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A birthstone celebration for every month

Whether you’re looking for a gift or an addition to your collection, make it more personal with our 2020 Birthstones series.

All 12 birthstones highlighted in this series share a common beauty that captivates, fascinates and transcends cultures.

Flanked by three smaller Swarovski® crystals and surrounded by a Celtic art-inspired design, the colourful Swarovski® crystal at the centre is a token of good fortune—not just in your birthday month, but for the whole year. And with the help of a bezel kit (not included), these coins will easily become a cherished piece of jewellery that expresses who you are.

For those born in October, your colourful birthstone is a symbol of creativity and healing. Tourmaline is traditionally believed to strengthen body, mind and spirit while guarding against negative thoughts.

DID YOU KNOW?

• “Tourmaline” is derived from the Singhalese word “tura mali”—“stone with mixed colours.” According to legend, tourmaline got its many colours by travelling along the rainbow on its way to the earth’s surface.
• Different compositions determine the colour of tourmaline. The most common is black tourmaline, which contains iron, while pink tourmaline gets its colour from traces of manganese.

KEY FEATURES

• Make it a personal celebration. We’re making birthdays extra special with our 12-part birthstone celebration! At the heart of every coin is a large gem-toned Swarovski® crystal that represents a birth month.
• Four Swarovski® crystals are embedded on this coin: three small clear ones within the engraved pattern, and a larger one that adds more colourful sparkle than the actual birthstone.
• A piece to treasure—and wear: With the help of a bezel kit (not included), each 27 mm coin can be turned into a necklace or pendant. It’s part collectible, part jewellery—a great statement piece that expresses who you are.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Get the complete series. Subscribe to the series to ensure a complete set and guarantee all 12 coins will be part of your collection.
• Yours to keep or give: Collect them all for a complete calendar year or treat a loved one to some Swarovski® birthday sparkle. A birthstone coin is a thoughtful, personal gift that reflects the recipient—whether it’s you or a loved one.

DESIGN

The reverse design by artist Pandora Young is an intersection of art and mathematics, and features a stylized pattern arranged according to the base-six system. Inspired by the Celtic triskele, the engraved art incorporates three clear Swarovski® crystals into our birthstone celebration of those born in January (garnet), as represented by the gem-like Swarovski® crystal at the centre of the coin. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

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