| Month |
Modern Birthstones |
Traditional Birthstones |
Mystical Birthstones |
| January |
Garnet |
Garnet |
Emerald |
| February |
Amethyst |
Amethyst |
Bloodstone |
| March |
Aquamarine |
Bloodtone |
Jade |
| April |
Diamond |
Diamond |
Opal |
| May |
Emerald |
Emerald |
Sapphire |
| June |
Pearl, Moonstone |
Alexandrite |
Moonstone |
| July |
Ruby |
Ruby |
Ruby |
| August |
Peridot |
Sardonyx |
Diamond |
| September |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
Agate |
| October |
Opal, Tourmaline |
Tourmaline |
Jasper |
| November |
Yellow Topaz, Citrine |
Citrine |
Pearl |
| December |
Blue Topaz, Turquoise |
Zircon, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli |
Onyx |
Birthstone Jewelry
Giving a gift? Celebrate your birth month with birthstone jewelry. Modern Birthstones are a list of the official birthstones according to American National Association of Jewelers, adopted in the United States in 1912.
Tradidtional birthstones may vary from place to place and may differ depending on tradition and culture. These are based on older cultural ideas and date back to medevil times.
Interested in protecting yourself from the hurdles of the birthmonth? Dating back over 1000 years ago Tibetan monks believed that wearing the stone associated with your birthday would help bring you luck and prosperity.
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