquil and comforting properties, along with its capacity to enhance sleep, will be a blessing during the initial months of motherhood.

Gemstone	Amethyst
Color	Violet / Purple
Ideal Jewelry	Rings, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, Bracelet
Spiritual Power	Calming and Soothing
Birthstone	February

Jasper Gemstones

Jasper gemstones encourage the nurturers and the healers of the world and who are the greatest nurturers? Mothers, of course. It is also a grounding gemstone which will help when the practicalities of raising a child come along.

Gemstone	Jasper
Color	Multi-colored
Ideal Jewelry	Rings, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, Bracelet
Spiritual Power	Nurturing and Healing
Birthstone	N/A

Rhodochrosite Gemstones

Rhodochrosite will fight depression and lift your spirits when you are feeling low. This gemstone is sometimes called the Stone of Compassion and who has more compassion than a new mother?

Gemstone	Rhodochrosite
Color	Pink
Ideal Jewelry	Pendant, Necklace, Earrings
Spiritual Power	Compassion
Birthstone	N/A

Citrine Gemstones

New mums can experience troubling mood swings which is associated with post partum depression or the ‘baby blues’. This can be caused by a drop in hormones and Citrine is a perfect gemstone to re-balance the estrogen and progesterone levels.

Gemstone	Citrine
Color	Yellow to Orange
Ideal Jewelry	Rings, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, Bracelet
Spiritual Power	Happiness and Abundance
Birthstone	November

Alternatively, there is a quick solution for which gemstone to buy for a new mother – a birthstone either celebrating the date of birth of the new baby or of the mother herself. Just click on the link here to see our Birthstones by Month article.

Ahead of actually having the baby, mothers-to-be will have the nine months of pregnancy to get through. The following gemstones will offer some comfort and help.

Moonstone Gemstones

Moonstone is said to help with morning sickness and tiredness brought on by pregnancy. This gemstone is associated with sacred femininity, the inner goddess and is a symbol of fertility. The perfect pregnancy gemstone.

Gemstone	Moonstone
Color	White, gray, silver, yellow, orange
Ideal Jewelry	Rings, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, Bracelet
Spiritual Power	Femininity and Fertility
Birthstone	June

Peridot Gemstones

This gorgeous green gemstone is the birthstone for August and it is said that it will help during childbirth by encouraging contractions and dilation. Can also help with post partum depression.

Gemstone	Peridot
Color	Green
Ideal Jewelry	Rings, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, Bracelet
Spiritual Power	Brings Love and Joy
Birthstone	August

Before the joys and challenges of having children can be experienced there is the small matter of getting pregnant to deal with. There is always adoption but a gemstone for fertility in both men and women could be useful.

Garnet Gemstones

The Stone of Health has an age old reputation for enhancing energy, sexuality and fertility. The red examples of Garnet are especially powerful in bringing forward feelings of devotion, trust and honesty within a relationship.

Gemstone	Garnet
Color	Multi-colored
Ideal Jewelry	Rings, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, Bracelet
Spiritual Power	Fertility
Birthstone	January

With all this talk of new moms and mother-to-be let’s not forget our own dear mothers. I started to investigate the birthstone for Mother’s Day only to find it varies all over the world. Instead I think I will suggest the deep purple blue Tanzanite. 

Tanzanite Gemstones

This gemstone is only found in the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro and the local Massai tribe believe the color blue is sacred and only those who have brought forth life can wear this color. Traditions aside this is a beautiful gemstone that any mother would love to have.

Gemstone	Tanzanite
Color	Blue / Violet-Blue
Ideal Jewelry	Rings, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, Bracelet
Spiritual Power	Good Luck
Birthstone	December