Birthstones by Month: A Simple Guide for Meaningful Gifts
A birthstone turns a gemstone into a personal gift before a word is written on the card.
January to June
January is commonly linked with garnet, February with amethyst, March with aquamarine, April with diamond, May with emerald and June with pearl, moonstone or alexandrite.
July to December
July is associated with ruby, August with peridot, September with sapphire, October with opal or tourmaline, November with topaz or citrine and December with turquoise, tanzanite or zircon.
Primary and alternative stones
Lists vary across cultures and time. Alternative stones are useful when colour, availability or budget makes the primary stone less suitable.
Ask what is guaranteed
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