Birthstones by month
Each month has one or several gems associated with it, given as personal jewelry. Several lists exist (traditional and modern), so you will see small differences.
List by month #
| Month | Birthstone |
|---|---|
| January | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine |
| April | Diamond |
| May | Emerald |
| June | Pearl, moonstone or alexandrite |
| July | Ruby |
| August | Peridot, spinel or sardonyx |
| September | Sapphire |
| October | Opal or tourmaline |
| November | Topaz or citrine |
| December | Turquoise, tanzanite or zircon |
How to give a birthstone #
Choose a simple piece (pendant, ring or earrings) with the month's stone. If the stone is delicate (pearl, opal, turquoise), see how to care for it.
Alternatives #
If you do not like the month's stone, you can choose that of another month with personal meaning, or a stone in your favorite color.
See also #
This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
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