# Birthstones by month

> List of birthstones by month: garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, ruby, peridot, sapphire, opal, topaz and turquoise, and how to choose a piece.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/birthstones-by-month/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-06-12
- Updated: 2026-06-14
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/piedras-natales-por-mes/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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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](https://www.711grados.com/en/how-to-clean-gemstone-jewelry/).

## 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

- [What jewelry to give: ideas by person and occasion](https://www.711grados.com/en/jewelry-gift-ideas/)
- [Gemstones in jewelry](https://www.711grados.com/en/gemstones-in-jewelry/)
- [Diamond](https://www.711grados.com/en/diamond/)