Birthstones

Because of promotion by modern jewelry stores, any true historical significance as far as traditional stones relating to months is lost now. Below is a list of commonly used stones for various months these days.

Birthstones
Months Stone Alternates
JanuaryGarnet Rose Quartz
FebruaryAmethyst Onyx, Pearl
MarchTourmaline Bloodstone, Jasper
AprilDiamond Sapphire, Rock Crystal
MayEmerald Chrysoprase, Turquoise
JunePearl Moonstone, Onyx
JulyRuby Carnelian, Sardonyx
AugustOnyx Sardonyx, Topaz
SeptemberPeridot Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli
OctoberOpal Aquamarine, Sapphire
NovemberTopaz Tiger's Eye, Pearl
DecemberBlue Zircon Turquoise

*As noted before, virtually every source for this information varies as to what is really the birthstone for any given month. The information provided here was gathered from numerous sources, including: Gemstones of the World by Walter Schumann, Precious and Semiprecious Stones by Jaroslav Bauer and Vladimir Bouska, and The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight.


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