Birthstone Jewelry

Birthstone Chart: A Guide to the Birthstones for Each Month

Learn all about each month’s birthstones in our guide.

By Kristen Shirley | January 24, 2022

January Birthstone: Garnet

Garnet is January’s birthstone. Many people think of garnet solely as a deep red gemstone, but garnets actually come in a wide variety of colors. An example is tsavorite garnet, a gorgeous green gemstone. 

February Birthstone: Amethyst

The birthstone for February is amethyst. Amethyst has a lovely purple hue and is relatively affordable. This means you can find pieces of amethyst jewelry with significant stones. 

March Birthstone: Aquamarine

Beautiful blue aquamarine is the birthstone for March. Aquamarine is a crystal-clear, pale blue gemstone that can come in large sizes. Designers frequently use it in ocean-inspired pieces. 

April Birthstone: Diamond

Those lucky enough to be born in April have diamond as their birthstone. Naturally, it’s easy to find beautiful diamond jewelry at all prices. 

May Birthstone: Emerald

Emerald is May’s birthstone. Gorgeous, green emeralds are some of the most sought-after gems on the market today. 

June Birthstones: Pearl, Moonstone, and Alexandrite

Pearl is the traditional birthstone for June, but moonstone and alexandrite are also June birthstones. A delicate pearl necklace or a pearl ring is a lovely birthstone gift for June. Moonstone is also pretty, with its luminous blue color. Alexandrite is special and rare, and very expensive for top-quality stones. 

July Birthstone: Ruby

July’s birthstone is radiant ruby. This rich, red gemstone is one of the “big three” gemstones and has been coveted by royalty for centuries. 

August Birthstone: Peridot and Spinel

Peridot and spinel are the birthstones for August. Spinels come in a wide variety of colors, while peridot is renowned for its brilliant, candy-apple hue. 

September Birthstone: Sapphire

The birthstone for September is sapphire. Blue is the most valuable color for sapphire, but it comes in a range of colors, too. 

October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline

October has two birthstones: opal and tourmaline. Opals come in several body colors, including white, blue, orange, red, and black. These unique gemstones are remowned for their play-of-color. Tourmaline is a gorgeus gemstone that comes in several colors. 

November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine

Both of November’s birthstones — topaz and citrine —  have orange and yellow tones, making them the perfect birthstone for fall. 

December Birthstones: Tanzanite and Turquoise

Beautiful blue tanzanite and turquoise are December’s birthstones. Turquoise is an opaque gemstone, revered for its brilliant color. Tanzanite is only found in Tanzania. It has a unique violet-blue color in the finest gemstones. 

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