Birthstone

Birthstones are gemstones that represent a person’s period of birth, which is usually the month or zodiac sign. They are often worn as jewelry or as a pendant necklace. Birthstones carry secrets, attributes and lore that are unique to each gemstone. There are countless myths and legends about the many different powers and attributes that birthstones have. Whether or not you believe these legends, it’s hard to disagree that learning about birthstones can be an educational and entertaining experience.

Here is a chart of birthstones by month:

MonthBirthstone
JanuaryGarnet
FebruaryAmethyst
MarchAquamarine
AprilDiamond
MayEmerald
JuneAlexandrite or Pearl
JulyRuby
AugustPeridot
SeptemberSapphire
OctoberTourmaline or Opal
NovemberTopaz
DecemberTurquoise or Zircon

The above list is based on the modern birthstone chart. However, there are also traditional birthstones that vary by culture and region.