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Monthly Birthstones: Meanings, Histories, Gifts & Jewelry
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items A guide to the traditional gemstones known as "Birthstones" assigned to each month. Considering someone's birthstone can make a gift more thoughtful & meaningful.
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January - Garnet
February - Amethyst
March - Aquamarine
April - Diamond
May - Emerald
June - Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
January - Garnet
Garnet is the birthstone of January, full of rich red and maroon hues.
Garnet is January's birthstone. It comes in a few colors but always looks stunning with it's deep red maroon hue.
Sterling Silver Garnet Pendant Necklace
Raw garnet adds natural charm to your January birthstone style.
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Garnet lore and info.
January Birthstone: The Garnet
February - Amethyst
Amethyst is February's majestic purple birthstone.
Amethyst is February's birthstone. It can range in light to dark shades with varying patterns and clarity.
Rose de France Amethyst Halo Ring (2 ct. t.w.) in Sterling Silver (Also in Black Sapphire, & Blue Topaz)
A raw Amethyst geode brings natural beauty to your decor.
A‐Grade Raw Amethyst Free Standing Crystal From Uruguay Approx. (300g-600g)
Amethyst lore and history.
February Birthstone: The Amethyst
March - Aquamarine
Aquamarine is March's fresh and foamy birthstone.
An Aquamarine necklace keeps your March birthstone close to your heart.
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A bag of tumbled natural Aquamarine stones can be a nice March birthday gift accent for meditation or anxiety relief.
Aquamarine Tumbled Stones bag, Healing crystals
Read about Aquamarine history and lore.
March's Birthstone - Aquamarine
April - Diamond
Diamonds are the brilliant birthstone of April.
Diamond is the stone of April birthdays. Why buy one when you can have a whole set?
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Raw diamonds are a more casual style alternative to faceted and cut stones.
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Diamond lore and symbolism.
April Birthstone: The Diamond
May - Emerald
May's birthstone is Emerald, as green as the greenest of spring leaves.
Emerald is May's birthstone. Lab grown gemstones are beautiful, affordable options for jewelry.
Lab Grown Emerald Auroral Ring 4.5ct in Sterling Silver
Delicate raw stones bring variations not found in refined Emeralds.
Raw Emerald necklace - Minimalist gemstone jewelry - Taurus jewelry - May birthstone necklace
Emerald information and meaning.
May Birthstone: The Emerald
June - Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
June has three magically mysterious birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone.
June has three birthstone pearl, alexandrite and moonstone. Pearl looks beautiful strung or simple as natural drop earrings.
Cultured Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold - 100% Exclusive
Alexandrite is June's second birthstone. It can be very pricey, unless you are planning on making it a big investment opt for a lab grown version.
Baguette Alexandrite engagement ring Vintage rose gold engagement ring Art deco ring Antique Bridal Promise Anniversary ring for women
Moonstone is June's third birthstone. It comes in a few types including white, blue, rainbow and peach. Buy a large palmstone and get lost in the flash.
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Pearl, Alexandrite & Moonstone meaning and symbolism.
June Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone
July - Ruby
Ruby is the powerful red birthstone of July.
Celebrate July birthdays with colorful red rubies.
Ruby Stud Earrings (1-1/5 ct. t.w.) in 14k Gold
Artists have long painted precious stones. For a unique July birthday gift grab an Alphonse Mucha canvas of his anthropomorphic Ruby.
Winston Porter Alphonse Mucha Ruby, 1900 - Graphic Art Print on Canvas | Wayfair
Ruby history and info.
July Birthstone: The Ruby
August - Peridot
Peridot is the vibrant verdant birthstone of August.
Peridot is August's birthstone and this ring makes an attractive masculine gift for August birthdays.
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For people celebrating August birthdays who have rock collections, or if you want to make your own August jewelry, get some peridot crystals on their own.
Fine Peridot Crystal Gems, AA+ Natural Bright-Green Peridot Specimens Charged with Reiki and Sustainably Mined in Kaghan Valley, Pakistan
Peridot meaning and history.
August Birthstone: The Peridot
September - Sapphire
September's birthstone is elegant Sapphire.
Sapphire is September's birthstone. It comes in a few colors but deep blue is the most familiar.
Blue Lab-Created Sapphire and White Lab-Created Sapphire Bolo Bracelet in Sterling Silver - 9.5"
Sapphires come in pink as well for September birthdays.
14K Pink Sapphire Safety Pin Earring, 14k gold safety pin earring, ruby safety pin, sapphire safety pin, 2nd hole earring,everyday gold stud
Learn about Sapphires.
September Birthstone: The Sapphire
October - Opal & Tourmaline
Opal & Tourmaline are October's color spectrum ranger birthstones.
Opal is the birthstone of October so celebrate October birthdays with a colorful stone that looks like it already contains confetti.
Oval-Cut Lab-Created Opal Signet Ring Sterling Silver
Opals come in multiple colors, natural and lab created so you can match the opal to the style of you October birthday giftee.
Monica Vinader Love Opal Bead Necklace | Nordstrom
Tourmaline is October's second birthstone. It comes in almost every color you can think of from black to pink to green to brown and so on. Try a faceted tourmaline bracelet in a fall colorway for October birthdays. Or if you can't decide go for every...
Petro Tourmaline Bracelet
A guide to opal and tourmaline history and lore.
October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline
November - Topaz & Citrine
Topaz & Citrine are November's warm & earthy birthstones.
Topaz is November's birthstone. There is more than one type of topaz and most natural stones are yellow or brown.
Dainty Imperial Topaz Necklace, 14K Gold Fill & Gemstone Necklace, Fall Leaf Jewelry, November Birthstone Crystal Necklace
October's birthstone Citrine is the result of Amethyst heating up inside the earth. It can also be man-made.
Citrine Raw, Ethically Sourced Crystals, Eco-friendly Packaging, Citrine Crystal
Find out about the meanings and histories behind Topaz & Citrine.
November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine
December - Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon
The striking three birthstones of December are Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon.
Turquoise is the first of December's three birthstones. An authentic turquoise tower is a great present for a December birthday.
Peruvian Turquoise Points - Excellent Quality (You Choose)
Tanzanite is December's second birthstone. It is a gorgeous gem to get your hands on for a December birthday gift.
3.50 ct. t.w. Tanzanite Inside-Outside Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver. 7/8"
Zircon is December's third birthstone. It comes in multiple colors which you can choose according to your giftee's preferences for an appropriate, personal December birthday gift. This option comes in blue.
Affinity Gems Oval Cut Zircon Gemstone Tennis Bracelet Sterling Silver - QVC.com
Find out more history and folklore about Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon.
December Birthstones: Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon
General Birthstone & Gemstone Guides
If you're interested in learning more...
The whole year's gemstones meanings in one place with a bit of info on the origins of birthstones.
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If you're interested in birthstones for jewelry making it's always good to have a gemstone reference on hand.
Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks) book by Cally Hall
An easy reference chart of birthstones.
Printable Birthstone Chart MODERN Version JPG File Instant Download Birthstone Chart Printable Quick Reference Chart for Birthstones