Ribbon & Their meaning

Someone sent me a blue ribbon so I told a collegue hey its a blue ribbon he just look blue.

So here is a ribbon color explanation lol

Pink Ribbon :
Meaning: Most commonly associated with breast cancer awareness, this ribbon is also a symbol for birth parents, and childhood cancer awareness (alternative color: light blue)
Gemstones: Rose Quartz, Cherry Quartz (also known as strawberry quartz), Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Pink Freshwater Pearls

Yellow Ribbon :
Meaning: We've all seen this symbol used to support our troops, but it is also a symbol for MIA/POW, suicide prevention, adoptive parents, amber alerts, bladder cancer, spina bifida, endometriosis, and a general symbol for hope. A yellow ribbon with a heart is used to represent the survivors left behind after a suicide.
Gemstones: Citrine, Yellow Jade, Yellow Japser

Pale Yellow Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of spina bifida
Gemstones: Yellow Jasper

Red Ribbon :
Meaning: Most commonly associated with the fight against AIDS and HIV, this ribbon also is a symbol for heart disease, stroke, substance abuse, MADD, DARE, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Gemstones: Carnelian, Garnet, Goldstone, Red Jasper, Poppy Jasper, Coral, Red Tiger Eye

Burgundy Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of brain aneurysm, Cesarean section (worn upside down), headaches, hemangioma, vascular malformation, hospice care, multiple myeloma, William's syndrome, Thrombophilia, Antiphospholid Antibody Syndrome, and adults with disabilities
Gemstones: Burgundy Tourmaline, Garnet

Purple Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of pancreatic cancer, domestic violence, ADD, alzheimer's, religious tolerance, animal abuse, the victims of 9/11 including the police and firefighters, Crohn's disease and colitis, cystic fibrosis, lupus, leimyosarcoma, and fibromyalgia
Gemstones: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Fluorite, Purple Stone

Lavender Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol for general cancer awareness. It can also be a symbol for epilepsy, and rett syndrome
Gemstones: Light Amethyst, Fluorite, Lepidolite

Periwinkle Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of eating disorders and pulmonary hypertension
Gemstones: Tanzanite

Blue Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of drunk driving, child abuse, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), the victims of hurricane Katrina, dystonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), alopecia, Education, Epstein-Barr Virus, Save the Music, colon cancer (alternative ribbon color: brown), colorectal cancer (alternative ribbon color: brown), and anti-tobacco - particularly anti-second hand smoke (in Canada; alternative ribbon color: brown), I Love Clean Air/ILCA Campaign (Japan)
Gemstones: Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite

Dark Blue Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of arthritis, child abuse prevention, victim's rights, free speech, water quality, and water safety
Gemstones: Lapis Lazuli, Dumortierite, Sodalite

Light Blue Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of childhood cancer (alternative color: pink), prostate cancer, Trisomy 18, and scleroderma
Gemstones: Blue Lace Agate, Blue Quartz

Teal Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol for ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers as well as sexual assault, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and tsunami victims
Gemstones: Turquoise

Green Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of childhood depression, missing children, open records for adoptees, environmental concerns, kidney cancer, tissue/organ donation, and worker and driving safety
Gemstones: Aventurine, Ryolite, Amazonite, Jade, Malachite, Serpentine, Kambaba Jasper, China Jade, Chinese Ocean Jasper, African Turquoise, African Jade, Moss Agate, Green Agate, Green Banded Agate

Orange Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of leukemia, hunger, cultural diversity, and self-injury awareness
Gemstones: Light Carnelian, Red Aventurine

White Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of innocence, victims of terrorism, peace, right to life, bone cancer, adoptees, and retinal blastoma
Gemstones: Howlite, White Jade, Freshwater Pearls

Pearl Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol for emphysema, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and multiple sclerosis
Gemstones: Freshwater Pearls

Black Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of mourning, melanoma, and gang prevention
Gemstones: Onyx, Hematite, Blackstone, Black Agate, Black Line Agate

Brown Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is an anti-tobacco symbol as well as a symbol of colon cancer (alternative ribbon color: blue), colorectal cancer (alternative ribbon color: blue)
Gemstones: Tiger Eye, Mahogany Obsidian, Elephant Jasper, Petrified Wood, Pietersite, Gold Amphidite, Bronzite

Grey Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol of diabetes, asthma, and brain cancer
Gemstones: Silver Lace Agate, Hematite, Grey Freshwater Pearls, Fossil Stone

Silver Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol for children with disabilities, Parkinson's disease, and mental illnesses such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders.
Gemstones: Although there are several grey gemstones, sterling silver, Bali silver, or Hill Tribe silver would be striking choices

Gold Ribbon :
Meaning: This color is a symbol for childhood cancer
Gemstones: Pyrite or Gold

Jigsaw Puzzle Ribbon:
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol for autism
Gemstones: For this ribbon, it is the style of ribbon itself that is significant so any color gemstone can be used with the ribbon.

Lace Ribbon:
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol for osteoporosis
Gemstones: For this ribbon, it is the style of ribbon itself that is significant so any color gemstone can be used with the ribbon.

Pink and Blue Ribbon:
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol for miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death due to SIDS or other causes
Pink Gemstones: Rose Quartz, Cherry Quartz (also known as strawberry quartz), Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Pink Freshwater Pearls
Blue Gemstones: Lapis Lazuli, Dumortierite, Sodalite, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Quartz

Flag Ribbon:
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol for both the victims and heros of the 9/11 attacks. It is also a symbol of patriotism and support of our troops. In addition, it is a symbol of fireworks safety.
Gemstones: For this ribbon, it is the style of ribbon itself that is significant, but red, white and blue gemstones could be used with a plain ribbon for the same message.

Rainbow Ribbon:
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol of gay pride and support for the GLBT community and their quest for equal rights.
Gemstones: For this ribbon, it is the style of ribbon itself that is significant, but red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple gemstones could be combined with a plain ribbon for the same message.

When you purchase any of the handcrafted pink ribbon bracelets or pink ribbon rosary bracelets available on this website, we will make a donation to a breast cancer charity. We also offer awareness ribbon bracelets for other causes including yellow ribbon bracelets. A portion of the purchase of each pocket rosary including our yellow ribbon pocket rosaries is also donated to charity.