Birthstone Information / Birthstone Chart
January: Garnet
The most popular garnet color is a deep, vibrant red. Garnets can be found in nature in every color except blue. Garnet stones symbolize faith. They are believed to offer protection, strengthen love affection and inspire the imagination. Like the month of January, a garnet is serious, resilient, romantic and loyal.
February: Amethyst
Amethyst is a member of the quartz family with a rich purple color. The amethyst has long been prized by royalty for its regal, vibrant purple color. The richly hued stone is believed to bring good luck and happiness. Like the month of February, an amethyst is honest, loyal, daring and emotional.
March: Aquamarine
Ranging the blue spectrum, aquamarine as a gemstone embodies the beauty of the seas. The translucent stone is a symbol of knowledge, courage and inspiration. Like the month of March, the aquamarine is affectionate, serene, moody at times and kind.
April: White Topaz
White topaz has a crystal beauty and sparkle that is found in few other stones. Topaz is a soothing, empathetic stone that will direct energy to the place it is most needed. It heals and energizes. Topaz is a promoter of truth and forgiveness. Like the month of April, white topaz is dynamic, friendly, generous and brave.
May: Emerald
Emerald is known as the queen of gemstones with it's vibrant green hue. It has long been treasured as a symbol of fertility, rebirth and springtime. Emeralds are believed to quicken the intelligence and the heart. Like the month of May, an emerald is beautiful, dreamlike, artistic and high spirited.
June: Alexandrite
Alexandrite is a very rare stone that was only discovered about 150 years ago. This mystical gemstone is red or purplish red when seen in incandescent light, but in daylight, it can appear in shades of blue and green. Since the discovery of alexandrite, the gemstone has been a symbol of luck, good fortune and love. It is also believed to strengthen creativity and the imagination. Like the month of June, alexandrite is sensitive, humorous, friendly and visionary.
July: Ruby
A prized possession of kings and queens throughout the ages, the ruby is rare among the world’s precious stones. The ruby has been known for centuries as a symbol of love and immortality. The color of rubies varies from vermilion to red, and the most desired color of pure red with a hint of blue. Like the month of July, the ruby is fun-loving, witty, quiet and hardworking.
August: Peridot
Peridot is a lustrous green stone that is said to have special healing properties. Peridots have extreme lightness and beauty and can be found in meteorites and volcanoes. Used in a necklace, peridot is a protector against negative emotions. Like the month of August, peridot is generous, spirited, cautious and talented.
September: Sapphire
Sapphire is a stone believed to promote joy, faith, hope and protection. Sapphires can be blue, pink, purple, green, yellow, black or colorless. Once worn by kings to protect against harm, today sapphires are believed to promote inner peace and purity. Like the month of September, the sapphire is suave, calm, secretive and understanding.
October: Pink Tourmaline
Pink Tourmaline is relaxing and nurturing and very feminine. Pink tourmaline is believed to heal emotional wounds with its soft, soothing energy and to bring feelings of comfort and safety. Like the month of October, pink tourmaline is attractve, loving, fair and confident.
November: Citrine
Deriving its name from the Old French word for lemon, the citrine is known as the jewel of the sun. These radiant stones are believed to bring light-heartedness, happiness and joy. Like the month of November, citrine is determined, generous, able and dynamic.
December: Blue Zircon
Blue Zircon is associated with happiness, peace and patience. This gemstone is believed to ward off evil spirits and possess healing powers. Like the month of December, blue zircon is trustworthy, social, loving and logical.